Fri.Mar 31, 2023

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UN Water Conference Marked by Enthusiasm, Uncertainty

Circle of Blue

Conference produces more than 700 commitments for water. The UN Water Conference was held March 22-24, 2023, in New York City. Photo © J. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – March 31, 2023 What, in the end, did all the buzz accomplish? To draw attention to ambitious global goals for water, sanitation, and ecosystems, the United Nations brought together people passionate about water for three days of panel discussions, speeches, commitments to action, and networking.

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Leading Climate Diplomat Expects "Loss and Damage" Fund to Be in Place This Year

Yale E360

Countries will establish a fund to pay for "loss and damage" from climate disasters by the end of this year, a leading climate diplomat says.

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Start-up is developing world’s first ammonia-powered ships

New Scientist

The New York start-up Amogy has already created an ammonia-powered drone, tractor and semi-truck.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.31.23

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Starts Accepting Growing Greener Plus, Section 319, SMCRA Mine Reclamation, Pipeline Penalty Projects, Stormwater Planning, Watershed Restoration Grant Applications April 21 [Pa

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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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Stressed Plants 'Cry'--and Some Animals Can Probably Hear Them

Scientific American

Microphones capture ultrasonic crackles from plants that are water-deprived or injured

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Earth911 Podcast: eBliss CEO Bill Klehm’s Vision for the Electrification of Local Transportation

Earth 911

If we intend to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, the future of local. The post Earth911 Podcast: eBliss CEO Bill Klehm’s Vision for the Electrification of Local Transportation appeared first on Earth911.

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What is Sea Foam?

Ocean Conservancy

The term “sea foam” reminds me of two things: when I convinced my parents to let me paint my childhood bedroom “sea foam” green and the gruesome ending of Hans Christian Anderson’s original story of The Little Mermaid. Arguably, sea foam, or spume, is one of the least memorable things about an average trip to the beach. But occasionally, when the shore gets extra foamy, I can’t help but wonder—what is sea foam really made of?

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How to Tell If a Photo Is an AI-Generated Fake

Scientific American

Artificial-intelligence-powered image-generating systems are making fake photographs so hard to detect that we need AI to catch them

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Misinformation website – alerting our community

Frontiers

Frontiers has been listed on a misinformation website called predatoryreports.org. The website’s ownership and purpose are deliberately unclear, and the information provided both in its blog and journal listings is incorrect. The website claims to help researchers to identify trusted publishers, however, its lack of accountability, ethical oversight, committee support, or appeal process shows that its content cannot be relied upon.

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AI Chatbots Can Diagnose Medical Conditions at Home. How Good Are They?

Scientific American

As more people turn to chat-based AIs for medical advice, it remains to be seen how these tools stack up against—or could complement—human doctors

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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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US toxic chemical emissions to air, water and soil increased in 2021

New Scientist

A report from the US Environmental Protection Agency found that routine releases of toxic chemicals were on the rise recently, though they are trending downward in the long term

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Vera Rubin Lives on in Lives of the Women She Helped in Astronomy

Scientific American

The "Mother of Dark Matter" was a force of nature—and a forceful advocate for other women who also wanted to dedicate their careers to the cosmos.

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The UK is making five big bets in the hope of hitting net zero by 2050

New Scientist

Details of how the UK government is planning to reach net zero by 2050 reveal that the five biggest policy areas include decarbonising power and ramping up heat pumps - but will these bets actually pay off?

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Cosmos, Quickly: Remembering the Genius of Vera Rubin

Scientific American

Vera Rubin went from a teenager with a cardboard telescope to the "mother of dark matter." Some of her colleagues and mentees weigh in on her fascinating life, and how she was a champion for women in astronomy.

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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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We may finally know how Hawking's black hole paradox could be solved

New Scientist

Under the laws of quantum mechanics, information about what has fallen into a black hole cannot be destroyed, and now researchers claim they have figured out how it is preserved

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22 Groups Express Concerns With Pennsylvania’s Carbon Storage Plans, Capacity To Regulate Injection Wells

PA Environment Daily

On March 31, twenty-two Pennsylvania-based and national groups expressed serious concerns in a letter to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding their interest in assuming primary management, or primacy, over the EPA’s Class VI Program, which regulates wells used for longterm, underground storage of carbon dioxide in deep rock formations.

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Computer made of DNA works out prime factors of 6 and 15

New Scientist

Simple calculations, such as factorising low numbers, can be made by mixing together differently shaped strands of DNA

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Judge's Decision Would Make Some No-Cost Cancer Screenings a Thing of the Past

Scientific American

A federal judge’s ruling that invalidates part of the Affordable Care Act could mean people will have to pay for certain types of preventive care, though likely not immediately

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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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Ingesting microplastics may increase fat absorption by 145 per cent

New Scientist

Using a model of a human small intestine, researchers found that microplastics in high-fat foods significantly increase the absorption of fat

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Huge wind power growth predicted 

A Greener Life

Photo credit: REUTERS / Ed Stoddard. By Anders Lorenzen By 2027 a record 680 gigawatts (GW) of new wind power capacity could be installed. This is according to an industry report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). However, the report came with a warning from GWEC, that policymakers need to ensure that supply chain bottlenecks do not hamper growth and so avoid missing climate targets.

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3D-printed explosive can't detonate unless filled with fluid

New Scientist

An explosive filled with gaps can only detonate after a liquid is poured into it, which could make it unusually safe for transportation and storage

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Bipartisan House, Senate Members Introduce Legislation Establishing Real Community Solar Program To Help Address Home/Business Energy Spikes Caused By Volatile Natural Gas Prices

PA Environment Daily

On March 30, legislation-- Senate Bill 550 and soon a House companion-- creating a real community solar program was introduced in the General Assembly by a bipartisan group of legislators. The legislation would enable access to solar energy for all Pennsylvanians, including small businesses, regardless of their ability to install solar panels on their own roofs.

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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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Cancer tumours in mice shrunk thanks to oxygen-sucking battery

New Scientist

By consuming oxygen near to tumours, the battery makes a class of experimental drugs target oxygen-free cancerous cells more effectively

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Agriculture Announces Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program Grants Now Becoming Available Thru County Conservation Districts

PA Environment Daily

On March 31, the Department of Agriculture announced county conservation districts are now accepting applications for the new $154 million Agricultural Conservation Assistance Grant Program to help farmers build healthier soil, prevent nutrient and sediment runoff and improve farm viability. The ACAP Program and new Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Fund were created with $220 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act in the FY 2022-23 state budget [ Read more here ], and funds conservation p

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Don't Panic: The Valentine's Day 2046 asteroid will not hit Earth. Here's why.

Scientific American

How I learned to stop worrying and love the next Earth-threatening asteroid.

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DEP Starts Accepting Growing Greener Plus, Section 319, SMCRA Mine Reclamation, Pipeline Penalty Projects, Stormwater Planning, Watershed Restoration Grant Applications April 21

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection will begin accepting applications for Growing Greener Plus , Section 319 Watershed Restoration, Coal Mining Bond Forfeiture, Stormwater Planning Grant applications on April 21. The deadline to apply is June 23. ( formal notice ) Growing Greener Plus Growing Greener grants are designed to improve or protect this Commonwealth's waters from nonpoint source pollution associated with agricultural activities, acid mine drainage (AMD), stormwater runoff, energ

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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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Amazon Kingfisher

Reflections of the Natural World

Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #5 By Jim Gain 3/31/2023 About this Bird The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is a stunning bird species found in Belize, a small Central American country with a rich biodiversity.

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DEP Sets May 3 Hearing On Proposed NPDES Stormwater Permit For Rutter's Store Next To Old Crow Mitigation Wetland In Huntingdon County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a May 3 hearing on a proposed NPDES Water Quality Stormwater Discharge Permit for a proposed Rutter's convenience store in Smithfield Township, Huntingdon County. ( PA Bulletin, page 1867 ) The hearing will be held at the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company, 10 Firehouse Lane in Huntingdon starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Dinosaurs' Air Sacs Evolved Many Times and Let Them Take Over the World

Scientific American

An extensive system of air sacs, evolved over and over, let dinosaurs grow larger without sacrificing strength

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PUC Denies Conventional Oil & Gas Industry Petition To Reconsider Regulation Of Class One Natural Gas Gathering Pipelines

PA Environment Daily

The Public Utility Commission published notice in the April 1 PA Bulletin it has denied a petition by conventional oil and gas drillers to reconsider regulation of Class One natural gas gathering pipelines. On December 8, 2022, the Commission adopted an order asserting jurisdiction over Class 1 natural gas gathering pipelines and certain liquified natural gas (LNG) facilities pursuit to the Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Act (Act 127) and in response to amendments to federal pipeline safety

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Science News Briefs from around the World: March 2023

Scientific American

A linguistic puzzle, ancient DNA, the origins of bipedalism, and much more in this month’s Quick Hits

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