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Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon Largely Occurring on Private Lands, Study Finds

Yale E360

Since 2012, more than half of forest loss in the Brazilian Amazon occurred on private lands, according to a new study highlighting the impact of Brazil's landowner-friendly policies.

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PennEnvironment Launches Interactive Map of Clean Energy Projects Across Keystone State

Environment + Energy Leader

Clean Energy Commonwealth provides a valuable resource for Pennsylvanians to explore the innovative clean energy projects taking place in each county. The post PennEnvironment Launches Interactive Map of Clean Energy Projects Across Keystone State appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.14.23

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- How Chesapeake Appalachia Created Another New Shale Gas Brownfield In Bradford County; Timberline Energy Plugs Its Abandoned Conventional Gas Wells In Venango County [PaEN] -- Beaver County Times: Strong Hydrocarbon Odors, Pollution Leave Residents Uneas

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BAES Infrastructure and Black & Veatch Complete Central Texas Solar Projects

Environment + Energy Leader

Commercial operations to begin in April, propelling decarbonization as clean energy accelerates. The post BAES Infrastructure and Black & Veatch Complete Central Texas Solar Projects appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Reforming CA's Electric Rates for Decarbonization and Equity

NRDC

NRDC and The Utility Reform Network submitted an electric rate design proposal to the California Public Utilities Commission to promote equity and encourage beneficial electrification. This is the first stage in a regulatory process to implement income-based fixed charges.

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation: An Adaptive Strategy for Circular Design

Environment + Energy Leader

The approach aims to offer a structure for designers and enterprises to incorporate circular design concepts into their practices. The post Ellen MacArthur Foundation: An Adaptive Strategy for Circular Design appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Here’s How The Shipping And Airlines Sectors Plan to Hit Carbon Neutrality

Environment + Energy Leader

While most companies have set net-zero goals, some enterprises are having a more challenging time: shipping and airlines, which are hard to electrify and thus decarbonize. The post Here’s How The Shipping And Airlines Sectors Plan to Hit Carbon Neutrality appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 7

National Law Center

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for. The post The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 7 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Holds “Green Retreat”

Environment + Energy Leader

Held in Expo City Dubai, the Green Retreat, debuted innovative ideas related to climate change action, environmental preservation, and sustainability efforts. The post UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Holds “Green Retreat” appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Statement on Canada’s Latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Keith Brooks, Programs Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – New data released today by the Government of Canada demonstrates that climate policy has delivered real greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions, bringing Canada one step closer to meeting its climate change targets.

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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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The Environmental Impact of Iron Oxide Pigments: Challenges and Solutions

Environment + Energy Leader

Iron oxide pigments (natural or synthetic iron oxides) are gaining in popularity in diverse industries such as construction, paints and coatings, plastics, and textiles. Sought after for their ability to provide color and durability to products, they are both cost-effective and eco-friendly relative to other colorants. The post The Environmental Impact of Iron Oxide Pigments: Challenges and Solutions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Can we ever know who invented the wheel?

New Scientist

Some of the most important inventions – wheels, nets and the written word – have creators lost to time, even though their impact shaped the world we live in

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DEP Posts 68 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In April 15 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the April 15 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Agriculture published notice in the April 15 PA Bulletin it is now accepting applications for Agriculture Research Grants on a variety of research areas. The deadline to apply is May 15. Read more here. -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - April 8 to 14 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - April 15 [PaEN] -- The Depar

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JUICE livestream: Watch the launch of ESA’s mission to Jupiter’s moons

New Scientist

The JUICE mission to explore three of Jupiter’s icy moons and examine whether they have the right conditions for life is launching on 14 April.

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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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April 14 Take Five Fridays With Pam From PA Parks & Forests Foundation

PA Environment Daily

The April 14 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- Mid Penn Bank Volunteers Pitch In At Boyd Big Tree Preserve, Wings Over water -- Next week is National Volunteer Week, send your stories to: bswift@paparksandforests.org. -- Campfire Savvy, It’s The New Cool -- Participating In Or Organizing A Pick Up Pennsylvania Cleanup Event ?

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Physics confirms the best way to make a playground swing go higher

New Scientist

If you’ve been on a playground swing, you may intuitively know when to lean back to get it going higher – physicists have confirmed that perfectly timed leaning produces the most height

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Ricard Arasa-Gisbert: La pérdida de bosques y las matrices sin árboles causan el empobrecimiento funcional de las comunidades de árboles jóvenes en zonas de bosques antiguos en las regiones tropicales

The Applied Ecologist

Preseleccionados para el Premio Southwood 2022. Ricard Arasa-Gisbert discute su artículo y el de sus colegas de investigación sobre la pérdida de bosques y el empobrecimiento funcional de las comunidades de árboles jóvenes en las regiones tropicales.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - April 15

PA Environment Daily

The following DEP notices were published in the April 15 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - State Game Lands-12P Unit 4H Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Franklin Twp., Bradford County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2106 ) -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Haralambous Well Pad: DEP receiv

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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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World's first drilling project to seek natural hydrogen hits a snag

New Scientist

A well in Nebraska is the first in the world to have been drilled in search of naturally occurring geologic hydrogen, but tests to determine how much of the gas it might supply are on hold because of a broken pump

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Earth911 Podcast: SHARC Energy Systems CEO Lynn Mueller on Wastewater Energy Transfer Technologies

Earth 911

Wasted energy flows into the environment all over the world, and an immense 247 trillion. The post Earth911 Podcast: SHARC Energy Systems CEO Lynn Mueller on Wastewater Energy Transfer Technologies appeared first on Earth911.

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Lancaster Conservancy Announces Plan To Acquire Over 300 Acres Along Susquehanna River In York County

PA Environment Daily

On April 14, the Lancaster Conservancy announced plans to acquire over 300 beautiful and forested acres along the Susquehanna River in York County, protecting old growth forests, important plants and wildlife, and outlooks with stunning views, as well as the viewshed from Lancaster County’s Chickies Rock County Park, Marietta, and Route 30. The area to be acquired by the Conservancy is historically known as Roundtop.

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AI can tell if you are sleep deprived by listening to your voice

New Scientist

An artificial intelligence can detect if people have had at least 7 hours of sleep or just 3 hours with 77 per cent accuracy, based on the tone and rhythm of their speech

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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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Chesapeake Bay Journal: Proposed Encina Pyrolysis Chemical Plant To Break Down Plastic Waste Into Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes Proposed For Susquehanna River Shoreline In Northumberland County

PA Environment Daily

By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal Is a $1.1 billion plastics recycling plant proposed for Pennsylvania an innovative way to re-use plastics and keep them out of landfills, incinerators and waterways? Or will it help cement society’s reliance on plastics and create pollution concerns for the Susquehanna River? The answer depends on who you ask. Pennsylvania outcompeted other states to land what Houston-based Encina says will be the flagship for a global network of “advanced recycling” faciliti

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Ricard Arasa-Gisbert: Forest loss and treeless matrices cause the functional impoverishment of sapling communities in old-growth forest patches across tropical regions

The Applied Ecologist

Shortlisted for the Southwood Prize 2022. Ricard Arasa-Gisbert discusses his and research colleagues' article on forest loss and the functional impoverishment of sapling communities in tropical regions.

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Shapiro Administration Announces Commitment To Fight Climate Change Under New EPA Climate Grant Program

PA Environment Daily

On April 14, Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Rich Negrin joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 Administrator Adam Ortiz, PennVEST Chairman Dr. Brian Regli, and local government partners to celebrate Earth Month and highlight the partnership between federal, state, and local governments to fight climate change. Earlier this month Pennsylvania opted into the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, part of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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All About Barreleye Fish

Ocean Conservancy

When I picture what an alien might look like, qualities like a translucent head and large green eyes are among the first to come to mind. It’s interesting to note that these same qualities can be found right here on Earth in the deep sea. Barreleye fish are decidedly mysterious fish with strange eyes. These fish can be found in the northern Pacific Ocean, although it’s not exactly easy to spot one.

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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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The Express: Bechtel Corp Announced It Will Discontinue Development Of The 1,000MW Natural Gas-Fired Renovo Energy Center In Clinton County

PA Environment Daily

On April 14, The Express reported Bechtel Corp will discontinue development of the 1,000 MW natural gas-fired Renovo Energy Center in Clinton County. “Faced with ongoing appeals from environmental groups, Renovo Energy Center (REC) has decided to discontinue its plan for a $1 billion gas to electric power plant that was to be built in the borough at the former Renovo Industrial Park," according to a statement quoted by the paper from Bechtel Corp.

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Two brain pathways identified that govern the urge to itch

New Scientist

Two distinct groups of neurons underlie different types of itching sensations in mice, and both work together to fuel chronic itchiness

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Apply Now For A Scholarship To Attend The Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona June 14-15

PA Environment Daily

DCNR and the Western PA Conservancy are now accepting applications from college students, recent graduates, beginning professionals, small watershed groups staff/volunteers, or others in need of financial assistance to attend the Watershed Forestry Summit on June 14-15 in Altoona, Blair County. The deadline to apply is May 12. If awarded a scholarship, you will be required to provide feedback to the Scholarship Committee about what you learned at the Summit.

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Giant invasive rodents could make California’s floods worse

New Scientist

The state of California is trying to eradicate invasive populations of South American nutria, whose burrows can damage levees and earthen dams

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Allegheny National Forest Reports 447 Acre River Road Wildfire In Elk County Is 95% Contained

PA Environment Daily

On April 14, the U.S. Forest Service announced the Allegheny National Forest River Road Wildfire in Elk County was 95 percent contained and approximately 447 acres in size as of 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023. The wildfire is located in the Marienville Ranger District of Allegheny National Forest and is burning on Forest Service and private land in the vicinity of River, Gregg Hill, and Millstone Roads.