Fri.Aug 25, 2023

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The AMOC: tipping this century, or not?

Real Climate

A few weeks ago, a study by Copenhagen University researchers Peter and Susanne Ditlevsen concluded that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is likely to pass a tipping point already this century, most probably around mid-century. Given the catastrophic consequences of an AMOC breakdown, the study made quite a few headlines but also met some skepticism.

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Ecuador's Government Plans to Keep Drilling in National Park, Despite Vote on Ban

Yale E360

After Ecuadorians overwhelmingly voted to ban new oil wells in a prized national park, the government challenged the legitimacy of the referendum and said it would continue drilling.

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Appetite for mind-altering substances is booming among US adults

New Scientist

Rates of cannabis and psychedelic use among adults in the US reached record highs in 2022, part of a decade-long upswing in the use of mind-altering drugs

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What Are Heat Pump Air Conditioners?

NRDC

They’re way more efficient and cost-effective than standard ACs. Even better, they double as carbon-slashing heating systems.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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ChatGPT Can Get Good Grades. What Should Educators Do about It?

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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Our genes shape our education level more than our upbringing

New Scientist

Previous studies have overestimated the impact of early environment on how long people stay in education by neglecting key factors, according to a new analysis

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Sled dogs are making Svalbard greener with their poo

New Scientist

Satellite images show an increase in greenery at dog sledding locations in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, thanks to the fertilising effect of dog droppings

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Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Us 'See' Some of the Billions of Birds Migrating at Night

Scientific American

Science is turning to machines to unlock the secrets of the vast, mysterious pulse-of-the-planet phenomenon that is nocturnal migration.

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India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission starts exploring the moon’s south pole

New Scientist

After the Chandrayaan-3 mission’s historic landing on the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s rover has begun researching the composition of the surface and investigating water ice near the lunar south pole

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Social Media Algorithms Warp How People Learn from Each Other

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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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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Invasive blue crabs are poised to devastate the global clam supply

New Scientist

The predatory Atlantic blue crab has invaded Italian waters and is killing off young clams, which could undermine the global supply for years to come

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How Wealthy UFO Fans Helped Fuel Fringe Beliefs

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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Virus ‘nanobots’ can make harmful bacteria in food and drink glow

New Scientist

It can be time consuming to test food and drink for potentially harmful bacteria, but viruses that naturally attack the bacteria can be gene edited to speed up the process

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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves 25 Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use General Permits In Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga Counties

PA Environment Daily

In July, the Executive Director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave his approval to 25 water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga counties. ( formal notice ) The approvals were granted under SRBC regulation 18 CFR 806.22(e) and (f) that creates a general permit-type process to grant approval for water use by individual shale gas drilling pads.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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There Are No U.S. 'Climate Havens' from Heat and Disaster Risk

Scientific American

Even supposed “climate havens” in the U.S. face a riskier future, and infrastructure often isn’t built to handle climate change.

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15 Western PA Environmental Organizations Call On Gov. Shapiro To Implement RGGI

PA Environment Daily

On August 24, a coalition of fifteen organizations based in Western Pennsylvania has sent a letter to the Shapiro administration denouncing the formation of a secret committee, whose members and meeting minutes are not known to the public, in an apparent attempt to scuttle Pennsylvania’s entrance into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The letter, spearheaded by Protect PT , has been signed by Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania , FracTracker Alliance , Group Against Sm

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What is an 'AI prompt engineer' and does every company need one?

New Scientist

Some companies are hiring specialists to help them get the best out of generative AI – but if the tech gets better at understanding what users want, such skills may not be needed

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The Seedlot Selection Tool (SST)

Environmental News Bits

The Seedlot Selection Tool (SST) is a web-based mapping application designed to help natural resource managers match seedlots with planting sites based on climatic information. Because of natural selection to different climatic conditions at a location, plant populations are genetically differentiated from one another and are generally locally adapted.

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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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10 of the best science and technology podcasts

New Scientist

What science and technology podcasts should you listen to?

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - August 26

PA Environment Daily

The following DEP notices were published in the August 26 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Susquehanna River Basin Commission -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the August 26 PA Bulletin the Executive Director gave his approval to 25 water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga counties.

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Policy framework for coexisting with wolves, bears and mountain lions could benefit both people and the environment

Environmental News Bits

by Neil Carter, University of Michigan A video showing a close encounter between a hiker in Utah and a mountain lion defending her cubs went viral in 2020.

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DEP Posted 62 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In August 26 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the August 26 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - August 26 [PaEN] -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the August 26 PA Bulletin the Executive Director gave his approval to 25 water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga counties.

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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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What’s More Harmful to Birds in North Dakota: Oil and Gas Drilling, or Corn and Soybeans?

Inside Climate News

A new study based on Breeding Bird Surveys found that grassland birds reacted even more negatively to corn and soybean fields than they did to land used for oil and gas development. By Lydia Larsen The struggle to meet a growing global energy demand is playing out across North Dakota’s landscape. On the western half of the state, oil and gas wells dot the Bakken shale, and farmers swap small grains, such as wheat, barley and oats, traditionally grown in the region, for corn and soybeans used as

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Updated Pennsylvania's Wildlife Conservation History By Joe Kosack Now Available From Game Commission

PA Environment Daily

Wildlife conservation in Pennsylvania is a true success story. Our citizens are blessed with 480 species of birds and mammals. There are over 100 nesting bald eagles in the state. Black bear are healthy and expanding their range. White tail deer are abundant and healthy. Elk are thriving in the north central region of the state. Bobcat, fishers, and river otters are reproducing and providing recreation for many outdoor enthusiasts.

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How Archaeological Methods Are Helping Identify Victims of the Hawaii Wildfires

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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Susquehanna River Basin Commission To Vote Sept. 14 On Budget, Climate Change Resolution, Water Withdrawal Requests, Including 8 Shale Gas Drilling Operations - 1 In Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek

PA Environment Daily

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold its next business meeting on September 14 in Harrisburg. On its tentative agenda is consideration of its FY 2025 budget, a climate change resolution and water withdrawal requests, including eight shale gas drilling operations-- 1 in Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek. The shale gas development-related projects may include-- -- Project Sponsor and Facility: BKV Operating, LLC (East Branch Wyalusing Creek), Jessup Township, Susquehanna County , PA.

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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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Science’s carbon footprint: how health research can cut emissions

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in Nature. Implementing a series of sustainable practices in health research could help the field to reduce its hefty carbon footprint, according to a report commissioned by health-research funder Wellcome.

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Keep PA Beautiful: Litter Capture Booms Piloted In Presque Isle Bay, Erie

PA Environment Daily

With funding from the Ocean Conservancy , Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful collaborated with numerous individuals, organizations and businesses who make their home in Lake Erie, to pilot devices made to capture debris that makes its way into the water. The devices, known as litter control booms, are designed to limit the spread of trash and debris and corral floating litter so it can be collected and removed from the waterway.

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Webinar: Decarbonizing chemicals — Perspectives from across the ecosystem

Environmental News Bits

Sep 7, 2-3 pm CDTRegister here.

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Aug. 25 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation

PA Environment Daily

The August 25 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- New Highbridge Biking Campsites Along Great Allegheny Passage near Ohiopyle -- Help needed at Forest Heritage Museum and Discovery Center at Caledonia State Park -- Masthead Photo: Davis Hollow Cabin Along The North Country Trail in Butler County now an online Jigsaw Puzzle -- Healthy Lands Week Sept, 23 to Oct. 1 Click Here to read the entire Take Five.

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EPA releases initial nationwide monitoring data on 29 PFAS and lithium

Environmental News Bits

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released the first set of data collected under the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5).