Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Supreme Court tends to get all the attention, but for every Supreme Court opinion on environmental law there are probably fifty opinions in the lower federal courts. Collectively, the lower courts have done fat least as much to shape the law than the Supreme Courts occasional interventions. Any top ten list is a bit arbitrary. Given the sheer number of lower court cases, my selection will reflect chance which lower court cases I happen to know the most about as well as personal judgment.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the March 1 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 1 [PaEN] -- DEP published notice in the March 1 PA Bulletin announcing the approval of an Air Quality Permit for the Nova Energy LLC Cryptocurrency Data Center natural gas-fired electric generators and corresponding well pad emissions at the facility located in Frenchcreek Twp., Venango County.

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PBS Nature

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Beyond its iconic height, the Redwood Forest is sacred to the Yurok Tribe and a scientific frontier for the study of vast biodiversity that exists nowhere else on Earth. This episode of Untold Earth explores the varied relationship between The Redwoods, their forest ecosystems, and the humans who live and work among them. Asking, at every turn, what makes these trees epically singular in nature?

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Penn State Extension will host another in its series of Water Cooler Talk webinars March 19 on Green Infrastructure's Many Functions from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Discover the many benefits of green stormwater infrastructure in this insightful talk, which explores recent research on the effectiveness of features like rain gardens. From stormwater absorption and pollutant removal to heat mitigation and enhanced biodiversity and aesthetics, these nature-based solutions offer a range of advantages for

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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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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

When the US Federal Emergency Management Agency removed a map of future climate hazards from its website, researchers built their own version

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 1 PA Bulletin announcing that Impecca is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania as a result of its violation of the state electronics waste recycling law. ( PA Bulletin, page 1866 ) Under state law, manufacturers of new covered devices-- such as televisions, laptop and desktop computers, tablets, etc.-- offered for sale in Pennsylvania are required to register with the Department prior to offering those device

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Virtual reality could get more realistic thanks to scientists inventing an artificial tongue that can taste flavours, such as sourness and umami

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Opting against vaccines may uphold ideas of personal freedom, but it has doomed the county at the center of the Texas measles outbreak

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Time and memory space are the two main constraints on what we can compute, and understanding their relationship is a key part of computational complexity research

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

NASA’s SPHEREx mission will survey the entire sky in 102 different “colors” of light, offering scientists an unprecedented look at the earliest days of the universe and much more

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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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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

NASA's newest space telescope will scan the entire sky in a range of near-infrared wavelengths to help astronomers better understand the evolution of the universe and search for promising spots for extraterrestrial life

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Renewable energy broke records last year, but so did gas generation.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Choreographer Wayne McGregors extraordinary new show, Deepstaria, is inspired by the marine life of the deep ocean

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Even modest amounts of air pollution may affect athletic performance, a new study finds

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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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PBS Nature

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Icebergs are often found in the worlds most remote, coldest and most dangerous seas. But each spring, a unique geological phenomenon brings hundreds of Icebergs into the communities along Newfoundlands Northeast coast, where they have become a staple of everyday life. What are these icebergs doing here? And why is it imperative that we keep our eyes on them?

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Whether aliens could detect our modern civilization depends on what signs they’re looking for—and, crucially, their distance from us

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PBS Nature

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Many of the big saline lakes of the Americas are on the brink of collapse due to climate change and water diversions. Mono lakes survival is due to the scientists, activists, and locals who have fought for decades to preserve it. Home to a unique ecosystem of brine shrimp, alkali flies, and migratory birds, Mono Lakes desiccation would be detrimental to the wildlife and humans who call it home.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Michel Nieva, the author of the latest read for the New Scientist Book Club, Dengue Boy, on his story of a drowned, pandemic-struck future Earth and his unusual protagonist

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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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PBS Nature

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

From Aristotle to Darwin, Humankinds effort to understand bioluminescence spans thousands of years. Even though its one of the oldest fields of scientific study, answers remain elusive. In this episode of Untold Earth we get in the water with the bioluminescent algae of the Salish Sea, experiencing and asking: what is it about this inscrutable mystery that inspires such obsession?

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Some songs get stuck in our head more than others, and scientists have uncovered what makes them so irresistible.

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PBS Nature

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Mosses were among the first land plants to evolve out of the ocean roughly 450 million years ago. They grow everywhere, from the worlds harshest landscapes to cracks in the sidewalk. This episode of Untold Earth gets up close and personal with the mosses of the Hoh Rainforest to understand their vital role in this ecosystem and potential to offer a glimpse into our planets future.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In this passage from Dengue Boy, the latest read for the New Scientist Book Club, we get an insight into life for Michel Nievas mosquito protagonist and the drowned future world she inhabits

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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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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This tiny instrument lets users taste things—without actually eating them—by releasing a combination of chemicals that reconstruct different tastes.

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Nanotech

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

On February 26, 2027, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a report entitled Independent Audit of the EPAs Fiscal Years 2022 and 2021 (Restated) Toxic Substances Control Act Service Fee Fund Financial Statements. Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, EPA is required to prepare and OIG to audit the accompanying financial statements of the The post EPA OIG

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NRDC

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Moving ahead with contracts and ports is good for the state's economy and reliability.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Golden-bellied capuchins are usually found in humid forests, but some populations appear to have adapted to life in drier habitats with the help of stone tools

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Utterances like um , wow and mm-hmm aren’t garbage—they keep conversations flowing

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Some researchers think OpenAI's giant and expensive latest model is a sign that tech companies cannot keep making progress by continually scaling up

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read the full story at Grist. It takes approximately 700,000 megawatt hours of electricity to power Chicagos more than 400 municipal buildings every year.

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Cool Green Science

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Camera trap footage from the Wehea Protection Forest in East Kalimantan reveals sun bears, great argus and more. The post Camera Trap Chronicles: Wildlife of Indonesian Borneos Forests appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read the full story from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England’s rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers.

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