Legal Planet
MAY 31, 2023
Someone asked me how the new bill defines what kinds of projects have enough federal involvement to require an environmental assessment. I thought I knew the answer. But when I looked carefully at the bill’s language, I realized that it actually can’t mean what I thought it did. In fact, it’s so badly written that it may not actually mean anything at all.
Yale E360
MAY 31, 2023
Proponents of a process called pyrolysis — including oil and gas companies — contend it will keep post-consumer plastics out of landfills and reduce pollution. But critics say that by converting waste to petroleum feedstock, it will only perpetuate a dependence on fossil fuels.
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Real Climate
MAY 31, 2023
Do the global climate models (GCMs) we use for describing future climate change really capture the change and variations in the region that we want to study? There are widely used tools for evaluating global climate models, such as the ESMValTool , but they don’t provide the answers that I seek. I use GCMs to provide information about large-scale conditions, processes and phenomena in the atmosphere that I can use as predictors in downscaling future climate projections.
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 31, 2023
The compromise would also curtail certain environmental reviews.
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
Circle of Blue
MAY 31, 2023
Mahmoud, a Darfurian farmer displaced by violence over scarce arable land, sits on a beach in Ventimiglia, Italy. HOTSPOTS H2O: Failing Rains in Darfur Foster Conflict and Displacement By Zara Gounden & Fraser Byers, Circle of Blue – May 31, 2023 Two decades after the onset of the war in Darfur, an enduring water crisis continues to inflict tension between crop farmers and herders in the embattled territory.
Yale E360
MAY 31, 2023
Researchers have identified soil bacteria able to break down some PFAS chemicals, known as "forever chemicals" because they take decades to degrade naturally.
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Law and Environment
MAY 31, 2023
On May 25, 202 3, the Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency , which significantly narrowed the Clean Water Act’s (“CWA”) test for determining whether wetlands are protected “waters of the United States” and the federal permitting requirements for development projects in covered wetlands areas. The Court’s Ruling The Supreme Court’s ruling has two basic parts: It adopted Justice Scalia’s plurality opinion in Rapanos v.
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 31, 2023
The Closed Loop Circular Plastics Fund has financed multiple projects that advance collection infrastructure, technologies, sorting, and re-manufacturing of polyethylene and polypropylene plastics.
Law Columbia
MAY 31, 2023
Renewable energy projects have encountered significant opposition in at least 45 states. In addition, at least 228 local laws, ordinances and policies have been enacted in 35 states to restrict renewable energy projects, according to a report, Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities in the United States , issued on May 31 by Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 31, 2023
Equatic has also secured pre-purchase agreements with Stripe ensuring that all the carbon removed from its Los Angeles and Singapore pilots is accounted for.
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
Scientific American
MAY 31, 2023
Vicious attacks on women often accompany economic upheavals
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 31, 2023
Delta Air Lines faces a consumer class action lawsuit, asserting that their carbon neutrality claims are false and misleading to the public. This, along with other major corporations that have been recently accused of similar actions, sheds light on how “carbon neutral” is realistically defined.
Scientific American
MAY 31, 2023
Fake claims that Social Security is broken and that climate action isn’t urgent all come from flawed free-market ideology
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 31, 2023
Relying on a handful of sustainability professionals forming a sustainability committee will not suffice in turning sustainability goals into a lasting competitive advantage.
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
MAY 31, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events June 7-- Virtual. Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community Monthly Eyes On Shell Meeting. 7:30 p.m. June 8-- In-Person. Eyes On Shell Petrochemical Plant Accountability Campaign To Hold In-Person Rally.
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 31, 2023
These strategic locations serve a unique purpose and the developments will play a role in reducing dependence on fossil fuels in the country and Europe.
Scientific American
MAY 31, 2023
The emerging field of synthetic morphology bends boundaries between natural and artificial life
New Scientist
MAY 31, 2023
Being a genius doesn't stop you looking directly at an eclipse or letting a trivial row prevent you finding a planet, says Katie Spalding in her new book
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.
Scientific American
MAY 31, 2023
The fossil was a prehistoric bird is called Pelagornis sandersi, and its wings stretched out twice as wide as those of the great albatross.
New Scientist
MAY 31, 2023
I thought there was no way around cheese being an environmental and ethical disaster, but a new approach to dairy farming has proved me wrong, says Graham Lawton
Enviromental Defense
MAY 31, 2023
In the middle of a climate crisis, Ontario is following through on what it said it would do by announcing a flurry of “natural” gas plant projects across Southern Ontario. “Natural” gas… sounds good, right? Unfortunately, it’s not. The name is a misleading and cunning rebrand of fossil gas by the oil and gas industry. Fossil gas, which is used for heating, electricity, and industrial processes, is responsible for one third of Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions and is harmful to human health.
New Scientist
MAY 31, 2023
NASA's group that formed around a year ago to study unidentified aerial phenomena is holding its first public meeting ahead of a report expected in the next few weeks
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
MAY 31, 2023
Join representatives from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and the Department of Community and Economic Development for a free webinar on June 13 to learn how Pennsylvania’s new anti-littering campaign-- PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Matters -- can be used in your community to change behaviors and keep your community clean. The free webinar will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and is open to the public and tailored to Pennsylvania municipalities, counties and community improvement groups, includ
New Scientist
MAY 31, 2023
Men who tried a high-fat, high-sugar diet developed disrupted electrical brain activity during the deepest stage of their sleep, suggesting that the food reduced their sleep quality
PA Environment Daily
MAY 31, 2023
The Spring/Summer edition of Forest Focus from DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry is now available featuring articles on-- -- From The Pinchot Desk - Ellen Shultzabarger, State Forester -- Bureau Of Forestry’s New Leadership Structure -- Invasive Plant Awareness -- The Research Report - Wild Leeks -- Cultural & Historical Resources Management -- Beware Of Beech Leaf Disease -- Sign Up For Forest Fridays!
New Scientist
MAY 31, 2023
We know that exercising is good for the brain.
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PA Environment Daily
MAY 31, 2023
This summer, individuals and their families will experience the Pennsylvania Wilds region during the second year of an initiative designed to show off rural communities as ideal places to live and work. Emporium in Cameron County and Warren in Warren County will serve as host communities for eleven remote workers throughout July and August 2023. The Wilds Are Working: A Remote Lifestyle Experience , developed by the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship , is a collaboration with several partners
New Scientist
MAY 31, 2023
Desert ants construct mounds to help them navigate the featureless landscape of the North African salt pan
Scientific American
MAY 31, 2023
A new analysis finds that dry air and record-breaking temperatures linked to climate change have led to more frequent severe fires in California
New Scientist
MAY 31, 2023
Saturn’s moon Enceladus has a water ocean that makes it one of the most promising places to search for life, and water is spewing out of it in a jet bigger than any we have seen before
PA Environment Daily
MAY 31, 2023
On May 31, the Independent Fiscal Office released its first quarter 2023 report on unconventional shale gas production in Pennsylvania showing quarterly production is down 118 billion cubic feet since the fourth quarter peak in 2021. Shale gas production peaked in Pennsylvania during the fourth quarter of 2021 at 1,956 billion cubic feet. The IFO reported first quarter production in 2023 was 1,838 billion cubic feet.
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