New Scientist
JUNE 5, 2024
Rising CO2 levels will spur the growth of forests, which store carbon, but an experiment suggests this effect could be restricted by the availability of phosphorus in the soil
Legal Planet
JUNE 3, 2024
It’s an ancient dispute: Should we compromise on half-measures, or hold out until we can get something a lot better? Idealists argue for holding out. Pragmatist argue that half a loaf is better than none. Rather than rehearse familiar arguments, I want to focus specifically on climate change. In my view, holding out for ideal climate policies makes no sense.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 3, 2024
It’s been just over a year since the California Air Resources Board unanimously adopted the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Rule , which requires the largest commercial and public fleets operating in the state to gradually transition to zero-emission trucks and buses over the next two decades. By accelerating the adoption of zero-emission trucks and buses by around 80 percent , the ACF will usher in massive reductions in pollution, as well as billions of dollars in savings to fleets – estimated at $
Enviromental Defense
JUNE 5, 2024
“Third party” appeals limited to polluters, airports, and aggregate pits Statement from Phil Pothen, Land Use and Land Development program manager Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Bill 185 effectively ends meaningful, independent oversight of development approvals outside existing built up areas.
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
JUNE 6, 2024
People who had higher levels of xylitol in their blood were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke within the next three years, with lab experiments suggesting the sweetener promotes blood clotting
Scientific American
JUNE 3, 2024
Regulating chemicals one-by-one has allowed the tobacco industry to skirt menthol bans by creating new additives with similar effects but unclear safety profiles
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Enviromental Defense
JUNE 6, 2024
Statement by Emilia Belliveau, Energy Transition Program Manager Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – At today’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI), Members of Parliament grilled the fossil fuel industry about their climate pollution. The oil and gas CEOs tried to deflect responsibility for their massive greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), but the writing is on the wall for these Climate Villains: you can’t ma
New Scientist
JUNE 7, 2024
Physicists have coaxed a cloud of atoms into having a temperature beyond absolute zero and placed them in a geometric structure that could produce an unknown form of matter
Law Columbia
JUNE 4, 2024
Can the new advisory opinion interpreting the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) move us beyond the lethargy of unmet climate change policy needs ? The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (the Tribunal, ITLOS) established the gravity of this question by stating that “climate change represents an existential threat and raises human rights concerns” (para. 66).
NRDC
JUNE 5, 2024
Youngkin's Latest, Senseless Attack on a Keystone Climate Law, Clean Cars, Like His Attack on RGGI, Is Divorced from the Facts and the Law, and Will Not Stand
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.
Scientific American
JUNE 1, 2024
A technology meant to help severely premature infants raises questions of inequity and may someday threaten parents’ rights to make decisions
New Scientist
JUNE 5, 2024
A film made of lithium niobate and gratings of silicon dioxide converts infrared light into visible light better than the other leading compound, potentially allowing nighttime vision
Cleannovate
JUNE 5, 2024
I once stumbled upon a video of a guy making fun of a friend who had been eating rice and beans for nine days in a row. Well, probably he had been enjoying the best burgers or pizza or fine dining. So that made him quite surprised about the friend’s predicament.
NRDC
JUNE 3, 2024
The New York Healthy Homes Right to Know Act would require signage and labels that detail the health risks of using a gas stove.
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.
Scientific American
JUNE 3, 2024
Anthony Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases early in the COVID pandemic, is facing a congressional committee about questionable e-mails from agency officials
New Scientist
JUNE 5, 2024
In animal tests, a cube of hydrogel the length of a rice grain was implanted in the brain with a needle to monitor temperature or pressure, and then dissolved away after a few weeks
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 7, 2024
The following DEP notices were published in the June 8 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sun Pipeline LP - Elverson Value Station: DEP received an Notice of Intent to remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline to meet the Statewide Health Standards and the Site-Specific Standards at a site located in Elverson Borough, Chester County. ( PA Bulletin, pa
Ocean Conservancy
JUNE 5, 2024
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Scientific American
JUNE 6, 2024
Elon Musk’s SpaceX made a much-anticipated fourth test flight of the world’s most powerful rocket, Starship, a vehicle designed to power human flight to the moon and Mars
New Scientist
JUNE 5, 2024
What does "equals" mean? For mathematicians, this simple question has more than one answer, which is causing issues when it comes to using computers to check proofs.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 7, 2024
On the agenda for DEP’s Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board June 13 meeting is a discussion of a variety of topics, including-- -- Potential For Wastewater Migration From Underground Injection Disposal Wells -- Financial Assurance Strategies To Address Future Well Abandonment -- Orphan & Abandoned Well Topics-- -- Implications Of Changing Definitions For Abandoned, Orphan Wells [ Read more here.] -- Rate Of Well Abandonment vs.
Ocean Conservancy
JUNE 6, 2024
We are officially within the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season here in the United States, and just a couple weeks ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its forecast for this year’s season. The outlook will blow you away. NOAA , which houses the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, predicts there is an 85% chance the 2024 season will be “ above normal ,” thanks to near- record-high ocean temperatures and the onset of La Niña.
Scientific American
JUNE 5, 2024
Scientific advisers vote overwhelmingly that the risks of MDMA treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder outweigh the benefits
New Scientist
JUNE 6, 2024
A genetic analysis of ancient horses reveals that breeding techniques developed by people in the Pontic-Caspian steppes enabled the rapid spread of horse-powered travel
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 7, 2024
On June 7, the Better Path Coalition reported the Department of Environmental Protection has removed the co-product category from its waste disposal reporting database for conventional oil and gas well owners, according to documents the Coalition received in response to a Right-To-Know request. The co-product category was questioned by the Coalition because DEP has not approved any request from conventional oil and gas well owners to use the industry's wastewater under the co-product provisions
NRDC
JUNE 7, 2024
As India grapples with intense heat, its cities are advancing cooling solutions to help keep people safe.
Scientific American
JUNE 4, 2024
Poorer households face climate-related dangers during heat waves amid climbing electricity costs, a report by state energy officials warns
New Scientist
JUNE 5, 2024
Five children have had gene therapy to treat inherited deafness, this time in both ears, following the success of earlier treatments in just one ear
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 1, 2024
From May 25 to 31, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 384 inspection entries, and caught up in posting previous inspection reports in May. So far this year, DEP took these actions as of May 24 -- -- NOVs Issued In Last Week: 4 conventional, 7 unconventional -- Year To Date - NOVs Issued: 3,848 conventional and 455 unconventional -- Enforcements 2024: 231 conventional and 62 unconventional -- Inspections Last Week: 57 conventional and 244 unconventional -- Ye
NRDC
JUNE 5, 2024
Two foundational power sector policies, cap-and-invest plus ambitious clean electricity targets, provide significant benefits
Scientific American
JUNE 7, 2024
A space technology company CEO explains how growing competition in the commercial space industry may help boost climate science
New Scientist
JUNE 3, 2024
Strange solids called temporal metamaterials finally make it possible to investigate the controversial idea of quantum friction – and push special relativity to its limits
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2024
On June 4, the Clean Air Council said US Steel is taking steps to comply with the lawsuit settlement to reduce harmful air pollution from the Clairton Coke [Coal] Works in Allegheny County. U.S. Steel has permanently shut down coke Battery 15, one of the oldest and most-polluting parts of the Clairton Coke Works, and has formally applied to the Allegheny County Health Department to remove the battery from its Clean Air Act permits.
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