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As Oceans Warm, Coral Bleaching Seen at Greater Depths

Yale E360

Researchers have discovered coral bleaching hundreds of feet underwater, at a depth where corals were once well insulated from surface warming.

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Connecticut Issues RFP for 2 GW of Offshore Wind

Law and Environment

Earlier today, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) issued an RFP for up to 2 GW of offshore wind. The RFP solicits bids to enter into long-term power purchase agreements for energy, renewable energy certificates (RECs), and related environmental attributes. Responses to the RFP will be evaluated by various state agencies and the electric distribution companies (“EDCs”), with the ultimate selection to be made by the Commissioner of DEEP.

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Ontario Government Political Staff Directed Changes to Municipal Official Plans to Favour the Interests of Select Landowners

Enviromental Defense

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE AND ECOJUSTICE Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Newly obtained documents released by Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as a result of a series of freedom of information requests show that it was partisan Minister’s Office staff – not civil service experts – who directed changes to municipal Official Plans in ways that favoured select landowners and sprawl devel

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A Possible Crisis in the Cosmos Could Lead to a New Understanding of the Universe

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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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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EPA to Fund Studies of Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Agriculture

Inside Climate News

Environmental regulators announced new grants to help researchers investigate how harmful PFAS affect plants and animals in agricultural environments. By Liza Gross The Environmental Protection Agency announced on Thursday $8 million in new research funding to understand how the toxic compounds known as “forever chemicals” are affecting plants and animals in agricultural, rural and tribal communities.

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To Lead a Meaningful Life, Become Your Own Hero

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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August’s Top Lobbyist: CAPP is spending big on socials to reach the public

Enviromental Defense

In August, the oil and gas industry had 64 lobby meetings with the federal government, with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) being the most active fossil fuel lobbyist once again. CAPP is the largest oil and gas industry association and lobby group in Canada. It lobbied the government 10 times in August and 65 times throughout 2023 so far.

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Sun-blocking dust from asteroid impact drove the dinosaur extinction

New Scientist

The Chicxulub impact 66 million years ago filled the sky with fine silicate dust, which blocked out sunlight and lingered for 15 years

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Black History Month 2023 – Adaoyibo Denise Okpala

The Applied Ecologist

For Black History Month 2023, the British Ecological Society (BES) journals are celebrating the work of Black ecologists from around the world and sharing their stories. In this blog, Adaoyibo shares her story and journey in academia. Name: Adaoyibo Denise Okpala Affiliation: University College London/Economic Community of West African States Ecology interests: Marine, Biodiversity, Sustainability Links: You can find Adaoyibo on LinkedIn here.

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All About the Catshark

Ocean Conservancy

Not to be confused with the similarly named catfish, the catshark is an interesting aquatic animal. And yes, even though they dwell on the ocean floor, they have a couple of characteristics in common with their feline namesake. If you’ve ever walked into a room with the lights off and been startled by your cat’s gleaming eyes, you know that they have special light-sensitive eyes designed for hunting in total darkness.

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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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We can now only stay under 1.5°C target if we achieve net zero by 2034

New Scientist

The amount of carbon dioxide we can still emit to have just a 50 per cent chance of limiting warming to 1.

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'Air-Conditioning' Rivers and Streams Could Save Overheated Fish

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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Quittapahilla Watershed Assn. Interns Present Stream Morphology Surveys On Lebanon County Streams

PA Environment Daily

On October 30, interns for the Quittapahilla Watershed Association recently presented their findings from stream morphology surveys and on-the-ground agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) in relation to some of the main tributaries of the Quittapahilla watershed in Lebanon County, including Gingrich Run, Killinger Creek and Snitz Creek. The Lebanon Valley Conservancy , a partner and sponsor of QWA, administered the 2023 summer internships, held by Hannah Horengic and Ilyssa McLaughlin ,

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Here's How to Bring Mars Down to Earth: Let NASA Do What NASA Does Best

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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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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Desert plant collects water from air by excreting salt on its leaves

New Scientist

An evergreen desert shrub common in the Middle East excretes salt crystals onto its leaves that may help it draw moisture from nighttime air

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Earth911 Podcast: Guidehouse Insights’ Sam Abuelsamid Maps the Future of EV Battery Innovation

Earth 911

The rise of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will require a transformation in battery technology, The post Earth911 Podcast: Guidehouse Insights’ Sam Abuelsamid Maps the Future of EV Battery Innovation appeared first on Earth911.

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You probably don't need 8 hours of sleep for a healthy brain

New Scientist

Largest analysis of brain scanning data yet suggests concerns about getting 7-to-8 hours sleep a night are overblown

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Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition: Call For Submissions For Westminster College Student Symposium On The Environment Dec. 4 to 7

PA Environment Daily

Once again the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition is partnering with the Westminster College Center for the Environment to host the annual Student Symposium on the Environment on December 4 to 7 in Lawrence County. This is a great event that provides students the opportunity to highlight their environmental projects, research, and artistic talent in a supportive atmosphere.

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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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Some insects disguise themselves as spiders to avoid getting eaten

New Scientist

Several species of flies, moths and planthoppers look so much like their jumping spider enemies that they fool an image-recognition AI

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October 30 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

The October 30 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire October 30 PA Environment Digest 115 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic DEP Secretary Negrin Resigns Effective Dec. 8, On Medical Leave; Jessica Shirley Named Interim Acting Secretary We Have Constitutionally Guaranteed Environmental Rights - But What Are We Leaving Our Kids?

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Biden executive order: How the US is trying to tame AI

New Scientist

US president Joe Biden has announced an executive order that establishes ambitious guidelines on safety and security for artificial intelligence, but it will still need political will to put regulatory teeth and resources behind it

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These Creatures are Probably the Closest Thing Nature Has to Real Werewolves

Scientific American

Under the right conditions, the spadefoot tadpole will transform into a voracious predator of its own species.

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UK AI summit: Government testing chatbot for tax and benefits

New Scientist

Ahead of a meeting at Bletchley Park on the future of artificial intelligence hosted by UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, a lot is happening in the world of AI

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9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Holds Nov. 8 Open Enrollment Meeting In Somerset County

PA Environment Daily

The World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund will hold a November 8 public meeting at the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department, 625 North St. in Shanksville, Somerset County starting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will inform participants about the two programs and how to enroll. The WTC Health Program and VCF are individual programs and serve 9/11 first responders.

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Partial lunar eclipse captured in stunning images around the world

New Scientist

On 28 October, the full moon had a red tinge for viewers in the UK, the rest of Europe and those in Asia and Africa, created by Earth's shadow

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Watershed Renewal Project Accelerates Restoration Work In Halfmoon Creek, Centre County, Pequea Creek, Lancaster County

PA Environment Daily

The Halfmoon and Pequea Creek Watersheds Renewal Project, coordinated by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation , is accelerating progress toward bringing impaired streams in the two Pennsylvania watersheds back to health. The project uses a multipronged approach to help restore the health of streams in both watersheds that are impaired by nonpoint source runoff, like certain agricultural activities.

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EPA Proposes to Amend TSCA Risk Evaluation Framework Rule

Nanotech

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on October 19, 2023, a proposed rule that would amend the procedural framework rule for conducting risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Published in the Federal Register on October 30, 2023, the proposed rule states that the purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment, without considering costs or The post

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Friends Of The Wissahickon Host Nov. 7 Climate Change In Our Watersheds Fall Valley Talk, In-Person, Online In Philadelphia

PA Environment Daily

The Friends of the Wissahickon welcomes Marc Peipoch, Ph.D. to discuss Climate Change in our Watersheds , at its second fall Valley Talk on November 7 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Valley Green Inn in Fairmont Park , Philadelphia. Peipoch, a freshwater ecologist and research scientist at Stroud Water Research Center who investigates the effects of global climate change on streams and rivers, will discuss the implications of climate change and actions needed to address its impact on the Wissahick

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EPA Will Hold Webinar on Proposal to Ban TCE

Nanotech

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a webinar on November 14, 2023, on its proposal to ban trichloroethylene (TCE). In October 2023, EPA released its proposed risk management rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for TCE. The rule would ban the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of TCE for all uses.

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PA Sea Grant's Tom Cermak Recognized With Great Lakes Sea Grant Individual Achievement Award

PA Environment Daily

Tom Cermak, Pennsylvania Sea Grant Coastal Outreach Specialist was recently honored with the 2023 Great Lakes Sea Grant Individual Mid-Career Achievement Award. The Mid-Year award recognizes individual Sea Grant professionals (>7 years of service) who have shown noteworthy enthusiasm, performance, accomplishments and impact during their Sea Grant careers.

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All About the Catshark

Ocean Conservancy

Not to be confused with the similarly named catfish, the catshark is an interesting aquatic animal. And yes, even though they dwell on the ocean floor, they have a couple of characteristics in common with their feline namesake. If you’ve ever walked into a room with the lights off and been startled by your cat’s gleaming eyes, you know that they have special light-sensitive eyes designed for hunting in total darkness.

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Pittsburgh’s Green Building Alliance Receives $500,000 Federal ARISE Grant To Establish A Green Building Product Supply Chain, Manufacturing Hub In Upper Appalachian Region

PA Environment Daily

On October 30, the Appalachian Regional Commission awarded the Pittsburgh-based Green Building Alliance a $500,000 planning grant to establish an economic hub for green product manufacturing in the Upper Appalachian region and create a regional supply chain for the products, services, technologies and construction materials that comprise the green building industry.

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Wetlands Protection Update

Smith Enviorment

October 30, 2023. An earlier post described the interaction of new state limits on wetlands protection and a U.S. Supreme Court decision reducing federal Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction over streams and wetlands. (See State Law: Removing Wetlands from “Waters of the State”.) This post provides an update on federal implementation of the Sackett decision and new information on the impact of the wetlands provision in the N.C.