Circle of Blue
MARCH 28, 2023
UN Water Conference highlights risks and opportunities for the Great Lakes region. The UN Water Conference was held March 22-24, 2023, in New York City. Photo © J. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – March 28, 2023 For three days last week the world came together at the United Nations in New York City to discuss ways to place water at the center of decision-making.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 28, 2023
The Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) was reintroduced today in Congress by Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine). The ARA is perhaps the most comprehensive and concise legislation (mind you, it still runs a good number of pages!) to integrate food and farm policy in a way that addresses climate change and helps farmers reduce their carbon emissions.
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Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 28, 2023
As CEO of Verdagy, Marty’s commitment to addressing climate change is evident in his extensive career – spending the last fifteen years in the clean energy industry working to make solar and now hydrogen the lowest cost, most economic, and most sustainable choice globally. He is a passionate advocate. Read more » The post “Go See, Ask Why, Show Respect.” A Conversation with CEO Marty Neese appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Legal Planet
MARCH 28, 2023
This is the second of a series of posts previewing the Emmett Institute’s 2023 Symposium , coming up on April 12. Check out the first post , introducing some of the big questions around the IIJA and IRA, and RSVP for the Symposium here ! The clean-energy transition that is one focus of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will require big changes in our electric grid.
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.
Yale E360
MARCH 28, 2023
EU countries have approved an end to the sale of gas-powered cars in 2035, allowing the law to enter into force.
Cleannovate
MARCH 27, 2023
I weaved my way through the different exhibition booths.
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Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 28, 2023
As part of the package of updates and new components released today, the TNFD has also released draft guidance on engagement with affected stakeholders The post TNFD Proposes Tiered Approach to Disclosure Metrics in Final Draft Framework appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Legal Planet
MARCH 27, 2023
Photo by Russ Allison Loar via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) By Adrianne Davies, Owen McAleer, and Gabi Rosenfeld California’s groundwater adjudication process is complex and inaccessible for many water users. As students in UCLA Law’s California Environmental Legislation and Policy Clinic , we partnered with State Assemblymember Lori Wilson’s office to find ways to improve this process.
Yale E360
MARCH 27, 2023
Foundations have given more money to individual green groups, including the Sierra Club, the Environmental Defense Fund, and The Nature Conservancy, than to every U.S. environmental justice group put together, according to a new analysis.
Circle of Blue
MARCH 27, 2023
The Rundown At the UN Water Conference, the government commits funding for water and sanitation. President Biden designates two new national monuments , in Nevada and Texas. A law to compensate marines and their families for exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune has spawned a battle over potentially billions in lawyers’ fees. A U.S. Department of Agriculture report examines new technologies for manure management.
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.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 28, 2023
I may be a romantic, but I firmly believe that we can reimagine agriculture, rural disadvantaged communities and the environment in a way that makes everyone happy. I love nature, and I see agriculture as part of nature, not as a foe. But agricultural practices, especially in California, must be updated to survive the future. One powerful change that is growing momentum is strategic cropland repurposing.
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 28, 2023
VINCI aims to improve daily life and mobility for everyone while also prioritizing environmental and social responsibility. The post Sustainability at VINCI: Reducing Emissions and Optimizing Resources for a Better Future appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Legal Planet
MARCH 27, 2023
On Halloween, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) against Harvard and UNC. These cases seem likely to move the Court closer to requiring colorblindness. How would that impact EPA’s ability to pursue environmental justice? Based on comments of the Justices during the arguments in the Harvard and North Carolina cases, observers believe that the Court will sharply cut back on the use of affirmative action by colleges and universities, possib
Yale E360
MARCH 24, 2023
The European Central Bank has made marked progress on its goal of investing in lower-carbon corporations, cutting the carbon intensity of new corporate bond purchases in half, a new report shows.
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Energy & the Law
MARCH 28, 2023
Co-author Caleb White In a recurring theme, harmony and the four-corners rule were front and center in Citation 2002 Inv. LLC et al v. Occidental Permian, Ltd. et al , a case of competing claims over the granting language in an assignment of oil and gas leases. Occidental (Oxy) claimed assignor Shell Western reserved mineral interests at certain depths from a conveyance to previous assignee, Citation, and that those reserved interests were later assigned by Shell Western to Oxy.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 28, 2023
Xcel Energy came forward last year with its biggest electric vehicle (EV) charging proposal yet in Minnesota, and the proceeding to consider that proposal at the Public Utilities Commission is well underway. Electric utilities across the United States, such as Xcel, have been offering EV charging programs for quite some time now. Those programs include incentives and other forms of support for charging infrastructure, electricity rates and other vehicle-grid integration programs for EVs, technic
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 28, 2023
ConEd is part of a virtual power plant — the orchestration of dispersed assets to manage the electricity supply. The utility signals Enel X when to dispatch its distributed assets. The post Enel X Is Orchestrating The Rollout of Virtual Power Plants appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Legal Planet
MARCH 27, 2023
A major new piece of housing and climate legislation was introduced in California this month, and it’s been a long time coming. AB 68 (Ward) finally sets forth a powerful template for where the state should encourage new housing and where it should avoid planning for more, based on climate and environmental hazards. It represents the culmination of a long-sought alliance between major housing advocates like California YIMBY and conservation groups like The Nature Conservancy.
Yale E360
MARCH 23, 2023
Despite rules requiring remediation, only a few of the nearly 300 U.S. power plants storing toxic ash — the residue of burning coal — have started cleanups or have plans to do so. Many of these sites are polluting groundwater, putting the drinking water for millions at risk.
Frontiers
MARCH 28, 2023
The Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress ( Nasjonalt Kunnskapssenter om vold of Traumatisk stress – NKVTS ) supports their authors in publishing open access. As part of this support, the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress will cover Article Processing Charges (APCs) for eligible articles centrally for their eligible authors.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 27, 2023
Yo era ingeniero agrónomo. Imagino que técnicamente todavía lo soy, pero ya hace algún tiempo (desde que estudié un posgrado y descubrí el activismo) que comencé a trabajar a nivel de sistemas, y ahora soy Ingeniero de Sistemas Socioambientales. Observar el medio ambiente de manera holística me ha ayudado a entender muchos de los desafíos que experimentamos hoy en día en California, especialmente en cómo se practica la mayor parte de la agricultura.
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 27, 2023
Alberta now has the opportunity to capture geothermal heat energy and generate power with zero GHG emissions. The post A New Era of Energy in Alberta: Harnessing the Power of Geothermal Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Legal Planet
MARCH 23, 2023
As Californians endured staggering prices at the gas pump during the summer and fall of 2022—in excess of $2 higher per gallon than the national average—Governor Newsom accused oil companies of “rank price gouging” and vowed to put money back in Californians’ pockets. He announced a special session of the California Legislature to address the issue, but then it was radio silence for months, leaving many to wonder whether the money would ever be “returned to taxpayers,” as the Governor had called
Law Columbia
MARCH 28, 2023
2023 is a significant year for corporate climate disclosure rules: regulators around the world are issuing or strengthening their disclosure requirements for registered companies pertaining to sustainability and climate-related financial risk. In Europe, the European Commission plans to finalize initial reporting standards for corporate sustainability reporting by June.
Acoel
MARCH 28, 2023
Posted on March 28, 2023 by Jeff Porter Inside EPA is reporting that the United States Forest Service is going to work with EPA to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage under the Federal Clean Water Act authorizing it to continue fighting forest fires from the air. Why? Because an NGO has filed a citizen suit under the Clean Water Act seeking to enjoin the Forest Service from “discharging” (by dropping from an Air Tanker) fire retardants, some
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 27, 2023
At COP27 last year, nations reached a historic agreement to establish a Loss and Damage Fund to help address extreme climate impacts in low-income climate vulnerable countries. A Transitional Committee was created to help flesh out the details of operationalizing the Fund and bring clear recommendations for adoption at COP28 in Dubai later this year.
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 27, 2023
LyondellBasell and EEW Energy from Waste announced they have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore a long-term strategic partnership to extract and recycle plastics out of incineration waste streams. The post Closing the Loop: How LyondellBasell & EEW Energy from Waste are Advancing Plastic Recycling appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Legal Planet
MARCH 23, 2023
The Biden Administration, at the Supreme Court’s invitation, has now filed a brief giving its views about current lawsuits against oil companies. The gist of the brief is that the cases belong in state court., and that the Court should let that happen rather than stepping into the litigation. The brief is right about that, and I’m sure the people suing the oil companies are glad to have the support.
Frontiers
MARCH 28, 2023
Frontiers for Young Minds takes you on a dive down into the depths of the historical scientific archives and introduces you to scientists you may have not heard about, but you should! This time, we tell you the story of Abu al-Qasim Khalaf bin Abbas Al-Zahrawi, known as Al-Zahrawi. By Noor Fellah A Star Is Born Al-Zahrawi (known as Albucasis in Latin) was born near Cordoba, Andalusia (nowadays Spain) in 936 AD.
Reflections of the Natural World
MARCH 28, 2023
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #4 By Jim Gain 3/28/2023 About this Species The Long-billed Hermit (Phaethornis longirostris) is a species of hummingbird found in Belize and throughout Central and South America. These birds are known for their long, curved bills, which they use to sip nectar from flowers.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 27, 2023
The petroleum era is drawing inevitably to a close. Over the next few decades most of the oil refineries in the United States will close. Car companies are quickly shifting their focus to electric vehicles (EVs), and as new EVs replace older gasoline cars, demand for gasoline and diesel will decline, slowly at first and then more quickly. Based on a recent UCS study of this transition , half of the oil refineries in the US are likely to close in the next 20 years, and half of the remaining refin
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 27, 2023
Graham Packaging intends to achieve a 25% energy reduction by 2028 and increase the use of PCR materials by incorporating an average of 20% PCR across all bottles by 2025. The post Graham Packaging’s 2022 ESG Report: Achieving Sustainability Goals and Innovating Packaging Solutions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Legal Planet
MARCH 22, 2023
IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee called the report ” a fundamental policy document for shaping climate action in the remainder of this pivotal decade.” Credit: IPCC/Antoine Tardy “There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a livable and sustainable future for all,” according to the IPCC’s AR6 Synthesis Report. That phrase spoke to the parent in me, though maybe not for the sentimental reason you might think.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 28, 2023
Nathan B Alexander, Douglas Knutson, Leslie K Morrow, Isaac Klimasmith, Emmett M Smith, Madeleine Spellman, Michael Rivera, Maxine Scherz, Kae Fountain, Lucas T Allen-Custodio, Loren Lynch, Thea E Clarkberg, Jaime J Coon (2023). “Disparities, Concerns, and Recommendations for LGBTQ+ Data Collection within the Biological Sciences.
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