Legal Planet
JANUARY 12, 2023
Los Angeles needs more parks and more affordable housing. When compared to other major cities across the country, the City of L.A. ranks 78th out of 100 in terms of park access, acreage, amenities, investments, and equitable distribution. More than 1.4 million people in the City of L.A. and nearly five million people in Los Angeles County experience park poverty.
Yale E360
JANUARY 12, 2023
Journalist Heriberto Araujo spent four years reporting on the destruction of the Brazilian Amazon. In an interview with Yale Environment 360 , he talks about his new book, which explores the complex web of issues underpinning the deforestation of the world’s largest rainforest. Read more on E360 →.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Environment + Energy Leader
JANUARY 12, 2023
Centrus has achieved B Corp certification after scoring 35.7 points over the accreditation pass mark, earning a total of 115.7 points in the impact assessment process, setting a benchmark for Financial Services. The post Centrus Achieves B Corp Certification appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Scientific American
JANUARY 12, 2023
A rare flower encased in amber is the largest one ever found and dates from around 40 million years ago.
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
JANUARY 12, 2023
The USA, Europe, and Latin America are the top regions utilizing Gamesa Electric's new Proteus inverter. The post Gamesa Electric Experiences 182% Increase in Solar Orders appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Scientific American
JANUARY 12, 2023
The world’s oceans hit their warmest levels on record for the fourth consecutive year in 2022, fueling sea-level rise and contributing to climate disasters.
Environmental Professionals Connection brings together the best content for environmental professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
PBS Nature
JANUARY 12, 2023
The post A Dugong’s Unlikely Companions appeared first on Nature.
New Scientist
JANUARY 12, 2023
The massive eruption of a Tongan volcano in January 2022 has made it more likely that we will exceed 1.
The Applied Ecologist
JANUARY 12, 2023
Associate Editor Pieter De Frenne talks us through a new research article by Boinot et al which found that the weed communities in bocage landscapes were functionally more diverse, creating important implications for the management of agricultural bocage landscapes.
New Scientist
JANUARY 12, 2023
School districts and universities are banning the ChatGPT AI that writes in a human-like fashion, but some teachers say a better approach may be to incorporate it into the curriculum
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
Academy of Natural Sciences
JANUARY 12, 2023
As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species. The Amazon Rainforest. Few places are as evocative of biodiversity as the Amazon Rainforest, a region of South America that occupies just 0.5% of Earth’s terrestrial area yet harbors a di
New Scientist
JANUARY 12, 2023
A skin patch with microneedles that inject mRNA reduced wrinkles in mice with UV-damaged skin, a technique that could be used to treat skin conditions and arthritis related to collagen deficiency
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 12, 2023
The FracTracker Alliance and the Halt the Harm Network will host a January 17 webinar on Exploring Oil and Gas Impacts on Watersheds from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Join this special webinar where FracTracker Alliance's Ted Auch and Matt Kelso will share the takeaways from several projects examining watershed impacts, including their recent project examining Towanda Creek.
New Scientist
JANUARY 12, 2023
Analysis of internal climate projections shows Exxon scientists knew the harm of burning fossil fuels, while firm’s executives played down the risk
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.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 12, 2023
On January 12, the Department of Environment Protection announced the award more than $19 million in Growing Greener Plus to support 82 local watershed restoration, abandoned mine reclamation, conventional oil and gas well plugging projects. Growing Greener is the largest single investment of state funds in Pennsylvania's history to address critical environmental concerns.
New Scientist
JANUARY 12, 2023
This beautiful flower was trapped in amber between 33 million and 38 million years ago, preserving it in exquisite detail
Environment, Law, and History
JANUARY 12, 2023
I have some objections to a recent post by Dan Farber at Legal Planet, "Learning to Name Environmental Problems" Farber raises the interesting issue of when various issues seen today as "environmental problems" became thought of as such by the law, both in terms of seeing various issues – air pollution, water pollution, wilderness protection, and so on – as parts of a larger problem, and with regard to use of modern terms like "environment" and "pollution&quo
New Scientist
JANUARY 12, 2023
Fat on the outside of chocolate may be key for its mouthfeel, suggesting that fat content could be reduced in the centre without compromising the sensation
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.
Earth 911
JANUARY 12, 2023
About 800,000 years after humans first used and controlled fire, scientists at the Lawrence Livermore. The post Is Carbon-Free Nuclear Fusion Energy Just Around the Corner? appeared first on Earth911.
New Scientist
JANUARY 12, 2023
We often don't know the causes of preterm birth – but analysing metabolic substances in the vaginal microbiome may be a way to predict the risk of premature labour
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 12, 2023
On January 12, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced an investment of $11.8 million for streamside forest buffers, converting lawns to meadows and trees, and planting trees in urban communities to help improve water quality and to make the Commonwealth more resilient to climate change. The grants are made possible through more than $8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money appropriated to the Keystone Tree Fund in the Commonwealth
Inhabitant
JANUARY 12, 2023
It sounds like science fiction, but the world is changing, and the reality of turning practically anything into useable material for construction or industrial use is here. Even better, greenhouse gas can now be turned into raw material instead of released into the atmosphere where it causes runaway climate change. Scientists have found a way to use nanodiamonds to convert greenhouse gas into useable industrial material.
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.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 12, 2023
On January 12, the Ohio River Valley Institute issued a new report showing the total financial liabilities of Diversified Energy, the nation’s largest owner of oil and gas wells, exceeded company assets by more than $300 million in June 2022. By some definitions of insolvency, the shortfall renders Diversified technically insolvent, despite the company’s continued use of financial and accounting practices outside of industry norms.
Inhabitant
JANUARY 12, 2023
They can cause asthma in children and they emit carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter into the air. But President Joe Biden does not support banning gas stoves.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 12, 2023
On January 12, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the investment of $236 million for 25 drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across 17 counties through the PA Infrastructure Investment Authority. “Over the past eight years, my administration has made a significant contribution to clean waters across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Wolf. “I’m proud of everything that we have accomplished together, and I know that as the commonwealth continues to make increased investments through state and feder
Arnold Porter
JANUARY 12, 2023
On January 10, 2023, the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) issued the public decision of SLS Federal Services LLC v. United States , granting judgment for the disappointed bidder and enjoining the agency from proceeding with the contract awards because the agency (i) did not evaluate price reasonableness as the law and solicitation required and (ii) violated DFARS 215.306 by proceeding to award without adequately justifying the decision to forego discussions.
Advertisement
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.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 12, 2023
While it might be winter, landowners can begin making plans to help wildlife this spring – and beyond – by planting tree and shrub seedlings offered by the Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. The 2023 seedling order form is available online , and sales are underway. The Howard Nursery grows tree and shrub seedlings for use on state game lands, by participating Hunter Access cooperators, in the Seedlings for Schools program and by the Game Commission’s conservation partners.
Capaccio
JANUARY 12, 2023
In this podcast, we sit down with Capaccio’s VP of Strategic Solutions John Baycroft , to discuss the continued evolution o f Capaccio’s EHS-Dashboard , which builds upon the user interface, customization, and performance features of our already best-in-class EHS software platform. . More information can be found in our recent blog: EHS-Dashboard : From Best-In-Class Data Control to Better Still .
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 12, 2023
On January 12, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced the recipients of their recognition program for individuals, government, organizations and businesses whose efforts support and strengthen the mission of a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania. “We are grateful for our volunteers and partners across the state whose dedication, commitment and exceptional contributions helped advance our mission and strengthen community improvement efforts statewide in 2022”, said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep P
Manning Law
JANUARY 12, 2023
Following hard on the heels of my inclusion in its Canadian listing, I am very pleased to have been named again by Who’s Who Legal: 2022 as one of the world’s leading environmental lawyers. Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners in business law since 1996. Nominees are selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 12, 2023
On January 12, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced an investment of $19.4 million in 68 projects to help underserved and small communities and partnerships across the Commonwealth with recreation and conservation efforts. The grants are funded from multiple sources with the largest being the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money appropriated for recreation and conservation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s 2022-23 budget.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
264 
Let's personalize your content