Inside Climate News
MAY 4, 2024
An MIT professor of nuclear science breaks down the benefits of the TerraPower plant. Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine , an interview by Host Steve Curwood with Jacopo Buongiorno, a professor of nuclear science and engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 4, 2024
On May 3, U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced the Air Force and National Guard Bureau has rescinded their proposal to create a low-flying training zone Duke Military Operating Area (MOA), which would allow pilots to fly as low as 100 feet above ground level in Pennsylvania's PA Wilds. The area affected would have included Carmeron, Clinton, Elk, McKean, Potter and Tioga counties.
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A Greener Life
MAY 5, 2024
By Anders Lorenzen One of the highest courts in the UK has dealt the government an embarrassing blow to its climate strategy. In a case brought by organisations Friends of the Earth, Client Earth and the Good Law Project, the High Court ruled that the government had not done enough to cut emissions and ordered it to redraw the plans. The ruling announced Friday (2nd of May) inflicted more bleeding to the ruling Conservative Party as they also suffered heavy losses to the opposition, the Labour P
Scientific American
MAY 5, 2024
The autonomous trucking industry says its self-driving vehicles can cut carbon emissions by reducing fuel use, though some groups have raised safety questions
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.
Cool Green Science
MAY 5, 2024
A climate change induced mismatch between green up and migration may prove too much for some species. But researchers say there’s still hope The post Earlier Springs Cause Problems for Birds appeared first on Cool Green Science.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 4, 2024
A new Clean Energy Funding Resource Guide is now available to help Pennsylvania residents access support for home and community energy projects compiled by the Conservation Voters of PA. The Guide has information to help renters, homeowners, landlords, nonprofits, local governments and for workforce development and labor. A special toolkit also has a Savings Calculator providing information on all tax credits and rebates available for you in your location for clean energy and energy efficiency p
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Scientific American
MAY 4, 2024
Hydrogen could help make flying greener, but switching away from fossil fuels poses some hefty challenges
PA Environment Daily
MAY 4, 2024
On May 2, Chesapeake Bay Program announced the seven jurisdictions that make up the Chesapeake Bay watershed–Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia–continue to make progress in reducing the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment pollution that is flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay Program uses a suite of modeling tools that show how much pollution is estimated to be reduced by best management practices reported by th
Scientific American
MAY 4, 2024
The environment shapes stereotypes and biases, but it is possible to recognize and change them
Scientific American
MAY 4, 2024
Requiring FDA approval for laboratory developed tests would be an overreaction to the Theranos debacle and would ultimately harm patients
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.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 5, 2024
From April 27 to May 3, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 727 inspection entries and caught up with posting reports from the week before. So far this year-- as of April 26 -- -- NOVs Issued In Last Week: 44 conventional, 9 unconventional -- Year To Date - NOVs Issued: 3,080 conventional and 363 unconventional -- Enforcements 2024: 186 conventional and 50 unconventional -- Inspections Last Week: 330 conventional and 347 unconventional -- Year To Date - Inspe
PA Environment Daily
MAY 4, 2024
By Kara Holsopple, The Allegheny Front This article was first posted on The Allegheny Front website May 3, 2024 -- Waste from the oil and gas industry plays a central role in science journalist Justin Nobel‘s new book Petroleum-238: Big Oil’s Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It. Nobel spent seven years researching and reporting the book, which looks at the dangers of radioactivity in the industry through history, industry documents, and interviews with workers and people working
PA Environment Daily
MAY 5, 2024
Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock Haven Express: Centre County Celebrates Envirothon Winners, Conservation District Week -- Republican Herald: Team From Blue Mountain School Distri
PA Environment Daily
MAY 5, 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 [It’s Not A Suggestion] House next voting day May 6, 7, 8, 20, 21
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.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 5, 2024
Here are 166 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! -- Pennsylvania Celebrates Conservation District Week April 28 to May 4 [PaEN] -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock
PA Environment Daily
MAY 4, 2024
On May 3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary John Norbeck today celebrated the induction of the McKeever Tract in Clear Creek State Forest into the Old-Growth Forest Network. “DCNR is pleased to have the designation bestowed on a portion of the McKeever Tract in Clear Creek State Forest, and we appreciate the support of the Old-Growth Forest Network in honoring the history and heritage in the many old-growth forest areas across Pennsylvania,” Norbeck said.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 4, 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 [It’s Not A Suggestion] House next voting day May 6, 7, 8, 20, 21
PA Environment Daily
MAY 5, 2024
Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- PennLive: Shapiro Pushes Aside Politics To Help Martin’s Potato Rolls Bring More ‘Darn Good Rolls’ To PA And Beyond -- Spotlight PA - Stephen Caruso: Team PA Doesn’t Disclose its Donors; Paid $12,000 For Shapiro To Attend Phillies Games, Other Sporting Events -- Wall Street Journal Guest Essay: Josh Shapiro, A Competent Pragmatist In Divided Times - By Salena Zito -- Budget 2024 -- PA Capital-Star: PA Senate Repu
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