NRDC

DECEMBER 18, 2023

NRDC’s food waste team reflects on all we’ve accomplished this year and what we’re most excited for in 2024

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 31, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen 2023 was the warmest year ever recorded, COP28 showed us how far away we still are from where we need to be as to what climate science demands to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. So it is no wonder if one is heading into 2024 feeling a bit downbeat. Wishing you all a pleasant and positive 2024!

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NRDC

DECEMBER 20, 2023

California’s actions in 2023 can guide other jurisdictions looking to transition to healthy, clean, and efficient buildings. And what's next for 2024!

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Nanotech

OCTOBER 3, 2023

On October 2, 2023, the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) announced that its October 10, 2023, symposium entitled “Enabling the Nanotechnology Revolution: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act” has been postponed.

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NRDC

MARCH 5, 2024

The end of 2023 brought huge wins for New York and its environment. Here are our priorities for 2024.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 27, 2023

While 2024 will see more of 2023’s defining features, from record-breaking temperatures to advances in artificial intelligence, the year could also usher in a new space age and even a whole new epoch

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2023, a partnership between PA Resources Council and the City of Pittsburgh enabled more than 2,000 residents to recycle 62+ tons of e-waste through the City’s hard-to-recycle program. And the program continues in 2024. Day Of Service In Chester County [PaEN] [Posted: January 17, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Anders Lorenzen It was long expected that 2023 was going to be the warmest year ever recorded since records began. Every month since June 2023 has on a global level been the warmest compared with corresponding months in previous years. The data demonstrated that on average 2023 was a whole 1.48 What’s in store for 2024?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin inviting public comments on a proposed declaration of an Exceptional Air Quality Event due to 2023 wildfires from Canada and New Jersey causing elevated levels of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds impacting ozone pollution in Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

in civil penalties for air quality violations occurring after the May 24, 2023 consent order. b of the May 24, 2023 order [ page 25 ], Shell agreed to the assessment of civil penalties for future violations of 12-month air emission limitations occurring after April 2023 and before January 2024. However, in Paragraph 14.b

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The strong El Niño pattern that made 2023 particularly hot is finally starting to weaken, which scientists expect will conclude by late spring. What does that mean for weather this year?

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Brag

AUGUST 9, 2023

Hutton On July 12, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule establishing the applicable volumes and percentage standards for 2023 through 2025 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel (BBD), advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. Bergeson and Carla N. Advanced biofuel 5.94 Renewable fuel 20.94

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

13, 2023, 11 am CSTRegister here. and adoption of proven climate solutions across the globe, climate change has been in the headlines throughout 2023. From climate-fueled weather disasters to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

Spring Migration The first migration report by the Game Commission in 2023 was on January 31, when they reported 79,000 snow geese, 1,950 tundra swans and 2,250 Canada geese Click Here to watch the live stream of the lake at Middle Creek so you can keep track. Posted: January 5, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Nanotech

APRIL 3, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 3, 2024, that it has rescheduled its public webinar to discuss the implementation of the Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule (BRRR) provisions promulgated as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) final rule for 2023-2025 (the Set Rule) to April 12, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The PA Parks and Forests Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2024 Annual Parks and Forests Awards which recognize the exemplary programs, services, staff, and volunteers that have made a positive impact on the state’s parks and forests. Nominations are due December 15 and will be announced in May. Flick To Host DCNR Grant Seminar Dec.

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New Scientist

APRIL 8, 2024

Every month since April 2023 has been the hottest on record, as climate continues its record-breaking streak

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the public is invited to start voting online December 6 for the 2024 Pennsylvania River of the Year , choosing from among three waterways nominated throughout the state. Posted: December 6, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 2, 2024

Time flies faster than ever for me but I wouldn’t miss the occasion to wish you all a happy and sustainable 2024. 2023 was a very important year for me as I started a new job as energy transition and sustainability advisor for the local healthcare sector. Today marks the 17th anniversary of my starting this blog.

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A Greener Life

MARCH 24, 2024

By Anders Lorenzen The United Nations (UN) has released a dire warning about the scale of climate impacts reported in 2023. The world’s oceans reached the warmest temperatures in the 65 years data is available, with more than 90% of the seas having experienced heatwave conditions during 2023 harming food systems.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With the doors closed on 2023, the new year offers the chance to look back at the progress the United States has made in emissions reduction and clean energy deployment. The 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook found a combination of natural gas (43 percent) and renewable energy (23 percent) provided the majority of U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

Photos: 2023 Student First Place - "Natural Grown Couch” by Jason Joniec of Millersville; Adult First Place- “Let’s Not Walk Away From Trash” by Jason Bye of Pittsburgh.) Related Articles: -- PA Resources Council: Resolve To Waste Less In 2024, PRC Has Lots Of Tools To Help [PaEN] -- Still Time To Enter!

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Fall issue of DCNR’s Forest Focus newsletter features articles on a variety of important issues in the Bureau of Forestry and State Forests, including-- -- Forests For All: A Plan for PA’s Forests And People -- Extended 2023 Wildfire Season In PA - What Can We Do About The Spongy Moth Outbreak?

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Nanotech

MARCH 25, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a public webinar on April 4, 2024, to discuss the implementation of the Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule (BRRR) provisions promulgated as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) final rule for 2023-2025 (the “Set Rule”).

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2024

The January issue of Pike County Conservation District's newsletter highlights the results of its 2023 Water Quality Report, the multiple benefits of Pennsylvania's Forests and a series of upcoming educational programs. Click Here to read the 2023 report and reports from prior years. How Clean Is Your Stream?

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This is according to data from the European Union’s climate change monitoring satellite Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) which was released on Thursday (8th of February 2024). 2023 was already the warmest year ever recorded, based on data since records began, dating back to 1850. again over the next 12-month period.

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Nanotech

APRIL 9, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on April 5, 2024, the results of its 2023 sampling assignment, testing talc-containing cosmetic products for the presence of asbestos. FDA states that “[a]sbestos was not detected in any of the 50 samples tested in 2023.”

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

DEP’s latest Chesapeake Bay newsletter highlights conservation district highlights from 2023, updates on grants awarded and coming up, county clean water plan accomplishments and much more. Conservation Districts Highlights 2023 Activities The PA Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. How Clean Is Your Stream?

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

On February 26, the Independent Fiscal Office reported 2023 Pennsylvania natural gas production was up 1.0% Total annual production was 7,520 billion cubic feet in 2023; 7,441 billion cubic feet in 2022; 7,563 billion cubic feet in 2021; 7,077 billion cubic feet in 2020; and 6,816 billion cubic feet in 2019. over 2022, thanks to a 4.5%

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A Greener Life

APRIL 4, 2024

By Anders Lorenzen The emissions from methane , a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG) with 80 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide (CO2) rose in 2023 despite several pledges and initiatives to reduce emissions. One super-emitting event, detected by satellites, was a well blowout in Kazakhstan that lasted more than 200 days.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of 2024 meetings of its advisory committees, boards and commissions and a contact persons for each group in the December 16 PA Bulletin. Posted: December 15, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Law and Environment

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While the first Gulf of Maine offshore wind lease sale is not expected until 2024, this post explores recent actions BOEM has taken to advance offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine and the agency activity we’re likely to see in the year ahead. The agency is slated to act on both Requests in 2023. Request for Interest (RFI).

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2023

The PA Association of Environmental Educators is seeking presentation proposals for the 2024 Annual Conference to be held March 17-19 at the Pocono Environmental Education Center. Visit the 2024 Annual Conference webpage for information on submitting proposals. Posted: July 22, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 22, 2023

We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Photo Contest winners! Congratulations to ALL our entrants, and we hope to see you next year for our 2024 contest. The post 2023 Photo Contest Winners Announced appeared first on Ocean Conservancy. Hundreds of you sent breathtaking ocean photos, and we are so impressed.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

in civil penalties for air quality violations occurring after the May 24, 2023 consent order. b of the May 24, 2023 order [ page 25 ], Shell agreed to the assessment of civil penalties for future violations of 12-month air emission limitations occurring after April 2023 and before January 2024. However, in Paragraph 14.b

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards from companies or institutions that have developed a new green chemistry process or product that helps protect human health and the environment. 20, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. – Posted: September 12, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Nanotech

JANUARY 11, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a webinar on January 25, 2024, on its October 2023 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

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