Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Whether we’re turning down the AC to cool off, or turning up the heat to get cozy, we use a lot of energy. Energy Information Administration, in 2015 more than 76 million American households (64%) used a central air-conditioning system, an increase from less than 66 million households (59%) in 2005. According to the U.S.

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Physics World

MAY 13, 2021

According to study leader Kripa Varanasi , the effect might even allow untreated salty water to be used in certain industrial cooling systems. This damage poses a problem for water treatment, thermoelectric power production and many other industrial processes. Spindly “leg-like” structures.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 26, 2021

Less than 10 districts in the Indian state of Odisha receive adequate rainfall this monsoon season. Researchers in Australia are working with water utilities to explore using wastewater in hydrogen production. IN RECENT WATER NEWS. La Nina conditions could worsen drought in Argentina. “At

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 7, 2024

Wildfires are occurring over a longer period of the year than they used to, though every region has its own typical peak season of wildfire risk. The immediate threat of wildfire to the Pantex nuclear facility, at which nuclear weapons are assembled and disassembled, has passed for now. What role is climate change playing?

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 30, 2021

Land use, water use and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming all affect the environment. Land use, water use and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming all affect the environment. Livestock require huge amounts of land and water and produce harmful methane.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2022

On August 31, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the Commonwealth Drought Task Force has declared a drought watch for 36 counties and asks for voluntary water conservation in those counties. Varying localized conditions may lead water suppliers or municipalities to ask residents for more stringent conservation actions.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

MARCH 1, 2023

Whether you live in the city, suburbs or out in the woods, you can help local biodiversity flourish with a few of these simple spring garden tips. While you wait for warmer days to put your green thumb to use, consider getting to know your own soil a little better. The lids will also make a nice water catch. Consider upcycling!

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Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 1, 2022

Whether you have a small patch between sidewalks, a brimming window box, a wide landscaped yard or a medley of hanging baskets, there’s one thing they all have in common: your plants need water. You can help preserve water and keep the environment beautiful by simply creating a water-wise garden with these four tips.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Discovering new uses for those old items that you might trash or recycle is an excellent small action to help sustain the environment for future generations. Extracting raw materials to make a new product creates pollution, uses energy and produces emissions that contribute to climate change.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

DECEMBER 1, 2023

If you find yourself wondering how to be more environmentally conscious, then you can start even before the ball drops with a few of these simple tips that will help make your holiday season green and sustainable. These materials can be biodegradable and are far less likely to contain chemicals that leech out into the air as they melt.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This subsidy—the largest granted to any company on the list at nearly $3 million—tips the scales in favour of expanded waste burning at a time when we need to focus on generating less waste and fewer emissions. These are not real solutions. One is a subsidy to Enbridge—a fossil fuel giant—to build a fossil fuel power plant.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

They sequester carbon, clean the air, provide habitat, grow resources, offer countless opportunities for recreation, bestow beauty, filter water we drink, and help prevent streams and rivers from flooding. However, land use changes, such as deforestation, have big impacts on the environment. Canopies intercept water.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 23, 2023

Extreme heat , winter storms , and flooding regularly remind us that the grid is struggling to keep up in the face of more climate change-fueled extreme weather. I’ll be using the term “gas” from here on out.) One of the biggest challenges with the transition to clean electricity is figuring out how to keep the grid reliable.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center for a free action-oriented webinar that will offer tools, resources and activities that everyone can use to build support to pass this important clean energy bill. The Pennsylvania Solar Center hosts an August 18 Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action -- from 12:30 to 1:30.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Vermicomposting, or worm composting, is fairly simple and requires less space, effort and materials than regular composting. Compost is great for your garden because it helps improve the structure of the soil so that it can better retain water. You can also use a ready-made compost bin. This will help the waste break down.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Studies have shown that kids play a large role in shaping their parent’s perspectives on climate change , and that all of us have unconscious biases that make us more likely to accept information that comes from people we know and trust. Here you’ll find our list of six easy and affordable, yet meaningful, actions to get you started.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 29, 2021

Over the past year, COVID-19 has forced us all to spend much more time at home. For most of us, it has been a stressful year, but many people have used this time to learn how to slow down and focus on the world around them. Below we provide seven tips on planning, planting and caring for a sustainable garden.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 14, 2022

A second arrow, with the tip now detached from its shaft, rests on a bedside table some feet away. About a third of the man’s left arm is dressed in blood-stained gauze. The blood stains are also visible on his white trousers and his unbuttoned navy blue jacket. Now they say the hand cannot be a hand again. It has to be amputated.”.

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Onya

MARCH 25, 2020

To help you lower your wastage here’s a few food storage tips and waste avoidance hacks we hope you find useful and inspire you to look for solutions to your specific needs. Food Storage Tips To Reduce Waste. Store carrots submerged in water. This will keep them crispy, simply change the water every 2-4 days.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2024

Manager Of Events/Programs; Regional Trail Care Coordinator [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- WITF: PA Farm Show Is Just About Upon Us, Here’s What To Know - Jan. Manager Of Events/Programs; Regional Trail Care Coordinator [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- WITF: PA Farm Show Is Just About Upon Us, Here’s What To Know - Jan. 6 to 13 -- Dept.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule to expedite the environmental review process for certain renewable energy infrastructure projects through the use of categorical exclusions.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Day use areas close at dusk. In addition to on-water activities, the park also boasts numerous hiking and mountain biking trails. The large day-use area is a great place for picnicking and exploring. From hiking and biking, to padding, fishing, and camping, a wealth of outdoor adventures awaits you at each of these locations.

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HumanNature

OCTOBER 15, 2021

When you live near active wildfires, like those of us in Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington, the ash and smoke can be easy to see. Plant and Light Characteristics Matter Plants use light in the visible range at wavelengths of 400-700 nm, known as photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), to perform photosynthesis.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

down from $8.713 to $8.1342 per Mcf (-6.6%) ; -- Peoples Gas Co. down from $8.713 to $8.1342 per Mcf (-6.6%) ; -- Peoples Gas Co. Changes in the purchased gas costs for PECO, PGW and UGI Utilities are anticipated on December 1. Any adjusted prices for those utilities will be available soon. These increases are on top of the previous increases. [The

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2021

Mosquitoes can multiply quickly in the warm stagnant water found in scrap tires. Mosquitoes can multiply quickly in the warm stagnant water found in scrap tires. And the amount of water doesn’t have to be significant; a cupful size amount of water in tires can breed thousands of mosquitoes.

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Frontiers

JUNE 12, 2023

Author: Thimedi Hetti The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water is about aiming to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. As a special treat, my dad would take us out snorkeling. We spent a lot of time swimming in the sea.

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Onya

OCTOBER 10, 2019

At Onya, we believe that all of us benefit from living in a healthy, stable climate. For tips on how to start the conversation, Climate Reality Project has some helpful guidance on Starting a Climate Conversation. Part of a global collaboration. The rally is thought to be the biggest in Perth since the 2003 anti-Iraq war protest.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 2, 2024

And this is just the tip of the iceberg of the many ways sexism pervades transportation. Low-income women and women of color are hit hardest, given they are more likely to be returning from work in late evening hours or have less private transportation options. You can probably guess what happened. Let’s start on the sidewalk.

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Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), if you leave your car at home for two days a week, you reduce your greenhouse gas emissions by over. If you find this difficult, you can also drive less by setting up a carpool, walking, or using public transportation. By Jessica Kane. According to th. up to 50 percent.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 2, 2022

But lurking underneath, the waters of the salty Atlantic have overtaken six of the island’s 12 original drinking water wells, forcing the local water utilities to abandon them. It’s a game of density: saltwater is denser than freshwater, so it remains underneath the freshwater in water tables.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 17, 2023

These assessments tell us that, in theory, there is still a path we could forge that would enable us to limit future warming to 1.5°C C mark, however, would bring us closer to dangerous tipping points and accelerate severe climate impacts, so even if we know we’re likely to overshoot that mark, we have to keep aiming for it.

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Physics World

JULY 14, 2021

It lets us write, touch, hold, feel and interact in exquisite detail with the world around us. “In the absence of any other proof,” Isaac Newton is once said to have proclaimed, “the thumb alone would convince me of God’s existence.” But what about the mechanics of the motion itself?

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Physics World

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Each ratchet tilts towards the tip of the leaf. Without the ratchets, a liquid droplet placed onto a needle-shaped leaf would minimize its energy by moving towards the tip. The researchers found that water droplets became pinned at the tips of single ratchets. Printed polymer.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Offshore wind has been getting a lot of attention lately—some good, some less good. The good news-bad news balance, though, would seem to tip decidedly in favor of a whole lot more offshore wind. And it will make it even more important when winter electricity demand increases because more households are using electric heat pumps.

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Physics World

AUGUST 7, 2021

Around the base runs a fortified wall, behind which a watchful dragon emerges from a body of water, while a lighthouse beams down from one side of the imposing structure. Once they had brought the material back to the lab, his team dried the sand, poured it into beakers, added water and turned each full container upside down. “We

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Academy of Natural Sciences

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Whether you live in the city, suburbs or out in the woods, you can help local biodiversity flourish with a few of these simple fall garden tips. Fallen leaves make a great mulch substitute as they cost less, too. Fallen leaves make a great mulch substitute as they cost less than regular mulch.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

AUGUST 31, 2022

Here are a few helpful garden tips to keep in mind as the golden days of late summer transform into the colorful landscape of autumn. Not only do they put much-needed nutrients back into your yard, but also they cost less than regular mulch and create overwintering habitats for pollinators. Plots and Plans. Yoksel Zok/Unsplash.

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