Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 16, 2023
I’m not going to beat around the bush: the past few years have not been great for the U.S. power grid, particularly when it comes to grid reliability. There have been high-profile rotating power outages caused by a heatwave in California (August 2020), a winter storm in Texas (February 2021), and another winter storm in Tennessee and North Carolina (December 2022).
Energy & the Law
AUGUST 16, 2023
Co-author London England Producers disappointed by the Supreme Court’s holding in Devon Energy Production v. Sheppard might have reason to feel vindicated. The question in HL Hawkins Jr., Inc. v. Capitan Energy Inc. et al. was whether producer Capitan deducted impermissible post-production costs from gross proceeds used to calculate royalties. Lessor Hawkins‘ royalty was one fourth of gross proceeds.
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New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
The genome of Ötzi, the 5300-year-old mummified man found in the Alps, was first published in 2012, but a more accurate readout has changed the story of where his ancestors came from
Scientific American
AUGUST 16, 2023
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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.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 16, 2023
The question and answer session with residents during the August 15 public meeting on the results of the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health studies on the health impacts of shale gas development in Southwest Pennsylvania resulted in some very frank statements by the state Department of Health. The studies found there is a link between shale gas development and making asthma conditions worse; an increased risk of childhood lymphoma cancer; and slightly lower birth weights.
Scientific American
AUGUST 16, 2023
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Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 16, 2023
Application deadline: Oct 13, 2023Read the full solicitation and the FAQ The Tribal Climate Resilience Annual Awards Program provides competitive funding to federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations to build climate resilience capacity.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 16, 2023
On August 16, the University of Pittsburgh and Vesper Energy officially cut the ribbon on the 20-megawatt Gaucho Solar Energy project built on 68 acres on the border of Findlay Township, Allegheny County and Independence Township, Beaver County. The project is one of the largest solar projects in Western Pennsylvania, with about 55,000 solar panels generating electricity.
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 16, 2023
Statement from Karen Wirsig on Calgary Co-op’s campaign to exempt its checkout bags from single-use plastic bans Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – We are deeply concerned that the Calgary Co-op grocery store is undermining the federal ban on plastic checkout bags by seeking an exemption for their so-called “compostable” bags.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 16, 2023
On August 16, the Department of Environmental Protection said it launched an investigation ,at the direction of Gov. Shapiro, to determine if sources of methane other than the natural gas distribution system could have contributed to the Plum Borough home explosion in Allegheny County that took the lives of five people. Will Simons, a spokesperson for Gov.
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.
New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
The apparent equivalence of gravitational mass to inertial mass is a remarkable and beautiful feature of the cosmos, with a deep implication, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Scientific American
AUGUST 16, 2023
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New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
Attributing extreme weather events to climate change, as I do through my work as a climatologist, means we can hold countries and companies to account for their inaction, says Friederike Otto
NRDC
AUGUST 16, 2023
EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is set to catalyze billions in clean energy projects across the US, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities
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.
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 16, 2023
Lake Erie is a global treasure. The lake is home to thousands of species, complex ecosystems, and beautiful sights and vistas. It is also the source of drinking water for around 11 million people. We often talk about the problems plaguing Lake Erie, but behind all those facts and figures, we know there are deep personal connections to Lake Erie and that’s a huge part of what makes the lake so special.
New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
Delivering mRNAs to the cells lining the nose and lungs will make vaccines more effective and may also lead to better treatments for conditions such as cystic fibrosis
Scientific American
AUGUST 16, 2023
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New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
The documentary Panthera Britannia Declassified claims to show clear evidence of a black leopard or panther in the UK, but most experts remain sceptical
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Scientific American
AUGUST 16, 2023
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New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
It has been 32 days since Maurice Miller, a dead man who is being kept on life support, received a genetically modified pig kidney, and it is still functioning with no signs of rejection or infection
Scientific American
AUGUST 16, 2023
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New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
It can be difficult to know how worried we should be about the increasing effects of climate change, but embracing the new science of climate attribution and looking rationally at the progress we have made will help us take further action
Scientific American
AUGUST 16, 2023
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New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
Focusing too much on extreme weather could trigger a backlash against climate action in the mid-2020s, when global temperature rises are set to slow down as the El Niño climate pattern fades
Scientific American
AUGUST 16, 2023
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New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
Extreme weather and temperatures made July 2023 a shocking month, with human-driven global warming, the El Niño climate pattern and even perhaps even a 2022 volcanic eruption contributing to the broken records
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 16, 2023
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will hold an online Recreation and Conservation Grants Workshop from 9:00 a.m. to Noon on November 16. This free workshop will help applicants develop project ideas in preparation for submitting a grant application to the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). The next grant round opens January 16, 2024 and closes April 3, 2024.
New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
We can change the flavour and texture of foods like bread and rice wine by tweaking the genomes of the yeasts that are used to make them
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 16, 2023
Penn State Extension will host an online Solar Law Symposium on August 23 from Noon to 4:15 p.m. featuring a discussion of grid scale solar energy facilities from the landowners, developer, municipal and regulator perspective (DEP and PJM Interconnection). The Solar Law Symposium is aimed at individuals with a basic to intermediate understanding of photovoltaic electrical generation for the grid.
New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
With temperature records tumbling, it is only natural to worry about cascading tipping points, but the reality is far more nuanced
Scientific American
AUGUST 16, 2023
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New Scientist
AUGUST 16, 2023
A technique for reprogramming adult cells that removes any trace of their origins could help produce stem cells at larger scales
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 16, 2023
Read the full story at GreenBiz. As ESG requirements create urgency for sustainability-related solutions, the chief sustainability officer has emerged as critical in the C-Suite.
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