New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
We keep spotting molecular “biosignatures” in the atmospheres of planets beyond Earth, but it isn't clear if any of them can provide definitive evidence that we’re not alone
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
A quarter of a century after detecting dark energy, scientists are still trying to figure out what it is
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New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In the two-part season finale of Dead Planets Society, our hosts are turning Earth into a cube with fascinating results – walking to space, enormous sea monsters and more
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Wolves and other animals seeking easy meals and ideal habitat can flock into areas burned by wildfire
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
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Cannabis interferes with the working memory we use to keep track of what we are doing, but whether the drug causes long-lasting memory impairments is less clear
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Thinking about a range of emotions as friends rather than foes improves the quality of our life
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Ocean Conservancy
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The temperatures in the Mid-Atlantic have taken a sharp turn this month, which means I’ve pulled out my winter coats from storage… and found multiple things in my pockets that I was certain were lost forever. Finding something I’ve lost is truly one of the greatest feelings. So, imagine scientists’ surprise when they discovered living glass-sponge reefs—which they thought became extinct 40 million years ago.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Historically, only women’s drinking was considered a risk during pregnancy, but new research points to the role of fathers’ habits as well
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
On November 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to two food and beverage trade associations and 12 nutrition influencers. The post FTC Warns Trade Associations and Nutrition Influencers of Lack of Disclosures in Sponsored Social Media Posts appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
A mysterious, star-like object seems to be making its nebula change colour and brightness in a rhythmic way every four years
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.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
On November 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the agency has added the 2,500-acre Miller Mountain property in Wyoming County, and the property is now included in Pinchot State Forest. Miller Mountain’s inclusion into Pinchot State Forest marks the first state forestland in Wyoming County. The 2022 addition of 669-acre Vosburg Neck State Park was the first state parkland in the county.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The International Space Station—larger than a football field and weighing almost 450 tons—must eventually fall to Earth.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
A decade-long conservation effort spanning 14 countries has halted the decline of a key population of Egyptian vultures by preventing poisoning and insulating electrical infrastructure
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
On November 21, the PA Solar Center and Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services announced the release of their free Guidebook For Leasing Land For Large-Scale Solar Development to help Pennsylvania landowners – particularly those with large parcels of land – navigate the process of leasing their land for large-scale solar development. According to the region’s electricity grid coordinator, PJM Interconnection, there are hundreds of large-scale solar projects being proposed across Pennsylvania.
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.
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Various experts at Environmental Defence offer their reactions to today’s Federal Fall Economic Statement and its impact on Canada’s climate change commitments, federal climate finance policy and federal government actions on just transition and housing, along with other environmental impacts.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
A satellite that monitors sea ice thickness is being blinded over Europe and the Arctic due to heavy interference since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology will begin accepting applications for its Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative in January. Applications are due March 1. Grants will be awarded in two categories-- -- Capacity and Partnership Projects: 6 grants of $5,000 each: Projects should build land trust capacity by teaching or demonstrating how birds can enhance strategic planning and mission fulfillment of land trusts and/or facilitate mutually beneficial collaborations and partnerships with the bird cons
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The Xuntian Space Telescope is China’s entry in a global race to unlock the secrets of dark energy, and it will now lift off no earlier than mid-2025
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PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The PA Resources Council announces three Traveling Glass Recycling Bin locations in Delaware and Montgomery counties in December. “Since scheduling the first bin appearance in Allegheny County three-plus years ago, PRC and partners have collected 4,000 tons of glass to become new bottles, jars and jugs,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman.
NRDC
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The climate crisis is increasingly dire, and it is past time for a global reckoning on fossil fuels.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Generative AI tools such as chatbots may be able to help chip designers generate code and find software bugs
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Access to pediatric COVID vaccines has been hampered by a shortage of doses, higher costs to providers and parental skepticism
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
To tackle global warming, we must properly grasp what is happening in the oceans.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The idea of treating neurological disorders by marshaling vast unused neural reserves is more wishful thinking than reality
Capaccio
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The wave of the future seems to be arriving on wheels – and autonomously at that! Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are revolutionizing various industries by taking on tasks ranging from material handling to intricate product assembly. These technological marvels promise efficiency, reliability, and a shift toward a more futuristic workplace. However, their integration isn’t without challenges, especially concerning Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Windsor | Traditional territories of Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, the Ojibwe, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi Peoples. On November 22nd, Unifor and Environmental Defence will be hosting “Windsor Speaks: Our Transition to Electric Vehicles”, an in-person community town hall. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the future of sustainable jobs, exchange ideas about Windsor’s place in the clean economy, and send a clear message to those in charge about what needs to be done.
Capaccio
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
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Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Dees, J. P., Sagues, W. J., Woods, E., Goldstein, H. M., Simon, A. J., & Sanchez, D. L. (2023). Leveraging the bioeconomy for carbon drawdown. Green Chemistry 25(8), 2930–2957. [link] [open access] Abstract Stringent climate change mitigation scenarios rely on large-scale drawdown of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Frontiers
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Gold open access publisher Frontiers will publish the Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy (JCIA) under a new agreement signed with the Japanese Society for Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy (JSCIA). The agreement marks Frontiers’ first publishing partnership in Japan. Credit: Frontiers JCIA publishes high quality peer-reviewed research on a wide range of topics in the field of dermatology.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Artificial intelligence models are getting bigger, along with the data sets used to train them.
NRDC
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
An expert process will develop technology review criteria to help build offshore wind faster while protecting ocean life.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
A projected drop in U.S.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Read the full story at The Hill. More than 1 million gallons of oil have flowed into Gulf of Mexico waters following a pipeline leak first reported Friday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
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