Legal Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Monterey County Oil Field (credit: Monterey County Weekly) For the first two decades of this century, and under the able leadership of former Chief Justices Ronald George and Tani Cantil-Sakauye, the California Supreme Court was quite active in interpreting and shaping California environmental law. That trend had abated in the last few years–coincidentally or not during the height of the COVID epidemic–with only a couple of relatively minor environmental law decisions being issued b

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Law Fossil Fuels Climate Change Regulations 231

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 19, 2023

Earlier this month, I provided testimony to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at a public hearing on the proposed rule on sterilization facilities that emit ethylene oxide (EtO), a cancer-causing gas. These facilities use EtO to sterilize medical equipment, as well as some dried spices and herbs. About half of all sterile medical equipment in the US is sterilized with EtO.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 19, 2023

The plant will have the potential to produce 1 GW of energy using 25 SMRs.

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Renewable Energy 289

Yale E360

MAY 19, 2023

New York City is sinking under the weight of its massive buildings, leaving it more vulnerable to rising seas, a new study finds.

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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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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 19, 2023

3M’s venture capital arm raised $318 million to manufacture Svante’s carbon capture and removal technology.

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Technology Technology 245

Cleannovate

MAY 19, 2023

I sat still in the lab waiting for the synthesis I was working on to come through. My tools of trade were a basic… A burette (remember from high school titration experiments?)… Some conical flasks, beakers etc – I won’t bore you with chemistry. What was my mission here?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the May 20 PA Bulletin -- -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - May 13 to 19 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - May 20 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 20 PA Bulletin inviting comments on draft changes to the NPDES General Permit for Discharges from Petroleum Product Contaminated Groundwater Remediation Systems (PAG-0

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 19, 2023

The commercial-scale farm will be capable of creating an industry-leading yield of up to 350 times that of a conventional farm.

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Technology Technology 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

On May 17, 2023, a DEP followup inspection at a Tatonka Oil Co. LLC conventional well site known as Nancy 13 in Deerfield Township, Warren County found it to be still venting natural gas to the atmosphere. [ DEP inspection report ] DEP noted a continuing violation for abandoning the well without plugging it and for drilling, altering or operating a well without a permit.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 19, 2023

Three-quarters of water treatment facilities aim to significantly reduce emissions by 2040.

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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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Scientific American

MAY 19, 2023

The last caldera-forming eruption at Yellowstone “was much more complex than previously thought,” according to the annual report about activity at the supervolcano

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 19, 2023

Much of the financing will go to increase renewable energy in Japan.

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New Scientist

MAY 19, 2023

A simple mechanical system built from aluminium rods uses vibrations to encode information, mimicking quantum computing in a non-quantum system

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the May 20 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- EQT Corp. - Brova Well Pad: DEP received a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater impacted by production wastewater in North Bethlehem Twp., Washington County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2771 ) -- EQT ARO LLC - Elbow Fish & Game Club Pad A: DEP received a Final Report on remedia

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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

MAY 19, 2023

The last accepted sighting of the South Island kōkako was in 1967, and it was declared extinct in 2007 – but a potential sighting that same year led to its reclassification, and a charitable trust set up to find it has been searching for the bird ever since

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Scientific American

MAY 19, 2023

From upsetting jobs and causing intellectual property issues to models that make up fake answers to questions — here's why we're concerned about Generative AI.

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Technology Technology 89

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 19, 2023

Last month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced awards for 49 new projects under the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) , offering technical assistance to promote the planning and implementation of conservation grazing practices. GLCI supports peer-to-peer education and grazing technical assistance to help producers maximize the benefits of implementing sustainable grazing plans.

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Scientific American

MAY 19, 2023

Saturn’s surprisingly young rings and record-breaking bounty of moons make the planet a ripe target for springtime skywatchers

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New Scientist

MAY 19, 2023

An analysis of 30 years of monitoring data shows an upward trend in the population of insects and other invertebrates in English rivers, which may be linked to lower levels of zinc and copper

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Earth 911

MAY 19, 2023

A few states are pioneering the rise of compostable packaging and building a composting infrastructure. The post Earth911 Podcast: World Centric’s Resource Management Team on Compostable Packaging Progress appeared first on Earth911.

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NRDC

MAY 19, 2023

On Endangered Species Day, Congress can do more to combat the threats to wildlife survival.

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Scientific American

MAY 19, 2023

For academic research to be truly equitable, leadership, not just the scientists from underrepresented groups, must advocate for it

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

On May 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the completion of the groundwater treatment system at the Chem Fab Superfund Site in Doylestown, Bucks County, thanks to $2.9 million under the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to expedite the cleanup. “This historic funding boost from the BIL invests $3.5 billion in Superfund cleanups nationally, making a dramatic impact on EPA’s ability to address legacy pollution that threatens the health of communities across the countr

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NRDC

MAY 19, 2023

Newly introduced legislation tackles the historic harms and inequities of U.S. mining law and charts a path forward on important domestic mineral supplies.

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ESA

MAY 19, 2023

In April 2023, 15 ESA members and graduate students in ecology participated in the first in-person Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) event since 2019. In this post, Sarah Rothman (University of Maryland) reflects on her experience participating in the program. It was eye-opening to delve into the world of science policy and funding that makes my research possible.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 19, 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ECOJUSTICE Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – Today, the federal government released its draft State of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Report , signalling its intention to pursue a comprehensive regulatory approach to these “forever chemicals.

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Renewable + Law

MAY 19, 2023

During its May 18 voting meeting, the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) voted to open a new rulemaking proceeding that will consider improvements to its permitting procedures for electric infrastructure projects that fall under its jurisdiction. The Commission’s action is driven by increased legislative and policy interest in reducing barriers to energy infrastructure development to meet the state’s increasing renewable energy and electrification goals, while also ensuring grid

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NRDC

MAY 19, 2023

NRDC looks forward to continuing the work with partners to bring western grid integration to fruition.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 19, 2023

Read the full story in Scientific American. Plastics floating in a massive “garbage patch” in the Pacific Ocean are home to strange new mixes of coastal and marine species that might increase the odds of biological invasions wreaking havoc on nearby ecosystems.

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NRDC

MAY 19, 2023

CARMEL, IN – Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) released the results of its Planning Resource Auction, its annual process to facilitate adequate resources needed to meet peak demand in the MISO region. Following an expensive 2022-23 auction, this year’s results showed sufficient power capacity, low risk of reliability challenges, and lower costs going into the 2023-24 year.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 19, 2023

Read the full story from the University of Southern Denmark. Researchers on a deep-sea expedition have found PCB in sediment samples from the more than 8,000-meter-deep Atacama Trench in the Pacific Ocean.

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NRDC

MAY 19, 2023

NRDC's take on the latest from EPA's $27 Billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 19, 2023

Read the full story from Washington State University. A viable formula for a carbon-negative, environmentally friendly concrete that is nearly as strong as regular concrete has been developed.

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