Circle of Blue
MAY 7, 2025
What a difference a month makes. The forecast for how much water will flow this year into Lake Powell, a bellwether reservoir on the Colorado River, was already meager. Now, after a dry April, its even more miserly. That does not bode well for a basin mired in contentious debate about which of the seven states should cut their water use and by how much.
Yale E360
MAY 7, 2025
The wealthiest 10 percent of people on Earth have fueled two-thirds of the warming since 1990, according to a new modeling study.
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Legal Planet
MAY 7, 2025
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives is working on reconciliation language legislation that can pass via a majority-vote in the Senate, but only so long as it relates to fiscal matters. It looks like House Republicans are going to try and use the reconciliation process to effectively repeal the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Scientific American
MAY 7, 2025
Pyrotechnic chemistry drives the Vatican’s recipes for the black and white smoke used to announce papal election outcomes
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
MAY 7, 2025
Energy affordability has been a huge focus in Sacramento as the deadline nears for bills to move out of policy committees. Over the past three years, customers of the largest investor-owned electric utilities (IOUs) in the state have seen their rates rise by an average of 5-41%, with nearly one in five households behind on their electricity bills. Over the past couple of years, policymakers have written reports, held hearings, and committed to the goal of reducing energy burden on California hou
Inside Climate News
MAY 7, 2025
Global warming is making high-altitude winds more volatile. Scientists say there are ways to help prevent serious incidents. By Bob Berwyn VIENNAScientists at the European Geosciences Union conference last week said there is growing scientific evidence that global warming is driving a big increase in dangerous clear-air turbulence, which is invisible from the cockpit and can surprise pilots and damage aircraft.
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Scientific American
MAY 7, 2025
In the new book Personhood , historian and law professor Mary Ziegler explores how the push to grant embryos and fetuses full legal rights is reshaping U.S.
New Scientist
MAY 7, 2025
Deep-sea submersibles have been diving for decades, but records show that we have still only explored a tiny area of the deep seabed, which makes up the majority of Earth's topography
Scientific American
MAY 7, 2025
The International Code Council has approved stronger building codes to protect hospitals, schools and other structures from flooding
New Scientist
MAY 7, 2025
The makers of an AI model called Foresight say it could help predict disease or hospitalisation rates, but others have expressed concern about the fact it is trained on millions of health records
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
Scientific American
MAY 7, 2025
As 17-year cicadas emerge this spring, a zombifying virus is waiting for them
New Scientist
MAY 7, 2025
The origin of complex eukaryotic cells, of the type found in all plants and animals, is shrouded in mystery.
Scientific American
MAY 7, 2025
A new snakebite treatment combines an existing drug with antibodies from a hyperimmune reptile collector, raising both hopes and ethical concerns
New Scientist
MAY 7, 2025
We are often warned of the consequences of knowing too much, but even when scientific ideas have the potential to be harmful we should still seek to understand them
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.
Scientific American
MAY 7, 2025
An unhinged 2026 U.S. budget proposal would hollow NASA to a husk bent to Elon Musk’s whims.
Inside Climate News
MAY 7, 2025
The benefits of adding seaweed to the diets of cows confined to barns is well studied, but feeding it to cattle scattered on farm pastures and public lands poses more logistical challenges. By Miranda Lipton New research from the University of California, Davis on feeding seaweed to grazing cattle shows that the practice could significantly reduce the greenhouse gases released by livestock, which produce roughly 14.5 percent of the climate-warming emissions.
Scientific American
MAY 7, 2025
Author Casey Johnston presents a new way to think about fitness in her new book A Physical Education
PA Environment Daily
MAY 7, 2025
On May 7, the PJM Interconnection released the list of 51 power projects it has selected to bring online quickly to provide more than 9,300 MW of reliable capacity through the Reliability Resource Initiative. PJM choose 22 projects generating 5,095 MW in Virginia; 9 projects generating 3,363 MW in Ohio; 7 projects generating 1,201 MW in Pennsylvania; 5 projects generating 550 MW in New Jersey; 4 projects in Illinois generating 398 MW; 2 projects in Maryland generating 554 MW; 1 project in Kentuc
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
MAY 7, 2025
Superb starlings appear to swap between parent and nanny roles to help raise chicks over their lifetimes, even when they arent related to them
PA Environment Daily
MAY 7, 2025
On May 7, Natural Lands announced the permanent preservation of several wooded properties in Haycock and East Rockhill Townships, Bucks County, totaling 30 acres. The properties were all inholdings within State Game Lands and have now been transferred to the state. Two parcels totaling about 28 acres (Grace Briarwood and Grace Sawmill) were transferred to Game Lands No. 157, and a nearly two-acre parcel (Grace Rockhill Mountain) was added to Game Lands No. 139.
Law Columbia
MAY 7, 2025
Maria Antonia Tigre and Susan Ann Samuel On May 2, 2025, a coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), headed by the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), and in collaboration with the African Climate Platform, Resilient40, Natural Justice, and Environmental Lawyer Collective for Africa, in collaboration with the submitted a petition to the African Court on Human and Peoples Rights (AfCHPR) requesting an Advisory Opinion on the human rights obligations of African States in the context of cli
PA Environment Daily
MAY 7, 2025
On May 7, PennEnvironment released a new report saying Pennsylvania ranks 49th in the nation for percentage growth in total solar, wind and geothermal generation over the past decade. The State of Renewable Energy 2025 documents the growth of six key clean energy technologies across the United States over the past decade and ranks states accordingly for solar power, wind power, battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.
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.
Nanotech
MAY 7, 2025
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP) updated its web page on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products on May 2, 2025. The updated page includes links to the April 2025 final rule on products containing PFAS, instructions for submitting a currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposal, and frequently asked questions (FAQ). The FAQs address several questions related to CUU determinations, including: As reported in our April 11, 2025, blog item, CUU proposals are due The
New Scientist
MAY 7, 2025
A disturbing new Danish TV series, which follows a wealthy family as rising seas force the evacuation of Denmark, is wildly popular in its home country.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 7, 2025
by Brad deYoung, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Kristen St John, James Madison University ; Mona Behl, University of Georgia; Peter Girguis, Harvard University; Richard W Murray, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Stephen Palumbi, Stanford University Listen to the story: [link] Humankind is inextricably dependent on the ocean.
New Scientist
MAY 7, 2025
Kevin Tracey's authoritative look at the vagus nerve and its healing potential is comprehensive and compelling, cutting through the hype
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Environmental News Bits
MAY 7, 2025
Read the full story from Illinois Public Media. Located right next to Allen Hall and Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall is a 13,000-square-foot area, thriving with native plants and wildlife. A bridge runs through the greenery, separating a giant red oak and a sycamore tree.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 7, 2025
The latest Resource newsletter from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources features articles on-- -- Planting Today, Protecting Pennsylvanias Tomorrow -- Gov. Shapiro Visits Wildfire Fighters In Michaux State Forest -- DCNR Unveils 30th Solar Energy Array At Gifford Pinchot State Park -- Two PA Wilds Forest Tracts Inducted Into National Old-Growth Network -- Conservation Tip: Amphibians Are Exceptional Indicators Of Ecosystem Health Click Here to read the entire Resource.
New Scientist
MAY 7, 2025
Combining sustainability, climate resilience and environmental preservation, the ancient milpa system of the Maya revealed in these images has been practiced for millennia
PA Environment Daily
MAY 7, 2025
The DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council will hold another in its series of CNRAC Conservations May 22 on Sustaining the State Park and Forest System for a Growing Outdoor Recreation Economy from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Moderated by CNRAC Chair, Silas Chamberlin, the session will explore the growing demand for outdoor recreation on DCNR lands as well as the needs for recreation infrastructure that is safe, accessible, and ecologically-sensitive.
Vermont Law
MAY 7, 2025
State Greenwashing Litigation: California Taking Steps Forward as Federal Enforcement Wanes By Matthew McGovern On September 23, 2024, the Attorney General of California sued ExxonMobil (Exxon) and its subsidiaries, alleging violations of misleading advertisement, misleading environmental marketing, and unfair competition laws. The misleading environmental marketing (greenwashing) claim focuses on Exxons involvement in promoting forms of recycling as a viable solution to the plastic waste crisis
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