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Philadelphia C-PACE Hits $100 Million in Clean Energy Financing

Environment + Energy Leader

Nuveen Green Capital and the Philadelphia Energy Authority announced the closing of $30.08 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for a Freezpak cold storage facility in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia. The post Philadelphia C-PACE Hits $100 Million in Clean Energy Financing appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Weight of Microplastics Raining on Auckland Equal to 3 Million Plastic Bottles, Study Finds

Yale E360

Some 74 million metric tons of microplastics, the equivalent of more than 3 million plastic bottles, are falling on Auckland yearly, new research finds. Read more on E360 →.

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New Report Shows Global HVAC Market Could Reach $74B by 2027

Environment + Energy Leader

The Global HVAC Market is expected to grow by $74.02B during 2023-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. The post New Report Shows Global HVAC Market Could Reach $74B by 2027 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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HERBS & BOTANICALS – THE MAKING OF ESSENTIAL OILS

Cleannovate

Scents and aromas improve our outlook of life. Imagine how life would be if we didn’t have the smell of … More.

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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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Unlimited energy from fusion became a more feasible prospect in 2022

New Scientist

Landmark confirmations of physics theory, including an energy production breakthrough at the end of the year, have turned fusion power stations into an engineering challenge rather than a physics one

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People in Rural Areas Die at Higher Rates Than Those in Urban Areas

Scientific American

Deaths from heart disease, cancer and COVID are all higher in rural areas than urban ones, and the gap is only widening.

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DEP Awards $12.2 Million In Grants To Support 34 County Clean Water Action Plans In Chesapeake Bay Watershed

PA Environment Daily

On December 14, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded $12.2 million in 2023 Countywide Action Plan (CAP) Implementation Grants to benefit 34 county teams across Pennsylvania’s share of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to support their progress in reducing nutrient and sediment pollution to restore the health of local streams, rivers, and lakes.

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The W boson gave particle physicists a major shock in 2022

New Scientist

Physicists are still puzzled by a new measurement of a fundamental particle called the W boson, which doesn't agree with our existing understanding of the universe

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The Most Compelling Science Graphics of 2022

Scientific American

From COVID to space exploration, graphics helped tell some the year’s most important stories.

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The covid-19 pandemic’s third year saw countries adopt new approaches

New Scientist

As the world faced the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, Iceland began 2022 by shifting towards "herd immunity" while China ended the year easing its zero covid approach

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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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Alaska's Protective Sea Ice Wall Is Crumbling because of the Climate Crisis

Scientific American

A massive storm slammed into Alaska’s western coast, and there was no ice to stop it.

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Extreme drought in 2022 exposed fragility of Europe’s energy system

New Scientist

The past year saw temperature records fall and severe drought in many parts of the world – and it exposed how easily extreme weather can threaten Europe’s energy system

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Scientists successfully generate nuclear fusion energy

Inhabitant

On Tuesday Morning, the Department of Energy announced that America has successfully generated energy through nuclear fusion. The feat was achieved by the Livermore National Laboratory. For the first time in human history, a nuclear fusion process produced more energy than was used in the process.

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JWST captured the most thrilling and inspiring space images of 2022

New Scientist

The launch of the much-delayed James Webb Space Telescope finally paid off in 2022, as the orbiting observatory delivered jaw-dropping pictures throughout the year

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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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Researchers tested 72 ways to get groceries to your doorstep. So which is most climate-friendly?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Anthropocene Magazine. Grocery delivery is associated with lower carbon emissions than in-store shopping, according to a new analysis. The findings suggest that some of the changes to grocery stores and shopping habits spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic also have the potential to be good for the climate. But strategies borne … Continue reading Researchers tested 72 ways to get groceries to your doorstep.

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We have finally found the land of Punt, where pharaohs got their gifts

New Scientist

The land of Punt, a mysterious place where ancient Egyptians bought gold, incense and other luxury items, has been located using DNA from mummified baboons

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: December 14, 2022

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: December 14, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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How reindeer eyes change colour in winter to help them see in the dark

New Scientist

It turns out reindeers' amazing night vision is thanks to a strange 'mirror' in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum that is extra sensitive to UV light

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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14 impressive passive project designs from PhiusCon 2022

Inhabitant

At the 8th Annual Passive Projects Design Competition at PhiusCon 2022, these 14 designs won awards for the innovation and use of passive elements.

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Subnivium: The secret ecosystem hidden beneath the snow

New Scientist

An ephemeral ecosystem of tunnels in the snow is home to insects, frogs, rodents and even flowering plants. But as the climate changes, is it about to collapse?

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DEP Issues Notice Of Violation To Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County For Air Quality Violations In Sept. - Oct.

PA Environment Daily

On December 14, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it issued a notice of violation (NOV) to Shell Chemicals Appalachia, LLC (Shell) for exceeding its rolling 12-month total emission limitations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during commissioning of its petrochemical facility in Potter Township, Beaver County. Shell’s air quality plan approval states that the facility’s emissions of VOCs shall not equal or exceed 516.2 tons of VOCs in a 12-month period.

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Despite our impact, there were inspiring wildlife wins this year

New Scientist

It is hard not to feel despondent about what we have lost from the natural world, but as Wild Wild Life columnist Penny Sarchet looks back at 2022, she finds some reasons for hope

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Celebrating 2022: Successes and Fun

Washington Nature

As 2022 comes to a close, the need for action on behalf of people and nature has never been more urgent. Thanks to you, The Nature Conservancy in Washington is focused on tackling the twin crises of climate change and loss of biodiversity. In collaboration with dozens of valued partners, we are making a difference for communities across the state and around the world, and for the natural resources we all depend upon.

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Why the tech apocalypse of 2022 was largely a good thing

New Scientist

With Twitter, FTX and Alexa all in the doldrums by the end of this year, Annalee Newitz explains why this is actually an encouraging sign for humanity

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Experience wildlife and adventure at a Costa Rican ecolodge

Inhabitant

Hacienda Guachipelín Volcano Ranch Hotel and Hot Springs is part of a 3,400-acre working ranch surrounded by jungle and borders Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s national parks.

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Melting sounds of an entire glacier recorded for the first time

New Scientist

A 9-kilometre fibre-optic cable that captured the sounds of melting ice across an entire glacier could improve how researchers measure ice loss

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Hudson Square Streetscape is underway for a greener tomorrow

Inhabitant

Landscape architectural firm MNLA, in conjunction with the Hudson Square BID, the NYC Department of Transportation and the NYC Economic Development Corporation have completed four projects on the Hudson Street renovation “to-do” list.

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What our attempts to communicate with alien civilisations say about us

New Scientist

From serious efforts to declare our presence to extraterrestrial civilisations to daft publicity stunts, we have been sending messages to space for decades. What should a new postcard to the stars say?

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Top Five Takeaways From the SEC’s Annual Whistleblower Report

Arnold Porter

On November 15, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Whistleblower issued its annual report for FY 2022.

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Some individual animals are really lazy. How do they get away with it?

New Scientist

Biologists who track animals often find there is one individual that sits around doing nothing for days at a time. How do these slackers survive?

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Making Sense of “Chemical Recycling”: Criteria for Assessing Plastics-to-Plastics and Plastics-to-Fuel Technologies

Environmental News Bits

Download the publication. This report is designed to provide guidance to government policy makers considering chemical recycling technology permits and legislation and is not an endorsement of any company or technology. Our hope is that it will inspire constructive dialogue among a range of stakeholders. Visit the Product Stewardship Institute website for additional publications.

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The Arctic and Antarctic saw record warmth and ice melt in 2022

New Scientist

The sea ice around Antarctica shrank to the smallest area ever recorded in early 2022, and there were exceptionally high temperatures at both poles

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Does the film around detergent pods really biodegrade? A debate is raging.

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Washington Post. Easy-to-use detergent pods have become ubiquitous in American homes, containing just the right combination and amount of cleaning agents to leave clothes fresh and dishes sparkling. But now a debate is raging over whether they may contribute to the growing plastic pollution problem that threatens human health and the … Continue reading Does the film around detergent pods really biodegrade?