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The following blog is an excerpt from the UCS Report Decades of Deceit. Read the full report here. Much evidence has surfaced about the tactics to which fossil fuel companies have resorted to distort the facts, intimidate their opponents, and block climate action that might hurt their bottom lines. One still-developing criminal conspiracy case seems to take such underhanded activities to new heights, however.
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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
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On May 15, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released staffs 2025 Summer Assessment on the outlook for energy markets and electric reliability during the June to September time frame. The assessment details that if normal operating conditions prevail, all regions of the country will have adequate generating resources to meet expected summer demand and operating reserve requirements; however, margins are getting tighter as generation resources retire and load increases largely due to hyper
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On May 15, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released staffs 2025 Summer Assessment on the outlook for energy markets and electric reliability during the June to September time frame. The assessment details that if normal operating conditions prevail, all regions of the country will have adequate generating resources to meet expected summer demand and operating reserve requirements; however, margins are getting tighter as generation resources retire and load increases largely due to hyper
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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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On May 22 starting at 10:00 a.m., the Game Commission will band the three young peregrine falcons nesting on the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg. The banding will be available on DEPs Facebook page and DEPs PaCast webpage. Banding helps check the health of each young falcon and places a tracking band on their leg to monitor their journey. In as little as a week, the eyasses will be nearly adult-sized and preparing to take their first flight!
This week, I discuss with my colleagues, Carla N. Hutton, Senior Regulatory Analyst for B&C, and Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group (Acta), our consulting affiliate, the ever-expanding and complicated scope of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulation in the United States. We convened a webinar on this topic in mid-May and attracted a record-breaking 1000+ registrants, suggesting to us that PFAS continues to be a topic of enormous interest
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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
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Despite her familys apprehension, Fandresena Rakotoharimalala is determined to study and save chameleons in her home country of Madagascar. In some regions, its believed that touching chameleons is taboo or can bring harm upon a person. After seeing the numbers of chameleons dwindle due to habitat destruction, Fandresena has made it her lifes mission to secure protections and ensure the future of the island’s 130 chameleon species.
Reif, J. A., Larrick, R. P., & Soll, J. B. (2025). Evidence of a social evaluation penalty for using AI. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 122(19), e2426766122. [link] Abstract Despite the rapid proliferation of AI tools, we know little about how people who use them are perceived by others.
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
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Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
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Many creative industries rely on cutting-edge digital technologies, so it is not surprising that this sector could easily become an early adopter of quantum computing. In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I am in conversation with James Wootton, who is chief scientific officer at Moth Quantum. Based in the UK and Switzerland, the company is developing quantum-software tools for the creative industries – focusing on artists, musicians and game developers.
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