Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 29, 2024

Source: [link] The May 23 outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) forecasts 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 of which could become hurricanes. NOAA [link] Four to seven major hurricanes are forecast. This is a concerning outlook, and it can be explained as follows. The recipe for the 2024 hurricane outlook Ingredients : Record warm sea surface temperature ( SST ) for most of the Atlantic (currently 1-2 degrees Celsius above average, which is more like temperat

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

People who have had a recent vaccine against tetanus appear to be less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, suggesting that the bacterial infection is involved in the condition

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Scientific American

MAY 29, 2024

Retroviruses, some of which predate the human species, are tied to a genetic susceptibility to major psychiatric disorders

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

Feedback wonders if previous research into 'courtship behaviours of ostriches' in the UK will be taken into account by the owner of a new ostrich farm in New Hampshire

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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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NRDC

MAY 29, 2024

An effort in Congress to roll back federal oil and gas rules would cheat taxpayers, hand industry more free passes, and run counter to recent legislation.

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

Google's AI Overviews tool can offer impressive answers to search queries, but it will also make up facts and tell people to eat rocks. Can it be fixed, or will it have to be scrapped?

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

Babies seem to cluster together their squeals and growling noises, rather than making them sporadically, which suggests they are part of their preparation for talking

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 25 PA Bulletin extending the three temporary Air Quality Construction Permits for the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Potter and Center Townships, Beaver County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2895 ) DEP said Shell applied for the extensions on March 7 and without the extension the permits would have expired on April 28, 2024.

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

SpaceX is getting ready to launch its massive Starship rocket, perhaps as soon as 5 June, and we have all the details on the mission

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Scientific American

MAY 29, 2024

Warming waters are reaching several miles into Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier—nicknamed the “doomsday glacier” because of its potential impact on sea-level rise

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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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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

Ponds have long been neglected by science, but we can't overlook these diverse and important nature hotspots any more, say Jeremy Biggs and Penny Williams

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

Join with the Evangelical Environmental Network , Moms Clean Air Force , Pipeline Safety Trust , and Healthfirst PA on June 5 for a webinar on the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's proposed rule to cut methane leaks from natural gas pipelines starting at Noon. U.S. natural gas pipelines leak as much as 2.7 million tons of methane into our atmosphere each year.

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

Mars is a planet much beloved and much maligned, and in this episode of Dead Planets Society it is getting a dramatic makeover via an enormous orbiting magnet

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

On May 29, more than 60 organizations signed a letter calling on the PA Senate to unlock the benefits of clean solar energy by passing House Bill 1842 enabling community solar programs. With a Legislative Lobby Day set for June 6 , the groups plan to deliver the letter personally and urge action as soon as possible. House Bill 1842 was passed by the House on March 26-- after unanimous support in the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee-- and referred to the Senate Consum

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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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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

When I heard Stephen Hawking extoll the mysteries of black holes, I knew theoretical physics was what I wanted to do.

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NRDC

MAY 29, 2024

The San Diego County Superior Court ruled in favor of Los Angeles harbor-area residents with a decision that will require the lease between the Port of Los Angeles and its largest shipping customer, China Shipping, to include enforceable measures to.

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

Calculating probabilities can be complicated, as this classic "what's behind the doors" problem shows, says Peter Rowlett

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Scientific American

MAY 29, 2024

Wearing earplugs, hearing aids and earphones can make your own voice sound booming, but a new design dampens the din

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

To understand the power – and limitations – of artificial intelligence, we need information, not hype.

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Cool Green Science

MAY 29, 2024

Six places to visit the stunning sagebrush sea, as reccommended by TNC staff working to protect this biologically rich landscape. The post Six Spectacular Places to Experience the Sagebrush Sea appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

Cow udders have lots of bird-like flu virus receptors but no human-like ones, a study has found, meaning there’s no reason for the virus to evolve to become better at infecting people

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Cool Green Science

MAY 29, 2024

Eye-eating worms, crabs that look like a yeti, and eels that help fish hunt. The post 7 Strange Species from the Ocean’s Depths appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

A survey of 253 US teens has found that, on average, their mood lifted after using their smartphones

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

On May 29, the US Environmental Protection Agency awarded $55.7 million to 21 school districts to purchase 213 clean school buses under the EPA Clean School Bus Program rebate competition as part of the Investing in America agenda. The Program will help accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles and to replace older, diesel fueled school buses, which have been linked to asthma and other conditions that harm the health of students and surrounding communities.

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

Scrap screens for a while and enjoy the real feel of Aqua, a board game where colourful tiles grow into ecosystems.

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Scientific American

MAY 29, 2024

Queer people’s behavior squashed the U.S. mpox outbreak in 2022.

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

The El Niño climate pattern has contributed to a year of record-breaking temperatures.

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Scientific American

MAY 29, 2024

You don't have to venture far to make a difference for wildlife.

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

Time loops have long been the stuff of science fiction.

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Law Columbia

MAY 29, 2024

The Advisory Opinion handed down by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) on 21 May 2024 is truly remarkable. Its clarification that all anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions, from any source, constitute marine pollution has potentially far-reaching consequences. Under the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea ( UNCLOS ), States must now take all necessary measures to prevent, reduce and control GHG emissions.

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New Scientist

MAY 29, 2024

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week

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Montrose

MAY 29, 2024

Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, visited the Village of Geneseo in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region to announce that Livingston and Seneca counties will each receive $1.5 million in grants from the EPA Brownfields Program to complete environmental assessments, clean up planning, and sustainable reuse planning for dozens of contaminated properties.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 29, 2024

Preston, P. D., Dunk, R. M., Smith, G. R., & Cavan, G. (2024). “Examining regulating ecosystem service provision by brownfield and park typologies and their urban distribution.” Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 95, 128311. [link] Abstract Environmental hazards including air pollution, heat waves, and flooding are pressing issues in cities.

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