Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 19, 2023

The unprecedented spate of climate-driven catastrophes unfolding around the world right now is just terrifying. Extreme heat. Record-breaking floods. Cataclysmic wildfires. It’s understandable to sometimes feel overwhelmed and unsure what to do. Take a beat if you need to, but please don’t tune out or feel helpless! Because what we choose to do next will make all the difference in how the future unfolds, especially in the lifetimes of our children and grandchildren.

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Yale E360

JULY 19, 2023

The jet stream, the narrow band of westerly winds circling the northern hemisphere, is stagnating, giving rise to severe heat across much of the globe, and climate change may be making it worse, a new study finds.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 19, 2023

Over the last decade we have often been promised a better, cleaner, greener mobility future. New ride hailing services (e.g., Uber founded in 2009; Lyft in 2012), public micromobility systems such as scooters and bikeshares, electrification, shared automated vehicles : all came with the promise of “ faster, smarter, greener ” cities that would be “ connected, heterogenous, intelligent and personalized.

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Scientific American

JULY 19, 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.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 19, 2023

Over the past year, we’ve seen significant momentum toward an era of zero-emission trucks and buses. Perhaps most notable were California’s adoption of the world’s first economy-wide zero emission truck and bus fleet standard and the first nationwide purchase incentives for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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ESA

JULY 19, 2023

By Carmen Cid, Chair, ESA Diversity Committee Diverse environmental perspectives that integrate social and ecological knowledge are needed to manage today’s complex environmental problems for a sustainable future. This calls for relevant programs and sustained resources to build ESA’s capacity to strengthen Equity and Excellence in Ecology. How Is ESA Contributing to That Goal?

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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2023

A strange star more than 1300 light years away appears to have two sides with completely different compositions, and astronomers aren’t sure how it ended up that way

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Scientific American

JULY 19, 2023

Researchers have decoded more than half of the characters in the so-called Kushan script by comparing them with inscriptions in a known ancient language called Bactrian

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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2023

Putting a layer of "crocks", or broken pottery, in the base of flower pots won't improve drainage – and may actually worsen it, says James Wong

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Scientific American

JULY 19, 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: 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 19, 2023

A large study found that infrequent bowel movements are associated with a 73 per cent increased risk of cognitive decline, including deficits in memory and attention

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Scientific American

JULY 19, 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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PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2023

Federal, state, and local officials joined together to celebrate the preservation of 1,785 contiguous acres of historically significant farmland at the Hanover Shoe Farms, Inc. in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Since 2019, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Land Conservancy of Adams County , and Adams County Office of Planning and Development have worked together to protect a total of 11 parcels of land, owned by Hanover Shoe Farms Inc.

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Scientific American

JULY 19, 2023

A concept for reducing car traffic in European cities, called the “15-minute city,” is being falsely described by far-right opponents of the idea as a communist-style lockdown on personal freedoms

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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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PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2023

On July 16, Murray and Rhonda Laudenslager were awarded the 2023 Conservation Award by Manada Conservancy , the nonprofit land trust that serves Dauphin County. Over the past fifteen years, the Laudenslagers have preserved more than 360 acres of their land in upper Dauphin County. Their farmland, woodland, and unique mountain wetlands of Peters Mountain and Powells Valley are now permanently protected.

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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2023

Analysis of a wooden stick thought to be around 300,000 years old suggests it was designed to be thrown rotationally, rather than as a spear

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NRDC

JULY 19, 2023

Community leaders, environmental groups, and residents oppose greenwashed biomass production and export scheme in California.

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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2023

Measurements of alcohol levels in fruits collected in a Costa Rican forest reveal that those eaten by mammals contain higher levels of alcohol

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2023

The latest UpStream newsletter from the Stroud Water Research Center includes articles on how Family Day engages Latino Community of Chester County, a farm conservation tour at the Denglinger Farm in Lancaster County, profiles of Delaware Watershed community scientists and 2003 Stroud Freshwater Award Winner Laura Turner Seidel, chair of the Captain Planet Foundation Family Day Last month, Stroud Water Research Center’s Education Department led a family day at Marsh Creek State Park with Mighty

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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2023

A robot made of Lego can speed up and simplify building tiny structures out of DNA that could be used as biological machines

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 19, 2023

Read the full story from the Associated Press. Around the country, utilities have been leaving lead pipe in the ground even when it is easiest to remove during water main work.

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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2023

Exoplanet PDS 70b, a gas giant seven times the mass of Jupiter, appears to share an orbit with a ball of dust around the mass of Earth's moon, which could be forming a new planet

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 19, 2023

Read the full story from the Illinois State Water Survey. Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in DeKalb County, Illinois, is underway as part of a study to help local communities identify areas of high flood risk for flood mitigation planning.

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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2023

A new way to understand where consciousness comes from and novel insights into subjective thought show that the hard problem of consciousness is worth persevering with

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 19, 2023

Read the full story from the University of Illinois. Winter cover crops could cut nitrogen pollution in Illinois’ agricultural drainage water up to 30%, according to recent research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. But how will future climate change affect nitrogen loss, and will cover crops still be up to the job?

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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2023

We finally have a grasp on the many different ways of thinking and how your inner mindscape affects your experience of reality

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 19, 2023

Read the full story from The Guardian. More than 1,500 lobbyists in the US are working on behalf of fossil-fuel companies while at the same time representing hundreds of liberal-run cities, universities, technology companies and environmental groups that say they are tackling the climate crisis, the Guardian can reveal.

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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2023

A new type of particle called the strange pentaquark has been found using the Large Hadron Collider.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 19, 2023

Read the full story at ESG Today. Carbon removal technology company CarbonCure Technologies announced today that it has raised $80 million in a new equity round, with proceeds aimed at scaling the company’s emissions reduction solutions for the concrete sector and growing its supply of carbon credits.

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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2023

Stunning sci-fi novel by Vajra Chandrasekera uses magical realism to weave a multi-layered, dreamlike story where the nature of memory and how it can be abused is its deepest theme

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 19, 2023

Read the full story from Northwestern University. Northwestern scientists have conducted a new study to see if living near green spaces, like parks and areas with a lot of plants, can affect how our bodies age and contribute to overall healthy aging.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2023

On July 19, the PA Infrastructure Investment Authority announced the investment of $116.6 million for 22 drinking water, wastewater, nonpoint source projects and an oil and gas wastewater treatment facility in 19 counties. "Every Pennsylvanian has a Constitutional right to clean air and pure water, but far too many communities here in Pennsylvania suffer from old and outdated lead pipes that endanger the health of our children and families," said Governor Josh Shapiro.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 19, 2023

Read the full story in The Guardian. Toyota says it has made a technological breakthrough that will allow it to halve the weight, size and cost of batteries, in what could herald a major advance for electric vehicles.

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