Sat.Apr 22, 2023

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The Bill That Could Connect California to Sun, Wind, and Savings Across the West

NRDC

A bill in the California State Legislature that would start a fully integrated western electricity grid will be heard in the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee next week.

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Martian base on Earth set to host first ‘astronauts’

New Scientist

Four people will soon move into the Space Analog for the Moon and Mars (SAM) base in Arizona, where they will have to permanently wear pressurised spacesuits

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Auditor Calls for Canada’s Transparency on Logging Emissions

NRDC

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.

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Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - April 15 to 21; 10 Abandoned Well NOVs; New Crude Oil Leak; Defective Casing/Cementing

PA Environment Daily

From April 15 to 21, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 465 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 50 violations of environmental regulations-- 46 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 4 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry. So far this year-- as of April 14 -- DEP issued 1,292 formal notices of violation to conventional operators and 491 to unconventional shale gas operators based on 4,473 inspections of conve

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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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Canada must intervene to protect caribou in Ontario

NRDC

A year ago, environmental groups called out the caribou conservation agreement between Canada and Ontario as being the weakest in the country. Now, Canada's Environment Minister declares that Ontario is not effectively protecting critical caribou habitat.

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Skateboard helps very premature babies develop their motor skills

New Scientist

A medical skateboard designed to help very premature infants practise moving forwards improves their chances of crawling and standing by the age of 1

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SpaceX's efforts to make satellites less bright aren't working well

New Scientist

Megaconstellations of satellites are a problem for astronomy, and while SpaceX has made several attempts to dim its Starlink satellites, they don't seem to be having the desired effect

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France Extends Due Date for R-Nano Declarations to May 31, 2023

Nanotech

In France, under Decree No. 2012-232, companies that manufacture, import, and/or distribute a “substance with nanoparticle status” in an amount of at least 100 grams per year must submit an annual report with substance identity, quantity, and use information. According to the R-Nano website , managed by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES), the declaration form has evolved since 2022 to require the completion of certain fields in accordance with th

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Once-a-century extreme precipitation could occur every 30 years in US

New Scientist

High-resolution projections of extreme precipitation in North America show the US north-west and south-east experiencing more severe and frequent floods by the turn of the century

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Earth Day Should Be Every Day!

NRDC

Four Chicago students share why clean water and air are human rights.

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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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Watermarking tool to prevent AI image editing can easily be thwarted

New Scientist

A tool called Photoguard that aims to stop images from being edited by artificial intelligence doesn't work if you simply save an image as JPEG

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Leopards Are Living among People. And That Could Save the Species

Scientific American

For leopards to survive, we must learn to live with them

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3 Pennsylvania Schools Achieve Green Ribbon Schools Recognition From U.S. Dept. of Education

PA Environment Daily

Three Pennsylvania schools were recognized for their environmental sustainability initiatives by the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Program. Awardees show progress in the following areas: reducing environmental impacts, such as waste, water, greenhouse gases, and transportation; improving health and wellness with consideration to air quality, lighting, thermal comfort, school nutrition, and outdoor physical activity; and offering effective environmental and sustainability educ

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.22.23 - Earth Day!

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 3 Pennsylvania Schools Achieve Green Ribbon Schools Recognition From U.S. Dept. of Education [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter: California Area School District In Washington County Recognized As Top Sustainability School -- Reading Eagle: Retired High School Biology Teacher Reflects On 53 Years Of Earth Days --

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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.