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THE PLASTIC ELEVATOR PITCH – STYROFOAM

Cleannovate

You board an elevator destined for the seventh floor and a business mogul follows right after you. Thoughts cross your mind… You’ve always desired to get hold of him but he’s hard to get. Now you have a fraction of time just to get a conversation with him.

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Can the UK’s new ARIA science agency deliver ‘moonshot’ technologies?

New Scientist

Originally dreamed up by Dominic Cummings, the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has been tasked with a high-risk, high-reward approach to research funding

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50 Fish, 50 States: Bartram’s Bass

Cool Green Science

Bass fishing can be one of life’s simple pleasures. It also demonstrates that humans have a nearly infinite capacity to overcomplicate things. The post 50 Fish, 50 States: Bartram’s Bass appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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The Feds

PA Environment Daily

Articles and NewsClips about federal actions impacting Pennsylvania-- -- EPA Proposes To Add Area Surrounding Former Exide Technologies Laureldale Facility, Berks County To Superfund List; Sept. 28 Public Info Sessions [PaEN] -- Reading Eagle: Contaminated Land Around Berks Battery Plant Site Proposed For Federal Superfund List -- AP: EPA Delays New Ozone Pollution Standards Until After 2024 Election -- PA Capital-Star: PA Cong.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Changes to the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Fund

Ohio Environmental Law

In July, the Ohio General Assembly passed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Main Operating Budget which included another round of $350 million in funding for the Brownfield Remediation Fund. This second round of funding builds up on the very successful launch of the program in the prior State budget. While the structure of the program largely remains the same, the Legislature did make some notable changes.

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Public Participation Opportunities/Calendar Of Events

PA Environment Daily

Click Here for a list of public participation opportunities and a calendar of events. -- EPA Proposes To Add Area Surrounding Former Exide Technologies Laureldale Facility, Berks County To Superfund List; Sept. 28 Public Info Sessions [PaEN] -- Reading Eagle: Contaminated Land Around Berks Battery Plant Site Proposed For Federal Superfund List -- DEP Holds Sept. 19 Meeting On Ethane Chilling Expansion Project At Energy Transfer Marketing In Marcus Hook Boro, Delaware County -- DEP Invites Commen

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Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic

PA Environment Daily

PA Environment Digest Put Links To The Best Environment & Energy Articles and NewsClips From Last Week Here By Topic-- -- 9.11.23 - PA Environment Digest - All Articles & NewsClips From This Issue By Topic It gives you an in-depth view of environment and energy issues being reported by media across Pennsylvania. Other Handy Groups Of Articles & NewsClips From This Week-- -- 90 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educ

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As Planet Burns, Shell Reports $5 Billion in Profits and Plans to Ramp Up Fossil Fuels

Corp Watch

As Planet Burns, Shell Reports $5 Billion in Profits and Plans to Ramp Up Fossil Fuels pratap Sun, 09/10/2023 - 22:34 Thursday, July 27, 2023 [link] "),t.type){case"pdf":if(a.default.isFirefox()||a.default.isEdge()||a.default.isIE())try{if(console.info("PrintJS currently doesn't support PDF printing in Firefox, Internet Explorer and Edge."),!0 t.onBrowserIncompatible())window.open(t.fallbackPrintable,"_blank").focus(),t.

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Grants & Awards

PA Environment Daily

Click Here for grants, awards, recognition programs and contest deadlines.

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Dharna Against Oil Co Polluting Groundwater Enters Ninth Day | Jaipur News - Times of India

Corp Watch

Dharna Against Oil Co Polluting Groundwater Enters Ninth Day | Jaipur News - Times of India TNN pratap Sun, 09/10/2023 - 22:34 Monday, July 31, 2023 [link] Jaisalmer: Hundreds of villagers continued to sit on dharna for the 9th day on Sunday to protest against the pollution of groundwater by Wallabag ID 17311040

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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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News From PA House & Senate

PA Environment Daily

The information you need to follow legislation in the House and Senate- starting with articles and NewsClips from last week-- Environment & Energy NewsClips-- -- We Remember Sept. 11, 2001 - DEP Responds To A National Tragedy - By David Hess, Former Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection [PaEN] -- Beaver County Times: Events Planned For 9/11 Anniversary At Flight 93 National Memorial -- TribLive: Local, State, Federal Officials To Mark 22nd Anniversary Of Flight 93 Crash On 9/11 I

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Privacy group challenges Ryanair's use of facial recognition

Corp Watch

Privacy group challenges Ryanair's use of facial recognition Reuters pratap Sun, 09/10/2023 - 22:34 Thursday, July 27, 2023 [link] DUBLIN, July 27 (Reuters) - Digital rights group NOYB on Thursday filed a complaint against Ryanair Wallabag ID 17311038

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Richard Roush To Step Down As Dean Of Penn State College Of Agricultural Sciences Upcoming Events -- WHYY: First Annual EcoFest Coming To Media, Delaware County Sept. 9 -- Reading Eagle: Schuylkill River Greenways Hosts Ride For The River In Pottstown -- PUC PA One Call Damage Prevention Committee Imposes $186,250 In Penalties For Violation; Next Meeting Sept.

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eBay charged with multiple unfair labor complaints in struggle with its first union

Corp Watch

eBay charged with multiple unfair labor complaints in struggle with its first union Ash Parrish pratap Sun, 09/10/2023 - 22:34 Monday, July 31, 2023 [link] Tech / Labor / Policy / Wallabag ID 17311037

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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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90 News Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 90 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- We Remember Sept. 11, 2001 - DEP Responds To A National Tragedy - By David Hess, Former Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection [PaEN] -- TribLive: Local, State, Federal Officials To Mark

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Safaricom to pay former call centre staff Sh2.5m

Corp Watch

Safaricom to pay former call centre staff Sh2.

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 9.10.23

PA Environment Daily

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. 2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 90 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Post-Gazette - Salena Zito: Josh Shapiro, Camera Bartolotta Do What Politicians Should Do: Show Up -- PA Capital-Star: Lt. Gov. Davis Announces Birth Of Daughter -- Inquirer: Shapiro Administration Has Slashed Wait Times, Backlogs For State Approvals and Licenses; Money-Back Guarantee Permit Program Starts In November -- Office Of Budget Announces Changes To Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program -- Pittsburgh

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Sustainability at Retail

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.