Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 12, 2023
The company's cloud-based smarty city technology will help Atlanta's Department of Public Works implement sustainable operations for its existing fleet.
Yale E360
MAY 12, 2023
So far this year, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is down 40 percent from the same period in 2022, according to government data. The drop comes as a win for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has promised to curb forest less.
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Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 12, 2023
Hydropower makes up almost a third of the country's renewable energy generation.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 12, 2023
It is one thing for Congress to pass a law. It is entirely different thing for a federal agency to make a rule (in other words, regulations) in accordance with that law. You may be thinking, “What have federal agency rules ever done for me?” One example that might literally hit home is lead poisoning prevention. While lead has historically had many uses as an additive to products such as paints and gasoline, it is also a very dangerous and cumulative toxicant.
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
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 12, 2023
The installation of these wind farms will have a positive impact on the environment, avoiding the emission of 540,000 tons of carbon.
NRDC
MAY 12, 2023
The New York State legislature only has a few short weeks left in the 2023 session to ban toxic PFAS chemicals from consumer products to protect communities.
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PA Environment Daily
MAY 12, 2023
The following DEP notices were published in the May 13 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- American Refining Group Refinery: DEP received a Risk Assessment concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl Benzene, Xylenes (total), Cumene (Isopropylbenzene), Methyl tert-Butyl Ether, Naphthalene, Trimethyl benzene, 1,2,4-(Trimethyl benzene
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 12, 2023
As Wendy's continues to strive for sustainable growth, it sets an example for other companies in the fast-food industry to prioritize ESG practices and contribute to a more sustainable future
National Law Center
MAY 12, 2023
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for. The post The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 9 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Scientific American
MAY 12, 2023
A potentially record-setting heat wave is headed for the Pacific Northwest and western Canada, a sign of the shift to hotter—and earlier—summers
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
PA Environment Daily
MAY 12, 2023
DCNR launched its Lawn Conversion Program in early 2020, inviting Pennsylvanians to transform their manicured turf into native woods and meadows. The goal is to reduce the environmental impacts of mowing and increase the land's benefit to wildlife, water, air, the climate, and people. Through the program, DCNR Lawn Conversion Program has funded over 500-acres of lawn conversions to woods and meadows throughout the Commonwealth and continues to provide technical assistance to residents across the
Scientific American
MAY 12, 2023
Physicists have put the largest-ever object into a quantum superposition
PA Environment Daily
MAY 12, 2023
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the May 13 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment May 13 [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - May 6 to 12 -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 13 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a interim Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act response plan for the Boyertown Landfill HSCA Site in Douglass Twp., Montgomery County. ( PA Bulletin,
New Scientist
MAY 12, 2023
Transmission towers emit electromagnetic fields that can disrupt honeybees’ ability to pollinate nearby plants, which could reduce biodiversity in these areas
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.
Scientific American
MAY 12, 2023
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New Scientist
MAY 12, 2023
Simulations show planets that jockey for position around their star and appear to bounce off each other could survive in stable configurations - but it is unclear if they could occur naturally
Scientific American
MAY 12, 2023
Parrot nestlings spend time stringing together jumbled mixtures of sound—a rehearsal for more adult conversations
PA Environment Daily
MAY 12, 2023
The May 12 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- Insider’s View Of Laurel Hill State Park -- Check Out the Photos Of The Week! -- PPFF Blog: Embrace The Playful Life - Fun Outdoors! -- Reminder: May 16 Awards Banquet Click Here to read the entire Take Five. Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.
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.
CEQA Developments
MAY 12, 2023
In a published opinion filed April 14, 2023, the First District Court of Appeal (Div. 3) taught some interesting procedural lessons in a CEQA/writ of mandate case arising from the City of San Francisco’s denial of a single-family home renovation project proposed by one Durkin and his LLC (Appellants) that was successfully challenged in the City’s administrative proceedings by a neighboring owner (Kaufman).
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
MAY 12, 2023
Chavez Huerta Mural. Credit: Occidental College Editor’s Note: This blog post is the culmination of a fellowship research project by Grassroots Fellow Anthony Singh-Reynoso. The United States food and agriculture movement has a deep history of grassroots organizing. Especially in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, grassroots organizing has offered a form of resistance to a food system that does not prioritize human life and dignity.
Earth 911
MAY 12, 2023
Electronic waste is a global problem. Despite the immense value of the gold and other. The post Earth911 Podcast: Camston Wrather’s Aaron Kamenash on Circular, No-Waste Electronic Recycling appeared first on Earth911.
Scientific American
MAY 12, 2023
Efforts to eradicate invasive rats that have decimated native species on islands around the world are beginning to bear fruit
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.
Corp Watch
MAY 12, 2023
Norte Energia Yet to Properly Compensate Victims of Belo Monte Dam in Brazil pratap Fri, 05/12/2023 - 21:10
Law Columbia
MAY 12, 2023
Over the last five years, cities, counties, and states across the country have sued fossil fuel companies alleging that the companies violated state law in marketing their products as safe. Collectively, these cases are known as climate liability cases or climate deception cases. On April 24, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a petition on whether the climate liability cases should be heard in state or federal court.
National Law Center
MAY 12, 2023
After considering a constitutional challenge to a California ballot initiative regulating space requirements for farm animals, the Supreme Court of the United. The post What’s Cooking with Prop 12?: SCOTUS Decision appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Enviromental Defense
MAY 12, 2023
Statement from Lana Goldberg, Ontario Climate Program Manager Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – We applaud Toronto city council for saying “NO” to new gas-fired electricity in the city. Ontario does not need new gas plants. Instead, we need new renewable power sources, like wind and solar, feeding into our electricity grid.
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Environmental News Bits
MAY 12, 2023
by Lilian (Lily) Dove, California Institute of Technology Looking out across the Southern Ocean near Antarctica, I can see whales and seabirds diving in and out of the water as they feed on sea life in the lower levels of the food web.
The Energy Law
MAY 12, 2023
We’re now past the halfway point of the session. Six of the nine House CCS bills have now been effectively killed in the House Natural Resources Committee. HB 10 and HB 35 were involuntarily deferred in this week’s committee meeting on Wednesday, which essentially means the bills were voted down. HB 10 sought to remove eminent domain authority for CCS projects.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 12, 2023
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The Energy Law
MAY 12, 2023
We’re now past the halfway point of the session. Six of the nine House CCS bills have now been effectively killed in the House Natural Resources Committee. HB 10 and HB 35 were involuntarily deferred in this week’s committee meeting on Wednesday, which essentially means the bills were voted down. HB 10 sought to remove eminent domain authority for CCS projects.
A Greener Life
MAY 12, 2023
A woman pours water over her head to cool off during soaring temperatures in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 11 April 2023. Temperature records have been broken across Asia in recent weeks. Photo credit: Habibur Rahman /Alamy Live News. By Aditi Mukherji The heatwave sweeping across Asia has forced schools in India to shut down. With our children already paying a terrible price for climate change, we must act to protect their future, urges an IPCC scientist.
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