Environment + Energy Leader
JULY 18, 2022
The EPA is issuing a final rule to update the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to identify five additional PFAS subject to reporting requirements. The post EPA Adds Five New PFAS to Reporting Requirements appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Legal Planet
JULY 18, 2022
In my last post, I wrote about universities like Stanford that are creating new programs in sustainability. Stanford’s move may inspire others to follow. There are pros and cons, but it seems inevitable that the organization of universities will ultimately take account of one of the biggest problems facing humanity. Administrative reorganizations, whether in government, business, or the academy, are always difficult and costly, often taking years before the rearranged units gel into a ne
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Environment + Energy Leader
JULY 18, 2022
The chemical company will add the methanol to its production of formaldehyde. The post Hexion Adds Bio-Methanol to Production appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
JULY 18, 2022
Wild bison, absent from the United Kingdom for thousands of years, are being reintroduced to a forest near Canterbury, England to help restore the woods to their natural state. Read more on E360 ?.
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
JULY 18, 2022
The EPA is issuing a final rule to update the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to identify five additional PFAS subject to reporting requirements. The post EPA Adds Five New PFAS to Reporting Requirements appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Circle of Blue
JULY 18, 2022
The Rundown. The White House releases a pair of reports on Snake River hydropower and fisheries restoration. The Bureau of Reclamation revises the storage capacity of Lake Powell to account for storage loss due to sediment buildup. Federal nuclear regulators intend to issue a license for an interim nuclear waste storage facility in southeastern New Mexico.
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Earth 911
JULY 18, 2022
There are many reasons to want to switch to electric-powered transportation, from climate change to. The post Which E-Transportation Works Best for You? appeared first on Earth911.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 18, 2022
By Andy McAllister, WPCAMR Regional Coordinator and Co-Chair PA AML Campaign The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that passed on November 15, 2021 provides Pennsylvania and the nation with a once-in-a-life time opportunity to further address the Abandoned Mine Drainage caused by the unregulated mining practices of the past.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
by Rick Thoman, University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska is on pace for another historic wildfire year, with its fastest start to the fire season on record. By mid-June 2022, over 1 million acres had burned. By early July, that number was well over 2 million acres, more than twice the size of a typical Alaska … Continue reading Alaska on fire: Thousands of lightning strikes and a warming climate put Alaska on pace for another historic fire season.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 18, 2022
The Environmental Health Project and HealthFirstPA will host a July 21 webinar -- Pennsylvania’s Shale Gas Boom: How Policy Decisions Failed to Protect Public Health and What We Can Do to Correct It -- from Noon to 1:00 p.m. The webinar content relies largely on the findings of the Environmental Health Project’s white paper, “Pennsylvania's Shale Gas Boom: How Policy Decisions Failed to Protect Public Health and What We Can Do to Correct It.
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.
Inside Climate News
JULY 18, 2022
A research team at Columbia, part of this growing field in public health, has gathered data on power outages covering most of the nation. It’s also looking at the public health impacts of wildfire smoke. By Laura Baisas Across America, the stereotypically lazy, hazy days of summer have turned considerably more serious. Dangerous heat waves fueled by a warming planet are increasing cases of heat stroke, killing important crops , generating stronger summer storms and knocking out electricity.
New Scientist
JULY 18, 2022
From 1 October it will be offence to deliberately capture, kill, disturb or injure the keystone species, or damage where the animals breed and rest
National Law Center
JULY 18, 2022
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: July 18, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
This webinar discussed the efficacy of climate lawsuits, debated the appropriate venues for these cases, and examined opportunities for cities and businesses to collaborate.
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.
Nanotech
JULY 18, 2022
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) announced on June 22, 2022, that the European Commission (EC) asked that it reassess the safety of titanium dioxide with a focus on genotoxicity and exposure via the inhalation and oral route (lip care, lipstick, toothpaste, loose powder, hair spray) “since the currently available scientific evidence supports an overall lack of dermal absorption” of titanium dioxide particles.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
Read the full story at Plastics Recycling Update. NOVA Chemicals is planning a pilot-scale reactor for plastics pyrolysis in 2022, the latest recycling-related move from the resin manufacturer. In its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance report, NOVA also reported that it recycled more than 99% of its industrial scrap PE, about 7,000 tons, and diverted another … Continue reading NOVA Chemicals plans chemical recycling pilot.
Earth 911
JULY 18, 2022
Charles Jolley, CEO of URB-E, wants to disrupt the local delivery infrastructure. URB-E is building. The post Earth911 Podcast: URB-E’s Charles Jolley Wants to Electrify Local Delivery appeared first on Earth911.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
Read the full story from the Detroit Free Press. The story of the Bay Port Fish Company is only one in the millions of lives, built on the shores of the Great Lakes — the largest freshwater lake system in the world.
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Environmental Leader
JULY 18, 2022
The US Department of Energy announced $18.4 million through the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) for seven national laboratory projects with the goal of getting more clean energy technologies to the marketplace. The post DOE Announces $18.4M through TCF to Bring Clean Energy Technologies to Market appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
Read the full story at Canary Media. The Climate Group’s ConcreteZero initiative will set standards and create markets for low-carbon concrete. Experts say its early goals are well within reach.
Environmental Leader
JULY 18, 2022
Colonial Pipeline will use data from an automated system to lower the utility costs across its distribution system. The post Colonial Pipeline Uses Accenture AI to Lower Electric Utility Costs appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
Read the full story from Environment + Energy Leader. The Global Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Market is estimated to be $2.84 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $9.43 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 27.14%. That’s according to a new report by ResearchandMarkets.com.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 18, 2022
The U.S. Geological Survey PA Water Science Center Summer newsletter is now available featuring articles on-- -- 50th Anniversary of Hurricane Agnes -- USGS Releases PA Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network Tool -- USGS At The Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium -- Effects Of Return Flows On Stream Water Quality In Upper Delaware River Basin -- Updating Pennsylvania Streamgage Datums -- Pennsylvania and Landsat Click Here to read the entire newsletter.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
Read the full story at Investigate Midwest. The report shows increasingly wetter conditions in the Upper Mississippi over the past few decades, a trend that — spurred by climate change and land-use practices — looks likely to continue.
E2 Law Blog
JULY 18, 2022
Greenberg Traurig Tampa office Shareholders David Weinstein and Christopher Torres and Associate Kayli Smendec co-authored the chapter titled “Environmental Enforcement and Crimes” in Environment, Energy, and Resources Law: The Year in Review 2021, published by the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources. Click here to read Environmental Enforcement and Crimes.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
Download the document. Some steel companies in Europe especially are planning new direct reduced iron production capacity, a technology that can reduce emissions significantly when run using green hydrogen. As a result, demand for direct reduction-grade (DR-grade) iron ore is set to rise. The challenge imposed by limited DR-grade iron ore supply on plans for … Continue reading Iron ore quality a potential headwind to green steelmaking – Technology and mining options are available to hit ne
Environmental Leader
JULY 18, 2022
The US Department of Energy announced $18.4 million through the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) for seven national laboratory projects with the goal of getting more clean energy technologies to the marketplace. The post DOE Announces $18.4M through TCF to Bring Clean Energy Technologies to Market appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
Today, as a follow up to a January 2022 announcement, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a final rule to update the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to identify five additional PFAS subject to reporting requirements. The Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provides the framework for the addition of … Continue reading EPA issues final rule to require reporting on five PFAS.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 18, 2022
The DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet July 27 where DCNR staff will present updates on the agency’s new ’22-23 budget; unveil a new e-bike policy for state park and forest riding; and provide details on revenue generation, challenges and opportunities of state park concessionaires--from small food stands and equipment rentals to swimming pools and ski resorts.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
Read the full story at Food Processing. Newly introduced legislation in Congress would take primary responsibility for food safety away from the FDA. The Food Safety Administration Act was introduced by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.). It would create a new agency, under the Department of Health and Human Services, … Continue reading Bill would take food safety away from FDA.
Enviromental Defense
JULY 18, 2022
Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Today the federal government released a discussion paper outlining next steps to develop the promised oil and gas emissions cap. The oil and gas sector is Canada’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions: a hard cap on emissions from the sector is critical for Canada to make real progress on its climate commitments.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2022
Read the full story from U.S. EPA. Air sensors, more portable and easier to use than conventional regulatory air monitors, have become increasingly popular for measuring air pollution across the United States, particularly during wildfires. Researchers and communities have used air sensors to fill gaps in understanding local air quality. However, these sensors can often … Continue reading EPA research improves air quality information for the public on the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 18, 2022
The July 18 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire July 18 PA Environment Digest 69 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic 20th Anniversary Of Quecreek Mine Rescue To Be Celebrated In July 22-23 In Somerset County DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets July 25 To Hear Presentation On Penn Stat
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