Thu.Feb 11, 2021

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How Paving with Plastic Could Make a Dent in the Global Waste Problem

Yale E360

Roads in which waste plastic is melted down and mixed with paving materials are becoming more common around the world. Although for now they remain a niche technology, experts say the roads could become one of a diverse array of uses for discarded plastic. Read more on E360 ?.

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Prohibitions on Certain HFCs in Refrigeration, Chillers, Aerosol Propellants and Foam End-Uses

Capaccio

On December 20, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) promulgated amendment 310 CMR 7.76 under the Air Pollution Control regulations 310 CMR 7.00. This amendment regulates certain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in the following end-uses: refrigeration, air conditioning/chillers, aerosol propellants, and foam. HFCs are a class of greenhouse gases that are saturated organic compounds containing hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon, and are commonly found in the listed

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Shell Plans to Expand Natural Gas Business Despite Climate Pledge

Yale E360

Shell has set new carbon emissions goals to become a net zero carbon energy company by 2050, but will continue to grow its gas business by more than 20 percent in the next few years. Read more on E360 ?.

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EIS in Antarctica

Environment, Law, and History

USA's McMurdo Station, Antarctica ( USAP ) A recent issue of the Journal of Historical Geography had an article by Alessandro Antonello and Adrian Howkins, "The rise of technocratic environmentalism: the United States, Antarctica, and the globalisation of the environmental impact statement". The abstract: Environmental impact statements (EISs), and the related environmental impact assessments (EIAs) which precede them, have become central elements of environmental management, governance, and pol

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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CMP project faces delays and hurdles

BCM Environmental Land Law

After the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals halted CMP’s Construction in segment 1 of the environmentally destructive 154 mile transmission corridor known as NECEC, CMP shifted work to a portion of the corridor route previously disturbed by transmission lines and clearing. CMP’s strategy appears to be to get as much work done as possible while their permits are in effect to gain “vested rights” all while Environmental groups and our clients represented by Beth Boepple , contin

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New Advisory Board Members for Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology

Water Research & Technology

We are delighted to announce new members of the Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology Advisory Board. David Weissbrodt. David is an Assistant professor at TU Delft, the Netherlands. His research interests are in microbial systems, process engineering, water, energy and health sciences. Read his work in the journal. Tom Bond. Tom is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey, UK.