Yale E360
AUGUST 22, 2023
In cities, a little native greenery can go a long way. Australian scientists found that, after adding native shrubs to a planting in Melbourne, the number of insect species at the site increased sevenfold.
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 22, 2023
Extreme heat has hit hard lately from coast to coast and beyond, and it’s a major way Danger Season has shown up this year. Even as I write this, communities from the Northwest to the Southwest to the Southeast and Puerto Rico are under heat alerts. The direct health impact of heat stress is bad enough, and dangerous. But extreme heat also hits our electricity system in ways that make it more expensive, more polluting, and less reliable.
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Legal Planet
AUGUST 22, 2023
States and local air quality regulators have the legal authority to set particulate matter (PM), ozone, and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions standards and adopt regulations for these pollutants when they are already in attainment of the national ambient air quality standards ( NAAQS ) set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the federal Clean Air Act (CAA).
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 22, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics has made an unusual change that will make the regulation of PFAS chemicals even harder , potentially letting thousands of these dangerous “forever chemicals” escape EPA regulation, thereby endangering the health of millions of people. Specifically, the EPA office says it is planning to define PFAS on a “case-by-case” basis during rulemaking and agency actions, scrapping the idea of a standardized definition of
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.
New Scientist
AUGUST 22, 2023
From Walking with Dinosaurs to King Kong, palaeontologist David Hone chooses his favourite science fiction films about dinosaurs – and reveals which Jurassic Park made the cut
Scientific American
AUGUST 22, 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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Scientific American
AUGUST 22, 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.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 22, 2023
On August 21, 2023 , DEP did a detailed inspection of conventional oil well wastewater tanks near the Lower Reno 1 well operated by Petro Erie, Inc. in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County and found a pipe running from wastewater tanks into a ditch with a visible impact area from past discharges. The Lower Reno 1 wastewater tanks are in the same area as the Lower Reno 6 wastewater tanks that discharged wastewater that contaminated the Village of Reno water supply.
Scientific American
AUGUST 22, 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.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 22, 2023
John Mulrow, Joe F. Bozeman, Shantanu Pai, Emily Grubert, Sybil Derrible (2023). “Energy-Material Cycles: A materials-based perspective of vehicle energy systems.” Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 196, 107039. [link] Abstract: In this article, we propose an Energy-Material Cycles (EM-cycles) model to facilitate communication and comparison of tradeoffs that exist across energy systems.
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.
Scientific American
AUGUST 22, 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.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 22, 2023
by Jonathan Bean, University of Arizona Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the other in the 1990s. There are no trees or other shade. The air conditioning units are identical, recently replaced, and operating perfectly. Identical thermostats are set at 82 degrees Fahrenheit (27.8 Celsius).
Cool Green Science
AUGUST 22, 2023
A long-running study at Platte River Prairies preserve looks at the relationships between small mammals and grassland management. The post Trapping Tiny Pocket Mice in the Nebraska Prairie appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Scientific American
AUGUST 22, 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.
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.
New Scientist
AUGUST 22, 2023
Using spent coffee grounds to replace some of the sand in concrete makes the material stronger and could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coffee grounds in landfill
Scientific American
AUGUST 22, 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.
NRDC
AUGUST 22, 2023
NOAA’s Proposed Rule excludes protections for species at high-risk of illegal fishing & fails to help address human rights violations in the seafood industry.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 22, 2023
The Stroud Water Research Center and PASA Sustainable Agriculture will host an in-person event on September 6 Launching The Agroforestry Project At Wild Fox Farm in Berks County from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Learn how Ben and Karah Davies of Wild Fox Farm decided to establish an agroforestry project on their diversified veggie, meat, small grain, and hemp farm.
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New Scientist
AUGUST 22, 2023
Antibodies from people who have had covid-19 or been vaccinated against it may give them partial protection against most other pathogens in the coronavirus family
National Law Center
AUGUST 22, 2023
On May 8, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 264 (“SB 264”) (codified Fla. Stat. Ann. §§ 692.201-205), The post Florida’s Newly Enacted Foreign Ownership Law: Part Two appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
AUGUST 22, 2023
Usually, ground source heat pumps can only be installed in homes with plenty of land, but a UK company is rolling out shared networks for entire streets
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 22, 2023
Carbon Down Under, a team of graduate students from the Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, is liquifying and burying carbon dioxide to fight climate change. Plants naturally absorb carbon dioxide – and it is still captured and stored within human-created waste of that plant material.
New Scientist
AUGUST 22, 2023
The high-powered chips required for training the most advanced artificial intelligences are in short supply, with big firms winning out over academics and activists
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 22, 2023
Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. A team of wildlife experts works to shoo, move away or euthanize birds and other animals found on the airport grounds “to ensure the safety of people and aircraft.
New Scientist
AUGUST 22, 2023
Our TV columnist Bethan Ackerley talks about her favourite series of the year so far and the upcoming releases that she's most looking forward to
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 22, 2023
Read the full story from Cell Press. Birds can be electrocuted if they come into contact with two energized parts of a power line at once — which can happen when they spread their wings to take off from or land on a power pole.
New Scientist
AUGUST 22, 2023
Tortoises and turtles accumulate uranium isotopes in their shells, which could provide a reliable record of historical nuclear activity
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 22, 2023
Aug 23, 2023, 11 am CDTRegister here. The planet is now more than 1.1°C warmer than before the Industrial Revolution—and it shows. This summer, we’ve experienced punishing heat waves, devastating floods, and toxic levels of wildfire smoke filling our skies. As temperatures climb, the risk of extreme weather rises, too.
New Scientist
AUGUST 22, 2023
Vagus nerve stimulation is used to treat conditions ranging from inflammation to migraine.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 22, 2023
Read the full story from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineers have created a ‘supercapacitor’ made of ancient, abundant materials, that can store large amounts of energy.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 22, 2023
On August 22, the PJM Interconnection issued a Hot Weather Alert for its Western Region for August 23 as temperatures are expected to reach the mid-to-upper 90s with high humidity in that region. A Hot Weather Alert helps to prepare transmission and generation personnel and facilities for extreme heat and/or humidity that may cause capacity problems on the grid.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 22, 2023
Read the full story from the University of Surrey. Nature-based solutions (NBS) can help grand challenges, such as climate change and food security, but, as things stand, communities outside of Europe do not stand to benefit from these innovations.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 22, 2023
On August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and The Hershey Company announced the joint commitment of $2 million to support local dairy farmers. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay , in collaboration with Land O’Lakes, Inc. , will use funds to promote the adoption of practices that support local and regional environmental goals with dairy farmers in Land O’Lakes’ eastern region milk shed.
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