Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2023

January is here and oil and gas companies are revving their engines, preparing to boast about record-busting revenues from the year when the invasion of Ukraine fattened oil investor pockets. They’re also hoping to circumnavigate efforts to hold them accountable for their contribution to climate change. Here are some obstacles ahead on the road to corporate accountability based on the signs we see.

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Yale E360

JANUARY 30, 2023

Granted formal rights to their ancestral lands in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, Indigenous people have stemmed forest loss and improved tree cover, a new study finds.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 30, 2023

T-Mobile joined The Climate Pledge, a cross-sector network of businesses and organizations working together to address the difficulties of reducing global carbon emissions for a sustainable future, to support this new objective. The post T-Mobile Joins Climate Pledge, Makes Commitment to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2040 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 30, 2023

1973 was at the crest of the environmental surge that swept the United States half a century ago. In the previous three years, Congress had passed NEPA, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. The first EPA Administrator took office in 1971. Continuing the legislative wave, 1973 saw the passage of the Endangered Species Act (ESA. And the year also saw some major judicial decisions.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2023

The City of Scottsdale reduced its water use by 6% in comparison with the average amount used over the past five years. The post How Scottsdale Saved More Than 38 Million Gallons of Water in 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Earth 911

JANUARY 30, 2023

Lab-grown meat is a type of cellular agriculture that grows proteins from a culture, cell. The post How Sustainable Is Lab-Grown Meat? appeared first on Earth911.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2023

China accounted for nearly half of the world's low-carbon spending in 2022, which could challenge U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2023

The West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund is now accepting applications for financial assistance from businesses and nonprofits to continue building its diversified portfolio of sustainable energy and energy efficiency investments in the West Penn Power service territory. WPPSEF has two primary project financing offerings: conventional financing and ACT 129 Energy Micro Loans.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2023

Social media makes us miserable, but can “positive apps,” such as Gas and BeReal, make a difference?

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Frontiers

JANUARY 30, 2023

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Northern pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma. Image credit: W Douglas Robinson Scientists show show that songbirds don’t just flee from their predator, the northern pygmy owl: they sometimes actively seek them out to aggressively mob them. But the likelihood of mobbing wasn’t constant: it was highest during late summer and autumn when the owls mostly prey on young birds instead of mammals, and at low altitudes, where the owls are most common.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2023

By Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed Association , Monroe County If you said “from my well,” you’re half right. Private wells don’t tap into an underground river or rock-lined reservoir that is yours and yours alone. Most wells in the Brodhead watershed are drilled down to below the water table, where layers of rock, soil, sand, and sediments are saturated with water.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2023

The polyethylene microplastic pollution commonly found in wastewater can be extracted to create electrodes for lithium-ion batteries

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2023

The January 30 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire January 30 PA Environment Digest 77 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Natural Gas Industry, Senate Republicans Launch Effort To Unleash The Industry, Reduce Regulation, Call For Automatic Approval Of Permits, Limit Pub

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 30, 2023

Key headwaters of the Yakima River Basin can be found in the Taneum Watershed, making it important to water quantity and quality throughout the basin. Additionally, the Taneum provides critical habitat for fish and wildlife. The watershed also offers excellent recreation opportunities. People from Washington State and beyond travel to the Taneum to enjoy time with their friends and family on the trail—an exceptionally popular activity in this area is motorcycle riding.

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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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2023

By Holly Smith, Master Watershed Steward Coordinator, Adams, Cumberland & Franklin Counties Since its inception in Lehigh County in 2013, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward (MWS) Program has expanded to 31 counties in Pennsylvania. This remarkable growth is a testament to niches being filled across the state. Watershed associations are reaching out for volunteer support to fill their boards and execute projects.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2023

A call for help sounds to ensure survival of a 140-year-old fishing partnership pairing cetaceans and humans

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PBS Nature

JANUARY 30, 2023

The post Urban Foxes Battle Over Territory appeared first on Nature.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2023

Dolphins off coast of southern Brazil drive mullet towards the nets of local fishers and in return get some extra fish themselves

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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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Endangered Species Law

JANUARY 30, 2023

Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a ruling holding that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s (Service) decision not to modify a recovery plan for the grizzly bear ( ursus arctos horrbilis ) was not a final agency action subject to review under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). In 1975, the Service listed the grizzly bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2023

A US startup will soon begin planting genetically engineered trees in Georgia and Pennsylvania that may be able to capture more carbon than regular trees

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Earth 911

JANUARY 30, 2023

What do the response to climate change and the Y2K computer bug — which required. The post Earth911 Podcast: William Ulrich on Learning From Y2K To Design the Circular Economy appeared first on Earth911.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2023

Growing demand for air travel is counteracting the aviation industry push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2023

By Beth Yount, Master Watershed Steward Coordinator In Philadelphia As we experience changing climate conditions and weather patterns across Pennsylvania, private well owners need to formulate a plan for ensuring that their water supply remains safe, healthy, and resilient. Temperature and precipitation have become less predictable and more extreme worldwide over the past several decades.

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Nanotech

JANUARY 30, 2023

On January 17, 2023, the European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) published a Nanopinion entitled “ EU 2025: Enjoying the Benefits of Nanotechnology and NMS ” by Dr. Anastasios Papadiamantis and Dr. Antreas Afantitis, both of NovaMechanics Ltd. The authors report the findings of a study commissioned by EUON on the EU market for nanomaterials, including substances, uses, volumes, and key operators.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2023

By Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed Association , Monroe County With their big eyes, rainbow colors, and fascinating lives, frogs are one of the first wild creatures kids learn to love. And what’s not to like? They come in all sizes — from one in Papua New Guinea about as big as a housefly, to the Goliath frog whose body is one-foot long (not counting the legs); most are harmless to humans.

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Inhabitant

JANUARY 30, 2023

Lush, the innovative brand credited with developing the now ubiquitous bath bomb, has a new line of natural products aimed at pampering and pain relief.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program can help rural businesses apply for USDA Rural Energy for American Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency loans and grants. The application deadline is March 31, 2023. $300 million is available through the program to expand renewable energy and support energy-efficiency projects for people living in rural America.

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Inhabitant

JANUARY 30, 2023

What do we do in the winter? Bake. Bake for the new year, for Valentine’s Day, because we are cold, because we have been stuck in the house for two months due to poor weather.

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Environment, Law, and History

JANUARY 30, 2023

Daniel Farber goes back to the history of American environmental law again in his recent Legal Planet post, "50 Years Ago: Environmental Law in 1973" Farber writes: Like today, 1973 was a time of political turmoil. The bitterly divisive Vietnam War was winding to an end, and much of the news that year was dominated by the Watergate scandal that ultimately brought down President Nixon.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 30, 2023

A wind farm in South Wales, UK. Photo credit: Reuters / Matthew Childs. By Anders Lorenzen Data from its national grid operator, the National Grid , have concluded that 2022 was a record year for wind power in the UK. The data shows that the output of UK wind farms onshore and offshore continues to increase; in 2022 they produced a record 26.8% of the country’s electricity, though gas-powered power plants are the most significant source of energy.

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Arnold Porter

JANUARY 30, 2023

In December 2022, the Council of the European Union (Council) adopted its common position (Common Position) on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).

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