Yale E360

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Humans are reshaping the Earth in unprecedented ways, both by turning vast tracts of wilderness into farms and cities and by altering the global climate, fueling more intense fires, floods, heat, and drought. Scientists at NASA have captured the astounding breadth of humanity's impact in stunning satellite images. The photos below, all published in the past year by NASA's Earth Observatory , reveal the profound changes now underway.

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Cleannovate

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Chitin – pronounced as kaitin – is a word that doesn’t seem to make any waves. But why should it? … More.

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The country must enforce its ban on gillnet fishing in the area to save the world’s most endangered marine mammal, experts warn. Only around 10 of the porpoises are thought to remain. By Delaney Dryfoos In San Felipe, a fishing town on the northeast edge of Baja California, the use and transportation of gillnets have been banned by the Mexican government since 2017 as a measure to protect the rare vaquita porpoise.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The following DEP notices were published in the December 31 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Kingsley E6H Well Pad: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by drilling wastewater in Springfield Twp., Bradford County. ( PA Bulletin, page 8272 ) -- EQT Corporation - COP Tract 551B: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil

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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.

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 30, 2022

One of the world's most famous natural wonders is the Great Barrier Reef. The site is a marine wonderland, with a rich diversity of beautiful corals and thousands of aquatic creatures.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation is now accepting applications for its College Scholarship Program. The deadline to apply is February 10. The Foundation awards students with financial support to advance their career interest in a natural-resource related field such as wildlife resources, conservation, forest ecosystem management, environmental science, fisheries and wildlife biology.

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Minuscule motor molecules could emit light as they journey into cells.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

From December 24 to 30, DEP’s Compliance Reporting Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 223 inspection reports that included three major violations of environmental regulations at one unconventional shale gas drilling well pad. So far this year-- as of December 23 -- DEP issued 5,052 formal notices of violation to conventional operators and 1,143 notices to unconventional shale gas operators.

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 30, 2022

A geoengineering startup called Make Sunsets claims it has launched weather balloons to release sulfur particles into the stratosphere, thus reflecting the sun and helping to cool the earth. Many scientists aren’t thrilled that one company has made this decision on its own to try a controversial method.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The December 30 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- Check out the First Day New Year’s Hiking Events near you! Vote Now For 2023 River of the Year! Click Here to read their entire newsletter. Click Here to sign up for your own copy. Visit DCNR’s Conservation Education Opportunities webpage for more on programs and opportunities for people of all ages in all regions.

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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.

Clean Energy

Inhabitant

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In the beautiful Canadian landscape sits the Farouche agrotourism area, a brand-new site that combines the beauty of the natural landscape with a Nordic farm, a café bar, micro-refuges and a basecamp. The natural glory of the Devil's River valley is all around. Meanwhile, Mont-Tremblant National Park provides the backdrop.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the December 31 PA Bulletin -- -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec. 24 to 30 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 31 PA Bulletin it will be accepting applications beginning January 2 for County Recycling Coordinator Grants.

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Walk into any furniture store and you’re bound to find truckloads of synthetic materials, non-durable design and questionable manufacturing standards. Entrepreneur Phantila Phataraprasit set out to change all of that with a furniture line made from sustainable materials and a guarantee of a long usable life.

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 30, 2022

By Joseph Kibugu. Integrating human rights into renewable projects will make the energy transition fairer and faster. Ngong Hills wind farm, outside Nairobi. Some wind projects in Kenya have been delayed or cancelled after failing to properly consult local communities. Photo credit: Joerg Boethling / Alamy. The global transition to net-zero could not be more urgent.

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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

DECEMBER 30, 2022

On December 30, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) announced the Department of Environmental Protection will be accepting applications beginning January 2, for County Recycling Coordinator Grants under Section 903 of Act 101. ( formal notice ) The deadline for applications is May 1. “This grant program is part of the Commonwealth’s overall effort to promote recycling and protect the integrity of our environment,” Sen.

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Vorys Law

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In a significant decision released on December 29, 2022, the Supreme Court of Ohio rejected the doctrine that the state’s courts must defer to an administrative agency’s interpretation of an ambiguous statute. See TWISM Enters. v. State Bd. of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors , 2022-Ohio-4677. The Court held that this doctrine—commonly called “ Chevron deference”—“cannot be reconciled with Ohio law.”.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

On January 12, Jim Thorpe Borough Council is scheduled to vote on a proposal to approve on-lot septic sewage systems within 1,000 feet of Mauch Chunk Lake. Mauch Chunk Lake provides drinking water for residents of Jim Thorpe, and the Mauch Chunk Creek that flows from the lake is one of the cleanest, coldest tributaries of the Lehigh River. The group Save Carbon County is urging Jim Thorpe and Carbon County residents to voice their concerns about the proposed amendment to allow development and on

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In 2022, environmental progress ran hot and very cold in Canada. At the international and federal levels, significant progress was made on climate action, plastic waste, toxic chemicals and biodiversity conservation. At the provincial level, progress was mixed, with extreme anti-environmental laws and policies rolled out in Ontario and resistance to progress in many other provinces.

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Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 30, 2022

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, a $1.7 trillion omnibus that will fund the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session January 3, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 -- Committee Schedule House returns to voting session January 3 [Democrats, Republicans Fighting Over Schedule] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Report Finds: Conventional Oil & Gas Drillers Routinely Abandon Wells; Fail To Report How Millions Of Gallons Of Waste Is Disposed; And Non-Compliance Is An ‘Acceptable Norm’ [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industry Has Rec

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