Environmental News Bits

JUNE 27, 2022

Read the full story at Construction & Demolition Recycling. The study was conducted to determine how much carbon dioxide (CO2) … Continue reading Liebherr reveals results of greenhouse gas study.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 13, 2022

The argument in favor of underground carbon sequestration has become even more difficult to prove with the advent … Continue reading Carbon capture and sequestration loses ground to carbon recycling.

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Greenbuilding Law

JUNE 5, 2022

volume mixing ratio), together with a number of trace gases, such as argon (0.93% volume mixing ratio), helium, radiatively active greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (0.035% volume mixing ratio), and ozone. The dry atmosphere consists almost entirely of nitrogen (78.1% volume mixing ratio) and oxygen (20.9%

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Brag

JUNE 1, 2023

According to BETO, RCRs are carbon-based resources generated through photosynthesis (plants and algae) or through waste generation (non-recycled portions of municipal solid waste, biosolids, sludges, plastics, and carbon dioxide and industrial waste gases).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Plus, their batteries can be recycled, similar to that of electric car batteries. Shifting 12% of those miles to an e-bike in California would result in the equivalent of 1,000 pounds of avoided carbon dioxide emissions. And it won’t surprise you that electric bikes have much lower emissions than even electric cars.

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Brag

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The selected projects all directly contribute to producing renewable biofuels and biobased chemicals and materials.

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Physics World

JUNE 24, 2021

Indeed, gypsum plasterboard produced in Europe has an average carbon dioxide equivalent of 1967 g/Kg. Wood products, on the other hand, tend to have a lower carbon footprint. More significantly though, they act as a carbon sink throughout their lifetimes and can be recycled into paper afterwards.

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Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 31, 2023

The iron and steel industry accounts for 11% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Regular insulating materials such as rock wool, fiber wool or polystyrene also are exceedingly energy and carbon intensive. What if we used materials that come from Nature and sequestered vast amounts of carbon dioxide for decades ?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

. -- Oil & Gas Industry Spills, Releases Created Over 575 New Brownfield Sites So Far In Pennsylvania, With More Every Week [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project Finds Results ‘Very Concerning’ From University Of Pittsburgh Studies Showing Links Between Natural Gas Development And Lymphoma Cancer, Worsening Asthma Conditions, Lower Birth Weights (..)

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Zero- and low-emission vehicles also lower carbon dioxide emissions, helping to lessen climate change. These pollutants contribute to ground-level ozone, or smog, which EPA has shown has negative health impacts, including asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Annually, the project will remove 1.38

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Brag

AUGUST 17, 2023

Finalists: Sewage and recycled water networks, Dubai municipality: Development of Fog Watch -- A digital platform to manage fat, oil, and grease waste; Fatima Fertilizer Company: Sarsabz Pakistan (Fatima Fertilizers Farmer Application); and Fatima Fertilizer Company: Sarsabz Asaan (Fatima Fertilizers Dealers Application). .:

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 26, 2022

Looking again at the deceptive practices of the oil industry, this inquiry will try to determine whether the industry broke any laws by allegedly misleading the public on whether plastic products can be recycled. This is a new approach exploring accountability mechanisms for the fossil fuel industry’s role in the climate crisis.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On the other hand, advocates for the transmission line say it is a vital springboard to a low-carbon future. They anticipate annual reductions of 3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to 700,000 vehicles. Boise’s population grew by nearly 15 percent in the last decade.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

To meet these goals, the state is facilitating burgeoning carbon capture and sequestration (or storage) (CCS) technologies that capture carbon from point sources to store, as well as carbon dioxide removal (CDR), which removes carbon from the atmosphere. Ecological Conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

9 PA Resources Council Collects 383,175 Pounds Of Household Chemicals In 20th Season Keep PA Beautiful Marks America Recycles Day Nov. 9 PA Resources Council Collects 383,175 Pounds Of Household Chemicals In 20th Season Keep PA Beautiful Marks America Recycles Day Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2022

Methane is 26 times more potent than carbon dioxide! Related Article: -- PA Resources Council Hosts Webinars On Rain Barrels, Backyard Composting, Recycling In April [Posted: April 4, 2022] PA Environment Digest Maybe you knew that, too.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 11, 2022

This would include using materials more efficiently, reusing and recycling products and minimising waste. The report makes clear that we urgently need the political will to leave fossil fuels in the ground, advance renewable energy and invest in nature-based carbon dioxide removal through forest and ecosystem protection.”.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2022

Here are 30 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2021

. -- Registration Open For 2-Part PA Sustainable Agriculture Conference - Virtual Jan. 4-28; In-Person Feb. 4-28; In-Person Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2021

They cut their electricity use by more than 64,000 kilowatt hours, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 51 metric tons. “In As a result, this family-owned manufacturer of molded plastic parts for various industries reduced machine operation time by 30 percent.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the May 13 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Greene County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2640 ) -- Ceriani Transport, Inc. Jefferson County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Indiana County. ( Indiana County. (

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Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 7, 2022

Direct emissions are produced from residential and commercial activities in a variety of ways: Combustion of natural gas and petroleum products for heating including water heating and cooking needs emits carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). Air conditioning and refrigeration.

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Edouard Stenger

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Burning coal in these two regions account for a little under two gigatonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year, with 1.29 Burning coal emits twice as much carbon dioxide as natural gas and up to 50 times more than solar and wind in their entire lifecycles (manufacturing and recycling included).

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

DEP recommended the operator use the Act 2 Land Recycling Program cleanup process because of the unknown amount of wastewater spilled. The company said the reported volume may change when a “more in-depth remediation is conducted when fracking equipment leaves the pad.” DEP inspection did not identify any off-pad impacts.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Ward Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by production wastewater at the facility located in West Burlington Twp., The following DEP notices were published in the November 18 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities.

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A Greener Life

MAY 12, 2023

metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per capita per year, the typical carbon footprint of an average Indian is a fraction of that of an average American (14.2 It is therefore also our moral responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint through responsible consumption decisions.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2023

DEP issued notices of violation for-- -- Failed To Contain Wastes Or Regulated Substances In Tanks Or Other Storage Structures -- Failed to Prevent Potential Pollution of the Waters of Commonwealth XTO plans to remediate the spill sites according to the Act 2 Land Recycling remediation standards. [ DEP inspection report.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

Kaufer Introduces Bipartisan Bill Authorizing Community Solar Projects; $2 Billion In Private Investment Waiting For This To Pass -- The Hershey Company Releases 2020 Sustainability Report -- Eco-Friendly Process To Convert Carbon Dioxide Back Into Fuel Offers Way To Close The Carbon Loop -- Ben Franklin BIG Idea Contest: Tech Innovators, Small Manufacturers (..)

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Because of the large area where elevated conductance fluid and elevated conductance soil was discovered on the pad surface, the DEP recommends pursuing Act 2 [Land Recycling Program] due to the unknown volume of elevated conductance fluid impacting the unprotected pad surface.” LLC found multiple spill areas.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2022

Old Lycoming Township was in danger of closing its recycling center due to persistent and very costly illegal dumping of non-recyclable materials at our recycling drop-off bins,” said Matt Aikey, township manager. “Old

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Still, over their lifetimes, solar panels emit 25 times less carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt hour than coal-powered electricity. How can we recycle solar panel materials and create a lower-waste circular supply chain? Solar Panels Should Be Reused and Recycled. Chemistry break! Click the links for answers!

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Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

According to his findings, the carbon intensity of solar panels manufactured in China and installed in European countries like Italy was off by an order of magnitude. Whether you’re modeling the low-carbon appeal of recycled plastic packaging, automotive filters, or titanium powder, Ecoinvent is the likely source of the data.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Specifically, the Administration posted RFIs for US$8 billion in funding for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs, US$1 billion in funding for a Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis Program, and US$500 million in funding for Clean Hydrogen Manufacturing and Recycling Initiatives to support equipment manufacturing and strong domestic supply chains.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

NREL’s 2022 Standard Scenarios study found that these federal incentives would accelerate the deployment of wind and solar, helping to reduce US power sector carbon dioxide emissions to 80 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. See more on these issues in these recent UCS blogs ).

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Physics World

MARCH 10, 2022

According to the International Energy Agency, the chemical production sector is the single largest industrial consumer of oil and gas and the third-largest carbon emitter, putting out just short of a gigatonne of carbon dioxide emissions in 2020. kg of carbon dioxide, respectively. kg and 1.85 kg and 1.17

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Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 14, 2023

Everywhere I’ve lived, I’ve had two options for where to put my trash: a blue bin for things like newspapers, beverage bottles and other recyclables, and a not-blue bin for everything else. But there were many bags and buckets full of “residual” items that could not be recycled—things like plastic bags, food wrappers and sachets.

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