Prieto Unveils Hyper-Fast Charging Battery
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 24, 2023
The battery can fully charge within three minutes, providing a solution to common concerns about electric vehicles' longer fueling times.
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Among Some Fish, Heat Stress May Be Contagious, Study Finds
Yale E360
MAY 24, 2023
Heat stress not only afflicts fish in uncomfortably warm waters. It may also spread to other fish, a new study finds.
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Meet the Honorees: Katherine Canoy, Senior Director, 3Degrees
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 24, 2023
Ensuring upfront alignment across all stakeholders at the beginning of the work, and then continual strong communication and updates throughout the project, can be instrumental to a successful sustainability initiative.
A Day Made a Difference in This Purchase and Sale Agreement
Energy & the Law
MAY 24, 2023
Co-author Derek Younkers * And what a difference it was! In Apache Corp. v. Apollo Expl. LLC et al , Apache and others acquired an oil and gas lease on 100,000+ acres in the Texas Panhandle. The primary term was three years. The effective date was January 1, 2007, “from which date the anniversary dates of this Lease shall be computed”. Extension beyond the primary term required a producing well and the creation of three blocks of equal acreage from which the lessees would drill wells to a combi
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
Cognizant’s Deep Green Study Unveils Path to Sustainable Business Growth
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 24, 2023
Between 2020 and 2025, the percentage of respondents planning to increase sustainability spending by 10% or more nearly doubled, rising from 26% to 51%.
The Universe Began with a Bang, Not a Bounce, New Studies Find
Scientific American
MAY 24, 2023
New research pokes holes in the idea that the cosmos expanded and then contracted before beginning again
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What Is Environmental Racism?
NRDC
MAY 24, 2023
This form of systemic racism disproportionately burdens communities of color.
WWE Updating Headquarters with Energy Efficient Smart Systems
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 24, 2023
Enlighted Data Services will collect data 65 times per second from almost 2,000 sensors that measure movement, power, and temperature as a part the building's digital transformation and major renovation.
Why Has a Group of Orcas Suddenly Started Attacking Boats?
Scientific American
MAY 24, 2023
Killer whales in a group near Spain and Portugal may be teaching one another to mess with small boats.
Chick-fil-A’s 2022 Global Impact Report and Its Commitment to Sustainability
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 24, 2023
Since 2020, the company has diverted 22 million pounds of food waste from landfills, achieving 88% of their goal, which is to divert 25 million pounds of food waste.
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
Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.24.23
PA Environment Daily
MAY 24, 2023
NOTICE: PA Environment Digest Will Be Closed Through Wednesday, May 24. Publication Will Resume On May 25. Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session May 24, June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events THURSDAY 10:00: Agenda.
Electric Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Enviromental Defense
MAY 24, 2023
Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role in reducing carbon pollution from transportation. But there are some false and half true claims being made about electric vehicles. Here we will separate fact from fiction about electric vehicles. Question: Some people claim EVs are worse for the environment than gasoline cars Answer: Battery-Electric vehicles (BEVs) have on average two thirds lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline cars today, and this will improve as electricity gri
Choose Clean Water Coalition Recognizes 2023 Clean Water Champions
PA Environment Daily
MAY 24, 2023
On May 23, the Choose Clean Water Coalition honored Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) and Carin Bisland of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Program as Clean Water Champions. The award is presented to individuals who exemplify the values of the Coalition, are a true champion for clean water, and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
U.S. Military Sees Growing Threat in Thawing Permafrost
Scientific American
MAY 24, 2023
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks visited Alaska this week to see how climate change is undermining infrastructure at Arctic military bases
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.
Man with paralysis can walk by activating spine implants with his mind
New Scientist
MAY 24, 2023
Implants in brain and spine allow Dutch man to walk and climb stairs by power of thought, in world first use of the technology
The U.S. Debt-Ceiling Crisis Could Harm Science for Years to Come
Scientific American
MAY 24, 2023
Investments in research and development are likely to drop—even if the worst-case scenario is avoided
Can recreating black holes in the lab solve the puzzles of space-time?
New Scientist
MAY 24, 2023
Researchers are building models of everything from black holes to the big bang in tanks of liquid.
Court Dismisses Permitting Challenges to the U.S.’s First Major Offshore Wind Project
The Energy Law
MAY 24, 2023
On May 17, 2023, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts dismissed plaintiffs’ challenges to the Vineyard Wind Project—the United States’s first major offshore wind project. The plaintiffs, nearby residents, challenged the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (“BOEM”) final Environmental Impact Statement and the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (“NMFS”) Biological Opinion related to the offshore wind energy project, arguing that the agencies’ assessments violated the
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.
Common compostable plastic fails to break down after a year at sea
New Scientist
MAY 24, 2023
A leading "bioplastic" used in single-use cups and containers degrades in the ocean just as slowly as the oil-based stuff, and must be broken down in commercial facilities to be composted
Responsible Decarbonization Alliance Hosts May 25 Webinar On Climate Change And Penn’s Woods: What Does the Future Hold
PA Environment Daily
MAY 24, 2023
The Responsible Decarbonization Alliance will host a May 25 webinar on Climate Change and Penn’s Woods: What Does the Future Hold starting at 7:00 p.m. Greg Czarnecki, Director of Applied Climate Science at DCNR, will focus on the current and projected impacts of climate change globally, nationally, and here in Pennsylvania. Following the presentation will be a Question/Answer session with participants.
How listening to audiobooks may be making us more gullible
New Scientist
MAY 24, 2023
More and more of us are turning to audiobooks for our reading, but a new study suggests that when we listen to a text rather than read it, we may engage in less deliberative thinking, says David Robson
DEP Signs Consent Order Including $10 Million In Penalties, Local Payments With Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County To Resolve Air Quality Violations; Plant To Restart May 24
PA Environment Daily
MAY 24, 2023
On May 24, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has entered into a consent order and agreement (COA) with Shell Chemicals Appalachia, LLC , in which Shell formally acknowledged that the company exceeded total emission limitations for air contaminants, agreed to make repairs to reduce future exceedances, and agreed to pay nearly $10 million to DEP and the local community.
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.
Astronomers race to observe rare supernova in a nearby galaxy
New Scientist
MAY 24, 2023
An exploding star spotted in the Pinwheel galaxy, 21 million light years from Earth, offers a rare chance to watch a supernova unfolding in real time
U.S. Geological Survey Pennsylvania Water Science Center Spring Newsletter Now Available
PA Environment Daily
MAY 24, 2023
The Spring newsletter from the U.S. Geological Survey Pennsylvania Water Science Center is now available featuring articles on-- -- Improving Understanding and Coordination of Science Activities for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed -- Analysis of the United States documented unplugged orphaned oil and gas well dataset -- Comprehensive water-quality assessment in the Delaware River Basin identifies increasing trends in salinity and decreasing trends in nu
Why sending messages to extraterrestrials is controversial
New Scientist
MAY 24, 2023
If there are intelligent aliens out there, should we try to get in touch with them?
How to Bring Your Eco-Friendly Knowledge to Social Media
Earthava
MAY 24, 2023
The post How to Bring Your Eco-Friendly Knowledge to Social Media appeared first on Earthava. While social media may have started as a tool for communication and socializing, it has long since become so much more than that. Today, billions of people use social media across the globe for a range of reasons. One of the most significant benefits that have come out of social media is that it enables […] The post How to Bring Your Eco-Friendly Knowledge to Social Media appeared first on Eartha
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Titanium Noir review: Gripping, philosophical science fiction
New Scientist
MAY 24, 2023
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Penn State Wind Energy Club Takes 3rd Place In U.S. Dept. Of Energy 10th Annual Collegiate Wind Energy Competition
PA Environment Daily
MAY 24, 2023
On May 19, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the winners of the 10th annual Collegiate Wind Competition , including a team from Penn State who placed third in the overall competition. The Penn State Wind Energy Club included Faculty Advisors Mark A. Miller and Susan W. Stewart; and Student Leads Katherine Bowser, Maddison Brant, Conner Burger, Shana Hartwick, Juanita Jayaprakash, and Satyam Patel.
Bendy solar panels are just as good as regular ones
New Scientist
MAY 24, 2023
Existing solar cells are normally only used on flat, static surfaces to avoid them cracking, but now there is a flexible alternative with the same energy-generating efficiency
The Next Government needs to address Alberta’s Fossil Fuel Liabilities Part 1
Environmental Law Centre
MAY 24, 2023
The Next Government needs to address Alberta’s Fossil Fuel Liabilities Part 1: Management of Liabilities, Orphans and Post-closure Sites The management of oil and gas liability in Alberta is. The post The Next Government needs to address Alberta’s Fossil Fuel Liabilities Part 1 appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.
Questions I dread: How did the universe begin, and what is space-time?
New Scientist
MAY 24, 2023
As a theoretical cosmologist, you would think I'd welcome the chance to answer these questions - but it isn't clear this is an inquiry that physics can answer, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
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