Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 1, 2022

This term, alongside a number of cases with the potential for seismic implications, the Supreme Court also took up West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. Though the case caught fewer headlines, it, too, threatened Earth-shifting implications all its own by thrusting into question a critical EPA lever for addressing climate change. Now we have that decision in hand , and with it the dismal confirmation that indeed, another seismic shift has just occurred.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 1, 2022

California passes a law that requires plastic to be recycled at a rate of 65% by 2032. The post California Passes Nation’s Toughest Plastic Waste Law appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Law and Environment

JULY 1, 2022

The Supreme Court decided West Virginia v. EPA on Thursday, June 30, 2022, curbing the power of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants across the country. The decision focuses on EPA’s authority under a specific section of the Clean Air Act. But a closer read suggests more sweeping, longer-term implications for incentivizing the development of clean energy projects nationwide.

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Physics World

JULY 1, 2022

Monday 4 July 2022 marks the 10-year anniversary of that famous seminar at CERN when the discovery of a Higgs-like boson was confirmed. It was a shining example of the power of international collaboration and curiosity-driven research, and many hoped it would usher in a new era of discoveries beyond the Standard Model of particle physics. In truth, the subsequent decade has been underwhelming for particle physics with few significant breakthroughs.

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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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New Scientist

JULY 1, 2022

Some scientists suggest minerals should be reorganised by the methods that make them, which would increase the known number of minerals on Earth by 75 per cent

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Physics World

JULY 1, 2022

Synchrotrons and many board games have at least one thing are common – objects are accelerated in a circle but going round and round is not the main point of either. In board games, the object is fun and in “ Diamond: The Game ” there is also an educational element. Developed by Mark Basham and Claire Murray at the UK’s Diamond Light Source synchrotron and Matthew Dunstan at the University of Cambridge, the game puts players in the role of a researcher at Diamond.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

Sahoo, S., Kumar, A., & Upadhyay, A. (2022). “How do green knowledge management and green technology innovation impact corporate environmental performance? Understanding the role of green knowledge acquisition.” Business Strategy and the Environment, 1– 19. [link] Abstract: Increasing regulatory obligations to adapt and execute environmentally friendly operations make it critical for businesses to pursue strategies that can strengthen their competitive edge in the … Continu

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New Scientist

JULY 1, 2022

As they warm up, quantum computers can slow down or stop working altogether.

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National Law Center

JULY 1, 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 1, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

JULY 1, 2022

Being already adapted to polar climes could have enabled dinosaurs to survive cold winters in the end-Triassic extinction event when most other animals died out

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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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Law Columbia

JULY 1, 2022

By Maria Antonia Tigre. While the United States Supreme Court yesterday delivered a major setback to the EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in West Virginia. v. EPA , courts in other countries this week have issued decisions that demonstrate that courts worldwide remain an important forum for the potential advancement of climate rights.

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New Scientist

JULY 1, 2022

Gene editing with CRISPR can cause off-target mutations, but this seems to happen less often with an enzyme that cuts one of the strands of DNA instead of both

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

Read the full story from the Kiowa County Press. With Nebraska farmers facing runaway costs for herbicides and fertilizers this year, a new Center for Rural Affairs report suggested adopting simple conservation practices can help restore soil and improve bottom lines.

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New Scientist

JULY 1, 2022

As many as 4 billion people could be living outside the optimal climate for humans by the end of the century if we hit 2.7°C of global warming. At 1.

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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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Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

Read the full story at Consumer Reports. We believe products should last longer, use less water and energy, and be affordable for everyone. Here’s what we’re doing to get there.

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New Scientist

JULY 1, 2022

A previously unknown rustrela virus might be the cause of a staggering disease that affects cats in some parts of Europe

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Earth 911

JULY 1, 2022

Nick Zamanov, business director at San Jose-based Cyber Switching, a maker of electric vehicle charging. The post Earth911 Podcast: How To Grow the EV Charging Infrastructure With Cyber Switching’s Nick Zamanov appeared first on Earth911.

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New Scientist

JULY 1, 2022

A chip-sized biocomputer uses molecules moving through a network of channels to solve problems.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 1, 2022

3M is committing to becoming carbon neutral across its global operations by 2050. It expects to be halfway there by 2030 and 80% of the way there by 2040. It will invest $1 billion over 20 years to meet those goals and improve its water efficiency and reduce waste. The post 3M Has Cut its Greenhouse Gases by 71% Over Two Decades. How? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

Read the full story in Packaging Europe. A recent study led by scientists from the Food Packaging Forum, ETH Zürich, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology has led to the development of a list of Food Contact Chemicals of Concern (FCCoC) that the researchers believe should be phased out immediately as part of the EU’s … Continue reading What action is being taken on chemicals of concern in food contact packaging?

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Environmental Leader

JULY 1, 2022

The price to install clean energy projects has increased this year, but are still more affordable than they were a decade ago. The post Renewable Energy Project Costs Rise, Demand Stays Strong appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

Read the full story from the United Nations. Sancho Pancho was created by Russian Daria Demidenko, who moved to Portugal in 2015. Her ingenious business idea involves turning leftover parts of fresh fish into dog treats.

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New Scientist

JULY 1, 2022

Gardens are an important habitat for the Western European hedgehog in the UK.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

Have you thought about the environmental impact of the swag items that your library provides at events? From the raw materials used to create the items through their lifecycle until their final disposal, promotional items have an impact on the planet. These self-evaluation rubrics developed by the American Library Association’s Sustainability Roundtable will help library … Continue reading Sustainable Swag Self-Evaluation rubrics for library workers and vendors.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2022

The Western PA Conservancy is hosting a special Discover French Creek Webinar on August 10 starting at 11:30 a.m. French Creek is one of the most biologically diverse waterways of its size in the United States, meandering 117 miles from its headwaters in southern New York through four Pennsylvania counties to the Allegheny River. The creek is home to 27 species of freshwater mussels, more than 80 species of fish, and numerous waterfowl and songbird species, including bald eagles and four Audubon

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

Read the full story from the University at Buffalo. ‘We find that gauges are located disproportionally in large, perennial rivers draining more human-occupied watersheds,’ the authors write in their paper, which was published on April 25 in Nature Sustainability. ‘Gauges are sparsely distributed in protected areas and rivers characterized by non-perennial flow regimes, both of … Continue reading Study identifies gaps in monitoring of streams.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2022

The July 1 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation. It’s coming down to crunch time on the state budget: Click Here to urge your legislators to support Growing Greener III and funding for State Park and Forest safety and maintenance projects. Help celebrate Latino Conservation Week July 16-24 ! Lots of events on the Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

Read the full story at ProPublica. In a Q&A with ProPublica, experts describe how a new climate reality threatens the Southwest, the fastest-growing region in the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection published 38 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the July 2 PA Bulletin - pages 3684 to 3722. Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community? Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

Read the full story at Civil Eats. Dust storms fueled by climate change, tillage, and drought are causing the loss of tons of topsoil throughout the Great Plains.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2022

On June 28, Pittsburgh-based Kraft Heinz Company announced a 12-year virtual power purchase agreement with Repsol , a global multi-energy company operating across more than 20 countries and based in Madrid, Spain. This agreement is the Company’s first investment in wind energy and is designed to help Kraft Heinz achieve its aspiration of procuring the majority of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

Read the full story at Politico. The environmental movement embraces a broad array of progressive causes while its own agenda hangs in the balance.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2022

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary has issued a call for presentation proposals for the 10th Biennial Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit set for January 30 - February 1 at Harrah's Resort In Atlantic City. The deadline for submissions is September 2. Typical sessions include water quality & quantity; living resources; wetlands & other vital habitats; physical & chemical processes; ecological linkages; climate change; education & outreach; monitoring & ass

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