Law and Environment
APRIL 20, 2023
We’re launching this blog series to help readers keep pace with the fast-moving world of clean hydrogen. Each week or so we’ll post an article on different legal, regulatory, and technical opportunities and challenges facing companies who are developing or exploring clean hydrogen projects. We need a comprehensive approach to tackling climate change, one that targets all sectors of the economy.
Yale E360
APRIL 20, 2023
Escalating construction costs, the rise of solar and wind power, and mounting public opposition have led to a precipitous decrease in massive new hydropower projects. Experts say the world has hit “peak dams,” which conservationists hail as good news for riverine ecosystems.
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Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 20, 2023
This program is aimed at supporting start-up companies that focus on addressing key challenges in the areas of food technology and sustainability. The post Mondelez International Invites Start-ups to Apply to CoLab Tech appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 20, 2023
All across the country, coal- and gas-fired power plants are still running, still polluting, and still showing signs of staying relentlessly online. And more gas is slated to come. This is despite the clean energy progress the power sector has experienced to date—and despite the groundwork laid for more progress from leading states, as well as the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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
APRIL 20, 2023
Apart from being a symbol of sustainability, the field provides opportunities for local children to play and enjoy soccer. The post Lay’s Unveils Innovative Soccer Field Made from Recycled Chip Bags appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Legal Planet
APRIL 20, 2023
It may be one of the most overused clichés favored by headline writers, but nonetheless, it is true that the Latin American lithium industry is at a crossroads. The regulatory decisions made by the Governments of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile in the following months and years will set the course for the lithium industry, with significant consequences for the planet’s future.
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Legal Planet
APRIL 20, 2023
California’s insurance sector faces significant risks from climate change. These include both the transition risks facing all financial institutions as the global economy shifts toward decarbonization, and the singular combination of physical risks–wildfire, drought, coastal hazards, extreme heat—that threaten California’s communities and businesses.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 20, 2023
If businesses want to protect their bottom line, it is therefore vital that they gain strong visibility over their suppliers’ emissions, which make up around two-thirds of an average company’s carbon emissions. The post Strong Supply Chain Visibility is Pivotal for Businesses’ Survival appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Frontiers
APRIL 20, 2023
By Suzanna Burgelman, science writer Researchers are one step closer to understanding the influence of good running apparel on running performance and injury risk. A new study in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living found that greater breast support during running is associated with increased knee joint stiffness, altering the lower body biomechanics of female runners.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 20, 2023
Locus PI's sustainable water and process treatment ingredients will use high-performance sophorolipids, a biosurfactant in the glycolipid class, as a basis. The post Veolia and Locus PI Create Biobased Water Treatment Solutions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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.
Scientific American
APRIL 20, 2023
Lengthening days set off a cascade of events in migratory birds that culminates in the birth of a clutch of chicks
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 20, 2023
This initiative will allow commercial transportation fleets to shift to CNG, a lower-carbon alternative to gasoline and diesel. The post Tourmaline and Clean Energy’s $70 Million Partnership to Fuel Western Canada’s Commercial Fleets appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
NRDC
APRIL 20, 2023
Canada's Environment Commissioner found that the Government of Canada has failed to transparently report on the climate impact of industrial logging, with potentially sweeping ramifications for its forest policymaking.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 20, 2023
By implementing a more efficient waste and recycling system, Petco can also save money on waste disposal and recycling costs, leading to cost savings. The post Petco Partners with Rubicon Global for Recycling Solutions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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
APRIL 20, 2023
Just like people, the simple nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans is driven to consume high-calorie food when its cannabinoid receptors are activated, hinting at a common signalling pathway for preventing starvation
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 20, 2023
The company’s annual sustainability report emphasizes AVANGRID’s results toward a clean energy future. The post AVANGRID Reports Progress on ESG+F Goals appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Scientific American
APRIL 20, 2023
Starship, a super powerful launch system that could revolutionize access to space, soared for mere minutes—but its test flight is still being hailed as a success
New Scientist
APRIL 20, 2023
Ultralight dark matter particles that behave like waves, called axions, seem to be a better match for gravitational lensing measurements than more traditional explanations for dark matter
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The Applied Ecologist
APRIL 20, 2023
Shortlisted for the Southwood Prize 2022 In this blog post, Chongzhe Zhang talks us through his and colleagues’ research involving a trait-based field experiment in which cover crops were measured to evaluate soil health, crop productivity and agricultural ecosystem sustainability. Trait-based ecology The grand challenge of feeding a growing population while preserving biodiversity and ecosystem sustainability is a daunting task for humanity.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 20, 2023
In celebration of Earth Day, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , whose vision is a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania, encourages residents to join the 2023 Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative. Pick Up Pennsylvania engages tens of thousands of volunteers annually through litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, beautification projects, special collections, and educational events.
New Scientist
APRIL 20, 2023
Protein shells designed using AI can work as carriers for immunity-inducing molecules, generating more antibodies in mice than some competing vaccine approaches
Enviromental Defense
APRIL 20, 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, KEEPERS OF THE WATER Rally in Ottawa sends a clear message to government: Canadians expect justice for Indigenous nations impacted by toxic spill; federal government must use the full extent of its powers to hold Imperial Oil accountable Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Today, Indigenous and environmental groups, along with members of the public, gathered on Parliament Hill to rally against Imperial Oil in solidarity wit
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 20, 2023
A citizen complaint to DEP's 800-541-2050 Emergency Telephone Number resulted in an April 14 inspection of the Haight 6P conventional oil well site owned by Cameron Energy that found an unreported leaking crude oil gathering pipeline affecting over 2,400 feet of streams in Howe Township Forest County. A DEP inspector was onsite at 2:20 p.m., according to the April 14 inspection report , and noted DEP had not received any notification of the release of crude oil from the company.
New Scientist
APRIL 20, 2023
Artificial light doesn’t actually attract insects but instead interferes with the control systems they use to orientate their body when flying
Scientific American
APRIL 20, 2023
Compared with landslides, volcanoes and hurricanes get a lot more attention, as well as research funding
NRDC
APRIL 20, 2023
The mainstreaming of EVs will impact everything from the air you breathe to the money you save, even if you don’t drive one.
Scientific American
APRIL 20, 2023
In the 1970s Marie Nyswander thought that she had finally found a long-term treatment for heroin addiction, but not everyone agreed—including some of the people she was trying to help
NRDC
APRIL 20, 2023
Last year, California made large strides towards addressing the pressing problem of proliferating plastic waste. But the Ohio train derailment shows why we also need action on toxics in plastics.
New Scientist
APRIL 20, 2023
Europe had the hottest summer on record and the second warmest year ever in 2022, according to the latest European State of the Climate report
Scientific American
APRIL 20, 2023
A volatile compound makes nematodes food for oyster mushrooms
New Scientist
APRIL 20, 2023
The launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket, the biggest and most powerful to ever fly, didn't quite go as planned.
Arnold Porter
APRIL 20, 2023
What is international arbitration and what kind of work does it entail? USCIB/ICC USA and Arnold & Porter are proud to organize this Town Hall Style event which will provide an insider's view into the practice of international arbitration. Practitioners working at law firms, arbitral institutions, and in-house will share their diverse experiences and offer guidance about how students can begin preparing for a career in this dynamic and truly global field.
New Scientist
APRIL 20, 2023
Marine mammals use a variety of tricks to snooze at sea - elephant seals fall asleep and gradually drift to the depths
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