How Climate Change Could Trigger Earthquakes
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Climate change may influence seismic activity as melting glaciers reduce pressure on quake-prone faults
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Federal Government’s Refusal to Designate Highway 413 for Impact Assessment is Disappointing and Reduces the Tools Available to Properly Protect Federal Environmental Values
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Statement by Tim Gray, Executive Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Ontarians are being let down by the federal governments decision to not put back in place a federal impact assessment for Highway 413. By refusing to assess the many dangers Highway 413 would pose in areas of federal responsibility, Minister Guilbeault, Prime Minister Trudeau, and MPs in the government caucus are reducing the number o
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Melting Sea Ice Giving Rise to More Storms Around Antarctica
Yale E360
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The decline of sea ice around Antarctica is fueling more frequent storms in the Southern Ocean, a new study finds.
Physicians For Social Responsibility- PA: Jan. 22 Webinar On How To Talk To Your Doctor About Environmental Threats To Your Health
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Physicians for Social Responsibility- PA will host a January 22 webinar on How To Talk To Your Doctor About Environmental Threats To Your Health from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join physicians and patients as presenters discuss the ways the environment can impact your health, the barriers to environmental medicine and offer solutions for providers and patients to increase communication and improve outcomes for those experiencing health impacts.
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
USEPA Releases Draft General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges
Vorys Law
DECEMBER 23, 2024
On Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed draft 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges (MSGP). The MSGP is a general permit that regulates stormwater discharges from various industrial facilities. Like the current 2021 MSGP, the 2026 MSGP would only apply in DC, MA, NH, NM, and certain other jurisdictions; however, states often look to the Federal MSGP when revising their own industrial stormwater permits.
How the Grinch in Alberta Stole Renewables and Replaced them with AI
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 23, 2024
If youre hoping for a holiday-themed message of glad tidings and seasonal goodwill, prepare for disappointment. It would seem that the Grinch has once again made off with a ramshackle sleigh full of wind turbines and solar panels and they aren’t likely to return from their shop, not unless the heart of the ole ‘Grinchy-Claus’ (aka the Alberta Government) has an unexpected growth spurt.
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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Dept. Of Education Now Accepting Applications for Pennsylvanias Green Ribbon Schools [PaEN] -- The Daily Item Guest Essay: Potential Cuts To Federal Funding For Abandoned Mine Cleanup - By Sophia Evans, Dickinson College Student [ PDF of article ] -- Observer-Reporter Gues
Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in the Green Mountain State
Vermont Law
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in the Green Mountain State Written by Kathryn Keener and Diana Csank Cannabis laws are loosening, and recent legislative measures in some U.S. states and local governments indicate increased receptivity around psilocybin use, too. For example, in Vermont, beginning in 2018 individuals 21 years of age and older could legally possess an ounce or less of cannabis or two mature plants.
Fights over geoengineering experiments will heat up in 2025
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2024
There is growing interest in exploring ways to counteract global warming by intervening in the atmosphere and the oceans, but planned trials are highly controversial
Scientists Engineer Crops to Consume More Carbon Dioxide
Yale E360
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Scientists have engineered sugarcane and sorghum to take advantage of rising levels of carbon dioxide, allowing these crops to grow bigger.
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
DEP Posted 81 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In December 28 PA Bulletin
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the December 28 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - December 28 [PaEN] -- DEP published notice in the December 28 PA Bulletin setting a January 29 hearing on the Title V-RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Wheatland Tube LLC Council Avenue Plant in the City of Hermitage, Mercer County. ( PA Bulletin, page 8554 ) Read more here. -- DEP published notice in the December 28 PA Bulleti
The U.S. Drone Panic Mirrors UFO Overreactions
Scientific American
DECEMBER 27, 2024
We need less uproar over everyday drones and more critical attention about ones near airports and other restricted airspace
Snow days set to disappear across much of the US
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2024
By the end of the century, most of the US outside the high mountains may never see deep snow cover the ground, with consequences for water storage as well as for the life on and beneath the snow
The UK takes the first steps towards a hydrogen economy
A Greener Life
DECEMBER 27, 2024
By Anders Lorenzen The first three hydrogen production contracts in the UK have been signed. With a combined capacity of 31.8 megawatts (MW), three projects are now moving ahead, and the UK will have its first hydrogen facilities. A key component of the governments clean energy strategy, these hydrogen projects will contribute to emissions reductions as well as regional economic development and a key component in meeting the governments target of 10 gigawatts (GW) of hydrogen by 2030.
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.
December 23 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 23, 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 [Its Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Decemb
Concerning Bird Flu Virus Mutations Found in Severely Ill Patient
Scientific American
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Samples from a hospitalized patient in Louisiana show changes that could make the H5N1 virus spread more easily between humans
Supersonic flight will see a dramatic return in 2025 with new aircraft
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Several prototype aircraft that are intended to bring back commercial supersonic travel have been making big strides in recent years but it is unknown how well the return of Concorde-like flights will go down with customers
How an Unlikely Coalition of Climate Activists and a Gas Utility Are Weaning a Boston Suburb Off Fossil Fuels
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Underground pipes and wells tap geothermal energy to heat and cool a neighborhood. Next stop, the world. By Phil McKenna BOSTONThree climate activists and three gas utility executives walk into a room.
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.
Dept. Of Agriculture Announces Preservation Of 2,842 Acres Of Farmland In 13 Counties
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 27, 2024
On December 26, the Department of Agriculture announced the investment of $10,215,541 to purchase development rights for 2,842 acres on 31 farms in 13 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. Farms were preserved in Berks, Blair, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lehigh, Snyder, Tioga, Union and York counties.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Attempts a Record-Breaking Christmas Eve Flyby
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Parker Solar Probe will swoop just 6.1 million kilometers above the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve.
Mathematicians found - and fixed - an error in a 60-year-old proof
New Scientist
DECEMBER 26, 2024
As part of a project to make mathematics machine-readable, mathematicians have discovered an error in an important proof.
Unseen and Unprotected: The Ongoing Struggle of Climate Refugees in the United States
Vermont Law
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Unseen and Unprotected: The Ongoing Struggle of Climate Refugees in the United States by Isaiah Gonzales and Professor Siu Tip Lam I. Introduction As climate change accelerates, environmental disasters will leave millions homeless. Recent projections from the World Bank estimate that by 2050, over 216 million people could be displaced by climate-related events.
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.
DCNR State Parks Environmental Ed Newsletter: Embrace The New Year, Winter Activities
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 24, 2024
The DCNR Bureau of State Parks released its latest environmental education newsletter full of ways to embrace the new year and activities for students and families this winter. -- Start The Year With First Day Hikes! -- State Parks Winter Conditions Report -- Upcoming Educator Workshops -- Funding Opportunities Click Here to read their entire newsletter.
How Rare ‘Alice in Wonderland Syndrome’ Warps Reality
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Researchers are learning what causes Alice in Wonderland syndrome, a rare neurological condition that can appear to warp bodies, time and reality itself
Physicists in 2024 searched the quantum realm for the truth about time
New Scientist
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Two separate theoretical studies published this year argued that time itself is bound up in the odd quantum property of entanglement, but deep mysteries remain
Home Sales and Water Levels are On The Rise in Flood Zones
Vermont Law
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Home Sales and Water Levels are On The Rise in Flood Zones Written by Abigail Bailey and Dr. Guanchi Zhang Sea levels are rising in the United States, and so are home sales in flood zones. Although some buyers enter flood zone transactions happily with their eyes open wide, many are manipulated into a financial burden under the guise of an investment.
Sustainability at Retail
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125 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Here are 125 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Veteran Reporter Ad Crable Wraps Up 4 Decades Of Environmental Journalism [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: Ad Crable Signs Off After More Than 37 Years Of Outdoors Columns [ PDF o
The FDA is Changing What Foods can be Called “Healthy”
Scientific American
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Whole grains and fruits are in, and added sugar is out.
Newly identified scorpion species ‘spits’ venom to defend itself
New Scientist
DECEMBER 24, 2024
A scorpion discovered in South America can spray venom out of its stinger and hit targets up to 35 centimetres away
ECHA Publishes Second Interim Evaluation of EUON
Nanotech
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) announced on December 4, 2024, the availability of the European Chemical Agencys (ECHA) Second interim evaluation of the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON). Prepared by WSP acting as a third-party evaluator, the interim evaluation assesses EUON against six criteria: effectiveness; efficiency (including economy and proportionality); relevance; coherence; EU-added value; and utility.
DEP Sets Feb. 6 Hearing On Title V-RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Pixelle Specialty Solutions Spring Grove, York County Facility
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a February 6 hearing on the Title V-RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC plant in Spring Grove, York County. ( PA Bulletin, page 8498 ) The hearing will be held at DEPs Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue in Harrisburg starting at 11:00 a.m. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Tom Bianca at 717-705-4863 or tbianca@pa.gov.
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