Yale E360
APRIL 17, 2023
Germany shut down its three remaining nuclear power plants Saturday night, shedding a source of low-carbon power that critics say is needed to meet the country's climate goals.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 17, 2023
By installing solar panels plus battery storage, small businesses can generate their own electricity, reducing their dependence on the grid and increasing their energy independence. The post Why Solar Needs to Be in Your ESG Plan appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 17, 2023
In the US, when we check our local weather forecast, when our communities are recovering from an extreme weather event, or when our fisherfolk are at sea catching food, we are benefitting from the work of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA is a science-based agency of the federal government that was created by the executive branch in 1970, bringing together science-based commissions, bureaus and offices the country relied on for years, including what was known as th
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 17, 2023
Some state legislative bodies want to ban cosmetics and toiletries with forever chemicals that do not readily break down and remain in the body — known as PFAs. The post States Seek to Ban Cosmetics And Toiletries with Forever Chemicals. But EPA Still Eyes Drinking Water appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Cleannovate
APRIL 17, 2023
Rice is arguably one of the most widely consumed starches.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 17, 2023
Ember, a non-profit think tank that aims to accelerate the transition to clean energy, releases its Global Electricity Review 2023. The post Ember’s Global Electricity Review 2023: Accelerating the Transition to Clean Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 17, 2023
By reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving crop yields, agricultural IoT can contribute to higher profits for farmers. The post The Future of Farming: Agriculture IoT Market Projected to Grow at 9.8% CAGR appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Earth 911
APRIL 17, 2023
There are a lot of good reasons to limit kids’ screen time, but the digital. The post Earth Rangers Engages Kids in Environmental Action appeared first on Earth911.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 17, 2023
In 2022, the company spent $963 million on businesses owned by women, people of color, and veterans. The post ComEd’s $7.4 Billion Investment in Local Communities appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 17, 2023
By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News From facilitating the planting of thousands of trees to developing an innovative procedure to help pinpoint and address streambank erosion issues, Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteer Jim Walter has inspired environmental action in Bucks County and beyond. Walter, a retired chemical engineer, was part of the first Bucks County Master Watershed Steward training class in 2015.
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
NRDC
APRIL 17, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps' latest storm surge barrier proposal for New York and New Jersey is still missing meaningful community participation and a comprehensive approach to climate adaptation.
Earth 911
APRIL 17, 2023
The evolution of plastic recycling is essential to cleaning up a plastic-addicted world and eliminating. The post Earth911 Podcast: Nexus Circular CEO Jodie Morgan on Plastic Recycling Progress appeared first on Earth911.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 17, 2023
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 WEDNESDAY 3:00: Pittsburgh-Based Group Against Smog & Pollution Hosts Workshop On Local Air Quality Issues. 3:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 6:30: Ohio River Valley Institute Hosts Webinar On Policy Action In Response To The Norfolk Southern Train Derailment & Beyond. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
NRDC
APRIL 17, 2023
The state broke snowfall records after three of its driest years ever. Now floods wreak havoc. These swings are the new normal—and they’re very hard to manage.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
New Scientist
APRIL 17, 2023
The latest evidence suggests that indoor air quality can be as bad as a city street at rush hour.
Enviromental Defense
APRIL 17, 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, KEEPERS OF THE WATER, INDIGENOUS CLIMATE ACTION Statement from Indigenous and environmental groups in solidarity with Indigenous nations testifying today about Imperial Oil toxic leak Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – We stand in support of the Indigenous nations seeking justice for the damage caused by Imperial Oil’s toxic wastewater leak and demand accountability for concealing and minimizing the severity of this incident for
New Scientist
APRIL 17, 2023
The first test of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, was due to take place on 17 April but was cancelled due to a frozen valve
The Applied Ecologist
APRIL 17, 2023
Shortlisted for the Southwood Prize 2022 Deqiang Ma talks us through his and colleagues’ research article which uses a case study of mangrove and seagrass habitats in Queensland, Australia to consider different policies regarding offsetting impacts on fish habitats. The issue Globally, ecosystem services are imperiled due to development, especially in coastal and marine areas.
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.
New Scientist
APRIL 17, 2023
Remains preserved in amber from 105 million years ago are the oldest evidence of a mutually beneficial relationship between dinosaurs and arthropods
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 17, 2023
The April 17 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire April 17 PA Environment Digest 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Inside Climate News: Gov.
New Scientist
APRIL 17, 2023
The increasing mass of the Greenland ice sheet caused local sea level to rise more than 3 metres after Vikings colonised Greenland, flooding many settlements and contributing to their abandonment of the place
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 17, 2023
DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks Earth Week edition of its Environmental Education newsletter is now available and includes articles on-- -- Join A Special Earth Day Program In A State Park -- Celebrate Earth Day & Beyond Teaching Ideas, Activities, Lessons -- It’s also Bat Appreciation Week! -- Mud Activities For Kids - Have Fun With Mud! -- Professional Development -- Watershed Education Educator Workshop -- Explore the Outdoors!
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 17, 2023
Elon Musk's SpaceX is expected to launch its Starship rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, later today
NRDC
APRIL 17, 2023
Only 10 percent of HVAC installations in California receive a permit—resulting in higher energy bills, climate emissions, and health and safety risks in homes. The state legislature can act now by passing SB 795 (Stern) to improve permit compliance.
New Scientist
APRIL 17, 2023
Arthropods and molluscs dwelling on plastic and other rubbish in the middle of the Pacific Ocean seem to be part of a new type of ecological community inadvertently created by humans
Frontiers
APRIL 17, 2023
by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Orb weaver spiders make the capture threads of their webs sticky with an aqueous glue made in special aggregate glands. Scientists studied different species living in different environments to see how the glue changed and found that although the glue was mostly made of the same components, the proportions of the proteins involved were different, changing the glue’s properties.
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PA Environment Daily
APRIL 17, 2023
The Allegheny County Conservation District announced $830,000 in grants available to farms to prevent pollution in Allegheny County over the next three years. Farming operations can now apply for funding through the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) to install soil and water conservation practices that have shared environmental and farm management goals.
Environment, Law, and History
APRIL 17, 2023
The Journal of Global History recently published Lena Joos's "‘Only One Earth’: Environmental Perceptions and Policies before the Stockholm Conference, 1968–1972" The article is based on a comparative study of sixty-three preparatory country reports for the UN Conference on the Human Environment 1968–1972 (UNCHE). One of the article's sections, "Environmental policy measures around 1970 in global comparison", has a lot of information on environmental laws in these co
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 17, 2023
The Independence Conservancy will host four waste tire collection events in Beaver County to provide an affordable way for vehicle owners to get rid of tires or wheels from cars and light trucks and other vehicles. All collections are held on Saturday mornings from 9 AM to 12 Noon on-- -- April 22: Findlay Township Public Works Department, 1058 Clinton Rd., Clinton -- May 6: Ambridge Borough Building, 600 11th St., Ambridge -- May 13: New Sewickley Township Municipal Building, 233 Miller Rd., Ro
Environmental Law Centre
APRIL 17, 2023
The Environment & The Constitution Series: Interprovincial Matters and Impact Assessment AN ELC REPORT SERIES The ELC is pleased to present a series of reports and webinars in relation to the. The post The Environment & The Constitution Series: Interprovincial Matters and Impact Assessment appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.
NRDC
APRIL 17, 2023
This is the ninth blog in a series celebrating the grant projects funded through our Clean Air Act settlement with the owners of the E.D. Edwards coal-fired power plant outside Peoria, Illinois.
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