Yale E360
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
An African Union ruling finds that parts of a Congo national park should be returned to the Batwa people, who were evicted decades ago. Advocates say the ruling must be implemented and that the Batwa will need support to protect the park’s rare gorillas and other wildlife.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Let’s start this one with some good news: the transition toward clean freight is picking up speed. Over the past few years, we’ve started to see more and more zero-emission commercial trucks, delivery vans, and buses hit the road. The much-needed evolution of our on-road freight system to one that’s cleaner and more equitable is gaining momentum – and not a moment too soon.
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Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
You don’t have to look beyond the front pages of newspapers , or beyond rooftops in your neighborhood to know that we are in the midst of a clean energy revolution, with renewable energy technologies dramatically decreasing in price and increasing in availability. These technologies promise to reduce energy cost burdens for households, as well as reduce climate- and health-harming pollution.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A quantum computing protocol makes it possible to extract energy from seemingly empty space, teleport it to a new location, then store it for later use
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
Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
China accounts for almost a third of global emissions, over twice as much as the U.S. Its emissions have continued to grow, though not as quickly as during its economic boom years earlier in this century. Yet in 2023, China accounted for about 60% of the world’s new renewables and electric vehicles. Four questions: Why have emissions continued to grow despite the huge expansion in renewables?
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In a survey of thousands of people, respondents underestimated the massive difference between the carbon footprints of the wealthiest and poorest individuals – and that’s bad for climate policy
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New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Even though the strange behaviour we observe in the quantum realm isn’t part of our daily lives, simulations suggest it is likely our reality could be one of the many worlds in a quantum multiverse
Cleannovate
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
You sow those seeds and after 3 months, 6 months or a year, you get a bumper harvest. “I’m smiling all the way to the bank,” you say. But is this all you can reap from your crops? After making money from the produce, what about converting the waste into valuable products to make more money? UPCYCLING Upcycling is about taking what’s considered as not valuable and converting it into what’s valuable.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Snoring is often viewed as harmless, at least to the snorer, but we are now uncovering its potentially serious effects on cardiovascular health.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Improving sickle cell care by expanding treatment options, advancing new therapies and amplifying the voices of people with the disease
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
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Some lizards dive into streams to escape predators, and a specialised bubble-breathing technique enables them to stay submerged for up to 18 minutes
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Editor’s Note: This post is the fifth post in a multi-part series exploring some of the key sustainable agriculture and food systems challenges that the farm bill can address. Through a series of posts comparing the House and Senate Agriculture Committees’ proposals, we provide an assessment of how each chamber’s bill would address a given challenge, and our recommended path forward.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Maternity services need to educate parents-to-be on how pregnancy will affect their brain - their life could depend on it, says Helen Thomson
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
These sickle cell researchers and advocates are driving change from labs to global stages, transforming lives in the process.
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.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A ring of asteroid debris could have orbited Earth for tens of millions of years, and perhaps even have altered the planet's climate
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
On September 17, the Southwest PA-based Environmental Health Project reported State Department of Health progress on implementing recommendations after the University of Pittsburgh health studies last year showed adverse health impacts from shale gas development was “extremely limited.” Talor Musil, a Field Manager for the Environmental Health Project, said the health studies “were conducted in response to an outcry of concern from those experiencing firsthand the health harms linked to fracking
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Echolocating bats can more easily find and pollinate long-stemmed flowers that stand out from the surrounding foliage, which may be why this floral trait evolved
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper John Zaktansky has written a special report on the need for more protections for the Eastern Hellbender in a new e-magazine and published the article as a blog post on his website. The post features interviews with Hellbender and clean water experts Peter Petokas and Matt Kaunert of Lycoming College and Mizuki Takahashi from Bucknell University.
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.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In 2022, physicists were excited by hints that something was wrong with our understanding of the universe - but new results have put that in doubt
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The difficulties of the Svalbard seed repository illustrate why we need to prevent climate disaster rather than plan for it
Earth 911
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Global warming is one of the greatest threats to the future of our planet and. The post Guest Opinion: Technology Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint appeared first on Earth911.
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.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
On September 16, the PA Parks and Forests Foundation is excited to announce the release of a new Spanish-language video on the 'Leave No Trace' principles. The video was created to support the organization’s ongoing efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, especially in Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 1.1 million Pennsylvanians, or nearly 9% of the state’s population, speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish bei
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Research is revealing the key to motivating empathy—and making it stick
NRDC
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Hundreds of thousands of households have faced multiple damaging floods. Federal, state, and local action is needed to reduce risk now and into the future.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Days spent in a desk chair can lead to heart disease or cancer.
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PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem is hosting an immersive VR experience on industrial history for Lehigh Watershed explorers starting September 21. Take a virtual kayak expedition down the Lehigh River to explore the rich industrial history in the Lehigh Watershed and how the industrial revolution influenced and transformed our communities.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Time lags between discoveries and awards show how the Nobel Prizes reward science
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate Fall Voting Schedule -- September
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A strange sound dubbed “biotwang” was first heard bouncing around the Mariana Trench 10 years ago, and scientists have finally figured out where it comes from
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
On September 16, the No False Solutions PA Coalition delivered a letter to state legislators and other public officials urging them to read a new brief the group co-authored with the Better Path Coalition. The brief-- Too Infrequently Asked Questions About Carbon Capture and Storage -- provides answers to ten questions the authors say the government should consider before developing the technology in Pennsylvania.
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