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Climate Litigation: Reflection and Anticipation for 2024

Union of Concerned Scientists

Below I reflect on my predictions before venturing into the uncharted territory of 2024. There was a glimmer of hope in Hawaii, however, when a state Supreme Court ruling opened the door for a potentially historic trial against oil companies set for 2024. Predictions for 2024 Now for the fun part.

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The State of the Air in 2024? Not Great

Union of Concerned Scientists

The 2024 State of the Air report I work every day on topics related to air in my role as a Senior Climate Scientist at UCS, through my volunteer grassroots work, and because I want to be a well-informed resident in the San Joaquin Valley. Failure is not an option because I live here; I cannot just disconnect. This is more than just my job.

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Does the Rubber Meet the Road? Assessing the Potential of Devulcanization Technologies for the Innovation of Tire Rubber Recycling

Environmental News Bits

Assessing the Potential of Devulcanization Technologies for the Innovation of Tire Rubber Recycling.” Assessing the Potential of Devulcanization Technologies for the Innovation of Tire Rubber Recycling Roetman, Eric, Jelle Joustra, Geert Heideman, and Ruud Balkenende. “Does the Rubber Meet the Road?

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Advanced Nuclear for Clean Power Act of 2024: Addressing Expected New Clean Power Demand

Cresforum

In consideration of this growing demand comes the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act of 2024 , an amendment included in the House approved version of S. advanced nuclear power technologies and fuels, with consideration of U.S. 870, the Fire Grants and Safety Act.

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NNI Publishes Supplement to the President’s 2024 Budget Request

Nanotech

On March 5, 2024, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) published its supplement to the President’s 2024 budget request. NNI states that the President’s 2024 budget requests an “all-time record” of $2.16 NNI states that the President’s 2024 budget requests an “all-time record” of $2.16

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Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients Of 2024 Student Scholarships

PA Environment Daily

The Wildlife For Everyone Foundation has selected five students as recipients of their 2024 annual student scholarships-- Samantha Bryn (Northampton County); Terra Haines (Clearfield County); Grace Miller (Centre County); Brooke Phillips (Penn State Student); and Karter Witmer (Tioga County). in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences.

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Call For Proposals: 2024 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Oct. 18-20 In WV

PA Environment Daily

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2024 Chesapeake Watershed Forum on October 18-20 in Shepherdstown, WV. Posted: April 25, 2024] PA Environment Digest The deadline for submissions is May 19. Click Here to submit proposals. Click Here to support the Alliance’s work.

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