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Canadian Solar Supplies 550MWh of Battery Storage to Pulse Clean Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

Vertically integrated PV company Canadian Solar will supply 550MWh of battery storage equipment for developer Pulse Clean Energy’s UK projects. The post Canadian Solar Supplies 550MWh of Battery Storage to Pulse Clean Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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20 Years of Severe Drought Impede Huge Developments in Southwest

Circle of Blue

20 Years of Severe Drought Impede Huge Developments in Southwest Uncertain path forward for largest development ever proposed in Arizona. By Keith Schneider. Circle of Blue. January 5, 2023. BUCKEYE, AZ. — The White Tank Mountains were the backdrop in October when senior executives of the Howard Hughes Corporation broke ground for Teravalis, the largest planned community ever proposed in Arizona.

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New Report Shows Apple Leads Circular Smartphone Market

Environment + Energy Leader

This report assesses how well the OEM is reducing its impact on the environment by reusing materials, recycling devices, and minimizing waste at each stage. The post New Report Shows Apple Leads Circular Smartphone Market appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New York City Greenery Absorbing All Traffic Emissions on Many Summer Days

Yale E360

On many summer days, trees, shrubs, and grasses across the New York metro area soak up as much carbon dioxide as is generated by all cars, buses, and trucks, according to new research. Read more on E360 →.

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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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Transcontinental Commits to Recycling or Reusing Its Plastics and Packaging

Environment + Energy Leader

All of Transcontinental's plastics and packaging will be recyclable or reusable — and it will work to do the same in its supply chain and where it operates. The post Transcontinental Commits to Recycling or Reusing Its Plastics and Packaging appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientists Report a Dramatic Drop in the Extent of Antarctic Sea Ice

Inside Climate News

Links between global warming and the decline of sea ice in the Southern Ocean are still unclear, but climate can’t be ruled out as a driver. By Bob Berwyn The new year started with the familiar refrain of climate extremes, as scientists with the National Snow and Ice Data Center reported Jan. 3 that the sea ice around Antarctica dropped to its lowest extent on record for early January.

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EPA Proposes to Lower the PM2.5 NAAQS — Searching For the Goldilocks Level

Law and Environment

EPA has finally proposed revisions to the national ambient air quality standard for PM2.5. The Administrator is proposing to lower the standard from 12.0 ug/m 3 to a range of 9.0 to 10.0 ug/m 3. . Readers of this space will recall that the Clean Air Science Advisory Committee recommended that EPA lower the PM2.5 NAAQS to between 8.0 and 10.0 ug/m 3.

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Stellantis & Archer Aviation Expand Partnership

Environment + Energy Leader

Stellantis and Archer Aviation Inc. will expand their partnership by working together to develop Midnight, Archer’s flagship electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The post Stellantis & Archer Aviation Expand Partnership appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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For the sake of diversity: An alternative approach to tree planting that prioritizes conservation goals

The Applied Ecologist

Lead author Olivia St-Laurent explains why she and her co-authors of the new article advocate for a novel approach to environmental tree planting, benefitting people and nature by prioritizing biodiversity conservation. Everywhere, governments are making commitments to stop or slow the loss of local biological diversity and to restore degraded ecosystems.

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New Report Shows Apple Leads Circular Smartphone Market

Environment + Energy Leader

This report assesses how well the OEM is reducing its impact on the environment by reusing materials, recycling devices, and minimizing waste at each stage. The post New Report Shows Apple Leads Circular Smartphone Market appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Supersized wind turbine could weather storms by bending like palm tree

New Scientist

There is a limit to how big existing wind turbine designs can get, which limits the power they can produce, but a new approach inspired by palm trees could help them scale up

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Plainsight and MarineSitu Announce Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership

Environment + Energy Leader

Through its Google Cloud partnership and via the Google Cloud Marketplace, Plainsight is providing MarineSitu with its platform, expertise, and deeply integrated vision AI solutions that deliver the production-grade accuracy and scale necessary to safely manage underwater machinery and protect marine populations. The post Plainsight and MarineSitu Announce Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Let’s float some more solar farms

A Greener Life

By Jeremy Williams. There has been some unwarranted fussing about solar farms in the UK recently. There is an enduring perception that they compete with food production and should be restricted. I’ve described why that’s not the case , but even if land is in short supply and isn’t suitable for solar panels, there are other options. Yes, there are roofs, the natural habitat of the PV.

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CEO Profile: George Sakellaris, Founder & CEO of Ameresco

Environment + Energy Leader

On January 11, Jessica Hunt will sit down with Mr. Sakellaris for a discussion on why today’s technology and market dynamics make us uniquely positioned for a turning point from a reliance on fossil fuels and how we can accelerate the transition to alternate energy sources. The post CEO Profile: George Sakellaris, Founder & CEO of Ameresco appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Wildlife For Everyone Foundation, Game Commission Accepting Seedlings For Schools Program Applications Starting Jan. 30

PA Environment Daily

The Wildlife For Everyone Foundation and the Game Commission's Howard Nursery announced schools can start applying for the Seedlings For Schools Program on January 30. The deadline for applications is March 31. The Game Commission provides enough seedlings for each student to take a seedling home to plant. This year's seedling choices are white spruce or silky dogwood.

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IoT Platforms and Software Market to Reach $9.4 Billion by 2026

Environment + Energy Leader

According to the analyst, overall third-party IoT platform sales will increase from $4.2 billion in 2021 to $9.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%. . The post IoT Platforms and Software Market to Reach $9.4 Billion by 2026 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Twisted shapes of ancient trees may explain their extreme longevity

New Scientist

Pine trees that are more than 600 years old have unusual branching patterns and other strange characteristics that suggest a strong ability to adapt to stress

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Will Global Emissions Plateau in 2023? Four Trends to Watch

Scientific American

A slow economy, clean energy spending, electric vehicles and heat pumps could offset coal combustion to level carbon emissions.

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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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The ozone layer was destroyed during Earth's biggest mass extinction

New Scientist

Fossils show plants were producing higher levels of sunscreen chemicals to protect against higher ultraviolet light levels at the end of the Permian period

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New law bans 200,000 high emission vehicles in California

Inhabitant

Estimated 200,000 vehicles including 70,000 big rigs have been banned from California roads starting this week. This follows the final adoption of 2010 a rule banning vehicles that do not comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.

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How California can capture stormwater to fight off the drought

New Scientist

With atmospheric rivers drenching the US west coast, researchers are testing methods to capture as much stormwater as possible to replenish depleted aquifers

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Grocery store is transformed into a community meeting place

Inhabitant

In the Netherlands, De Zwarte Hond was commissioned by real estate developer MWPO to create a central building for a neighborhood that would serve as a grocery store as well as a community meeting place.

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PA State Sen. Scott Martin Elected Chair Of Interstate Chesapeake Bay Commission

PA Environment Daily

On January 6, Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) was elected to serve as Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission in 2023 as Pennsylvania continues its work to reduce pollution in the watershed. The Chesapeake Bay Commission is a legislative body created in 1980 to advise members of the General Assemblies of Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania on issues concerning the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.

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Smart Glass turns old bottles into beautiful eco-jewelry

Inhabitant

Artist Kathleen Plate sees beauty where others see trash. Whether she’s sourcing post-consumer bottles from restaurants, friends, or the occasional dumpster, she’s ready to convert glass into sparkling rings in her Georgia art studio for her Smart Glass brand of eco-friendly jewelry.

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A New Map Tracks the World's Largest Glaciers

Scientific American

A visualization compares the forms of Earth’s largest flows of ice.

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Hybrids are more reliable than gas cars in recent report

Inhabitant

A recent report by Consumer Reports found that hybrid cars are more reliable, on average, than gas-powered cars. This will be a boon to the hybrid and EV markets, as consumers want to switch to more affordable and cleaner cars, but worry about the reliability of unfamiliar technology that hasn't been tested over time. However, the news isn't all good for EVs quite yet.

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PA Parks & Forests Foundation Accepting Entries For 2023 Photo Contest ‘Reflections’

PA Environment Daily

The PA Parks and Forests Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2023 Photo Contest. The deadline for entries is September 30. The categories for 2023 are related to PPFF’s 2023 theme of “Reflections” and are a direct outgrowth of last year’s photo contest! The word “reflections” suggested so many things that it seemed like a wonderful jumping off point for artistic interpretation. -- Mirror Images: Quite the literal reading of “reflections.” -- Meditation: “Reflection” also means, of course

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Capital Snapshot: A Monthly Overview of the Issues, Events, Timelines, and Polling Data Driving Federal Policy Decisions

Arnold Porter

Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the January 2023 edition of “Capital Snapshot,” a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions. This month, we provide an overview of what Congress will look like in 2023, including schedules, the party composition of each chamber, and party leadership in both chambers.

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Jan. 6 Take Five Fridays With Pam From PA Parks & Forests Foundation

PA Environment Daily

The January 6 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- Foundation’s 2023 Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries - Reflections Vote Now For 2023 River of the Year! Click Here to read their entire newsletter. Click Here to sign up for your own copy. Visit DCNR’s Conservation Education Opportunities webpage for more on programs and opportunities for people of all ages in all regions.

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Post’s Michael Foods to offer verified carbon reduced eggs in 2023

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Food Dive. Post Holdings’ Michael Foods is partnering with Do Good Foods to supply verified carbon-reduced eggs starting in 2023 at foodservice locations across the U.S., the companies said in a statement. Each Michael Foods customer purchasing Do Good Eggs will get a monthly “carbon receipt” quantifying the impact their company has … Continue reading Post’s Michael Foods to offer verified carbon reduced eggs in 2023.

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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Latest Guardian Newsletter Now Available

PA Environment Daily

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission’s latest Guardian newsletter is now available featuring articles on-- -- Executive Director's Message -- Dry Cooling -- A Water Conservation Success Story -- A Tale of Tagged Trout - Bilger Run Watershed, Clearfield County -- Over the River and Through the Turbines - Eels In The Classroom -- Studying Stream Salinization - Upper Susquehanna Watershed -- Partnering to Protect - Lower Susquehanna Source Water Protection Partnership -- Follow the Federal Dollar

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Canoo lineup delivers EVs for US Army and Walmart

Inhabitant

Electric vehicle maker Canoo has just delivered its first tactical vehicles to the U.S. Army.

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PennDOT Accepting Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Applications Beginning Feb. 24

PA Environment Daily

On January 6, the Department of Transportation announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Round 1 of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Grant program. The application period will open on February 24, 2023 until 5:00 PM EST on April 6, 2023. “The NEVI Grant Program provides an opportunity for Pennsylvania to build out our EV charging infrastructure,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian.