Environment + Energy Leader
JANUARY 20, 2023
Minnesota's transition to clean electricity cleared its first hurdle at the state Capitol on Wednesday. If the bill makes it into law, all electricity generated by the state's utilities would have to be carbon-free by 2040. The post Minnesota’s Carbon-Free Electricity Bill Clears Initial Hurdle appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 20, 2023
New research by Geoffrey Supran, Stefan Rahmstorf, and Naomi Oreskes published in Science looks at the climate projections from ExxonMobil’s internal scientific research and compares them to the observed temperature rise and to previous work analyzing the company’s deceptive statements on climate science. This research, which immediately sparked conversations and renewed calls for corporate accountability, is particularly fascinating because it combines climate modeling, interdisciplinary archiv
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Environment + Energy Leader
JANUARY 20, 2023
Alstom aims to cut its CO2 emissions from Scope 1 & 2 by improving energy intensity, developing on-site green electricity production, and supplying all sites with renewable sources. The company’s net-zero targets will “gradually be expanded” to cover its supply chain or Scope 3 emissions. The post Alstom Is A Pacesetter In Transport Markets, Using Low-Carbon Options appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
JANUARY 20, 2023
Misleading posts about climate change have flourished on Twitter since Elon Musk took charge of the company in October, according to a new report.
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
JANUARY 20, 2023
The year-long project is a collaboration with the Snohomish Public Utility District (PUD) and the Tulalip Tribes, a sovereign nation working to reach energy independence. The post WSU Students Install Microgrid on Nearby Reservation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 20, 2023
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the January 21 PA Bulletin -- -- The Environmental Quality Board published final regulations in the January 21 PA Bulletin setting Volatile Organic Compound RACT Requirements For Shipbuilding, Ship Repair Surface Coatings, Large Petroleum Dry Cleaning Facility and Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry Processes to meet federal Air Pollution Standards. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 21
Environmental Professionals Connection brings together the best content for environmental professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 20, 2023
On January 20, the Department of Environmental Protection announced after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force that drought watch has been lifted for five counties and hydrologic conditions are normal statewide. Drought watch has been lifted for Carbon, Luzerne, Northampton, Potter, and Schuylkill counties. Palmerton Municipal Water Authority in Carbon County remains on voluntary restrictions, but groundwater indicators for that county have returned to normal and precipitation has be
Enviromental Defense
JANUARY 20, 2023
This blog is co-authored with Michelle Woodhouse, Water Program Manager Why is Lake Erie especially at risk? Lake Erie algal blooms August 2017 Photo Credit: Aerial Associates Photography, Inc. by Zachary Haslick History of Lake Erie pollution In the 1960s, Lake Erie suffered from extreme pollution due to industrial waste and sewage runoff, and parts of the lake were declared dead.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 20, 2023
From January 14 to 20, DEP’s Compliance Reporting Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 333 inspections reports that resulted in reporting 26 violations of environmental regulations-- 4 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 12 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry. So far this year-- as of January 13 -- DEP issued 130 formal notices of violation to conventional operators and 39 to unconventional shale gas operators.
A Greener Life
JANUARY 20, 2023
A coal mine in Tenggarong, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Photo credit: Afriadi Hikmal / Alamy. By Caroline Bulolo Experts call for stronger land use planning as the extent of Indonesian forest loss is revealed. Between 2000 and 2019, Indonesia lost more forest to mining than any other tropical country, with coal extraction the main driver, the first ever biome-wide assessment has found.
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.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 20, 2023
The following DEP notices were published in the January 21 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - MTL 4H Well Pad: DEP received Notice of Intent to remediate soil contaminated with drilling wastewater at the site in Wyalusing Twp., Bradford County. ( PA Bulletin, page 516 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - J.
Inside Climate News
JANUARY 20, 2023
Lithium led Tiehm’s buckwheat to evolve on a 10-acre plot in Nevada. Now the flower is threatened both by a mine for the metal that’s critical for the energy transition and grazing cattle. By Wyatt Myskow For over three years, Patrick Donnelly has visited the Silver Peak Range of Nevada nearly every month to check on Tiehm’s buckwheat —a small wildflower with yellow pom-poms extending above a leafy base that grows on just 10 acres of public land.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 20, 2023
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy are hosting the 2023 Watershed Forestry Summit on June 13-15 ! The Summit brings together over 300 restoration and conservation professionals, decision makers, and volunteers to share the latest information on forest buffers and lawn conversion practices, from implementation to outreach and more.
Scientific American
JANUARY 20, 2023
Temperatures in north-central Greenland are the highest in at least a millennium, contributing to ice melt that is raising global sea levels
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.
New Scientist
JANUARY 20, 2023
Aerospace company ZeroAvia successfully tested using a hydrogen-electric engine to power one of the propellors in a 19-seat aircraft
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 20, 2023
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold a hearing February 2 on proposed water withdrawals, including an out-of-basin diversion for the Ironwood natural gas power plant in Lebanon County and six other natural gas drilling water uses. ( formal notice ) These proposed water withdrawals are to be tentatively considered at the Commission’s March 16 business meeting.
Inhabitant
JANUARY 20, 2023
It’s finally here — stretch wrap that’s made from food waste rather than petroleum-based plastic. It’s time to reset your vocabulary from “plastic wrap” to “Great Wrap.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 20, 2023
The January 20 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- Calling All Storytellers: Share your story of an education program at a PA State Park or Forest that has stuck with you: bswift@paparksandforests.org. Welcome PPFF Interns Angelica Brill and Megan Conley Click Here to read their entire newslette r.
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.
Inhabitant
JANUARY 20, 2023
Mercedes-Benz has put a paywall on EV performance, requiring extra cost to unlock the full potential of its all-electric sports cars. You can imagine this won't go over well with environmentalists pushing for automakers to give the push to switch to all EVs all they've got in time to mitigate climate change, and it's not going to impress auto enthusiasts much either.
Nanotech
JANUARY 20, 2023
L’association de veille et d’information civique sur les enjeux des nanosciences et nanotechnologies (AVICENN), a French non-governmental organization (NGO), announced on December 15, 2022, publication of a report entitled Searching for [Nanos] in Everyday Products. AVICENN sought to obtain an “overview of ‘nano impregnation’ in everyday consumer products in 2021-2022.
New Scientist
JANUARY 20, 2023
After weeks of intense rain and flooding, most of California’s reservoirs are holding more water than usual for this time of year, but groundwater is still not replenished
Arnold Porter
JANUARY 20, 2023
On Tuesday, Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., of the DOJ’s Criminal Division, delivered remarks concerning new revisions to the Criminal Division’s Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP).
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 20, 2023
Read the full story from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. An unexpected ancient manufacturing strategy may hold the key to designing concrete that lasts for millennia.
SPR Law
JANUARY 20, 2023
On January 12, 2023, Justice Ingrid Joseph, New York State Supreme Court, Kings County, dismissed a petition seeking to halt a residential development in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. In Sterling Place BK-NY Block Association Inc., et al. v. City of New York, et al. (Kings County Index No. 510458/2022), petitioners—neighbors of the development—challenged the New York… The post Challenge to Landmarks Preservation Commission Approval of Brooklyn Development Dismissed appeared first on Sive Paget
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 20, 2023
U.S. EPA is soliciting public comment and recommendations on the National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs) for fiscal years 2024-2027 (formerly called National Compliance Initiatives).
Arnold Porter
JANUARY 20, 2023
Arnold & Porter’s Environmental Practice Group is pleased to announce that the American Bar Association has published Clean Water Act Essentials. This book was written by our colleagues Allison Rumsey, Joel Gross, Ethan Shenkman, and Edward McTiernan. The four authors each brought extensive expertise and practical experience on the Clean Water Act (CWA) to the project.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 20, 2023
On January 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $50 million in grant funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help states, Tribes and territories develop and implement Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI programs.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 20, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session ?????? -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events DEP Advisory: DEP’s Cambria District Office still closed due to waterline break. TODAY 10:00: Senate Republican Policy Committee hearing on energy access and affordability.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 20, 2023
On January 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Plan 15), which lays out how the Agency will work to protect the nation’s waterways by following the science and the Clean Water Act to develop technology-based pollution limits and studies on wastewater discharges from industrial sources.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 20, 2023
Read the full story at Food Dive. USDA published a final rule to strengthen oversight on products that can bear the “USDA Organic” seal in an effort to reinforce a system that had been exploited to allow products that were not truly organic to slip through the cracks. The rule takes effect on March 19, 2024.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 20, 2023
Read the full story in the Washington Post. The world’s largest poultry producer, Tyson Foods, is among nearly a dozen poultry companies that have less than two months to reach agreement with the state of Oklahoma on how to clean a watershed polluted by chicken litter. U.S.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 20, 2023
Read the full story in The Guardian. A new class-action lawsuit in the US alleges Coca-Cola and Simply Orange Juice deceived customers with claims of an all-natural, healthy product when the juice has been found to be contaminated with toxic PFAS at levels “hundreds of times” above federal advisory limits for drinking water.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 20, 2023
Read the full story at Fast Company. Converse collaborated with the British vintage retailer Beyond Retro to collect more than 800 pounds of velvet and transform it into thousands of pairs of sneakers. This was a logistical feat, requiring the two companies to build a supply chain to upcycle vintage garments at scale.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
244 
Let's personalize your content