Mon.Aug 14, 2023

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For Decades, Our Carbon Emissions Sped the Growth of Plants — Not Anymore

Yale E360

For the last century, rising levels of carbon dioxide helped plants grow faster, a rare silver lining in human-caused climate change. But now, as drier conditions set in across much of the globe, that uptick in growth is leveling off, a new study finds.

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Scientists pinpoint the microbes essential to making traditional mozzarella

Frontiers

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Scientists studied the microbes present at different stages of the mozzarella-making process at different dairies using DNA analysis. Most of the bacteria were either Lactobacillus or Streptococcus, but at a smaller dairy, more minor bacterial families were found. The general similarity of the microbiota involved between dairies suggests that, despite minor differences between manufacturers, the same microbes make the mo

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The Superconductor Sensation Has Fizzled, and That's Fine

Scientific American

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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Help Wanted: Pittsburgh-Based Landforce - Communications Manager

PA Environment Daily

Pittsburgh-based Landforce nonprofit green infrastructure workforce training organization is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Communications Manager This multifaceted job takes on a mix of communications, marketing, event planning, and development tasks geared toward expanding our ability to effectively share the Landforce mission and expand our reach.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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The Superconductor Sensation Has Fizzled, and That's Fine

Scientific American

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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August 14 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

The August 14 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire August 14 PA Environment Digest 86 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic EPA: Apply Now For $206 Million, 4-Year Funding For Local Water Quality Improvement Projects In Chesapeake Bay Watershed And To Advance Environmental Justice National Assn.

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Montana lawsuit: Young people win landmark climate change case

New Scientist

In a first-of-its-kind ruling, a court in Montana in the US sided with a group of young activists who said the state had violated their right to a “clean and healthful environment”

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Weight-Loss Drug Also Protects against Heart Disease. What Happens Next?

Scientific American

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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Success story: Improving solar permitting by addressing questions about stormwater runoff

Environmental News Bits

When it rains, water doesn’t necessarily puddle on the ground until it evaporates; gravity can cause it to either seep into the soil or flow downhill.

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Why Are COVID Rates Increasing in the Summer?

Scientific American

COVID hospitalizations are slowly rising again this summer, causing scientists and clinicians to rethink if or when the disease will become a seasonal illness

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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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The hole in the ozone layer has opened unusually early this year

New Scientist

The ozone hole over Antarctica may get close to its record size this year due to repercussions from the ferocious Tonga volcano eruption in 2022

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Will Forests Stop Absorbing More Carbon Than They Emit?

Scientific American

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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Giant star rocked by waves three times larger than our sun

New Scientist

A binary star system shines 20 per cent more brightly whenever the smaller star gets close to its giant partner, because of the immense waves that break on the larger star

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How Advocates Pushed Big Pharma to Cut Tuberculosis Drug Prices

Scientific American

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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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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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Blood test could aid the diagnosis of 52 conditions including cancer

New Scientist

Raised levels of certain proteins in the blood may indicate if someone is more likely to develop conditions such as cancer, heart disease or motor neurone disease in the next decade

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CEQA Writ Simple: Fourth District Holds Trial Court Erred In Retaining Continuing Jurisdiction And Not Discharging Peremptory Writ That Ordered Only Set Aside Remedy Where Lead Agency’s Return Demonstrated Full Compliance

CEQA Developments

In an opinion filed July 19, and ordered published on August 9, 2023, the Fourth District Court of Appeal (Div. 1) reversed a trial court order denying the City of San Diego’s (City) request to discharge a peremptory writ of mandate issued under CEQA that ordered the City to set aside three resolutions approving a set of neighborhood utility wire undergrounding projects.

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Reducing food waste good for profit and planet

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Baking Business. A panel of food waste and upcycling experts shared some sobering numbers during a panel discussion at IFT FIRST, held July 16-19, including that up to 25% of produce grown on farms globally goes unused.

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PennDOT Announces $33.8 Million Investment In 54 Electric Vehicle Charging Projects In 35 Counties Funded By The Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

PA Environment Daily

On August 14, the Department of Transportation announced the investment of $33.8 million in 54 electric vehicle charging projects in 35 counties funded by the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Grants were awarded in Allegheny, Beaver, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Butler, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Franklin, Greene, Jefferson, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Wayne, Sc

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Tyson Foods spotlights four startups focusing on sustainability

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Talk Business & Politics. Springdale-based Tyson Foods’ venture capital arm known as Tyson Ventures held a pitch event July 11 to scout for startups focusing on sustainability issues with which the food processing giant could benefit. It was the second year for the event, and startups from 15 counties applied.

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Gene therapy delivered into the brain could treat alcohol misuse

New Scientist

Small trial in rhesus macaques shows a one-off gene therapy can cut alcohol consumption

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Reducing waste and scrappage helps advance recyclable packaging efforts

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Food Engineering. Food and beverage manufacturers across the globe are committed to expanding the use of recycled materials in their products. Several factors drive the continued growth in the use of these materials.

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Racist COVID Claims Spread by RFK, Jr. and Other Demagogues Are Deadly

Scientific American

False claims about racial susceptibility to COVID by RFK, Jr.

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Packaging innovations: Notpla’s biodegradable pods, WestRock’s fiber ‘dog bone’

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Companies constantly innovate with technology and redesign their packaging. Here’s a look at five recent examples of product redesigns, material switches and sustainable packaging solutions on Packaging Dive’s radar.

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Disasters and Environmental Laws – Have We Learned Our Lesson?

Acoel

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Steven Miano I recently had the opportunity to speak at a State University of New York (SUNY) conference for a group of exceptional primary and high school Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) teachers. These teachers are part of a highly selective program sponsored by the State of New York called the Master Teacher Program.

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Tree keepers: Where sustaining the forest is a tribal tradition

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at e360. The Menominee tribe of Wisconsin has sustainably harvested its woods for nearly 170 years, providing a model for foresters worldwide. Amid climate change and other threats to the forest, the tribe continues to follow a traditional code: Let the healthy trees keep growing.

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Extreme heat: Inside the expedition to find out how humans can adapt

New Scientist

Climate change means extreme heat will become the norm for millions across the world.

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Regenerative agriculture foundational to sustainability

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Baking Business. Regenerative agriculture must be a component of every food manufacturer’s sustainability plan in order for the industry to meet the targets it has set for itself.

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Everything we know about the EG.5 covid-19 variant and its symptoms

New Scientist

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The shift towards sustainable packaging

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Bake. The drive toward ingredient transparency plays a part in this sustainable shift. Consumers are increasingly interested not only in what their food contains, but also in how it is produced.

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PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals Announce 2023 Scholarship Winners

PA Environment Daily

On August 14, the PA Association of Environmental Professionals announce winners of its 2023 student scholarships-- Elizabeth Bruner and Alysha Ulrich and the first winner of the new Zulene Mayfield Scholarship-- Grace Hassing. Grace Hassing Grace is beginning her Senior year at Pennsylvania State University. She is a Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences major with a 3.23 GPA.

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Can America’s canals double as solar farms?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Canary Media. Studies show that putting solar panels over waterways could boost clean energy and conserve water. The first U.S. pilot project is getting underway in California.

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Dos and Don’ts for Decommissioning

Ocean Conservancy

Climate change is the single biggest challenge the ocean faces. We can’t have a healthy future for our ocean—and for our planet—unless we reduce greenhouse gases and combat this ever-growing threat. It’s important to transition away from the production and use of fossil fuels. But, as that happens and offshore oil and gas operations close up shop, how do we make sure it is done in a way that ensures the mess is cleaned up properly?

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Conceptualizing the sustainable diary plant of the future

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Dairy Foods. Automation, clean-in-place promotes energy efficiency and sustainability on dairy production lines.

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