Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 25, 2022

Transportation is the largest source of global warming emissions in the US and the passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs produce the majority of transportation emissions. Limiting climate change will require the rapid reduction in these emissions from the vehicles we drive. Electric vehicles (EVs) can eliminate tailpipe emissions altogether and so are an attractive option for reducing both global-warming and smog-forming air pollution.

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Legal Planet

JULY 25, 2022

Earlier this year, a team of economists published a retrospective paper on the Clean Air Act. It surveys the economic literature to find out what the data tells us about emission trading systems, the effects of pollutants, and effects of imposing tougher regulatory requirements in areas that failed to meet national air quality standards. Some of the findings are not surprises: stricter regulations actually do result in improved air quality.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 25, 2022

Today, the regional entity overseeing much of the electric power grid in the Midwest—the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)—approved a set of major new transmission system upgrades that will bring billions of dollars in benefits to the region while better enabling states and utilities to pursue transitions to clean energy. See here for my colleague Sam Gomberg’s excellent post explaining the background and details on what is known as “Tranche 1” of MISO’s long range transmissi

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 25, 2022

A partnership in Michigan is helping increase recycling processes of food cartons to help make more sustainable paper products. The post Collaboration Helps Increase Michigan Recycling Manufacturing appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 25, 2022

This week, the Midwest’s regional electric grid operators approved nearly $10.5 billion of critical transmission line upgrades across the region, including in Illinois. These investments will bring more clean energy online, improve grid resiliency, and deliver significant consumer benefits and jobs. As Illinoisans face higher prices due to a power supply crunch and increased risks of controlled blackouts, cost-saving grid improvements can’t come soon enough.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 25, 2022

Demand for molded pulp packaging is forecast to increase 6.2% per year through 2026, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis. The post Demand for Pulp Packaging to Increase 6.2% Annually through 2026 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 25, 2022

A partnership in Michigan is helping increase recycling processes of food cartons to help make more sustainable paper products. The post Collaboration Helps Increase Michigan Recycling Manufacturing appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Energy & the Law

JULY 25, 2022

Those who continue to be horrified by Broadway National Bank, Trustee v. Yates Energy Corp. should be relieved that the result in Endeavor Energy Resources, LP v. Anderson was more equitable. In Yates , the Texas Supreme Court held that Texas Property Code Section 5.029 permitted original parties to a conveyance to execute a correction deed without notice to or joinder of the current owners when the original grantees no longer owned the property.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2022

On July 25, Dr. William Burgos, lead author of a new Penn State University study of road dumping conventional oil and gas wastewater released in May, told DEP’s Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board the potential pollution caused by road dumping makes it unsuitable for a dust suppressant. The study found runoff from spreading conventional oil and gas wastewater on unpaved roads contains concentrations of barium, strontium, lithium, iron, manganese that exceed human-health based criteria and level

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 25, 2022

by Dwi Umi Siswanti, Universitas Gadjah Mada and Tiara Putri, Universitas Gadjah Mada The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for single-use masks, putting pressure on global plastic waste problems. A single face mask can release as many as 173,000 microfibres per day into the seas. According to a 2020 report by an … Continue reading Why pineapple leaves are a promising candidate to replace plastic materials used in single-use masks.

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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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New Scientist

JULY 25, 2022

Astronomers thought that galaxies in the early universe would mostly be shapeless blobs, but an analysis of data from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests around half are disc-shaped like the Milky Way

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Cool Green Science

JULY 25, 2022

A moose spotter’s guide to the best parks and preserves. The post Where to See a Moose appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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New Scientist

JULY 25, 2022

A study that proposed Tyrannosaurus rex is three separate dinosaur species has been strongly disputed by another group of researchers, who say there was just one iconic tyrant lizard king

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Environmental Leader

JULY 25, 2022

SCA, together with Scania, has developed the world's first electric timber truck with a capacity of 80 metric tons. SCA's goal is to make the entire value chain fossil-free. The post SCA and Scania Develop Electric Timber Trucks appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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New Scientist

JULY 25, 2022

Two studies have linked the mysterious rise in unexplained hepatitis cases among children to the adeno-associated virus 2, which infects nearly everyone early in childhood

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National Law Center

JULY 25, 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 25, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

JULY 25, 2022

Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants identifies three ways exposure to dirty air could be leading to cognitive decline in older people

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Environmental Leader

JULY 25, 2022

SCA, together with Scania, has developed the world's first electric timber truck with a capacity of 80 metric tons. SCA's goal is to make the entire value chain fossil-free. The post SCA and Scania Develop Electric Timber Trucks appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

JULY 25, 2022

The World Health Organization has declared the spread of monkeypox to be a "public health emergency of international concern", its highest alert level

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Environmental Leader

JULY 25, 2022

The system will help the resort with its goals to transition to 100% renewable energy. The post Belize’s Turtle Island Beach Resort Adds Microgrid appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

JULY 25, 2022

Colorado potato beetles lose almost all the mitochondria in their muscles during hibernation, but regrow them in time to start flying in the spring

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CEQA Developments

JULY 25, 2022

On July 13, 2022, the California Supreme Court denied numerous depublication requests with respect to, and declined to review on its own motion, the First District Court of Appeal’s decision in Save the Hill Group v. City of Livermore (2022) 76 Cal.App.5th 1092, S. Ct. Case No. S274754; Ct. App. Case No. A161573. My May 26, 2022 post on the League of Cities’ and CSAC’s depublication requests, which were shortly thereafter followed by further depublication requests by Respondent City of Livermor

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New Scientist

JULY 25, 2022

Not accounting for aviation’s non-CO2 effects such as contrails could ignore 90 per cent of future flights’ contribution to climate change

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 25, 2022

Read the full story at Canary Media. Community and faith groups are raising $13.8 million to build clean-powered ?“lighthouses” across Louisiana and boost post-hurricane grid resilience.

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Earth 911

JULY 25, 2022

In a conversation sure to fire controversy, author and Foundation for Climate Restoration founder Peter. The post Earth911 Podcast: Author Peter Fiekowsky on Climate Restoration appeared first on Earth911.

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New Scientist

JULY 25, 2022

A computer simulation found that some avalanches are caused by snow fracturing in a way similar to how fault planes slide in earthquakes

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 25, 2022

Aug 4, 2022, noon CDTRegister here. Companies face increasing pressure to dramatically reduce, report and account for how their operations impact society and the environment. Consumers and shareholders demand meaningful reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and resource consumption, while receiving the same high-quality, reliable service that turns a profit.

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New Scientist

JULY 25, 2022

Researchers have gathered 1500 images of mosquitoes – both squished and not – for training AI.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 25, 2022

Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. The City of Wauwatosa first set significant emissions reduction and sustainability goals more than a decade ago and last year installed a solar energy system on the roof of its city hall complex, which is already seeing significant results. The solar array was completed during the … Continue reading Wisconsin city’s solar project reduces emissions.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 25, 2022

The system will help the resort with its goals to transition to 100% renewable energy. The post Belize’s Turtle Island Beach Resort Adds Microgrid appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 25, 2022

DOE developed the Low Carbon Technology Strategies guidance documents to support organizations in their journeys to reduce carbon emissions in their buildings. The primary purpose is to aid owners and operators of existing buildings in planning retrofit and operational strategies to achieve deep carbon reductions. These strategy documents supplement existing energy design guides where new … Continue reading Low Carbon Technology Strategies Toolkit.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2022

Are you a new homeowner in Pike or Wayne County? Are you a homeowner who would like to learn more about the environmental resources available here in Northeast Pennsylvania? Come to the Environmental Resource Fair being held July 29th from 2:00- 5:00 p.m. at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Education Center , 126 Lamberton Lane, Hawley, Wayne County.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 25, 2022

Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive. The strategic mobility plan that Charlotte, North Carolina, recently passed seeks to reduce carbon emissions, improve equity and replace cars on the road with new transit options. Two main goals are expanding transit options to achieve a 50-50 mode share — in which half of all trips are not … Continue reading Charlotte mobility plan aims to slash car use, transform access to lower-emission options.

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