Vermont Law
APRIL 21, 2025
Whose World is This? By Nakyshia Fralin In The World Is Yours, Nas raps about being out for dead presidents to represent [him]. While layered with meaning, theres a message that sticks out to those like methe chase for money is the answer to lifes problems. Its a mantra Ive heard since my childhood, the belief that the world becomes ours when we get those dead presidents.
Legal Planet
APRIL 21, 2025
Trump is a bump. A nasty one, but a bump nonetheless, because the world is on the road to zero-emission fuels and vehicles no matter what. That was one takeaway from Charging Ahead, the UCLA Emmett Institutes annual symposium held on April 9 devoted this year to cutting vehicle pollution during the next four years and beyond. Another overarching idea: states like California and cities like Los Angeles have a lot of tools it’s time to break them out.
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PA Environment Daily
APRIL 21, 2025
The Commonwealth Financing Authority is now accepting applications for Act 13 Program watershed restoration, abandoned mine drainage abatement, baseline water quality data, orphaned or abandoned well plugging, sewage facilities, flood mitigation programs and recreation grants. The deadline for applications is May 31. These grants are funded by the Act 13 drilling impact fees paid by unconventional shale gas drillers.
Legal Planet
APRIL 21, 2025
The Trump Administration is about to embark on overruling a key regulation protecting endangered species. That regulation, which the Supreme Court upheld in the Sweet Home case (1995), protects members of endangered species from being killed or injured indirectly via destruction of their habitat. The Administration does not see Sweet Home as a barrier, because that case applied the Chevron doctrine in reaching its result.
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Yale E360
APRIL 21, 2025
Batmunkh Luvsandash has fought to protect more than a million acres of steppe lands in his native Mongolia. In an interview with Yale Environment 360 , he explains how, by drawing on the knowledge of local herders, he was able to take on the powerful mining industry and win.
A Greener Life
APRIL 21, 2025
By Shadia Haq Earth Day 2025 focuses on the theme Our Power, Our Planet and urges a global shift to renewable energy. We look at this years goals, standout events, key participants, and the growing debate about its real impact. Person Tossing a Globe. Photo Credit: Cup of Couple Earth Day timeline: key milestones Year Milestone 1970 First Earth Day held in the United States, with 20 million participants. 1990 Earth Day expanded globally to 141 countries. 2016 The Paris Climate Agreement was sign
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Circle of Blue
APRIL 21, 2025
I was a very young cat, just turned 14 years old, when 20 million Americans celebrated the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Schools closed where I was raised in White Plains, N.Y., to give students like me freedom to take part in all manner of eco-sustaining activities. I gathered a few friends to join me downtown to paint the White Plains train station and drag tires and old appliances from the dark, heavily polluted waters of the Bronx River.
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 21, 2025
President Trump and congressional Republicans have made clear their intention to boost fossil fuel company profits by expanding drilling and slashing environmental and public health protections. It is increasingly possible they may try to give the industry what it wants most of all: immunity from liability for the enormous damages these corporations have knowingly caused to people and the planet.
Inside Climate News
APRIL 21, 2025
American Rivers' annual report includes 10 rivers that hold significance to people and nature, or are threatened by climate change. By Kurt Repanshek, National Parks Traveler Creeks, streams, and rivers provide a sense of place, a grounding at times, an identity for surrounding communities. They provide a recreational outlet, and can provide food, but often it’s that sense of place that roots deepest.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
Read the full story in American Libraries. With the acceleration of human-driven climate change, libraries are playing an increased role in helping their communities navigate environmental calamities. The downtown public library in Asheville, North Carolina, for instance, was a beacon of connectivity after flooding from Hurricane Helene disrupted the areas Wi-Fi service in September 2024.
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 21, 2025
The Department of Environmental Protection will start accepting Growing Greener Plus watershed restoration, SMCRA Bond Forfeiture Abandoned Mine Reclamation Grants, Act 167 Stormwater Management Planning Grants and EPA Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants April 22. The deadline to apply is June 20 Growing Greener Growing Greener grants are designed to improve or protect this Commonwealth's waters from nonpoint source pollution associated with agricultural activities, abandoned mi
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
Read the full story from NPR. More than 22 tribes and nonprofits across the country from Alaska to the Midwest, have had around $350 million in federal funding for key infrastructure projects frozen, often without notice.
A Greener Life
APRIL 21, 2025
By Anders Lorenzen On Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, Pope Francis passed away. The peoples climate champion Pope Francis has won accolades across the world from all faiths since his election as the 266th Pope in March 2013. He led a compassionate campaign for social justice, with a particular focus on climate change. Laudato Si In 2015, the Pope launched Laudato Si, an environmental encyclical positioned as the Catholic Churchs response to the climate crisis.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
Read the full story from PBS Newshour. As President Donald Trumps administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say they just need to look around because its obvious how bad global warming is and how its getting worse.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 21, 2025
On April 21, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump appointed Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey as EPAs Mid-Atlantic (Region 3) Regional Administrator. Regional Administrator Van Blarcom-Lackey will oversee the implementation of federal environmental laws and priorities of the administrations agenda in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and of EPAs Chesapeake Bay Program.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
Read the full story from WAND. Illinois leaders want to bring more data centers to the state, but lawmakers are alsoconcerned about their high demand for energy. Clean energy advocates hope Illinois will force these businesses to power data centers with their own renewable energy sources.
Legal Planet
APRIL 21, 2025
Politics matters. A lot. This assertion might strike as the epitome of obviousness, but when it comes to Earth Day, there is a tendency to get away from the hard work of blocking and tackling and more toward thinking about Our Relationship With The Earth on a conceptual level. At this point, I’m sick of concepts. No Administration has ever threatened the planet more than this one; together with a Supreme Court that often seems devoting to destroying environmental law, that puts defenders o
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
Read the full story in the Washington Post (gift article). Tennessee is part of a swath of the South experiencing wetter storms fueled by rising temperatures and moisture from warming water in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
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.
Vorys Law
APRIL 21, 2025
In Briggs v. Southwestern Energy Production Co. (Briggs II) , the Middle District of Pennsylvania directed summary judgment to Southwestern Energy (SWN) and dismissed the plaintiffs' claims of trespass and conversion. The plaintiffs contended that SWN's hydraulic fracturing operations on an adjacent property in 2013 unlawfully caused proppants to invade the subsurface of their property and allowed gas from their property to flow unimpeded for capture.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
Read the full story at The Hill. A record-high share of U.S. adults say they think global warming will pose a serious threat to them in their lifetime, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.
Earthava
APRIL 21, 2025
The post Stop Overpaying in 2025: Try Our Solar Savings Calculator appeared first on Earthava. As we continue to navigate the complexities of energy consumption and environmental sustainability, a pressing question arises: Can installing solar panels on your home significantly reduce your energy bills in 2025? With the rising costs of electricity and the growing emphasis on renewable energy sources, homeowners are increasingly turning to solar panels as a viable solution.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
Read the full story from Houston Public Media. Several U.S. regional climate centers shut down Thursday including those in the Midwest, Great Plains and South. Those three centers are responsible for collecting weather data across 21 states, as well as sharing drought conditions and other online tools. But their operations ceased at midnight on … Continue reading Regional Climate Centers shut down abruptly this week.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Arnold Porter
APRIL 21, 2025
Please join us for an evening of networking, insights, and connection as we welcome distinguished representatives from the West African Development Bank (BOAD)
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
by Scott L. Montgomery, University of Washington The second Trump administration has launched the next stage in the half-century-long battle between commerce and conservation over Alaskan oil and gas development. But its moves are delivering a mixed message to the petroleum industry.
Yale E360
APRIL 21, 2025
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been caught on film sharing fermented fruit. The footage comes from Cantanhez National Park in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau, where camera traps recorded chimps eating fermented breadfruit together on 10 separate occasions.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
Read the full story from ProPublica. More children ages 1 to 4 die of drowning than any other cause of death. Nearly a quarter of adults received mental health treatment in 2023, an increase of 3.4 million from the prior year.
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.
Yale E360
APRIL 21, 2025
Batmunkh Luvsandash has fought to protect more than a million acres of steppe lands in his native Mongolia. In an interview with Yale Environment 360 , he explains how, by drawing on the knowledge of local herders, he was able to take on the powerful mining industry and win.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
Read the full story in Industry Week. President Donald Trumps administration is restoring funding to Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) programs that it cancelled at the beginning of the month, reversing a decision that drew widespread condemnation from the manufacturing community.
Yale E360
APRIL 21, 2025
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been caught on film sharing fermented fruit. The footage comes from Cantanhez National Park in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau, where camera traps recorded chimps eating fermented breadfruit together on 10 separate occasions.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 21, 2025
Read the full story from McGlinchey Stafford. In a case that has profound implications for the regulated community, particularly in the realms of environmental justice, civil rights, and land use planning, the U.S.
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