Sat.May 20, 2023

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MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TOY CARS

Cleannovate

My son loves riding kids battery cars. So on this day, I had to fulfill the promise I had made two days before I decided to take him for a ride. He didn’t waste time pouncing on his car of choice. But within a short time, we were disappointed.

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Folk Art Can Be a Powerful Tool for Explaining Biodiversity

Scientific American

To demonstrate our university’s biodiversity, we created maps using Indian folk art, and they have been a resounding success

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TEDxPortland: The Intersection of Climate and Plastics

Ocean Conservancy

When I took on the role as Ocean Conservancy’s director of climate and plastics initiative, I was determined to be more “out there” in 2023. But be careful what you wish for! I certainly didn’t expect to be sharing a photo of myself as an awkward teenager with 3,000 people on the stage at TEDxPortland —but that’s the thing about telling our stories: We have to tap into what’s real.

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.20.23

PA Environment Daily

NOTICE: PA Environment Digest Will Be Closed Through Wednesday, May 24. Publication Will Resume On May 25. Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session May 22, 23, 24, June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Struggle To Plug Tatonka Oil Co.

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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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Commercial PACE: Filing the Financing Gap for GHG Reductions in Commercial Building

Greenbuilding Law

As the business world grapples with demands to combat climate change, the role of commercial buildings in reducing greenhouse gas emissions has come into sharp focus. Commercial properties account for a significant portion of global emissions, making it crucial to find innovative ways to fund energy efficiency upgrades to those existing buildings. Enter commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, a game changing solution that empowers commercial building owners to invest in susta

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- PennLive: PennLive Outdoors Reporter Marcus Schneck Honored With Posthumous Award From PA Parks & Forest Foundation -- Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group Asks DCNR To Protect State Forest Land From Seneca Shale Gas Drilling Well Pad, Comply With PA Supreme Court Decision, Protect Recreation, Wildlife [PaEN] -- Governor’s Invasive Species Council Celebrates Pennsylvania Na

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- PA Senate/House -- AP: Democrats Keep PA House Majority, Positioning Part To Prevent Limits On Abortion Rights -- TribLive Guest Essay: Proposed ‘Right To Organize’ Amendment To State Constitution Violates Constitution - By Fairness Center -- Election Reforms -- Politics PA: Republicans, Democrats Propose New Legislation On Elections -- AP: PA’s Mail-In Voting Law Gets Beaten Up On Republican Campaign Trail -- PennLive - Jan Mur

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