Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 11, 2023

At the end of 2022, countries had a total of 6,718 active satellites orbiting the planet, an increase of nearly 2,000 satellites in just one year. The bar chart below lays out the massive expansion in space assets that started in 2020 and has only kept going, increasing by an average of almost 30% in each of the last three years. The vast majority of the increase is due to SpaceX’s Starlink network, which offers broadband, satellite-based internet services.

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Yale E360

JULY 11, 2023

Scientists have selected Crawford Lake in Canada to mark the start of the Anthropocene, our new human-dominated epoch.

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New Scientist

JULY 11, 2023

Magpies and crows have been seen making nests using spikes placed on buildings to deter birds from nesting

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Inside Climate News

JULY 11, 2023

New research finds deep-sea mining operations could conflict with the tuna fishery and cause populations to crash as the species moves to escape ocean warming. By Georgina Gustin Major seafood industry and marine conservancy groups are calling for a “precautionary pause” in the global race to mine deep-sea minerals, pointing to new research that suggests excavating the ocean seabed could cause tuna populations to plummet.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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New Scientist

JULY 11, 2023

Most snakes can see a limited range of colours, but the blue-banded sea snake has regained genes lost millions of years ago that may let them see ultraviolet and blue light

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National Law Center

JULY 11, 2023

Recently, a group of Chinese citizens living in Florida and Multi-Choice Realty, a Florida-based real estate brokerage firm, have filed a lawsuit (Shen. The post Plaintiffs Challenging Florida’s Foreign Ownership Law Seek to Halt Enforcement appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Scientific American

JULY 11, 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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NRDC

JULY 11, 2023

In the absence of accountability from the Global North, there are warning signs the Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests and Land Use is set up for failure.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2023

On July 11, DEP Secretary Richard Negrin said “We don’t represent Chevron, we don’t represent Shell and I’ve made that absolutely clear-- we’re holding those leaders accountable.” He made the comments in response to serious concerns raised by several citizen activists during the open public comment period at Tuesday’s DEP Citizens Advisory Council. The activists raised a number of issues over the lack of action by DEP to protect citizens and the environment from the impacts of the oil and gas in

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Scientific American

JULY 11, 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: 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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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New Scientist

JULY 11, 2023

The James Webb Telescope revealed its first images of deep space on July 12 2022 – here’s a look back at one year of awe-inspiring images and confounding scientific discoveries

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Scientific American

JULY 11, 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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New Scientist

JULY 11, 2023

Instead of a uniform tax on carbon emissions, countries should apply higher taxes to luxury products to reduce social inequality and tackle climate change, say researchers

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NRDC

JULY 11, 2023

New legislation threatens the survival of the North Atlantic right whale and undermines our bedrock conservation laws.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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New Scientist

JULY 11, 2023

Geologists hoping to declare a new epoch dominated by humanity’s influence on Earth have chosen Crawford Lake in Canada as the location where the start of the Anthropocene is defined

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 11, 2023

Read the full story at New Atlas. From casual bird buddies to ornithology obsessives, you can now trek to far flung corners of the globe and identify any feathered friend you find – as long as you have a smartphone.

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New Scientist

JULY 11, 2023

Mathematician Shinichi Mochizuki's Inter-universal Teichmüller theory has attracted controversy since it was published in 2012, with no one able to agree whether it is true.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 11, 2023

Download the report. Utilities face an unprecedented customer engagement challenge as they modernize the grid to meet carbon-reduction goals and manage pressures on customer rates. Utilities should focus on energy equity to improve customer engagement and enable the accelerated transformation to clean energy.

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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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New Scientist

JULY 11, 2023

The bones were shaped by people using stone tools before they were fossilised, adding new evidence for humans’ arrival in the Americas before the end of the Ice Age

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 11, 2023

Download the journal article. Oil and gas production is one of the largest emitters of methane, a potent greenhouse gas and a significant contributor of air pollution emissions.

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New Scientist

JULY 11, 2023

Wegovy and Ozempic have made headlines, but a new wave of more effective drugs like Mounjaro have the potential to end obesity altogether. How will they work and are they safe?

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 11, 2023

Download the report. Green hydrogen, produced using electrolysis and renewable electricity, can play a unique and critical role in decarbonizing high-heat industrial processes, such as manufacturing steel, chemicals, and cement. According to the Renewable Thermal Vision Report published by the Renewable Thermal Collaborative, blue and green hydrogen can supply approximately 13% of U.S.

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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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Scientific American

JULY 11, 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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Environmental News Bits

JULY 11, 2023

Download the report. The Farm Bill is critical omnibus legislation, updated every five years, that governs the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) administration of U.S. working lands, forests, and aquaculture.

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Scientific American

JULY 11, 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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Environmental News Bits

JULY 11, 2023

Read the full story from Illinois Public Media. They zoom instead of boom. They flash instead of flare. They assemble into shapes so sophisticated — a swimming whale, a spinning globe, a marching robot — that traditional pyrotechnics can seem a little lackluster in comparison. Maybe most importantly, the drones being employed by more and … Continue reading Fireworks can make bad air quality even worse.

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Scientific American

JULY 11, 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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Environmental News Bits

JULY 11, 2023

Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. No government agency or individual can control the weather. But we can be better prepared for the kind of flooding the Chicago region just experienced.

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New Scientist

JULY 11, 2023

Taking small amounts of the psychedelic substance LSD led to people sleeping for longer than when they took a placebo, but why this benefit only occurred the night after they microdosed is unclear

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 11, 2023

Read the full story in Scientific American.

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New Scientist

JULY 11, 2023

Most of the meteorites found on Earth come from asteroids, but a few come from other bodies like Mars and the moon.

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