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Beyond the Yuck Factor: Cities Turn to ‘Extreme’ Water Recycling

Yale E360

San Francisco is at the forefront of a movement to recycle wastewater from commercial buildings, homes, and neighborhoods and use it for toilets and landscaping. This decentralized approach, proponents say, will drive down demand in an era of increasing water scarcity.

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Harsco Rebrands to Enviri, Reflecting Environmental Focus

Environment + Energy Leader

With a shift toward sustainability over the past few years, company is focused on developing and refining recycling methods.

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Wealthy Nations Overstating Climate Aid, Report Finds

Yale E360

Wealthy nations are reportedly on track to mobilize $100 billion in climate finance for developing countries this year, but official figures obscure how much donor money is actually going toward climate projects, a report finds.

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California Agriculture Could Use an Ancient History Lesson

Union of Concerned Scientists

When I was an agricultural engineering student, I took a class called History of Agriculture. I loved that class, in part, because I love agriculture, but also because I love ancient history. I used to study ancient history just for fun, and when I had the opportunity to write a paper for that class, I decided to write about the origins of agriculture and civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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EU Climate Policy Reforms Set Conditions for Large Global Manufacturers to Decarbonize

Environment + Energy Leader

The European Union has cut an ambitious path for climate legislation in 2023. In March, the bloc released the Net-Zero Industry Act, with the goal of increasing green manufacturing capacity and providing greater diversity in the supply chains of key technologies. Now, the EU has approved a rehaul of its.

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Underground fungi absorb up to a third of our fossil fuel emissions

New Scientist

Researchers estimate that plants transfer more than 13 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide each year to mycorrhizal fungi, which grow around their roots

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What Is the Future of Fusion Energy?

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Research Investigates Forest Conservation, Climate Change Mitigation Efforts

Environment + Energy Leader

Research findings affirm the importance of conserving high biomass forests by quantifying protected areas' carbon intake efficiency.

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How Dreams Reveal Brain Disorders

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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GM, POSCO Future M to Expand North America’s EV Battery Supply

Environment + Energy Leader

GM plans to install 1 million units of annual EV capacity in North America in 2025, which will be supported by four battery cell joint venture plants in the U.S.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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California Pesticide Bills on the Move—Again

NRDC

The California Assembly passed two bills that would help address widespread contamination of the state’s environment with pesticides like neurotoxic neonics.

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Grupo Bimbo’s Issues Largest Sustainability-linked Bond in Mexican Market

Environment + Energy Leader

Grupo Bimbo made headlines with its successful issuance of Sustainability-linked Bonds (SLBs) in the Mexican market.

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Registration Open! PA Greenways & Trails Summit Sept. 17-19 In Scranton

PA Environment Daily

WeConservePA is now accepting registrations for the 2023 Pennsylvania Greenways & Trails Summit on September 17-19 in Scranton. With a theme of “Connecting an Industrious Past to an Innovative Future,” this Summit makes space for a range of topics both familiar and forward-leaning in the trail world. Active transportation, healthy community movements, motorized trails, connecting communities, the economic impacts of outdoor recreation, and many more topics will be explored through 44 worksho

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Registration Open for 2023 Environment + Energy Leader Solutions Summit

Environment + Energy Leader

Registration is open for the 2023 Environment + Energy Leader Solutions Summit, held July 18-9 with industry insights into sustainability.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Help Wanted: North Branch Land Trust - Land Protection & Stewardship Coordinator

PA Environment Daily

The Luzerne County-based North Branch Land Trust is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Land Protection and Stewardship Coordinator. The Coordinator is responsible for implementation of the Trust’s land conservation program and stewardship of all conservation easements and fee lands (preserves). Stewardship Coordinator will proactively engage landowners to identify opportunities to permanently protect properties in the service area or areas designated in the Trust’s strategic plan.

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Chemours, DuPont, Corteva, and 3M Linked to Massive PFAS Settlements

Environment + Energy Leader

Chemours, DuPont de Nemours, Corteva, and 3M will pay billions of dollars toward PFAS pollution settlements.

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Pennsylvania Firefly Festival: Lights Out For Lightning Bugs! June 24-30

PA Environment Daily

If you’re looking for a way to see more fireflies this year and in years to come, join the Pennsylvania Firefly Festival by turning your Lights Out For Lightning Bugs this summer. During the week of June 24 through June 30, you can do your part in your own yard by turning off your outside lights. Better yet, turn them off all summer. You will be helping more than just fireflies and/or lightning bugs.

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The First Two Botanists Who Surveyed, and Survived, the Colorado River

Scientific American

In an interview with Scientific American, author Melissa Sevigny discusses her book Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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.

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Republicans, Shale Gas Industry Oppose House Bill Requiring The Evaluation Of Cumulative Impacts Of Some New Pollution Sources On Communities Already Burdened By Pollution

PA Environment Daily

On June 5, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a hearing on House Bill 652 (Bullock-D-Philadelphia) requiring an evaluation of the cumulative impacts of certain electric generation, waste management, sewage treatment facilities and major sources of air pollution proposed in communities already burdened by pollution. The Committee heard a variety of perspectives on the legislation, including from the prime sponsor of similar legislation in New Jersey, the Department of Env

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Why Nuclear Fusion Won't Solve the Climate Crisis

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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The unique promise of 'biological computers' made from living things

New Scientist

Biologists are finally beginning to corral molecules, cells and whole organisms to carry out complex computations.

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Stroud Water Research Center: Learn How To Protect Your Watershed By Attending 3 Upcoming Community Science Webinars Starting June 7

PA Environment Daily

Join the Stroud Water Research Center for a special series of three action-oriented online seminars on how you can make a difference and improve the health of your local streams. Presented in partnership with Xylem Watermark , these free one-hour sessions provide you with information on three of Stroud Water Research Center’s popular community science programs-- -- June 7: Model My Watershed , Click Here to register -- June 21: Leaf Pack Network , Click Here to register -- July 12: Monitor My Wa

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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.

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Apple Vision Pro won't solve the problems with virtual reality

New Scientist

Apple’s Vision Pro headset announced at WWDC 2023 blends virtual and real-world experiences together.

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House Passes Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Rail Safety After Norfolk Southern Train Derailment

PA Environment Daily

On June 5, the House voted 141 to 62 to pass House Bill 1028 , bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Rob Matzie (D-Beaver) and Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver), to improve rail safety, strengthen state standards for freight trains and add reporting requirements for the transportation of hazardous materials. “There may be equals, but there has been no bigger supporter of freight rail in the legislature during my tenure than me,” said Rep.

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Ultrasound Puts Animals into a Curious Hibernation-Like State

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Penn State, PA Forest Products Assn. Host 2023 Forest Products Equipment & Technology Exposition June 9-10 In Centre County

PA Environment Daily

Visitors from Pennsylvania and surrounding states interested in the forest-products industry and the sustainable management of forest resources will gather at the 2023 Forest Products Equipment and Technology Exposition , June 9-10 at Penn State's Ag Progress Days site at Rock Springs in Centre County. Known as Timber 2023 , the biennial trade exposition is aimed primarily at loggers, foresters, sawmill operators, value-added processors and forest landowners.

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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To Reignite the U.S. Chip Industry, Invite More Chefs into the Kitchen

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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June 5 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

The June 5 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire June 5 PA Environment Digest 106 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets June 13 To Hear Acting DEP Secretary Negrin Outline His Vision For Changing DEP; Enforcement, Customer Service Strategies; Permit Review Changes; Environmental Justice Plans; More DEP Moves To En

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New Tool Tracks Military Deployments to Climate Disasters

Scientific American

A new tool that tracks military deployments to climate disasters could shed light on how the traditional war-fighting mission is evolving under a warming climate

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Penn State's 2023 Ag Progress Days On Tap For August 8-10 In Centre County

PA Environment Daily

Planning is well underway for Penn State's 2023 Ag Progress Days exposition, which will be held Aug. 8-10 in Centre County. Sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences, the expo is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, located 9 miles southwest of State College on state Route 45. Admission and parking are free.

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Earth911 Podcast: The Product Stewardship Institute’s Scott Cassel on Growing Extended Producer Responsibility

Earth 911

Extended producer responsibility (EPR), the idea that manufacturers of products and packaging should take responsibility. The post Earth911 Podcast: The Product Stewardship Institute’s Scott Cassel on Growing Extended Producer Responsibility appeared first on Earth911.