Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 26, 2024

Over the past few weeks, many large wildfires have broken out across the Western United States and Canada, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. Hotter, drier conditions driven by climate change are a significant underlying factor in this trend toward larger wildfires and longer, more intense wildfire seasons in the West. And with more people and property located in close proximity to wildfire-prone terrain, the risks and costs are mounting as the erratic and extreme behavior of these fires h

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New Scientist

JULY 26, 2024

The largest tree nursery in North America is helping scale up efforts to inoculate seedlings with native fungi and other soil microbes, a treatment that helps trees grow faster and capture more carbon

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 26, 2024

The Summer Olympics are upon us, and I for one can’t wait to watch all the action as athletes from around the world descend on Paris to chase gold for their countries. The Olympics have been one of my favorite sporting events for as long as I can remember, and a younger version of myself dreamed of making the Olympics track and field team. In my small hometown in Kansas, I was once the fastest kid in my class…of 45 people.

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New Scientist

JULY 26, 2024

Electromagnetic radiation leaking from the cable between your computer and monitor can be intercepted and decoded by AI to reveal what you are looking at

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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

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 26, 2024

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the July 27 PA Bulletin the Executive Director gave his approval to or renewed 22 general water use permits in June for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Susquehanna and Tioga counties. This brings the total general water permits approved by the SRBC in 2024 to 155. Read more here.

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New Scientist

JULY 26, 2024

Astrophysicists aren’t sure how supermassive black holes get close enough to merge, a mystery called the final parsec problem – but an exotic form of dark matter may explain it

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New Scientist

JULY 26, 2024

Biodegradable plastic that gets broken down into microplastics may decrease soil nitrogen levels more than conventional ones, which stunts plant growth

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 26, 2024

On July 26, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the designation of a new Wild Plant Sanctuary on private property in York County. Magnolia Groves Wild Plant Sanctuary becomes the nineteenth private tract to be accepted into the Department’s Wild Plant Sanctuary Program. The distinction recognizes Terra Nova Capital, LLC , whose design of a proposed residential community will avoid impacts to umbrella magnolia (Magnolia tripetala) , a Pennsylvania Threatened species.

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New Scientist

JULY 26, 2024

A mission to the sun’s closest neighbouring star, Alpha Centauri, could be made faster thanks to a tiny light sail punctured with billions of tiny holes

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Inside Climate News

JULY 26, 2024

Blooms over the past decade have started earlier in July and had longer peaks, according to NOAA researchers. By Kathiann M. Kowalski Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms have started sooner and had longer peak periods over the past decade compared to earlier years, newly released data shows. Warming temperatures linked to climate change are a cause, according to researchers for NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, with interactions among species likely playing a role as well.

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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.

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New Scientist

JULY 26, 2024

SpaceX is gearing up for the fifth launch of its massive Starship rocket, following four increasingly successful tests. What is the company hoping for, and what can we expect?

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Scientific American

JULY 26, 2024

The basic notes, rests and harmonies of Western music arose as humans heard how sounds traveled through the first large temples, built more than 2,000 years ago

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New Scientist

JULY 26, 2024

Between 2005 and 2021, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube were more likely to make policy changes in the weeks after negative stories in the media

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Scientific American

JULY 26, 2024

A group on the islands of Penghu is restoring ancient fishing weirs, hoping to preserve the sustainable fishing practice and attract ecotourism.

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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.

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A Greener Life

JULY 26, 2024

By Daniel Cressey, Jiang Mengnan In a white paper, the State Council Information Office has outlined China’s progress in marine law, pollution control, ecological restoration, low-carbon development, and other ocean-related topics. Released this month, “ China’s Marine Ecological Environment Protection ” highlights the country’s designation of 150,000 sq km within marine “ecological redlines”.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 26, 2024

Almusaed, Amjad, Ibrahim Yitmen, Jonn Are Myhren, and Asaad Almssad. 2024. “Assessing the Impact of Recycled Building Materials on Environmental Sustainability and Energy Efficiency: A Comprehensive Framework for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions” Buildings 14(6), 1566.

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New Scientist

JULY 26, 2024

A robot can hold a squash, pumpkin or melon in one hand, while it is peeled by the other

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 26, 2024

Heffron, R.J., Foley, A. & Furszyfer Del Rio, D.D. “The role of justice is set to shift accountability and responsibility in the energy sector.” Nature Energy (2024).

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 26, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 27 PA Bulletin that it is requiring any facility operating under a temporary Title V Air Quality Plan Approval for more than 12 months to submit an application for a Title V Air Quality permit on or before November 25, 2024. The requirement to submit a Title V Operating Permit application within 12 months of beginning operation will also apply to the owners or operators of new or modified Title V facilities authorized and op

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 26, 2024

Awolesi, Oluwafemi, Corinne A. Salter, and Margaret Reams. 2024. “A Systematic Review on the Path to Inclusive and Sustainable Energy Transitions” Energies 17(14), 3512.

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Scientific American

JULY 26, 2024

Japanese honeybees use their wings to slap back ants trying to invade their hive

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NRDC

JULY 26, 2024

As 2024's record heat shows, improved heat adaptation planning across India is more urgent than ever.

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Scientific American

JULY 26, 2024

Mysterious “leopard spots” on a Martian rock could be evidence of extraterrestrial life—or of mere lifeless chemistry.

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Nanotech

JULY 26, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced on July 18, 2024, that it selected 13 small businesses to develop innovative biobased products and biomass processing technologies. The companies, located across ten states, have been selected to receive up to $206,500 each for this Phase I Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) award.

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NRDC

JULY 26, 2024

A new PJM report found that a system powered by 93 percent carbon-free electricity could still be reliable by 2035.

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Scientific American

JULY 26, 2024

It’s possible to see celestial objects during the day, but it’s not always easy

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 26, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 27 PA Bulletin announcing an August 28 hearing on the NPDES Water Quality permit application for the 1,452 acre expansion of the underground LCT Energy Rustic Ridge Ridge #1 Metallurgical Coal Mine in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County and Saltlick Township, Fayette County. ( PA Bulletin, page 4401- 4402 ) The hearing was requested by the Mountain Watershed Association.

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ESA

JULY 26, 2024

By the ESA Education and Diversity Office “Science isn’t finished until it’s communicated.” ~ Sir Mark Walport, UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser. As we continue to face extreme stress from changes in climate and related environmental issues, we are challenged to look toward solutions that increasingly call for public understanding and support.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 26, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 27 PA Bulletin announcing an August 29 hearing on an Individual NPDES Stormwater permit for the Blue Ridge Real Estate’s proposed 46+ acre truck terminal and warehouse in Kidder Township, Carbon County. ( PA Bulletin, page 4401 ) The permit-- PAD130044-- would cover the proposed development of a 420,000 square foot building, trailer parking areas, employee parking areas, stormwater management facilities, and two entrance dri

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Law of the Lands

JULY 26, 2024

AS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN THE RURAL VOICE : Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE According to Ontario’s Weed Control Act , “every person in possession of land shall destroy all noxious weeds on it.” The owner of land is deemed by the Act to be in possession of the land. Provincial and municipal road authorities are deemed to be in possession of road allowances.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 26, 2024

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Residents in the small town of Granbury are raising alarms over noise from a local Bitcoin mine, while state lawmakers warn that the energy-hungry facilities risk “crashing” the electrical grid.

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Scientific American

JULY 26, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of people die from extreme temperatures every year, more than any other type of weather disaster

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 26, 2024

Read the full story from the London School of Economics. Research integrity and trust in science have made global news this year. Reflecting on the scientific norm of organised scepticism, Panagiotis Kavouras outlines how building trust in science requires commitments to social and technical means of ensuring transparency and reproducibility across scientific processes.

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