Fri.Sep 01, 2023

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Republican Presidential Candidates Vow to Fiddle as the Earth Burns

Scientific American

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South American bat species spotted for first time in over 100 years

New Scientist

The strange big-eared brown bat was discovered in Brazil's Atlantic Forest in 1916 and then apparently vanished - but it has now reappeared in a Brazilian grassland

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Blood Clotting Proteins Might Help Predict Long COVID Brain Fog

Scientific American

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Cancer tumours eradicated by genetically modified immune cells

New Scientist

T-cells that have been genetically edited to boost their anticancer activity have destroyed solid tumours in mice

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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What the Luddites Can Teach Us about AI

Scientific American

The Luddites did not hate technology—but they did fight the way it was used to exploit humans.

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Animal motion-capture studio tracks bird flocks and insect swarms

New Scientist

A barn rigged with dozens of cameras and sensors could help scientists better understand the group dynamics and flight patterns of flocks of birds and swarms of insects

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People with eczema may have high levels of some bacteria on their skin

New Scientist

People with eczema may have higher levels of certain bacteria on their skin than people without the condition, with these microbes potentially offering a new target for treatments

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AI Could Smuggle Secret Messages in Memes

Scientific American

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Why Coastal Access Is an Environmental Justice Issue

NRDC

Beach access has long been shaped by multiple systemic injustices. It’s time to change that.

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Biodiversity Flourishes in Historic Lawn Turned Wildflower Meadow

Scientific American

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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AI generates video game levels and characters from text prompts

New Scientist

A generative AI model based on small datasets was able to create maps and 2D character models for video games on demand

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What Color Is the Sun?

Scientific American

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India set to launch probe to investigate mysteries of the sun

New Scientist

The Aditya-L1 satellite will sit between the sun and Earth and provide constant observation data to scientists around the world

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After 'Absurdly Long' 100-Day Freeze, Rat Kidneys Were Successfully Transplanted

Scientific American

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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The best new science fiction books of September 2023

New Scientist

We have a bumper crop of new sci-fi books for you this September, including talking spy cats from John Scalzi, an amazing discovery in space from Stephen Baxter and a near-future novel by Sebastian Faulks, says culture editor Alison Flood

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A Beautiful Newfound Fungus Mummifies Its Spider Prey

Scientific American

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What is a Barrier Island?

Ocean Conservancy

Barrier islands , such as North Carolina’s Outer Banks, are thin stretches of land that run parallel to the shoreline and can change form based on wind and wave energy. They are usually separated from mainland areas by bodies of water such as sounds, creeks, bays and tidal basins and often support habitats like marshes and tidal flats. Barrier islands serve as frontline protection against threats such as major weather events and storm surges, and the calmer soundside or bayside waters often pr

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Scientists Find a New Spin on Winning the 'Bottle Flip' Challenge

Scientific American

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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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Sept. 1 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation

PA Environment Daily

The September 1 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- Tornados on Fayette County damaged Great Allegheny Passage Trail, Laurel Highlands Trail, More -- Legislative tour of Pine Grove Furnace State Park infrastructure needs -- Social media influencers paid a visit to Little Buffalo State Park -- River Missal joins PPFF to coordinate trail training, was a PA Outdoor Corps member Click Here to read the entire Take Five.

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Two New Toxic Birds Discovered

Scientific American

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 9.1.23

PA Environment Daily

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. 2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Sept. 12 On Environmental Justice Policy; DEP Customer Service Initiatives; Risks With Carbon Capture, Seques

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Unforced variations: Sep 2023

Real Climate

This month’s open thread on climate science topics. It’s been a warm summer, dontcha know? Expect ERA5, the satellite data and then the surface data products to confirm this in the next week or so. Sea ice minimum in the Arctic will also occur soon, as will a record low maximum in the Antarctic. El Niño still building in the tropical Pacific.

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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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DEP Posted 62 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In September 2 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the September 2 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - September 2 [PaEN] -- The Public Utility Commission published notice in the September 2 PA Bulletin inviting public comments on Reviewing Fixed Utilities’ Universal Service Programs for electric distribution companies, natural gas distribution companies, jurisdictional water and wastewater utilities and local exchange telecommun

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New law fosters farmers’ fresh produce donations to Illinois food banks

Environmental News Bits

by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute With Governor JB Pritzker’s signature on House Bill 2879, the Farm to Food Bank Program has been established in Illinois. The program helps farmers donate their surplus produce to local food banks and assists more than 1 million Illinoisans facing food insecurity.

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Could ‘One Health’ be the Optimal Approach for Human, Animal and Environmental Health?

Inside Climate News

The University of Arizona is getting millions in state funding to develop the program. The first task is communicating what it is. By Emma Peterson Starting this year, the University of Arizona (UA) will receive $3.6 million in state funding annually until 2025 to grow its One Health model—which considers the correlation of human health to environment and animal health—and promote its development in the workforce.

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New Soft Electrode Unfolds inside the Skull

Scientific American

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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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Cheap microclimate sensor networks in the wild

The Applied Ecologist

Author Lina K. Mühlbauer summarises her team’s latest study exploring the use of Arduinos as a novel cost-effective method for microclimate monitoring in remote systems. Why measure microclimate? A great challenge of our times is to predict and mitigate the impacts of global climate change on the world’s ecosystems.

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DEP Invites Comments On NPDES Water Quality Permit Renewal For Modern Landfill, York County At Hearing On Oct. 4

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection invites public comments at a hearing October 4 on the NPDES Water Quality Permit renewal for the Modern Landfill in Windsor and Lower Windsor Townships, York County authorizing a discharge into Kreutz Creek. ( PA Bulletin, page 5575 ) The hearing will be held at the Lower Windsor Township Community Center Gymnasium, 2425 Craley Road in Wrightsville from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Readers Respond to the April 2023 Issue

Scientific American

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2023 Airports Going Green Conference

Environmental News Bits

Nov 5-8, 2023, Chicago, ILMore information and to register. Airports Going Green® (AGG) is the aviation industry’s leading forum on sustainability led by the Chicago Department of Aviation and co-hosted by AAAE. This year’s AGG “Future Forward” focus highlights our sustainability journey of learning from the past, improving the present, and planning for the future.

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50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: September 2023

Scientific American

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