Tue.Sep 12, 2023

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Climate Change Hurting Water Quality in Rivers Worldwide, Study Finds

Yale E360

Bouts of intense drought and rainfall are hurting water quality in rivers around the globe, according to a sprawling new analysis.

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How to spot green comet Nishimura in the skies this week

New Scientist

Comet Nishimura, which was discovered just a month ago, is about to make its closest approach to the sun, giving people in the northern hemisphere a great chance of a sighting

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Mathematicians Solve 50-Year-Old Möbius Strip Puzzle

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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Like Canaries in a Coal Mine, Dragonflies Signal Threats to Freshwater Ecosystems

Inside Climate News

Research shows that some dragonfly and damselfly species may decline to near-extinction by 2100 as a result of climate change and human intervention in their habitats. Yet some freshwater ecosystems could see an increase in such species and more generally in biodiversity. By Juanita Gordon In gauging the growing threats to freshwater biodiversity, dragonflies and damselflies are viewed by ecologists as sentinels, reacting to threats by seeking out more stable homes.

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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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CDC Recommends Updated COVID Boosters for Everyone This Fall

Scientific American

Here’s what to know about the fall COVID boosters, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended for all people aged six months and older

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Male cockatoos make customised drumsticks for their mating displays

New Scientist

Palm cockatoos fashion sticks for drumming on trees by snapping off branches and whittling them with their beaks, and the males design their tools with their own personal style

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English rivers regularly pumped full of oxygen to prevent fish deaths

New Scientist

In the past five years, there have been almost 100 cases of the UK's Environment Agency deploying emergency oxygen to stop fish in English rivers from dying

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The Ozone Hole Showed Humans Could Damage Earth and That We Could Heal It

Scientific American

The discovery of a hole in Earth’s protective ozone layer in 1985 led to a worldwide effort to heal it, but are there lessons that can be applied to today’s treaty talks on climate change?

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Disinformation wars: The fight against fake news in the age of AI

New Scientist

Researchers and governments are finally battling back against the deluge of false information online, just as artificial intelligence threatens to supercharge the problem

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Climate Science Is under Attack in Classrooms

Scientific American

Schools are a growing battlefield in climate politics as conservative states reshape their curriculum to downplay people’s contribution to rising temperatures

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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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Could we tweak the solar system to make Pluto a planet again?

New Scientist

Pluto officially lost its planethood in 2006, and this episode of Dead Planets Society is all about bringing it back by making it bigger, faster and better than ever

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Candy Crush Is Complicated--Even from a Mathematical Point of View

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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Certain proteins in breast milk found to be essential for a baby’s healthy gut

Frontiers

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Researchers have shown that high concentrations of key proteins in human breast milk, especially osteopontin and κ-casein, are associated with a greater abundance of two species of bacteria in the gut of babies: Clostridium butyricum and Parabacteroides distasonis , known to be beneficial for human health and used as probiotics.

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Our Oceans Are Threatened by Climate Disruption. They Could Also Provide Climate Solutions

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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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 9.12.23

PA Environment Daily

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment 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 TODAY 12:30: Agenda Posted. DEP Citizens Advisory Council meeting.

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Mysterious Moonquake Traced to Apollo 17 Lunar Lander Base

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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Friends Of Allegheny Wilderness: Help Permanently Preserve George Washington Park In The City Of Warren

PA Environment Daily

The Friends of Allegheny Wilderness are encouraging residents of the City of Warren and visitors to George Washington Park to join the effort to permanently preserve the park from development. “It’s not often that we contact you about something outside the realm of preserving wilderness areas in the Allegheny National Forest , but in this case it is closely related, and we would greatly appreciate any help you might be able to lend!

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Without Small Data, AI in Health Care Contributes to Disparities

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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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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Help Wanted: Pennsylvania Environmental Council - President/CEO

PA Environment Daily

The PA Environmental Council is seeking qualified candidates for the position of President and CEO of the organization. PEC seeks a bold and visionary President who will continue to grow the organization strategically and programmatically while serving the mission with purpose and pride. The President of PEC will be an accomplished and savvy fundraiser, able to raise support for PEC’s regional and statewide programs and projects while diversifying funding streams.

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Farm, Taxpayer, Conservation Groups Agree: Don’t Raise Reference Prices

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

Last week, the Environmental Working Group held the first Summit on the Future of Farm Subsidies. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) participated alongside Heritage Foundation, Taxpayers for Common Sense, R-Street, Cato Institute, Farm Action Fund, World Wildlife Fund, and more. We emerged with a broad consensus to oppose raising reference prices and to curb wasteful spending in the federal crop insurance program.

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Interfaith Partners For Chesapeake Bay Hosts 3-Part Faithful Green Leaders Online Training In October

PA Environment Daily

The Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake has now helped more than 170 congregations form their own Green Team in an effort to expand Creation Care across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. With hundreds of actions taken on behalf of the Bay so far, we feel confident that Green Teams that are well-equipped can lead their communities in raising awareness and restoring the waters of the Chesapeake region.

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Mental health 'first aid' training has no clear medical benefit

New Scientist

A review of the Mental Health First Aid programme, which trains members of the public to support people with conditions like depression, has found no good evidence of it actually improving mental health

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Call For Presentation Proposals: 18th River Symposium Nov. 3-4 At Bucknell University

PA Environment Daily

The Bucknell University Center for Sustainability and the Environment has issued a call for presentation proposals for the 18th River Symposium to be held November 3-4 on the Bucknell University campus in Lewisburg, Union County. Proposals are due October 15. The symposium brings together academics, consultants, state, federal, and regional agencies, conservation groups, and the public to discuss ongoing scientific research and innovative projects, to share ideas, and to increase awareness of co

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Reinventing e-recycling

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Recycling Today. Camston Wrather bills itself as an innovator aiming to provide solutions for electronics recycling and circularity.

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Smart toilets could leak your medical data, warn security experts

New Scientist

Toilets that collect health data could be hacked to reveal extremely sensitive information and should be regulated as medical devices, say security experts

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Bear With Us: How to Keep Yourself (And Grizzlies) Safe

Cool Green Science

Even in the Greater Yellowstone, your chances of a grizzly encounter are low. Follow these simple tips while in bear country. The post Bear With Us: How to Keep Yourself (And Grizzlies) Safe appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Launches Conservation Corps Volunteer Program In Chester County

PA Environment Daily

On September 12, the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust announced the launch of their new volunteer program-- the French & Pickering Conservation Corps. This program is an excellent opportunity for individuals hoping to learn more about open space preservation and ecological restoration, acquire new skills and knowledge, and looking to give back to their community.

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Sixth District Reverses Judgment Finding Specific Plan FEIR Inadequate For Failure To Adequately Analyze And Respond To Comments Regarding School Facilities-Related Impacts; Court Of Appeal Holds FEIR Was Adequate In All Respects And Was Not Required To Speculate Regarding Possible Environmental Impacts From Uncertain Future School District Decisions Made To Accommodate Increased Enrollment Should Funds Prove Unavailable To Construct New Schools Contemplated In Plan

CEQA Developments

On August 10, 2023 the Sixth District Court of Appeal filed its published opinion in Santa Rita Union School District v. City of Salinas (2023) Cal.App.5th. On September 7, 2023, it filed an Order slightly modifying its opinion without modifying the judgment and denying rehearing. The case concerns the certification of an EIR for the “West Area Specific Plan” in and by the City of Salinas, and claims by two school districts in the City that asserted perennial underfunding meant that the EIR fa

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PUC Urges Consumers To Shop For Natural Gas Supplies To Lock In Lower Gas Prices To Help Insulate Against Potential Energy Price Spikes

PA Environment Daily

On September 12, the Public Utility Commission announced it is urging consumers across the Commonwealth to jumpstart #SaveInPA opportunities for the fall and winter heating seasons by shopping now for their natural gas supply – which could result in a savings on the energy portion of their monthly natural gas bills. Warmer weather in late summer and early fall typically means less demands for natural gas, especially for residential gas customers, and that can translate into lower prices. “ Locki

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Can massive solar power expansion regenerate the US’s iconic prairies?

New Scientist

Renewable energy development is transforming the US countryside.

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Registration Open! 2023 Pennsylvania Botany Symposium Oct. 20-21 In State College

PA Environment Daily

Registration is now open for the 2023 Pennsylvania Botany Symposium to be held October 20-21 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College. Pennsylvania Botany is Pennsylvania’s first botanical symposium, established in 2012. It is held every other year and welcomes plant enthusiasts from Pennsylvania and the surrounding region — everyone from professional botanists to hobbyists interested in the science that will advance and protect Pennsylvania native flora.

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New Bill Marks Climate Transition for California Landscapes

NRDC

Irrigating ornamental turf grass at non-residential locations will be phased out, beginning in 2027.

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Help Wanted: Chesapeake Bay Foundation - 3 Pennsylvania Positions

PA Environment Daily

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for three Pennsylvania positions-- -- Pequea Conservation Coordinator : The Coordinator will cultivate and facilitate watershed conservation opportunities with agricultural producers, landowners, agribusinesses, partners, and contractors within the Pequea Creek Watershed in Lancaster County. -- Halfmoon Conservation Coordinator : The Coordinator will facilitate delivery of conservation services and projects to landowners, conduct annu