Yale E360
MARCH 10, 2022
The impact of the Covid pandemic on the global supply chain has been widely reported. But extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways, and factories worldwide, and experts warn these climate-induced disruptions will only get worse. Read more on E360 ?.
Legal Planet
MARCH 10, 2022
When the IPCC released its latest climate science report a few weeks ago, many commentators observed that the report should heighten our sense of urgency about climate action. Most of that discussion was at a very general level. It’s worth taking a closer look at some key findings and their policy implications. Here, I want to focus on several key points in the report.
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Law and Environment
MARCH 10, 2022
EPA has now formally restored its waiver under § 209(b) of the Clean Air Act that allows California’s greenhouse gas emissions standards and Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, notwithstanding the preemption of state vehicle emission standards contained in § 209(a) of the CAA. EPA also restored the authority of other states under § 177 of the CAA to adopt the California standards.
Legal Planet
MARCH 10, 2022
Drill site on Jefferson Blvd. in south Los Angeles. Photo credit: Faces of Fracking, Flickr. This post is co-authored by Julia Stein and Beth Kent. Neighborhood oil and gas extraction poses serious public health and environmental risks to communities across California – and campaigns by local advocates and political leaders over the last decade have pressed state agencies and local governments, including the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County , to better protect those at risk.
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.
Eco Justice
MARCH 10, 2022
One of the tenets of “disaster capitalism” is to never let a bad situation go to waste. As the people of Ukraine fight to defend their democracy, families flee the. Read more. The post Time of crisis reminds us why we must leave fossil fuels behind appeared first on Ecojustice.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 10, 2022
Each year, winter wreaks havoc on Lake Michigan communities as waves and ice pummel the coast. In recent years, winter storms combined with record high lake levels have been especially damaging.
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Environmental News Bits
MARCH 10, 2022
Amy S. Cannon, Danielle Julie Carrier, Abigail S. Engelberth, Jeannette M. Garcia, Eunice Heath, King Kuok (Mimi) Hii, Francesca M. Kerton, Banothile Makhubela, Audrey Moores, Liane M. Rossi, Juliana L. Vidal, Adelina Voutchkova-Kostal, and Karen Wilson (2022). “Women in Green Chemistry and Engineering: Agents of Change Toward the Achievement of a Sustainable Future.
New Scientist
MARCH 10, 2022
Training artificial intelligences to identify faces or digitise text involves thousands or millions of iterations of a two-stage process known as back-propagation, but a new approach could save time, energy and computing power
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 10, 2022
by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute A new Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) pilot project is gearing up to remove 200 pounds of non-recyclable plastics from University of Illinois campus trash daily and convert it to 140 pounds of crude oil to power university vehicles.
Ocean Conservancy
MARCH 10, 2022
If you’re like me, the name “frilled shark” conjures up a dainty image of a shark in a fluffy dress. But if you tap that name into a Google search you’re in for a thrill because those frills can kill. The frilled shark gets its name from a row of six red-lined gills that look a little like an Elizabethan ruff seen in Shakespeare’s day. However, the sharks’ terrifying 300 teeth might distract people from admiring this decorative feature.
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.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 10, 2022
by Daniel E. Walters, Penn State and William M. Manson, Penn State Better information leads to better decisions – this is the idea behind a regulatory device known as “mandated disclosure.” Mandated disclosures are all around you, from calorie counts on fast food restaurant menus to conversations with doctors around informed consent.
New Scientist
MARCH 10, 2022
Organic molecules and clay minerals found in Gale Crater could be a sign of ancient Martian life, but it isn’t possible yet to rule out that they are products of inorganic processes
PBS Nature
MARCH 10, 2022
From Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, an old, battle-scarred hippo bull has an incredible story to tell. Previously hippos were almost always misunderstood because their secret life happens beneath the water and under the cover of darkness. This tale imagines a story of 35 years from when the hippo was a vulnerable orphan to the ultimate battle that crowns him king decades later.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 10, 2022
On March 10, the PA Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases challenging lower court decisions that shielded Sunoco Pipeline, LP from paying attorneys fees where public interest groups and land owners won legal victories related to Sunoco’s water permits for the Mariner East Pipeline Project. The Gehart family, represented by Attorney Rich Raiders, previously won at trial against Sunoco after successfully demonstrating Sunoco had mischaracterized forested wetlands on the Gerhart property t
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.
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 10, 2022
Thousands of workers across the country have filed discrimination claims with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) since the inception of the Covid-19 pandemic. In an exclusive report, Bloomberg revealed that “[s]ince April 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has received roughly 6,225 Covid-related charges of discrimination under federal civil rights laws” and “more than 2,700 vaccine-related charges, most of which were in 2021 when vaccine requirements
A Greener Life
MARCH 10, 2022
By Jeremy Williams . Every year the NGO Care International compiles a list of under-reported humanitarian crises. They do this by tracking news stories in the global media and seeing which ones got the least attention. I wrote about it in 2020 and in 2021 , and some themes emerge – Africa dominates, and so does climate change and conflict. Some situations blend all three.
National Law Center
MARCH 10, 2022
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: March 10, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
MARCH 10, 2022
Is Russia holding off on cyberwarfare while it has troops in Ukraine, or are cyberattacks failing to land thanks to vast international efforts to protect the country?
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Academy of Natural Sciences
MARCH 10, 2022
The Drexel Environmental Science Leadership Academy (DESLA) is one part outdoor adventure, one part leadership training and two parts field experience. With Drexel professors from the department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science and our own expert scientists at the Academy, high school students can gain hands-on field experience and memories that last a lifetime.
New Scientist
MARCH 10, 2022
Packages of RNA and proteins that bud off from cells have reversed some signs of ageing in mice, and they may account for the rejuvenating effects of young blood
Physics World
MARCH 10, 2022
In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, we meet Jonas Zeuner, who is co-founder and managing director of the Austrian start-up company VitreaLab. He explains how the firm’s laser-powered photonic integrated circuits could find use in applications including holographic displays, medicine, and telecommunications. Our next guest is Kim Eggleton, who is Research Integrity and Inclusion Manager at IOP Publishing , which publishes scientific journals and Physics World.
New Scientist
MARCH 10, 2022
DNA sequencing has revealed that a bright pink lake on an island off Western Australia gets its colour from a mix of salt-loving bacteria and algae
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 10, 2022
Read the full story at CNBC. The nation’s museums are facing increased flooding and more frequent wildfires, and all that history inside is at risk. The value at stake is incalculable. Now the rush is on to make the structures more resilient, but funding that will be a feat.
Environmental Leader
MARCH 10, 2022
A data-driven manufacturing platform by Andea will be used at Heliogen sites in the US to help the company with its renewable energy initiatives. The post Cloud-Based Manufacturing System Helps High Tech Industries appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 10, 2022
Read the full story at The 19th. Ahead of the release of the next installment, a survey gives insight into the challenges of being a woman author for the highly anticipated report.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 10, 2022
The Wildlife Leadership Academy is seeking qualified candidates for a seasonal position as our Summer Field School Supervisor. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Academy’s the Field School Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safety and well-being of all camp staff and participants during their time with us at field school. Housing and meals are provided for this position on-site where the field schools take place in Madisonburg, Centre County.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 10, 2022
Read the full story in Biocycle. A forthcoming EPA report makes a compelling case for prevention in the U.S., where the majority of food gets wasted at the point of consumption.
Environmental Leader
MARCH 10, 2022
A program by Siemens will help small companies fund and develop sustainability programs. The post Siemens Capital Program Earmarks $100 Million to Help Small Businesses with Sustainability Efforts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 10, 2022
Read the full story from NPR. The Pentagon is testing hundreds of military sites around the country for contamination from chemicals known by the acronym PFAS, which have been linked to health problems such as cancer.
Nanotech
MARCH 10, 2022
The European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) has launched two calls for tenders to conduct studies on nanomaterials. The first call for tender is on valid in silico modeling tools and read-across approaches, including creating case studies on read-across for specific types of nanomaterials. According to the call for tender, the study proposes to examine the use of these tools for nanomaterials and to draw potential conclusions (for both regulators and industry/small- and medium e
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 10, 2022
Read the full story at Utility Dive. The commission said the change provides more legal certainty, but critics called the decision “reckless” and “legally dubious,” arguing it will hurt pipeline development.
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 10, 2022
Toronto | Traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – Lana Goldberg, Ontario Climate Program Manager and Phil Pothen, Ontario Environment Program Manager, experts on Ontario environmental policy from Environmental Defence are available to provide their insights into the Ontario government’s recently released transportation infrastructure plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. .
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 10, 2022
Read the full story at Anthropocene Magazine. In the most detailed study of its kind, scientists investigated biodiversity offsets purchased by owners of one of the world’s largest nickel mines. In this case, it looks like the mining company succeeded.
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