Uganda Sees Resurgence of Rhinos, Elephants, Buffaloes
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Endangered rhinos and elephants are rebounding in Uganda's wildlife reserves, buoyed by decades-long conservation efforts, the state wildlife agency said Thursday.
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Ask a Scientist: EPA Failing to Protect Communities from Cancer-Causing Gas
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has known for years that emissions of ethylene oxide —a colorless, odorless gas used to sterilize medical equipment and some food products—pose a long-term cancer risk to communities near commercial sterilizing facilities. Regardless, the agency has failed to adequately protect nearly 14 million people who currently live within five miles of a commercial sterilizer facility.
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A Winning Recipe: How a Resilient Supply Chain Strategy Reduced Egg Inflation
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
During historic inflation in egg prices, Vital Farms maintained lower increases to the price of its eggs, buoyed by ethical supply chain practices. The post A Winning Recipe: How a Resilient Supply Chain Strategy Reduced Egg Inflation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Solving Cement's Massive Carbon Problem
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
New techniques and novel ingredients can greatly reduce the immense carbon emissions from cement and concrete production
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
Bizongo Launches ESG Scorecard for Indian Enterprises
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
This will help bolster ESG consciousness among Indian MSMEs and larger enterprises. With this, Bizongo has also become the first B2B marketplace to offer ESG-related intelligence. The post Bizongo Launches ESG Scorecard for Indian Enterprises appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Early hominin Paranthropus may have used sophisticated stone tools
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Stone tools discovered in Kenya are the oldest Oldowan-type implements found, dating back at least 2.
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Tips for Navigating the Purchase & Installation of Solar Panels
Earth 911
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Making the switch to solar energy can be a great way to save money on. The post Tips for Navigating the Purchase & Installation of Solar Panels appeared first on Earth911.
Maximizing Efficiency: Goldcrest Farms and Valley Irrigation Collaborate for Sustainable Agriculture
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Valley Irrigation has teamed up with Goldcrest Farm Trust Advisors to turn unproductive dryland into a thriving and sustainable farm for progressive tenants. The post Maximizing Efficiency: Goldcrest Farms and Valley Irrigation Collaborate for Sustainable Agriculture appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Space rock or flashy alien technology? We're going to find out
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Science is filled with imagined realities – beliefs that will turn out to be untrue – and the idea that interstellar objects are simply rocks could be one of them, writes physicist Avi Loeb
Surprising Chemicals Were Used to Embalm Egyptian Mummies
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Resins used by ancient Egyptians to prepare bodies for the afterlife are found in vessels in a 2,500-year-old workshop
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
Soil produces subtle noises that could reveal how healthy a forest is
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A soft symphony of sounds eminates from the soil within a forest and the more thriving the ecosystem, the greater the diversity of noise
Start-up Hopes 'Super' Poplar Trees Will Suck Up More CO2
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A start-up called Living Carbon is planting millions of “photosynthesis enhanced” poplar seeds across the U.S.
Dogs that eat raw food rather than kibble have better gut health
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
According to surveys of 7000 owners, dogs that ate mostly dog food were 29 per cent more likely to develop gastrointestinal problems compared to dogs that mostly ate raw foods
New Exascale Supercomputer Can Do a Quintillion Calculations a Second
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
New “exascale” supercomputers will bring breakthroughs in science.
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.
Inhaled powder that coats airways can block coronavirus infection
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A gel that lines the respiratory tract prevented coronavirus infections in mice and monkeys, and may also work against any future new variants
We Can Make Football Safer
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Through better equipment, improved knowledge of head injury, and better medical care, we can mitigate the effects of concussion at all levels of football
Statement from Indigenous and environmental experts on Imperial Oil’s tailings pond 5.3 million litres leak
Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, KEEPERS OF THE WATER Toronto | Traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – On February 4th, 5.3 million litres leaked from Imperial Oil’s tailing “pond,” enough to fill two Olympic-sized swimming pools in a single incident. The tar sands’ tailings “ponds” now contain over 1.4 trillion litres of toxic waste and cover an area more than two times the size of the city of Vancouver.
Massive tick-killing effort fails to reduce Lyme disease cases
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Killing ticks in an area reduces the number carrying the main bacterium that causes Lyme disease, but a large study found it does not lead to fewer reports of people getting sick
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.
Inspiring the next generation in STEM, Frontiers sponsors Potenti’elle en Science event
Frontiers
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Research publisher Frontiers is a participating sponsor of the Potenti’elle en Science event taking place on 9 February 2023 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Hosted by the Suisse Romande chapter of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA), the event celebrates the annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It is designed to inspire young girls to learn more about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Spraying tick-killing chemicals doesn't reduce Lyme disease cases
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Killing ticks in an area reduces the number carrying the main bacterium that causes Lyme disease, but a large study found it does not lead to fewer reports of people getting sick
PA Solar Center: USDA Offering Grants To Install Solar Energy To Reduce Skyrocketing Energy Bills For Businesses, Municipalities, Nonprofits
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
By Leo Kowalski, PA Solar Center Attention, rural businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits: the USDA has announced a solution for your skyrocketing energy bills. Grants through the USDA’s “Rural Energy for America Program” (REAP) have recently doubled in size due to the Inflation Reduction Act, and rural businesses can use them to implement renewable energy systems like solar power, which have been proven to slash, if not altogether eliminate, monthly energy bills.
Sea life recovered from Permian mass extinction faster than we thought
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A diverse set of fossils from China shows that a complex marine ecosystem existed 251 million years ago, shortly after a mass extinction wiped out most complex life on Earth
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.
Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 2.9.23
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session Feb. 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, March 1 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- WeConservePA To Recognize Karen Martynick & David Shields With Lifetime Conservation Leadership Awards [PaEN] -- Ohio/PA Train Derailment , Pipeline Explosions, Uncontrolled Releases Put Spotlight On Public Health, Safety Threa
People with low incomes spend longer waiting for basic services in US
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
People from lower-income households spend up to 6 hours a year longer waiting for basic services than those that are wealthier.
Inside the Race to Find Earth's Oldest Ice
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A global race is on to drill for the oldest known layers of Antarctic ice so researchers can peer back in time to a warmer climate to better understand the planet’s hotter future
Does restricting calories slow down ageing? We simply don't know
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A test based on an “epigenetic clock” is the latest basis for claims that calorie restriction slows down ageing – but the jury is still out on whether the dieting strategy really works
Sustainability at Retail
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Marcellus Drilling News: Shale Gas Companies Play ‘Dirty Pool’ By Reactivating Expired Leases By Claiming They Are Part Of Back-dated Pooling Declarations
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
On February 9, Marcellus Drilling News reported on a practice among shale gas drillers to reactivate expired gas drilling leases with landowners by back-dating pooling arrangements to claim the leases didn't expire after all. "According to the legal beagles at Pittsburgh energy law firm Houston Harbaugh, in some cases, landowners with leases that were expired are being notified those leases are now part of an amended (back-dated) declaration of pooling, which shows a date prior to the lease expi
Cheap sewer pipe repairs can push toxic fumes into homes and schools – here’s how to lower the risk
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
by Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue University Across the U.S., children and adults are increasingly exposed to harmful chemicals from a source few people are even aware of. It begins on a street outside a home or school, where a worker in a manhole is repairing a sewer pipe.
DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Hear Updates From Oil & Gas, Abandoned Mine Reclamation Programs Feb. 14
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The DEP Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on February 14 to hear updates from the Oil and Gas and Abandoned Mine Reclamation Programs. Also on the agenda for discussion are a draft Transition Paper to the new Shapiro Administration and comments on DEP’s Act 54 Report on impacts of underground coal mining on streams and structures. DEP’s written report to Council on agency activities and actions is also available.
FDA Announces a Path Forward for CBD Consumer Products: A New Regulatory Framework Is Needed
Arnold Porter
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Cannabis industry stakeholders waiting for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to forge a regulatory path forward for cannabidiol (CBD) in consumer products such as conventional foods and dietary supplements will now be waiting on Congress to act.
PUC Approves 48.9% Increase In Natural Gas Charges By Leatherstocking Gas Company In Susquehanna & Bradford Counties-- The Heart Of Shale Gas Drilling In PA
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
On February 9, the Public Utility Commission approved a Joint Petition for Full Settlement resulting in a two-year, phased-in increase in total annual gas revenues for Leatherstocking Gas Company LLC – which provides natural gas service to approximately 450 residential and commercial gas customers in Susquehanna and Bradford counties. Under the joint settlement, in Year 1 the monthly bill of a residential customer using 79 CCF per month will increase from $95.21 to $141.80 per month (48.9%), and
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