Yale E360
AUGUST 28, 2023
A company established by a Dubai sheikh is finalizing agreements with African nations to manage vast tracts of their forests and sell the carbon credits. Critics are concerned the deals will not benefit Africans and will just help foreign governments perpetuate high emissions.
Legal Planet
AUGUST 28, 2023
Bernie Sanders has a book called It’s OK to be Angry at Capitalism. There are certainly a lot of people across the political spectrum who feel that way. Capitalism is blamed for environmental destruction by many of the more radical segments of the Left. That’s not too surprising given the historic connection between the more radical Left and various forms of socialism.
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Yale E360
AUGUST 28, 2023
Six years on, a prolonged ocean heat wave known as the Blob has altered the makeup of marine life off the coast of California, new research shows.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2023
The supermassive black holes at the centre of many galaxies were suspected to quench the formation of new stars – now the James Webb Space Telescope has spotted evidence of this
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.
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2023
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.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2023
By Nate Reagle, Certified Pollinator Steward Most people are familiar with the plight of the monarch and efforts to save the bees. Unfortunately, the value of native terrestrial insects in Pennsylvania is often overlooked or misunderstood. While pollinators like bees, moths, butterflies, beetles, flies, and wasps are indeed beneficial to agriculture, they are also critical to pollinating native plants.
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PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2023
A Schuylkill River Cleanup on August 26 organized by the new nonprofit Save The Schuylkill attracted over 100 volunteers to clean up trash and debris that filled two dumpsters, including 80 tires. The cleanup took place between Lock 60 and Port Providence near Phoenixville in Montgomery County. This cleanup is a partnership between Save the Schuylkill, Litter Lifters of West Vincent Township and Green Valleys Watershed to mobilize resources and volunteers.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2023
Proteins in the cell membranes of most organisms act like the hypothetical “demon” imagined by James Clerk Maxwell in 1867, which was thought to break the laws of physics
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2023
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PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2023
On September 23-24, Gov. Gifford Pinchot’s Grey Towers Historic Site in Milford, Pike County will host the Festival of Wood - A Celebration of Our Natural and Cultural Wood Heritage. This family-friendly event celebrates Penn’s Woods and Pennsylvania’s nation-leading hardwoods industry. There will be handmade crafts, arts, programs, children's activities, education exhibits, demonstrations and refreshments.
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.
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2023
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Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Heat Action Platform is a place for city officials, practitioners, and financial institutions to find guidance on reducing the human and economic impacts of extreme heat at the regional or municipal level. The tool is available in English and Spanish.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2023
Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day August 30; September 18, 19, 20; Oct. 2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- August 28 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept. 5 On Proposed Permit Fee Changes;
NRDC
AUGUST 28, 2023
Despite claims to support electric vehicles, automakers are attempting to thwart new federal standards that would accelerate the transition to clean transportation.
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.
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2023
Light is a very dangerous, if not so obvious, threat to birds who migrate at night. But researchers are using weather radar to track birds and provide “lights out” forecasts to help keep their paths clear of visual distraction.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2023
Taller people may have longer gastrointestinal tracts that can house a broader array of microorganisms and could protect them against infections from bacteria such as Clostridium difficile
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2023
Companies are recruiting black soldier flies and mealworms as a protein source in animal feed, fertilizer, biofuels and even as ingredients for burgers and shakes
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2023
Genomic information for almost all of the 250 kakapos in New Zealand will help determine how best to move birds around to increase genetic diversity
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PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2023
On August 23, the PJM Interconnection Critical Issue Fast Path Resource Adequacy stakeholder group heard testimony and suggestions on the issue of making electricity market changes to address nonperformance of natural gas and other generators during emergencies and events like Winter Storm Elliot in December. PJM’s final report on the nonperformance of electric generators during Winter Storm Elliot found forced outages of natural gas-fired electric generation accounted for 70% of the total outag
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2023
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Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 28, 2023
Read the full story from NBC Chicago. Officials have launched an effort to construct the Midwest Interstate Trail, which would link natural areas in Illinois’ McHenry County and Wisconsin’s Kenosha County. An official kickoff event took place on Thursday, with organizers pushing for funding to get the project underway.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Armstrong Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Agricultural Technician position. The deadline for applications is September 29. The primary responsibilities of this position include administering the following programs: ACT (Agricultural Conservation Technical Assistance) Program, the Nutrient Management Program, the ACAP (Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program), and the Armstrong County Farmland Preservation Program.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 28, 2023
Read the full story from Flinders University. Adaptive “smart” technologies and integrated production systems driven by digital transformation are helping to accelerate more sustainable products and industries, Flinders University experts say. Adoption of “Industry 4.0” systems are not only improving company and organizational capabilities, supply chains, data and other resource management but also elevating economic, … Continue reading Adoption of ‘Industry 4
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2023
The French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust recently partnered with landowners Ray and Terry Bentley and Dave and Gail Nesspor to preserve over 175 acres of farm and forest land in Chester County Bentley Property Landowners Ray and Terry Bentley, through their Moose Meadows Properties, LLC, have generously donated an amended conservation easement to expand the protection of the former Alberta Baker Pew property along portions of the French Creek that flow through Warwick and East Nantme
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 28, 2023
Read the full story from Reuters. The Biden administration is divided over whether to grant a request from the U.S. biofuel industry that would make it easier for sustainable aviation fuel made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for subsidies under the White House’s signature climate law, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Pennsylvania Solar Center has announced a Request for Proposals from certified solar developers for its Galvanizing our Energy Transition (G.E.T.) Solar Program on behalf of 11 Allegheny County municipalities and Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority in partnership with CONNECT. Now in its fourth year, G.E.T. Solar provides free technical assistance and financial guidance to entities considering flipping the switch to solar, this time around for CONNECT-affiliated municipalities and authoriti
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 28, 2023
Read the full post on the Global CCE Blog. Leading political geographer Farhana Sultana coined the term ‘climate coloniality’ to refer to the enduring legacies of colonialism and imperialism on vulnerable communities around the world.
E2 Law Blog
AUGUST 28, 2023
Greenberg Traurig is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers in America recognized its Energy & Natural Resources Practice on the 2024 list. The annual edition recognized 22 energy attorneys in 19 practice specialties. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review and captures the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 28, 2023
Read the full story in Philanthropy Southeast’s Inspiration (story on p. 3). Hot and humid summers, menacing hurricanes and devastating tornadoes have always been part of life in the South. But as the effects of climate change continue to emerge, Southern communities are increasingly in the crosshairs of intensifying weather events.
Law Columbia
AUGUST 28, 2023
In January, when Governor Kathy Hochul announced the creation of New York Cap and Invest–a regulatory program through which the state will set a continuously-decreasing cap on economy-wide emissions and issue emission credits in accordance with this cap– she touted the program’s potential for linkage with cap-and-trade programs in other jurisdictions.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 28, 2023
Read the full story from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Solar and other renewable energy sources will continue to grow, but what could be the ultimate game-changer is development of space-based solar power (SBSP).
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2023
Along with an expert, we take you into some of nature's most monstrous storms.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 28, 2023
Read the full story from Mintz. Recent regulatory actions and consumer trends have increasingly motivated companies to make public claims about their products’ sustainability. Corporations, either in response to regulation requiring disclosure, or through their own affirmative efforts to market their products and services, are making detailed environmental and sustainability disclosures.
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