World Rapidly Approaching Peak Fossil Fuels, Analysts Say
Yale E360
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Multiple recent analyses find that global fossil fuel demand is nearing its peak, with energy emissions at last headed for decline.
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Grammar Changes How We See, an Australian Language Shows
Scientific American
OCTOBER 18, 2023
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Mega penguins: These are the largest penguins to have ever lived
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
No penguin alive today can compare with some of the extinct giants that once roamed the planet, including Kumimanu fordycei, Petradyptes stonehousei and Palaeeudyptes klekowskii
How Would We Know There's Life on Earth? This Bold Experiment Found Out
Scientific American
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Thirty years ago, astronomer Carl Sagan convinced NASA to turn a passing space probe’s instruments on Earth to look for life — with results that still reverberate today
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.
Why free will doesn't exist, according to Robert Sapolsky
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
It's hard to let go of the idea that free will exists, but neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky says that society starts to look very different once you do
Drag Queens Tag Sharks in Annual Florida Science Celebration
Scientific American
OCTOBER 18, 2023
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Animals of the Safari Are More Afraid of Humans Than Lions
Scientific American
OCTOBER 18, 2023
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How to see the Orionid meteor shower peak this weekend
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The Orionids are one of the most reliably active annual meteor showers, and with clear skies, you should see a spectacular display on 21 October from almost anywhere in the world
Nuclear Waste Is Piling Up. Here's How to Fix the Problem
Scientific American
OCTOBER 18, 2023
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Why I won't be buying sea-farmed salmon ever again
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
I knew there were problems with salmon reared in captivity at sea, but after witnessing the damage inflicted by life in an ocean pen, I will be voting with my shopping trolley, says Graham Lawton
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.
Milestone Pig-to-Human Heart Transplant May Pave the Way for Broader Trial
Scientific American
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Surgeons transplanted a genetically modified pig heart into a human for the second time ever, and the recipient is continuing to recover more than three weeks later
Is England doing enough to stop covid-19 spreading in hospitals?
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
New figures confirm toll of the coronavirus on hospital patients during UK’s second wave, but it’s unclear what lessons this has for today
The World is Mobilizing Against Big Biomass
NRDC
OCTOBER 18, 2023
This week, communities around the world will highlight that the production and export of forest-based biomass threatens communities and the climate.
Let's use AI to rethink education, instead of panicking about cheating
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
If we build and use AI effectively, we can create an education system where students are assessed on the quality and depth of their knowledge, rather than the content of an exam, says Okezue Bell
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.
Federal role in assessing project impacts is reset, not rejected, by Supreme Court of Canada
Environmental Law Centre
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Authors: Brenda Heelan Powell & Jason Unger Has the Supreme Court of Canada dismantled the foundation of federal project assessments or have we simply reset the foundation of the past? The post Federal role in assessing project impacts is reset, not rejected, by Supreme Court of Canada appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.
New DNA Tests Are Identifying Missing Persons and Solving Crimes
Scientific American
OCTOBER 18, 2023
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Her Space, Her Time review: Trailblazing women astronomers
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
A disdain for misogyny past and present shines through in Shohini Ghose's rich history of women's underappreciated contributions to astronomy and physics
Untangling Threats to Whales
Ocean Conservancy
OCTOBER 18, 2023
In recent years, an elevated number of whale strandings have occurred along the east coast of the United States. These unusual mortality events have rightly raised concerns, especially with regard to the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Misinformation about the causes of these whale strandings is jeopardizing the public’s ability to address the real threats to whales and implement evidence-based solutions that can help.
Sustainability at Retail
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New Pill Helps COVID Smell and Taste Loss Fade Quickly
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OCTOBER 18, 2023
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Strange upward lightning shoots out X-rays as it rises to the clouds
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Tall buildings made from electrically conductive materials can send lightning bolts up into the heavens during a thunderstorm, and they generate X-rays at the same time
Protecting Plants and Animals at Risk Must Start before They Need the Endangered Species Act
Scientific American
OCTOBER 18, 2023
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Intricate photo of rat's retina wins Nikon Small World competition
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
See the inside of a rodent’s eye like never before, alongside other commended images from the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition
Pufferfish Builds Sand Sculpture for Mating
PBS Nature
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Male Japanese pufferfish build exquisite sand sculptures to attract a mate. When a female is not impressed with this male's creation, Spy Puffer steps in as the artist’s assistant.
We may finally know how cognitive reserve protects against Alzheimer's
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Why does mental effort lead to a more resilient brain that can withstand dementia and decline?
PUC Updates Investigation Into Dec. 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 18, 2023
On October 18, the Safety Division of the Public Utility Commission announced it is continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a December 2022 house explosion and fire in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. Crest Road Incident Overview On December 13, 2022, Safety Division investigators responded to reports of a house explosion and fire at 3204 Crest Road, which destroyed one residence, damaged several adjacent homes, and sent two people to the hospital for treatment of
Edible and delicious Chinese mitten crabs are invading the UK
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Numbers of invasive Chinese mitten crabs are believed to be growing in the UK, causing damage to river beds and competing with native wildlife
'Virtual' Power Plants Give the Grid Vital Flexibility
Scientific American
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Virtual power plants are aggregations of electricity producers, consumers and storers that power grid managers can call on to balance electricity demand and supply
How to spot the constellation Aquila and its deep-sky objects
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Use the night sky pattern known as the summer triangle to help you track down Aquila, the eagle, and its collection of open star clusters, says Abigail Beall
PennDOT, Keep PA Beautiful Name 33 Students As The 2023-24 Young Ambassadors Promoting A Clean And Beautiful Pennsylvania
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 18, 2023
On October 18, the Department of Transportation and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced 33 high school student members of the 2023-2024 cohort of Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania. The program, administered by KPB, seeks to build community stewards and civic leaders by inspiring, engaging, and empowering young Pennsylvanians to keep their communities beautiful and become ambassadors for a shared vision of a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania.
How mental effort can build a cognitive reserve against brain ageing
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Some people whose brains show hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease display none of its symptoms.
US DOE Awards $3.5 Billion In Grants To Strengthen Power Grid Against Extreme Weather, To Deliver Cheaper, Cleaner, Reliable Energy, PA Included
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 18, 2023
On October 18, the US Department of Energy Awarded nearly $3.5 billion in grants for 58 projects across 44 states to strengthen electric grid resilience and reliability across America. Funded by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these projects will leverage more than $8 billion in federal and private investments to deliver affordable, clean electricity to all Americans and ensure that communities across the nation have a reliable grid that is prepared for extreme weather worsened by the
Energy-guzzling data centres could work just as well with less cooling
New Scientist
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Data centres consume a huge amount of energy, but researchers have found a simple fix - let the servers run much hotter than they do currently
PEMA Now Accepting Letters Of Interest For FEMA Flood Mitigation & Building Resilient Infrastructure And Communities Grant Programs
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The PA Emergency Management Agency is now accepting letters of interest for the FEMA Flood Mitigation and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant programs. Letters are due to PEMA by October 31. Flood Mitigation FEMA will distribute up to $800 million in Flood Mitigation Assistance grant funding to help reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and within NFIP-participating commun
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