Baltimore Bridge Collapse Wreaks Havoc on Coal, Car Supply Chains
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
The sudden destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore has implications for some of the largest U.S.
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UCS Testimony on the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 25, 2024
From March 25 to March 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is hosting a public hearing on the December 2023 proposed regulations governing implementation of the Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen. My comments, to be presented on March 27, are copied below. They focus on four key issues from the full set of technical comments UCS submitted to the record in February: correctness of Treasury’s overall approach; necessity of the three-pillars framework; need for updating u
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Tooth loss linked to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
New Scientist
MARCH 29, 2024
A brain region critical for memory is smaller in older adults with fewer than 10 teeth than in those who have most of their teeth, suggesting that tooth loss may precede the development of dementia
Sinking Coastal Lands Will Exacerbate the Flooding from Sea Level Rise in 24 US Cities, New Research Shows
Inside Climate News
MARCH 27, 2024
In the affected cities, as many as 500,000 people and one in every 35 properties could be impacted by the flooding, and communities of color face disproportionate effects. By Moriah McDonald Flooding could affect one out of every 50 residents in 24 coastal cities in the United States by the year 2050, a study led by Virginia Tech researchers suggests.
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
Ever Larger Cargo Ships Threaten Bridges, Ports and Other Structures
Scientific American
MARCH 29, 2024
Cargo ships, like the one that caused the Baltimore bridge to collapse, are getting dangerously big
Environmental Defence Experts React to the 2024 Ontario Budget
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 26, 2024
Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Environmental Defence experts react to the 2024 Ontario budget, released today. Keith Brooks, Programs Director: This budget once again shows that the Ontario government doesn’t take climate change seriously and is uninterested in being truthful when it comes to the costs of climate change and climate policies.
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California’s Latino Communities Most at Risk From Exposure to Brain-Damaging Weed Killer
Inside Climate News
MARCH 27, 2024
Growers’ use of the neurotoxic weed killer paraquat is concentrated in just five agricultural counties, leaving low-income Latinos disproportionately exposed to a chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease, a new analysis shows. By Liza Gross Evidence linking one of the nation’s most widely used commercial weed killers to Parkinson’s disease first emerged in the 1980s.
Does Long-Term Benadryl Use Increase Dementia Risk?
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
Benadryl, which contains diphenhydramine, is a drugstore mainstay and just one medication out of many that could possibly damage brain health
All About Whitespotted Eagle Rays
Ocean Conservancy
MARCH 29, 2024
Just like a snowflake falling from the sky, the whitespotted eagle ray is unique; no two are exactly the same. The whitespotted eagle ray is a beautiful sight to behold with its long pointy tail and its body spotted with white dots. The whitespotted eagle ray ( Aetobatus narinari ) is a cartilaginous fish—and one of the ocean’s largest rays. The genus name Aetobatus comes from the Greek word aetos meaning “eagle” and batis meaning “ray.
We've glimpsed something that behaves like a particle of gravity
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
Gravitons, the particles thought to carry gravity, have never been seen in space – but something very similar has been detected in a semiconductor
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
Biochar Is ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ for Sequestering Carbon and Combating Climate Change
Inside Climate News
MARCH 29, 2024
Made from heating wood and other biomass at high temperatures with no oxygen, biochar mixed in soils dominated the carbon offset marketplace last year in tons of warming gases absorbed from the atmosphere. By Lindsey Byman WASHINGTON – Since David Laird was young, the “lush, green forests” of the western United States meant an annual summer trip to hike, camp and fish.
Why Do Colors Change during a Solar Eclipse?
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
When the moon fully eclipses the sun, it’s not just the sky that changes.
The public health risks of PFAS-related immunotoxicity are real
NRDC
MARCH 26, 2024
It is time to stop downplaying the potential for harm to the immune system posed by PFAS
Spreading rock dust on farms boosts crop yields and captures CO2
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
We already have evidence that rock dust can remove carbon dioxide from the air – now there are signs that spreading the dust on farm fields also enhances crop growth
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.
From Michigan to Nebraska, Midwest States Face an Early Wildfire Season
Inside Climate News
MARCH 28, 2024
The blazes come after a record dry winter in the region. “Year to date, we've had close to 300 wildfires statewide,” a Wisconsin official said. “The normal year-to-date 10-year average is about 40 fires.” By Kristoffer Tigue The Midwest received some much needed moisture this week following an especially hot and dry winter that hamstrung outdoor recreation and sparked an early spring wildfire season in several states.
First-Ever Magnetic Map of Milky Way's Black Hole Reveals a Mystery
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
Polarized light from Sagittarius A*, our galaxy's supermassive black hole, shows swirling magnetic fields that may hint at the presence of an unseen jet
Superfund Is Short of Money. Can It Be Fixed By Tinkering Around the Edges?
Law and Environment
MARCH 28, 2024
This week, Inside EPA (subscription required) ran a story indicating that EPA is trying to figure out how to juggle some increasingly expensive cleanups with shortfalls in Superfund tax revenue. The story notes that EPA is adding expensive new sites to the National Priorities List, while also anticipating new costs resulting from PFAS regulation and more stringent lead cleanup levels.
How mastering the art of being alone can boost your mental health
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
We are finally getting to grips with why solitude is so important.
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.
Working hard or hardly working? Modelling success of current grassland agri-environment schemes
The Applied Ecologist
MARCH 26, 2024
Shortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize 2023 In this blog post, author Bede West describe his team’s study analysing the potential for agri-environment schemes to achieve positive changes in plant biodiversity. Plants and soils are the trophic foundations of most temperate terrestrial ecosystems but they are being progressively impacted by climate change, biodiversity loss and a plethora of other environmental impacts.
Orca Groups with Radically Different Cultures Are Actually Separate Species
Scientific American
MARCH 26, 2024
“Resident” and “transient” killer whales, or orcas, have unique hunting habits and genetics, proving they are in fact separate species
PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 30
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 29, 2024
The following DEP notices were published in the March 30 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - Diaz Family 2 Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on the remediation of soil contaminated with hydraulic fluid to meet the Statewide Health Standard at the pad located in Bridgewater Twp., Susquehanna County. ( PA Bulletin, page 1754 ) -- Philadelphia
Most accurate clock ever can tick for 40 billion years without error
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
The record for the most accurate clock has been broken in an experiment with strontium atoms almost as cold as absolute zero, and it is twice as accurate as any predecessor
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.
What is Premier Smith’s Problem with Renewable Energy?
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 26, 2024
The Premier of Alberta has a problem with renewable energy. In August of 2023, Premier Smith imposed a seven-month industry-wide moratorium on new approvals for wind, solar, geothermal, and other forms of renewable energy. The halt cost clean energy investors, renewable energy companies, and provincial and municipal governments more than $30 billion in delayed, deferred, or lost investments and taxes.
How Do Animals Respond to a Total Solar Eclipse?
Scientific American
MARCH 26, 2024
Scientists are finally getting their hands on enough data to begin to understand how animals react to a total solar eclipse
Geoengineering Faces a Wave of Backlash Over Regulatory Gaps and Unknown Risks
Inside Climate News
MARCH 26, 2024
Technologies to slow global warming by manipulating the environment are rapidly advancing, but some experts want to pump the brakes. By Kiley Price In 1991, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines erupted with enough force to spew high amounts of gas and ash all the way into the stratosphere, which starts roughly 4 miles above the Earth’s surface.
Huge crater in India hints at major meteorite impact 4000 years ago
New Scientist
MARCH 26, 2024
The Luna structure, a 1.
Sustainability at Retail
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Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 28, 2024
Forty-five years ago on March 28, 1979, Pennsylvanians woke up to a much different world -- the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Dauphin County. The fear and uncertainty about what was going to happen-- Was there a “bubble”? Wasn’t there a bubble? Should we evacuate or not? Have we already been “irradiated” invisibly and don’t know it?
Why Isn't Dental Health Considered Primary Medical Care?
Scientific American
MARCH 25, 2024
Ailments of the mouth can put the body at risk for a slew of other ills.
Taking the Train for Sustainable Travel
Earth 911
MARCH 25, 2024
For many people, rail travel might suggest romantic images of the old West or the. The post Taking the Train for Sustainable Travel appeared first on Earth911.
Horses used in therapy often avoid people if they are given a choice
New Scientist
MARCH 26, 2024
Horses show signs of stress if people touch them while they are tethered, but they appear much less anxious if they are able to walk away
Republican Rep. Causer Blames DEP Database For Conventional Oil & Gas Operators Abandoning, Not Plugging Their Wells; Industry Wants To Redefine Operator Responsibility For Abandoned Wells
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 27, 2024
Every week, PA Environment Digest reviews DEP’s oil and gas inspections and reports on the violations DEP issues to conventional oil and gas operators whose permits show they are legally responsible for oil and gas wells abandoned and not plugged, threatening ground and surface water and leaking methane gas into the atmosphere. DEP confirms the well ownership, the location of the well and its condition with photos in the field.
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