Tue.Dec 27, 2022

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Keep on Trucking

Legal Planet

Last week, EPA finalized its new rule imposing emission limits on new heavy trucks. The new regulation was clearly a massive undertaking. EPA’s formal announcement of the new rule is 1100 pages long. The accompanying summary of comments on the proposed rule and EPA’s responses is another 2000 pages. This is partly due to the complexity of controlling emissions from trucks, given that there is no equivalent of the catalytic converter for diesels.

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Meet our new Blog Associate Editor: Catherine Waite

The Applied Ecologist

We are delighted to announce two new Blog Associate Editors who have joined The Applied Ecologist team! Valentine introduced herself earlier this month so in this post, find out more our other new recruit – Catherine Waite. Hi everyone, I’m Catherine, one of the new Associate Editors for The Applied Ecologist. It’s great to be writing this first post to introduce myself!

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Mathematical Alarms Could Help Predict and Avoid Climate Tipping Points

Inside Climate News

A new study finds that mathematical tools can find early warning signals that can accurately predict climate tipping points. By Charlie Miller When New Yorker writer Malcolm Gladwell published the best-selling book The Tipping Point in 2000, he was writing, in part, about the baffling drop in crime that started in the 1990s. The concept of a tipping point was that small changes at a certain threshold can lead to large, abrupt and sometimes irreversible systemic changes.

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The best and worst US states for climate change

Inhabitant

A recent study by Wise Voter set out to compare how each U.S. state is coping with the growing climate crisis. Each state was ranked based on five environmental factors. These were Carbon Emissions, the Adoption of Green Technology, Landfill Usage, Recycling and Green Policies. Overall, the top five best states concerning climate resilience are California, Maine, New York, Vermont and Massachusetts.

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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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Rare Animals' Microbiomes Harbor Survival Secrets

Scientific American

Scientists are beginning to decode endangered creatures’ microbial ecosystems.

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Tesla semi truck is finally here: does it make the grade?

Inhabitant

Tesla has promised a semi truck to electrify shipping for years, and it's finally here. Can it haul as promised? Tesla has been planning on a semi truck to disrupt shipping since 2017. Here is the first EV heavy duty truck from the automaker, and how it really performs.

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Kapok fibers now used in biodegradable, all-natural clothing

Inhabitant

Kapok is a fiber you may have never heard of, yet it’s commonly used in many products. And now, at least one company has figured out how to turn it into clothing.

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PTAB Newsletter

Arnold Porter

Arnold & Porter’s PTAB Newsletter | A monthly offering of timely information and recent developments relevant to practice before the PTAB.

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These home accessories are inspired by AlUla landscapes

Inhabitant

Studio Niko Kapa based in Dubai recently unveiled a collection of homeware, office and decorative products. These draw inspiration from the natural landscapes of AlUla in Saudi Arabia.

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Jeffress Quoted in Law360 on DOJ’s Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies Reform

Arnold Porter

Amy Jeffress, co-chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, was quoted in the recent Law360 article, “Overseas & Out Of Time: DOJ Reforms Boost Cross-Border Risk.” The article focuses on major DOJ policy updates, specifically the expansion of its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Unit. The story also discusses how businesses will have to navigate the new policies and foreign privacy laws, such as reporting if foreign privacy laws are slowing down in

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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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Timber children's library follows traditional techniques

Inhabitant

The Pingtan Book House is a traditional timber construction house in China built with an internal staircase and bookshelves that wind around to infinite possibilities for reading and play.

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From Dust You Were Made, From Dust You Shall Return: On Human Composting & Upcycling (in some cases)

Acoel

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Marla E. Wieder. Natural organic reduction. Credit: Recompose. New York State is on the verge of legalizing human composting. The bill (Assembly Bill A382 and the Senate version, Senate Bill S5535) overwhelmingly passed the Assembly (61 aye/2 nay) and Senate (64 aye/2 nay). It is awaiting signature by Governor Kathy Hochul.

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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 12.27.22

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session January 3, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 -- Committee Schedule House returns to voting session January 3 [Democrats, Republicans Fighting Over Schedule] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events DEP Emergency Advisory: DEP Emergency Hotline Is Currently NOT Available. Call DEP Regional Offices With Environmental Emergencies: Click Here for Regional Offices.