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Autodesk Is Striving for Circular Economy and Helping Its Value Chain Do the Same

Environment + Energy Leader

Autdodesk is committed to a low-carbon future where renewable energy powers the world while it also minimizes waste and dedicates itself to the circular economy. The post Autodesk Is Striving for Circular Economy and Helping Its Value Chain Do the Same appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Blue Whales Swallowing 95 Pounds of Plastic Daily, Scientists Estimate

Yale E360

Blue whales, the largest creatures on Earth, are ingesting 10 million pieces of microplastic daily, scientists estimate. Read more on E360 ?.

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Viejas Tribe Energy Storage Project Enhances California’s Energy Transition

Environment + Energy Leader

The system is part of a state program to increase long-duration energy storage. The post Viejas Tribe Energy Storage Project Enhances California’s Energy Transition appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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THE PROFITABLE WORLD OF BIODIE$EL

Cleannovate

I’ve always wondered whether we can find profitable use for used cooking oil… The type that has remained after deep … More.

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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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Consumer product recalls highlight urgent need for mandatory labelling

Enviromental Defense

You may have seen toxic products in the news a lot lately – from cancer-causing benzene in dry shampoo to carcinogenic formaldehyde in hair straighteners and PFAS’ forever chemicals’ in school uniforms. Since the dry shampoo recall, dozens of injuries have been reported. These upsetting incidents highlight the disproportionate impact of toxic exposures on vulnerable and marginalized communities and the dire need for increased disclosure and transparency in our toxics laws. .

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SELLING FRUIT TREE SEEDLINGS

Cleannovate

Trees better our world. But what if we are to give them a sweet twist… That’s what fruit trees do. … More.

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Does the UK need new nuclear plants like Sizewell C to reach net zero?

New Scientist

With the cost of renewables and batteries plummeting, some academics argue that the UK doesn't need to build new nuclear power stations to achieve its net zero goal

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: November 4, 2022

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: November 4, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Drought, not lithium mining, is drying out Chile's largest salt flat

New Scientist

Lithium mining has been blamed for the drying out of a region in the Andes where the metal is naturally found – but drought may be the culprit instead

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2022 U.S. State of the Birds report reveals widespread losses of birds in all habitats–except for one

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the U.S. Committee of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative. A newly released State of the Birds report for the United States reveals a tale of two trends, one hopeful, one dire. Long-term trends of waterfowl show strong increases where investments in wetland conservation have improved conditions for birds and people.

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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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Earth911 Podcast: Satellogic’s Thomas VanMatre on Satellite Imagery’s Role in Solving Climate Change

Earth 911

Thomas VanMatre, VP of Global Business Development at Satellogic, a geospatial analytics company, joins the. The post Earth911 Podcast: Satellogic’s Thomas VanMatre on Satellite Imagery’s Role in Solving Climate Change appeared first on Earth911.

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Ocean plastics: How much do rich countries contribute by shipping their waste overseas?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Our World in Data. Many countries ship plastic waste overseas. How much of the world’s waste is traded, and how big is its role in the pollution of our oceans?

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DEP Posted 60 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Nov. 5 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the November 5 PA Bulletin -- -- DEP Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a December 7 hearing on an intent to issue an NPDES Water Quality permit to Pocono Manor Investors, LP for the discharge of treated sewage from The Inn At Pocono Manor in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

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Erne Campus – the world’s largest PassivHaus Premium building

A Greener Life

By Jeremy Williams. PassivHaus has been around for a while as a building standard, but its principles are organised around energy conservation and comfort rather than carbon emissions. PassivHaus Premium has emerged as a more rigorous standard for those aiming for genuine net zero buildings. And the world’s largest PassivHaus Premium building was recently announced as the ‘project of the year’ at the annual RICS awards – Erne Campus, South West College in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.

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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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Nov. 4 Take Five Fridays With Pam From PA Parks & Forests Foundation

PA Environment Daily

The November 4 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- Printable Inserts For New State Parks Available For Your PA State Parks & State Forests Passport! Wilderness Wheels , PPFF’s donor-funded transportation scholarship program recently helped get students and teachers from Newport Elementary school to Little Buffalo State Park.

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Drexel Students Host the Nation’s First Local Conference of Youth

Academy of Natural Sciences

In an era demanding environmental action and equity, students are advancing community-centered climate solutions through collaborative research, education, civic engagement and public programming. Over 130 delegates from across the country came together on the weekend of September 23 for America’s first ever Local Conference of Youth (LCOY USA), hosted at Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.

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New Program Brings Together Residents, Businesses To Help Make Lancaster County Carbon Neutral

PA Environment Daily

After a decade of global warming trends, the world experienced the second warmest year on record in 2019. Humans everywhere are experiencing the impact of climate change. Yet, governments aren’t addressing the threat fast enough. Individual citizens and businesses ready to make a change need an avenue for actionable, measurable impact. Through the Lancaster County Community Climate Fund , RegenAll is launching an innovative pathway for Lancaster County to achieve carbon neutrality and slow the i

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Navigating Voluntary Cleanups in a World of Evolving Science

E2 Law Blog

Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act of 1995, or Act 2, established Pennsylvania’s program for the voluntary cleanup of contaminated sites. Act 2 requires the Environmental Quality Board (established to, among other things, formulate, adopt and promulgate rules and regulations) to establish uniform statewide health-based standards so that any voluntary cleanup conducted under the act eliminates any substantial present or probable risk to human health and the

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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.

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Stroud Water Research Center Honors Michael E. Mann, Ph.D., Leading Climate Scientist And Author

PA Environment Daily

The Stroud Water Research Center bestowed the 2022 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence to Michael E. Mann, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading voices on climate change on November 3. The award was presented at the 20th annual The Water’s Edge gala at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science. The Water’s Edge annually recognizes an individual or organization that makes a lasting impact on freshwater systems.

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Media Advisory: Event to Explore Climate Solutions ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Climate Action’ on November 16th

Enviromental Defense

A dynamic evening of open dialogue, solutions and inspiration for stepping into the little-known world of the Energy Revolution . Toronto | Traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – Environmental Defence is hosting a one-night only virtual event: ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Climate Action’ – A virtual gathering of climate solution explorers.

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Songs Of The Susquehanna Vol. 3: Original Songs Inspired By The River Now Being Accepted By the Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper

PA Environment Daily

By John Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association is accepting new submissions for consideration on its Songs of the Susquehanna: Volume 3 album now through Jan. 31, 2023. Songs of the Susquehanna was started as a new way to engage new people about the river and the issues it faces by showcasing the talent of musicians throughout the watershed as they write and produce songs that highlight the river’s history, ecology and important therapeutic and r

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On Incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Ocean Conservation

Ocean Conservancy

After many weeks of rain here in the Pacific Northwest, we are officially deep into fall. I always find that a change in seasons is a natural time of reflection—particularly now as we approach the end of another year. November is significant because it’s when we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. This November, once again, I find myself reflecting on many things, including history, culture and our relationship to the natural world.

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Young People, Adult Leaders Sought For New Sea Scouting Program Starting Soon In Middle Susquehanna Region

PA Environment Daily

By John Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Recently, thanks to overlapping connections with the local Scouting movement and our HERYN (Helping Engage our River’s Youth with Nature) kayaking and fishing day programs, an opportunity came up for the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association to serve as the charter organization for a local Sea Scout program.

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3M agrees to EPA order to sample and provide treatment for PFAS contamination in drinking water near Cordova, IL facility

Environmental News Bits

On November 3, the 3M Company agreed to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) order to sample and provide treatment to address contamination from per- and polyfluoroakyl substances (PFAS) found in drinking water in the vicinity of 3M’s Cordova, IL facility. Recent sampling results provided by 3M indicate the widespread presence of a mixture of … Continue reading 3M agrees to EPA order to sample and provide treatment for PFAS contamination in drinking water near Cordova, IL facility.

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Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Honors Longtime Board President Kathy Snavely

PA Environment Daily

By John Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association Board President Kathy Snavely was awarded the Kathleen K. Snavely Susquehanna River Environmental Advocate Award during the association's Clean Water Celebration on Oct. 15, 2022. The award, which was developed to honor Snavely's numerous contributions to the association dating back to its 2015 founding, will be awarded annually to an individual or group that goes above and beyond in efforts to promote a

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Maximizing Europe’s green hydrogen supply

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Rocky Mountain Institute. The EU will need both locally produced and imported hydrogen to keep industrial sites operational while replacing gas, coal, and oil in energy-intensive sectors.

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EQB Meets Nov. 15 On Final Radiation Safety, NPDES Compliance Schedule Regulations; Brodhead Creek Rulemaking Petition

PA Environment Daily

The Environmental Quality Board is scheduled to meet November 15 on final radiation safety and NPDES Water Quality Compliance regulations. Also on the agenda is a rulemaking petition asking the EQB to redesignate a segment of Brodhead Creek in Monroe County an Exceptional Value stream. The final Radiation Protection regulation updates Chapters 225 and 228 related to industrial radiographic operations and radiation safety requirements for particle accelerators and enacts a new Chapter relating to

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How a tribal food program’s expansion to all 11 tribes in Wisconsin is also growing food sovereignty for First Nations

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Green Bay Press Gazette. A food assistance program is doing than more providing healthy, Indigenous foods to tribal elders in Wisconsin — it’s also helping to further establish food sovereignty for First Nations.

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DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Hold Joint Meeting Nov. 15

PA Environment Daily

DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council and Environmental Justice Advisory Board are scheduled to hold their annual joint meeting on November 15. After the joint meeting, the CAC will continue its business meeting. Joint Meeting On the agenda for the joint meeting of the Council and Board are-- -- Update On DEP Activities And Actions By Joe Adams, Acting Executive Deputy -- Public Comment Period -- Update on Environmental Justice Area Views -- Brownfields Program and Funding Update Public Comments Indiv

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Will ‘carbon neutral’ claims land brands in legal hot water? Danone sued over Evian eco claims

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Food Navigator USA. Could ‘carbon neutral’ claims land food & beverage brands in legal hot water, even where they are certified by a third party such as the Carbon Trust? FoodNavigator-USA asked attorneys to weigh in after Danone Waters America found itself at the receiving end of a lawsuit.

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DEP Hosts Dec. 7 Hearing On Proposed NPDES Permit For A Sewage Discharge Into Swiftwater Creek, An Exceptional Value Stream in Monroe County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a December 7 hearing on an intent to issue an NPDES Water Quality permit to Pocono Manor Investors, LP for the discharge of treated sewage from The Inn At Pocono Manor in Pocono Township, Monroe County. ( PA Bulletin, page 6932 ) The proposed discharge would be to Swiftwater Creek, an Exceptional Value stream.

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From poverty to power in Pembroke

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Rocky Mountain Institute. In Illinois, a rural Black farming community shows that energy efficiency and electrification of appliances can lead to economic justice, without the need for more fossil fuel infrastructure. The program behind this success offers a template for other states to follow.

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EPA Announces 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners

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By Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton. On November 1, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 26 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners, recognizing their achievements in the design, manufacture, selection, and use of products with safer chemicals. The awardees represent a wide variety of organizations, including small- and medium-sized businesses, women-owned companies, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and trade associations.

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