Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 7, 2023

Ukraine has accused Russia of planning to carry out a sabotage attack at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant that it has controlled since it seized it by force in March 2022. Although it reports this morning that this current threat is decreasing, the situation is fluid and the plant remains vulnerable to both accidents and attacks. While this ongoing crisis should not lead to panic, there is no cause for complacency either.

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Scientific American

JULY 7, 2023

A new supercomputer is helping climate scientists determine whether injecting human-made, sun-blocking aerosols into the stratosphere would also alter thunderstorms and rainfall

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NRDC

JULY 7, 2023

A thorough and equitable plan to solve the flooding and sewage problems in Centreville must be developed to fund the necessary infrastructure repairs.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2023

On July 7, following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it will maintain a statewide drought watch. While not required, residents and non-farm businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. At this time, 18 public water suppliers are asking for voluntary water conservation in their communities.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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New Scientist

JULY 7, 2023

The record for the hottest average global air temperature was broken three times this week, making the past seven days the hottest since instrumental records began in the 1850s

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Inside Climate News

JULY 7, 2023

The lingering presence of wildfire smoke has made for an unusual start to summer across the Midwest. It also comes during a near-record drought crisping fields across the Corn Belt and the threat of hotter summers to come. By Madeline Heim, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Chloe Johnson, Minneapolis Star-Tribune MADISON, Wis. – Masks made a comeback in Wisconsin this week.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 8 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft technical guidance document-- Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Oil and Gas Well Site Integrated Contingency Plans for Unconventional Shale Gas Well Sites [ DEP ID: 800-2200-001 ]. The guidance does not cover conventional oil and gas well operations.

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Scientific American

JULY 7, 2023

“If, by some chance, there’s another being out there that might connect to it, I wanted them to know that regardless of how it may seem sometimes, we love this Earth,” says poet Ada Limón about her poem

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New Scientist

JULY 7, 2023

A faster and more accurate method for putting footage of actors in different backgrounds allows directors to see how their shots will appear as they film them

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Frontiers

JULY 7, 2023

As we seek to escape the heat of summer at the beach, we are highlighting the top Research Topics on the world’s oceans. Join us by reading up on the incredible findings and solutions made by researchers from across the globe. With more than 1.2 million collective views, scientists explored topics and advanced fields, including work towards sustainable oceans – one of the sustainable development goals, strategies for the conservation of marine megafauna , research on how the oceans may provide f

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Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition

Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2023

By Hanna Ryon, DCNR Intern to the Director of Outdoor Recreation Some estimate that worldwide, every two seconds, someone buys a bike -- amounting to almost 50,000 bikes per day. Small businesses selling and maintaining bicycles have emerged among dozens of outdoor recreation outfitters in Pennsylvania that contribute to the Commonwealth’s $14 billion outdoor economy.

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New Scientist

JULY 7, 2023

Due to fierce competition for mates, male spider mites guard juvenile females and forcibly remove their skin as they near adulthood so they can secure the first mating

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2023

The July 7 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- July Is Lakes Appreciation Month - State Parks & Forests Have Them In Every Size! -- ALERT! Watch Out For Prince Gallitzin Apple Cider Festival Vendor Scam! -- Just In! 2023-2024 State Parks Calendar! Order Yours Now ! -- Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

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Scientific American

JULY 7, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital

As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.

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Cresforum

JULY 7, 2023

Permitting reform has proven to be a hot topic throughout the 118th Congress. Provisions that address the duration of environmental review completed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) were included in the Limit, Save, Grow Act and, later, in the bipartisan budget deal passed earlier this year. While these changes are welcome, there are additional opportunities for improvement.

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Scientific American

JULY 7, 2023

Along with the Stop WOKE Act and bills banning diversity efforts, the Supreme Court’s “affirmative action” decision is part of a larger effort to pretend racism doesn’t exist

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the July 8 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 8 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft technical guidance document-- Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Oil and Gas Well Site Integrated Contingency Plans for Unconventional Well Sites [ DEP ID: 800-2200-001 ].

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Scientific American

JULY 7, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Earth 911

JULY 7, 2023

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2023

On Friday July 14, North Branch Land Trust will host a “ Botanical Drawing Basics ” at the Back Mountain Bloomer’s Pollinator Garden at the Dallas Township Municipal Building, 105 Lt. Michael Cleary Drive, Dallas, Luzerne County starting at 1:00 p.m. Botanical illustration, the art of depicting the form, color, and details of plants, has been a vital skill in artistic and ecological studies.

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New Scientist

JULY 7, 2023

Microfluidic chips have been made from water encased in nanoparticles and carved into precise shapes, and they could be used to carry out scientific tests on liquids and cells

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 7, 2023

The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles announces a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. The successful candidate will conduct investigations around community-driven epidemiology for environmental justice in Los Angeles.

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New Scientist

JULY 7, 2023

Jaguar attacks on pets and farm animals are a common problem, but after developing a drug-induced stomach ache, the big cats seem to learn not to kill certain animals

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 7, 2023

Jul 25, 2023, 2-3:30 pm CDTRegister here. Presentation 1: Wildfire Implications for Drinking Water Systems The rise in wildfire activity in municipal watersheds has created new uncertainties, unprecedented challenges, and substantial costs for drinking water utilities. Source water quality can be highly variable and dramatically altered following fire, which can challenge water treatment process performance.

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New Scientist

JULY 7, 2023

The author of the Women’s prize-shortlisted Pod reveals why she decided to write a story that initially felt too daunting – now the latest pick for the New Scientist Book Club

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 7, 2023

Read the full story from CNN. Wind turbines are built to last. Their tall bodies are topped with long fiberglass blades, some more than half a football field in length, made to withstand the harshest, windiest conditions. But this sturdiness brings a big problem: What to do with these blades when they reach the end … Continue reading Wind energy has a massive waste problem.

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New Scientist

JULY 7, 2023

Retinal vein occlusion affects more than 16 million people worldwide and can eventually lead to blindness, but treating it is challenging due to the small size of the veins involved – and now a robot could help

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 7, 2023

Read the full story at Sustainability by Numbers. Plant-based food labels in the UK could soon change – and get a bit more complicated in the process. The new draft guidance suggests that dairy alternatives will no longer be able to use qualifiers such as “yoghurt-style” or “cheddar-like”. In fact, dairy groups are trying to … Continue reading Do people think ‘plant-based yoghurt’ comes from a cow, or are lobby groups crying over spilt milk?

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New Scientist

JULY 7, 2023

This intriguing extract is taken from Pod by Laline Paull, a novel told from the perspective of a spinner dolphin which is the latest pick for the New Scientist Book Club

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 7, 2023

Download the report. The need to scale up the deployment of technologies such as green hydrogen, energy storage and offshore wind has become increasingly critical to the success of the global energy transition and to meeting global climate goals.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the July 8 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 8 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft technical guidance document-- Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Oil and Gas Well Site Integrated Contingency Plans for Unconventional Well Sites [ DEP ID: 800-2200-001 ].

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 7, 2023

Download the paper. This paper studies the economic impacts of carbon pricing. Exploiting institutional features of the European carbon market and high-frequency data, I document that a tighter carbon pricing regime leads to higher energy prices, lower emissions and more green innovation.

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New Scientist

JULY 7, 2023

Alec Luhn joins the UK’s new state-of-the-art polar research ship for trials in the North Sea ahead of its first scientific expedition to Antarctica

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