Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 14, 2024
The Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” is a dangerous and detailed guide to undermining our democracy and a broadside attack on our health and well-being, not to mention our economic prosperity. Among other things, it takes specific aim at the federal government’s ability to address the climate crisis and instead doubles down on actions to worsen it.
Legal Planet
JUNE 13, 2024
The Dodgers Stadium scoreboard topped by a prominent ad for the gas company 76 On a recent trip to the Ravine, a friend and I couldn’t help but be struck by the prominence of advertisements for 76, a gas station company owned by the Big Oil conglomerate Phillips 66. A couple of giant 76 signs sit atop the two main Dodgers scoreboards; their placement is such that they dominate any view of the outfield and provide the backdrop for every photograph the Dodgers project of the team’s be
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Scientific American
JUNE 14, 2024
NASA’s venerable Voyager 1 spacecraft has resumed normal science operations with all four functioning instruments for the first time in more than six months
New Scientist
JUNE 14, 2024
A US military program led by DARPA is modifying the stimulant drug dextroamphetamine so it can be switched on or off in the brain using near-infrared light, avoiding risks like addiction
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
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 12, 2024
Questioning fossil fuel companies is part of our mission, but each year the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) gets a chance to aim some choice words directly at corporate leaders during their annual shareholders’ meetings. At the end of May, I asked Chevron directors about a fake grassroots—or “astroturf”—group the company funded to the tune of $5.8 million last year to pump out disinformation about California’s energy policies.
Legal Planet
JUNE 10, 2024
Former Panoche Drainage District Manager & Convicted Water Thief Dennis Falaschi (credit: Fresno Bee) Recently, former Panoche Drainage District general manager Dennis Falaschi pled guilty in federal district court in Fresno to having conspired to steal millions of gallons of publicly-owned water from California’s Central Valley Project (CVP) for private gain.
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New Scientist
JUNE 14, 2024
Two types of fusion reactor called tokamaks and stellarators both have drawbacks – but a new design combining parts from both could offer the best of both worlds
The Applied Ecologist
JUNE 13, 2024
Martin Nuñez is a Senior Editor for Journal of Applied Ecology. He is also a Professor at Universidad Nacional del Comahue, Argentina, as well as a researcher at CONICET (National Scientific and Technical Research Council), Argentina. Martin’s research interests include biological invasions, conservation, mycorrhizal ecology and forestry. In this blog post, he shares his experience at the 2024 Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference.
Legal Planet
JUNE 11, 2024
California is rapidly experiencing the impacts of a changing climate, from devastating wildfires and persistent droughts to rising sea levels, extreme heat, and erratic precipitation patterns. Climate adaptation is crucial for building resilience to these and other risks, thereby protecting California’s communities, economy, environment, and public health.
Scientific American
JUNE 12, 2024
The FDA has authorized just one type of avian flu test, and it is only available to livestock workers
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 13, 2024
The malaria treatment artemisinin improved hormone levels and regulated menstrual cycles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Inside Climate News
JUNE 12, 2024
Green infrastructure mitigates the impacts of stormwater on New York City’s sewer systems, limiting the flow of sewage to local waterways. By Lauren Dalban NEW YORK—Every Friday afternoon, the Kingsland Wildflower Green Roof opens its doors to the local community. Tall grass and brightly-colored flowers greet visitors after their four-floor trek to the top of the building—a green oasis in Brooklyn, surrounded on all sides by heavy industrial activity.
NRDC
JUNE 13, 2024
The maker of Kleenex, Cottonelle, and Scott tissue products just committed to go beyond its biggest competitors.
Scientific American
JUNE 13, 2024
A philosophy department chair arrested at a campus protest offers university presidents a lesson in democracy
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
JUNE 13, 2024
Gene therapies for cystic fibrosis have previously struggled to reach the faulty lung cells, but a new approach has succeeded in achieving long-lasting modifications in mice
Inside Climate News
JUNE 11, 2024
New insights could help government manage water resources and preserve the mountains. By Alexa Robles-Gil In a village in Checacupe, in the southern region of Cusco in the Peruvian Andes, there used to be a ceremony to prepare a glacier lagoon to gather water, said Richart Aybar Quispe Soto, a local hospital worker. It was a ritual that revered the apus , the spirits of the mountains and water, he said.
Cleannovate
JUNE 14, 2024
I offloaded the sack in my storeroom. Now I had fuel that could last me for weeks. You see, charcoal is our most common fuel in Africa. And as an ardent African, I would not disappoint. The charcoal sack weighed probably slightly over sixty kilos.
Scientific American
JUNE 9, 2024
World leaders must make plans to remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, a new report says
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.
New Scientist
JUNE 14, 2024
The theory of relativity predicts black holes should be able to form from light alone, but incorporating quantum effects makes it impossible
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
On June 10, Eric Chase, Assistant Teaching Professor and Assistant Director of the Penn State Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies said road spreading oil and gas wastewater is “not effective at suppressing dust and pose potential environmental harm and due to high levels of chloride and radium would not pass the testing requirements to be eligible for Program funds.
Cleannovate
JUNE 12, 2024
‘We buy used motherboards’, the gentleman stated. At that point, I tapped the shoulder of one of my students as I hinted to him about this business opportunity. As a lecturer, I occasionally expose my students to industry and this was such a time.
Scientific American
JUNE 13, 2024
Myths and legends surround the origins of these numbers
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
JUNE 12, 2024
Babies cannot tell us what they are experiencing, so it is hard to know what they are conscious of.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
On June 10, Tom Pike, an Environmental Policy Advocate with Westmoreland County-base Protect PT , told a House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hearing on House Bill 2384 (Vitali-D-Delaware) that road spreading of oil and gas wastewater “is disproportionately responsible for negative impacts on human health.” “The process of gas drilling brings radioactive material from underground to the surface.
Cleannovate
JUNE 9, 2024
I drove the nails through the roof, descended from the ladder and entered my living room. I had been nailing some solar panels onto my roof. I checked the battery, inverter, charge controller and the multiplug connected to the lights and other electronics. I was satisfied.
Scientific American
JUNE 11, 2024
Following Mexico’s election of a woman with a scientific pedigree, Nature reviewed the legacy of well-known politicians with backgrounds in science and engineering.
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New Scientist
JUNE 12, 2024
These stunning photographs are some of the winners of this year’s Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition
Enviromental Defense
JUNE 13, 2024
Statement by Aly Hyder Ali, Oil and Gas Program Manager Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People –We welcome the analysis released today from Environment and Climate Change Canada on the economic impacts of the consumer fuel charge and the industrial carbon pricing mechanism. It shouldn’t come as any surprise that carbon pricing is projected to slightly reduce GDP in this analysis.
NRDC
JUNE 10, 2024
Linking EVs, smart homes, and other resources to the grid takes work from PJM and states. Pennsylvania is beginning to do its part.
Scientific American
JUNE 9, 2024
Prospective memory is a skill that can be practiced, making it more likely that someone can remember an appointment or meet a deadline
New Scientist
JUNE 12, 2024
Faster-than-light warp drives are theoretically possible to build, and if aliens are using them, we should be able to detect the gravitational waves produced when one goes wrong
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