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Greenland's Glaciers Melting Twice as Fast as They Were 20 Years Ago

Yale E360

Greenland's coastal glaciers are melting twice as rapidly as they were two decades ago, according to a study warning the glaciers have entered a new phase of rapid retreat.

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Court Addresses Questions in Trespass to Try Title/Adverse Possession Suit

Energy & the Law

Fletcher v. Merritt resulted in several rulings on the proof required to prevail in a property dispute. Merritt filed a trespass to try title suit (actually a quiet title, which the court construed as TTT) against Fletcher for ownership of a 28.9 foot-wide strip separating their lots. In concluding that the evidence was legally and factually sufficient to support adverse possession in favor of Merritt the court clarified several aspects of Texas adverse possession and TTT law.

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Is Long COVID Real? Here Is What Tony Fauci Told Me

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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Stunning photo of rare Malayan tiger snapped by camera trap

New Scientist

With fewer than 150 left in the wild, the Malayan tiger is rarely seen – but images from camera traps provide hope that conservation efforts are paying off

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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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Learning to Accept Discomfort Could Help You Thrive

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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Ancient Europe was half covered by savannah and grazed by elephants

New Scientist

It is widely assumed that Europe used to be covered by dense, unbroken forests, but ancient pollen shows half was grassland or light woodland &

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Endangered echidna not seen in 60 years caught on camera

New Scientist

An echidna named after David Attenborough that hadn't been seen by scientists in more than 60 years has been caught on camera for the first time

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Everything you need to know about COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference

Enviromental Defense

This blog was co-authored by: Aliénor Rougeot , Julia Levin , and Julie Segal Following a year of climate catastrophe, world leaders will gather in Dubai from November 30th to Dec 12th to continue the global effort to address the climate crisis. This important gathering, known as COP28 (which stands for the ‘Conference of the Parties’), is the 28th annual United Nations climate negotiations since the establishment of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1995.

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Why Does This Hybrid Monkey Glow Green?

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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Painful fibromyalgia may be caused by the wrong kind of gut microbes

New Scientist

Altering the gut bacteria of both mice and people either induced or relieved the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia

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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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Can You Trust Farmers' Almanacs' Weather Predictions?

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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Spray-on sensors can turn any clothing into motion-sensing technology

New Scientist

Spraying a stretchy and conductive polymer onto any store-bought garment turns it into a sensor for monitoring body movement during physical therapy

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - November 11

PA Environment Daily

The following DEP notices were published in the November 11 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 11 PA Bulletin it is inviting comments and will hold a public hearing December 19 on a proposed Air Quality RACT 3 Plan Approval permit for the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC Compressor Station 517 in Jackson Township, Columbia C

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Underwater walkie-talkies could work long-distance with radio trick

New Scientist

Divers often struggle to communicate because radio waves can’t travel far through water, but a way to send the waves up and across the surface before dropping back down again could change that

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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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U.S. Hits Carbon Tech Milestone with First Direct-Air Capture Facility

Scientific American

A new facility will suck carbon dioxide from the air, showcasing the potential of a nascent industry that some say is crucial to fighting climate change

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Cannabis use is on the rise in the US – except among younger teens

New Scientist

Cannabis is more popular in North America than anywhere else and its use continues to grow – but, somewhat surprisingly, not among adolescents

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We Need Product Safety Regulations for Social Media

Scientific American

As social media more frequently exposes people to brutality and untruths, we need to treat it like a consumer product, and that means product safety regulations

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First practical use for nuclear fusion could help cancer treatment

New Scientist

Fusion reactors could be used to produce radioactive isotopes for hospitals way before they become useful power generators

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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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Funding for Research on Psychedelics Is on the Rise, Along with Scientists' Hopes for Using Them

Scientific American

As interest and support for psychedelic research grows, scientists share their hopes for the future.

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Plants thrive in lunar soil with help from phosphorus-making bacteria

New Scientist

The moon lacks the nutrients that plants need to grow, but adding three types of bacteria to a simulation of lunar soil enabled tobacco plants to flourish in lab experiments

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Earth911 Podcast: The Rideshare Company Reduce Traffic and Emissions

Earth 911

Reducing the number of solo commuters in and around cities and the emissions associated with. The post Earth911 Podcast: The Rideshare Company Reduce Traffic and Emissions appeared first on Earth911.

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Overly smooth eyebrows could give away fake passport photos

New Scientist

A composite image made from two faces can fool humans and AI, but unusually smooth eyebrows, which are an effect of image morphing, provide a way to detect them

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Important transition for Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment

ESA

Dear members of the ESA community, I write to inform you of an important upcoming change to Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. Our December 2023 issue will be the last we produce in print; thereafter, Frontiers will transition to online-only publication. For more than twenty years, Frontiers has grown and evolved, reflecting the ever-changing landscapes in both ecology and scholarly publication.

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DEP Sets 2nd Hearings Dec. 11 On NPDES Stormwater Permits For Two Warehouse Projects In Lowhill Twp., Lehigh County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection will hold virtual public hearings on two NPDES Water Quality Permits for warehouse projects in Lowhill Township, Lehigh County on December 11. ( PA Bulletin, page 7083 ) Core5 Warehouse Core5 Industrial Partners applied for an NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from construction of a warehouse at Route 100, Orefield, Lowhill Township, Lehigh County.

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Registration Open for NNI Symposium Rescheduled for March 5, 2024

Nanotech

The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) has rescheduled its symposium entitled “Enabling the Nanotechnology Revolution: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act” to March 5, 2024, at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. According to NNI, the symposium will bring together “experts who can speak on the importance of nanotechnology in quantum engineering, optics, EHS, plastics, DEIA, microelectronics, medicine, e

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DEP Invites Comments On Columbia County Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Compressor Station Air Quality Permit And Will Hold A Hearing Dec. 19 - If One Is Requested

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 11 PA Bulletin it is inviting comments and will hold a public hearing December 19 on a proposed Air Quality RACT 3 Plan Approval permit for the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC Compressor Station 517 in Jackson Township, Columbia County-- if a hearing is requested. ( PA Bulletin, page 7050 ) ( PA Bulletin, page 7083 ) The hearing will be held at DEP’s Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street in Will

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What Tony Fauci Says about Long COVID and Other Postviral Illnesses

Scientific American

Too many people are suffering from long COVID and other postviral syndromes.

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Temper Of The Times Foundation Now Accepting Applications For Environmental Advertising

PA Environment Daily

The Temper of the Times Foundation is now accepting applications for grants to promote the use of standard marketing concepts for increasing awareness about wildland conservation and restoration initiatives. Applications are due December 15. Recognizing that organizations working to protect the environment, in general, have limited access to paid media, the Foundation provides funds to underwrite advertising designed to promote the conservation and restoration of native wildlife, plants, and eco

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Want a healthier lawn? Instead of bagging fall leaves, take the lazy way out and get a more environmentally friendly yard

Environmental News Bits

by Susan Barton, University of Delaware Autumn is the season to gaze at gorgeous leaves of gold, yellow and orange as they flutter from the trees and fall on our yards – but then, of course, comes the tedious task of raking them up and trying to decide what to do with them. SciLine interviewed … Continue reading Want a healthier lawn?

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DEP Posted 63 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In November 11 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the November 11 PA Bulletin -- -- The Environmental Quality Board published a final regulation setting medium-specific concentrations for Vanadium under the Land Recycling Program in the November 11 PA Bulletin. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 11 PA Bulletin about these Technical Guidance Documents-- -- Final : Small Flow Treatment Facilities Manual [DEP ID: 385-2188-005 + Comment/ Response Docum

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Giraffes could go extinct – the 5 biggest threats they face

Environmental News Bits

by Derek E. Lee, Penn State Giraffes are the world’s tallest mammals and an African icon, but they are also vulnerable to extinction. Giraffe populations have declined by 40% in the last 30 years, and there are now fewer than 70,000 mature individuals left in the wild.

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Our Tribal Future review: Is there a “vaccine” for tribalism?

New Scientist

Favouring insiders over outsiders now fuels conflict, argues David R. Samson in his new book.

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Marine bacteria take a bite at plastic pollution

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Hokkaido University. A bacterium found in the sea can degrade a plastic that otherwise resists microbial breakdown in marine environments.

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