Circle of Blue

APRIL 18, 2023

This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here. The post What’s Up With Water – April 18, 2023 appeared first on Circle of Blue. You’ll find more news and analysis – and a chance to support our work – at circleofblue.org.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Today, the Sabin Center published an end-of-year report on the state of climate change litigation in 2023. The report begins with a brief analysis of the growth of climate litigation in 2023, both in terms of the number of cases and the jurisdictions included in the databases. Drawing from the Sabin Center’s United States (U.S.)

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Looking forward to 2023, we expect the federal government will make progress on efforts that are already underway and deliver real results. Here’s our list of the top 12 predictions for the environment in 2023 (in no particular order): Canada will get in gear and drive towards an equitable EV future. You can read more here. .

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2023

Here are six ways that science has helped advance fossil fuel company climate accountability over the past year—and six key levers for science-driven action in 2023. For a more in-depth look at the prospects for climate accountability litigation in 2023, read this blog by my UCS colleague Dr. Delta Merner.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 4, 2023

April 4, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Find all the work here. The post Fresh, April 4, 2023: Canadian Government Pledges Increased Funding for Great Lakes appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 10, 2023

This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here. The post What’s Up With Water – January 10, 2023 appeared first on Circle of Blue. You’ll find more news and analysis – and a chance to support our work – at circleofblue.org.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 4, 2023

Trudeau’s government released its 2023 budget proposal to Parliament on March 28. Forecasts for 2023 show little reprieve, and intense food insecurity is likely to persist with devastating consequences. This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here. Canada’s second step toward water funding came in the budget process.

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Real Climate

JANUARY 7, 2023

Starting a little slowly this new year, but here is this month’s open thread. Look out for various updates of the annual 2022 numbers over the next week or so… The post Unforced variations: Jan 2023 first appeared on RealClimate.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

For the 2023 farm bill to adequately support farmers, the voices of farmers of color must be amplified and implemented. The 2023 farm bill can facilitate more equitable land access This is why the National Young Farmers Coalition is calling on Congress to invest $2.5

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 23, 2023

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Goddard Institute for Space Studies, July 2023 stands as the hottest month on record globally since 1880 when record-keeping began. The fourth of July hit the news for the hottest day on record , as did the day after and the following day.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In 2023, we are pleased to report that environmental progress in Canada outran the efforts to slow it down. You can read more about this issue here. You can read more here. You can read more about this issue here. You can learn more here.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2024

On April 18, PPL Corporation released its 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting the company's progress in executing its utility of the future strategy. I'm very proud of what our PPL team accomplished in 2023," said PPL President and Chief Executive Officer Vincent Sorgi. "I'm Related Articles: -- G.E.T.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 15, 2023

What do UCS and our partner organizations want to see Congress include in the 2023 food and farm bill? The list is long, but here are the priorities that all our groups agree on. We emphasized that, if it comes down to it, it would be better to have no food and farm bill than a bad one. So, what constitutes a good bill ?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

RED FLAG: These data only tell part of the story, as occupational injuries and illnesses are both under-recognized and under-reported (see here , here, here , here ). billion, an increase of $430 million over the fiscal year 2023 enacted level, in the Department of Labor’s worker protection agencies.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 18, 2023

April 18, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Find all the work here. Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing , straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 2, 2023

May 2, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Find all the work here. Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing , straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday.

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The Applied Ecologist

OCTOBER 30, 2023

For Black History Month 2023, the British Ecological Society (BES) journals are celebrating the work of Black ecologists from around the world and sharing their stories. In this blog, Adaoyibo shares her story and journey in academia. Your story – …

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right to Know request shows DEP took major enforcement actions against 26 shale gas drilling and pipeline companies in 2023, including imposing $2,290,849 in penalties for violations going back to 2018. Read more here. Read more here.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2023

… Continue reading Here are all the positive environmental stories from 2023 so far While there’s a lot to be worried about when it comes to the climate and nature crises, we must not lose hope – because hopelessness breeds apathy.

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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. Read more here.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

February 21, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Find all the work here. Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing , straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday.

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Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As another year comes to a close, I am reflecting on the incredible progress Ocean Conservancy has made in 2023 towards a healthy, resilient ocean future. Fortunately, we have much to celebrate in 2023. Plastics Policy, Dr. Anja Brandon, was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 2023.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 2, 2023

This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here. The post What’s Up With Water – May 2, 2023 appeared first on Circle of Blue. You’ll find more news and analysis – and a chance to support our work – at circleofblue.org.

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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. Click Here to read the entire newsletter.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Fall temps arrived earlier, compelling noticeable changes throughout Click Here to read the September 28 to October 4 report [when posted] For more information, visit DCNR’s Fall Foliage Report webpage. Click Here for prime locations for viewing fall foliage in PA. To make travel arrangements, check out the VisitPA website.

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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. Click Here to vote by January 19.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This week, summer 2023 comes to a close on our calendars but will be remembered for its record-shattering extremes, notably, heat—until, that is, the next record-shattering summer supplants it, quite possibly in 2024. One way to do so is here. Heat Associated Deaths in Maricopa County, 2023, by Living Situation.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

On March 25, DEP said 86% of conventional oil and gas well owners did not submit a 2023 annual production and waste generation and disposal report to DEP for each well they own which means DEP has no idea how much waste those wells generate and where it is being disposed. Click Here to see photos. Read more here. Read more here.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 12, 2023

This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here. The post What’s Up With Water – April 11, 2023 appeared first on Circle of Blue. You’ll find more news and analysis – and a chance to support our work – at circleofblue.org.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On November 27, the PA Resources Council announced the winners of the 2023 Gene Capaldi Lens On Litter Photo Contest from the enthusiastic submissions from all across Pennsylvania. Click Here to see all the 2023 winning photos. Click Here to see all the 2023 winning photos. Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 9, 2023

This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here. The post What’s Up With Water – May 9, 2023 appeared first on Circle of Blue. You’ll find more news and analysis – and a chance to support our work – at circleofblue.org.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Unconventional shale gas operators were issued a total of 1,103 notices of violation so far in 2023, which means they are on track to exceed the 1,234 violations DEP issued them in 2022, according to DEP’s newly released 2022 Oil and Gas Program Annual Report. Click Here for a summary of 2022 shale gas and conventional violations.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We just got the last of the federal lobby registry reports for 2023, and one thing is clear: Big Oil had an astounding presence on Parliament Hill throughout all of last year. That brings our total up to at least 1,173 meetings in 2023. That means Big Oil lobbied 4.5 times per working day last year. That means Big Oil lobbied 4.5

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023. Read more here. Read more here. One operator-- John B.

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NRDC

APRIL 25, 2024

Here's how they've evolved. The EPA's finalized rules for carbon emissions from the power sector have just been released.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 31, 2023

Another good fact is that 2023, like 2022, did not have a named storm form before the official season start, unlike the 7 straight years from 2015 to 2021. Previous studies have also identified the trend of rapid intensification (see here and here ).

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 21, 2023

This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here. The post What’s Up With Water – March 21, 2023 appeared first on Circle of Blue. You’ll find more news and analysis – and a chance to support our work – at circleofblue.org.

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