Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In yet another year characterized by droughts, floods, wildfires, and record high temperatures, food and farming systems have been excessively stressed. Global food supply chains are further stretched from the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions brought on by the war in Ukraine, which have disrupted the movement of grains and other agricultural products and resulted in shortages and massive price spikes.

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Yale E360

OCTOBER 11, 2022

With a megadrought persisting in the Southwest, El Paso and other cities on the Rio Grande are scrambling to find alternative sources of water and are turning to innovative approaches — desalination, transporting water via pipelines, and “toilet-to-tap” wastewater recycling. Read more on E360 ?.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The company will offer microgrids, hydrogen fuel cells, battery storage, and an energy management system as part of the new initiative. The post GM Unveils Energy Management, Technology Business appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Cleannovate

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The world is more interconnected thanks to portable electronics. In nations like Kenya, the penertation of mobile phones is well … More.

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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

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Cummins will begin producing electrolyzers in the United States, helping to advance the nation’s green hydrogen economy. The post Cummins Contributes to Green Hydrogen Economy with First Electrolyzer Facility appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 11, 2022

On October 10, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn invited Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite trail for the 2023 Trail of the Year. The deadline for nominations is November 11. “Trails are important connectors in our natural spaces, which is why we are excited to receive nominations that share the impact our wonderful trails bring to communities across the Commonwealth,” Dunn said.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A sticky, biodegradable gel made from okra can stem bleeding in injured organs in dogs and rabbits

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The company will offer microgrids, hydrogen fuel cells, battery storage, and an energy management system as part of the new initiative. The post GM Unveils Energy Management, Technology Business appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Inside Climate News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Experts say the nation is already dangerously behind setting “good fires,” but a prescribed burn that turned into an epic wildfire in New Mexico this year led the Forest Service to temporarily stop even more of them. By Emma Foehringer Merchant John Weir started noticing the smoke once he hit Tucumcari, a New Mexico town about 40 miles west of the Texas border.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Nissan's focus is on sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions. That’s driving part of its effort to shift from the internal combustion engine to electric vehicles. The post Sustainability Is Key to Nissan’s Success, Including Selling More EVs and Reducing Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A total of 63 “reportable outage events” during 2021 disrupted electric service to residents and businesses across Pennsylvania – all related to the impact of weather on the state’s power grid – marking a substantial increase over previous years and marking the highest number of incidents since the Public Utility Commission began collecting this type of reliability data in 1993.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Mounting evidence suggests that humans may have the biological hardware to benefit from some aspects of hibernation.

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Allow me to introduce you to lantern sharks. These small guys live in the deep sea up to the depth of more than a mile. They get their name because, you guessed it, they glow. Each lantern shark comes equipped with big eyes to help them see in the darkness of the deep ocean, sharp spines behind their fins and photophores, which are bioluminescent organs that help light up their sides, fins and bellies.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A group of robot-makers led by Boston Dynamics has pledged to push back on any attempts to add weapons to their creations, but other companies will continue to arm their robots and market them to police and military buyers

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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.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Waste packaging from a burgeoning and newly legalized marijuana industry litters streets across the country, adding to a global crisis of plastic waste. In New York, regulators who are making the state’s first-ever rules for the retail sale of recreational marijuana hope they have answers to limit … Continue reading A Legal pot problem that’s now plaguing the streets of America: Plastic litter.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The Nord Stream breach released between 56,000 and 155,000 tonnes of methane into the atmosphere, making it among the largest methane emissions ever recorded from a single point

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Oct 26, 1-2 pm CTRegister here. The digitalization of residential energy—using technologies such as programmable thermostats and smart meters—has spurred a new energy efficiency investments and helped spawn the “smart home” movement. Together with home electrification, this has provided opportunities to reduce households’ energy bills. But who benefits from home energy digitalization and how can … Continue reading Webinar: Equitable Digitalization of Residential Energy Technologies.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 11, 2022

After the Double Asteroid Redirect Test mission slammed into the asteroid Dimorphos, it was pushed closer to its larger host asteroid, Didymos, and its orbit became 32 minutes shorter

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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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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. In a largely one-sided debate in Williamsport, Ohio, local elected officials have found it makes sense to fall in line.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Countries aren't taking the threat from extreme weather to energy security seriously enough, the World Meteorological Organization warns

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Read the full story at Eos. Spreading olivine on beaches could accelerate ocean uptake of carbon dioxide and potentially limit climate change. The concept and execution still face some scrutiny from scientists.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Eating insects containing chlorpyrifos, an insecticide banned in the European Union but still used elsewhere, seems to make it more difficult for big brown bats to navigate

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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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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 11, 2022

On October 11, members of the Chesapeake Executive Council met for their annual meeting and elected EPA Administrator Michael Regan chair and began the discussion of the steps needed for states to get closer to meeting the 2025 pollution reduction milestones. The Council includes governors of Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, the mayor of the District of Columbia, the chair of the tri-state legislative Chesapeake Bay Commission and the administrator of the E

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A fossil previously categorised as a hyena-like mammal is actually an early member of a group of sabre-toothed carnivores called nimravids.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the purchase and installation of new Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) light-duty electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations. This opportunity is being made available following the Pritzker Administration’s commitment to focus Illinois’ remaining Volkswagen … Continue reading Illinois EPA announces Notice of Funding Opportunity f

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 11, 2022

On October 11, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission formally sent DEP its order laying out the reasons for its September 15 disapproval of the final Environmental Quality Board regulation setting a water q uality standard for manganese DEP said would protect public health and aquatic life. The EQB/DEP will now have 40 days-- until November 20-- to decide whether to resubmit the regulation to IRRC with or without changes, if they want to proceed with the rulemaking.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Read the full story from Eos. Massive use of materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in commercial and industrial sectors has led to their widespread occurrence in subsurface environments.

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Environmental Law Centre

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Accounting for nature: Increasing revenues in support of environmental management Alberta is no stranger to budgetary turmoil thanks to its significant reliance on oil and gas revenues and the. The post Accounting for nature: Increasing revenues in support of environmental management appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Read the full story at the Sidley Energy Blog. On September 24, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the establishment of a new national program office, the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, which will span all 10 EPA regions and be supported by more than 200 staff. The new office … Continue reading U.S.

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Capaccio

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Background. In recent years, the EPA’s focus on the understanding, exposure reduction, and mitigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has increased. PFAS are known as “forever chemicals” because of their resistance to degrading naturally – which is why preventing their release to the environment is so critical in managing the levels of PFAS.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. As groundwater supplies decline, Western water law lets those with the oldest rights use their entire allocations while junior users absorb all of the reductions. Diamond Valley is trying to divide the cuts more equitably.

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