Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The future of cars is electric. That’s not just what I think, it’s not just what is required to slow climate change, it’s what many of the world’s automakers have publicly stated. However, over the last month several automakers have said the transition from gasoline to electric vehicles (EVs) will need to slow down, in part citing demand. It’s important to understand two facts driving this flurry of pessimistic press.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Indonesia has the world’s fourth largest population, right after India, China, and the U.S. It has about the same GDP as Spain. Indonesia ranks in the top dozen carbon emitters. It gets relatively attention in the United States. Yet Indonesia’s role in cutting energy emissions is crucial. As an archipelago, Indonesia is at the prey of sea level rise.

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Yale E360

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Thanks to a record buildout of wind and solar power, China could hit peak emissions this year, according to a new analysis.

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Cleannovate

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If you’re a scientist seeking out opportunities for innovation, then this article is for you. If you’re not a scientist but still seeking for opportunities, then this article is a must for you. As a chemical practitioner and a teacher, I once struggled to convince my students to see business sense in chemistry.

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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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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

To deal with invasive hippos that were brought to Colombia by drug lord Pablo Escobar—and that threaten the country’s biodiversity—the nation’s government is sterilizing, exporting and euthanizing the animals

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Simply allowing existing trees to grow to maturity could theoretically suck billions of tonnes of carbon out of the atmosphere

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NRDC

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The United Auto Workers’ historic strike results in important benefits, including a path for reopening the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois.

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HumanNature

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Guest Post by Ben Platt , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University There is a renewable energy revolution happening all over the world: costs for renewable energy have dropped significantly in the last 10 years and the world is starting to adopt the technology at a very fast pace.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A chemistry robot analysed meteorite samples and tested a range of catalysts, demonstrating a possible approach for producing oxygen at a Martian colony

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 13, 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.

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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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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Private sector projects to solve the climate crisis have soared in the last decade: green energy options from British Gas and NextEra; Tesla electric cars; panels from JinkoSolar in China; and Siemens wind turbines in the North Sea. Yet how many truly mark a departure from business-as-usual by industry?

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Men are living shorter lives than women in the US, a widening gap largely driven by deaths due to covid-19, drug and alcohol abuse and suicide

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

With many large newborn genomic screening studies launching, we need to answer questions about cost, fairness and tangible benefits of a promising technology

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Earth 911

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Measuring greenhouse gas emissions, sometimes known as “carbon accounting,” is the hottest topic in business. The post Earth911 Podcast: Breeze Founder Lucas Fraser on Business Carbon Tracking appeared first on Earth911.

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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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Cool Green Science

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A new technique allows scientists to monitor mother turtles using genetics from their eggs. The post To Monitor Loggerhead Turtles, Scientists Look to Their Eggs appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Pennsylvania’s waste and recycling industry is teaming up with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to raise awareness about a growing epidemic of fires caused by the improper disposal of rechargeable batteries in recycling containers and trash bags. November 15, 2023 is “America Recycles Day,” a day to remind citizens that recycling is a convenient way to make a positive difference on the environment as well as the importance of knowing what can be safely thrown into the recycling bin or g

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The UK's Automated Vehicles Bill would make it a criminal offence for car-makers to use certain marketing terms unless their vehicles are fully self-driving, with a punishment of up to two years in prison and a fine

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 13, the Public Utility Commission released 2023 Winter Reliability Overview Reports from the state’s major natural gas distribution companies (NGDCs), along with a related Readiness Report from the Energy Association of Pennsylvania. According to projections provided by EAP, overall natural gas consumption this coming winter is forecast to be slightly higher than last year – but noticeably lower natural gas prices are expected to make residential home heating less expensive, as compa

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Daytime naps of about 30 minutes really improve your thinking and may spark creativity &

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 13, legislation to create a community solar energy program was introduced as House Bill 1842 by Rep. Pete Schweyer (D-Lehigh) and Rob Matzie (D-Beaver), with a breadth of bipartisan cosponsors. A companion bill-- Senate Bill 550 -- has been introduced by Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-Lackawanna). Read more here. The legislation would enable community solar projects that are accessible to all Pennsylvanians, regardless of their ability to install solar panels on their own roofs.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We are finally working out what happens to the skin and gut microbiome when someone gets acne, giving us new targets for treatments

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DCNR’s Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet November 15 in-person and virtually to hear updates on collaborations with the Game Commission, the Next Gen Council and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives. Click Here for a complete agenda. Bryan Burhans, Executive Director of the Game Commission, will join the Council in person to talk about issues and trends with the agency, as well as their collaboration with DCNR on projects to manage wildl

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NRDC

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The climate crisis exacerbates an already worsening housing crunch.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 13, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced 25 grants totaling $7.4 million for projects that support wildlife habitat, climate resilience, community conservation partnerships, and equitable access to nature in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This year’s grants will advance the goals of the Chesapeake Watershed Investments in Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) Program and leverage more than $12 million in grantee matching funds, for a

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This chilling extract is from Sandra Newman's retelling of George Orwell's dystopian classic, 1984, the latest pick for our New Scientist Book Club.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 13, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it approved funding for two Oil City recreation projects from penalties collected for Air Pollution Act violations at the Webco Oil City Plant in Venango County. DEP collected a total of $897,750 in civil penalties pursuant to a consent order and agreement with Webco on December 12, 2022.

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Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

VJEL Newsroom Announcing VJEL's 2023 Symposium: We're Bringing Nature Back (Nov. 18th) By VJEL November 13, 2023 The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law is pleased to announce its upcoming symposium, “We’re Bringing Nature Back,” on November 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s symposium is set to inspire an influential and forward-thinking conversation on the restoration of natural ecosystems as a key strategy to battle climate change and tackle social challenges.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The November 13 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire November 13 PA Environment Digest 69 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic New NERC Winter Reliability Assessment Finds Elevated Risk Of Blackouts In Extreme Weather Conditions; Natural Gas Supplies Still Vulnerable To These Conditions With 'Devastating Consequences' PUC Begins Process To Explore

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Taylor, M., Pettit, J., Sekiyama, T., & Sokołowski, M. M. (2023). “Justice-driven agrivoltaics: Facilitating agrivoltaics embedded in energy justice.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 188, 113815. [link] Highlights Abstract Agrivoltaics comprises solar energy generation and agricultural activities co-located to create multi-purpose agricultural solar energy systems.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 13, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it collected $62,475 from Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill, LLC to address violations of Pennsylvania’s Solid Waste Management Act and Clean Streams Law. This consent order and agreement (COA) executed by DEP and the Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill requires the landfill to take a number of corrective actions as well as proactive measures to prevent future violations.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

by Huan Kuang, Bryant University and Ying (Cathy) Zheng, Bryant University Climate change poses the biggest risks to the most vulnerable people, and the same is true for businesses: Highly leveraged companies – those that have accumulated too much debt – are uniquely susceptible to climate shocks.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Presentation proposals and student posters are now being accepted for the 2024 Keystone Coldwater Conference to be held on February 23-24 at the Ramada Conference Center in State College, PA. The deadline for submissions is December 15. The conference theme is “Shared Priorities: Ensuring Cold, Clean Water for All through Community and Collaboration.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The post Don’t Listen to Industry Lobbyists, Products Made Without ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Possible appeared first on Environmental Defence.

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