Law Columbia

APRIL 24, 2025

Credit: Christine Olsson/TT On February 19, 2025, the Swedish Supreme Court dismissed the Aurora case ( Anton Foley and others v Sweden ), the first systemic climate change case brought in Sweden. The case is among the first in which a national apex court has applied the principles developed by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Verein KlimaSeniorinnen and others v Switzerland.

Climate Change

Legal Planet

APRIL 24, 2025

Following up on my prior post about the proposed changes to the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations that protect against habitat modification, what might California do to protect the species within its border? California currently has 140 federally listed animal species, and 182 federally listed plant species, 19% of the 1684 species listed under the ESA in the United States.

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 22, as the nation celebrates Earth Day, York County officials announced the countys water pollutant levels are significantly lower than initially reported by the state, according to data from the countys 10-year Water Quality Monitoring initiative the first of its kind in the state and the nation. The monitoring shows an average of 105.7 million pounds of sediment, 7.2 million pounds of nitrogen and 370,064 pounds of phosphorus are polluting York County streams every year.

Earth Day

Legal Planet

APRIL 24, 2025

It’s a tribute to the significance of state climate policies that Trump devoted an entire executive order to excoriating them as “fundamentally irreconcilable” with his own, fossil-fuel promoting, energy policy. Yet, despite all the drama in D.C., state governments have continued to make quiet progress in their efforts to expand clean energy and phase out fossil fuels.

Fossil Fuels

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

2025

Inside Climate News

APRIL 24, 2025

Scientists are worried because they cant fully explain the big jump, but they think it might mean that carbon absorption by forests, fields and wetlands is slowing downa major problem for the world. By Bob Berwyn The latest anomaly in the climate system that cant be fully explained by researchers is a record annual jump in the global mean concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere measured in 2024.

Atmosphere

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 24, 2025

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ECOJUSTICE, SHIFT: ACTION FOR PENSION WEALTH & PLANET HEALTH Toronto, ON | Traditional territories of the Wendat, Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewa and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the umbrella group representing Canadas 13 provincial and territorial securities regulators, announced a pause today on its work in developing new mandatory climate-related disclosure rules.

Climate Change

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

APRIL 24, 2025

Chard leaves from Pie Ranch, CA; Credit: USDA, NRCS CA This year marks the tenth anniversary of Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) , a novel insurance product that offers farmers nationwide the option to insure the revenue of their entire operation, including crop, livestock, and nursery production, under a single policy. WFRP also rewards adoption of business practices that reduce risk with its premium discount for crop and enterprise diversification.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 23, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources marked a major sustainability milestone celebrating 30 years of conservation leadership by unveiling its 30th solar array on public lands. Installed at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, the project reinforces DCNRs commitment to clean energy and cost-saving innovation, as well as the Commonwealths progress as a national leader in renewable energy.

Climate Change

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

by Alexus Cazares-Nuesser, University of Hawaii Picture an ocean world so deep and dark it feels like another planet where creatures glow and life survives under crushing pressure. This is the midwater zone, a hidden ecosystem that begins 650 feet (200 meters) below the ocean surface and sustains life across our planet.

Ocean

Law Columbia

APRIL 24, 2025

Yesterday, the Department of the Interior published a press release announcing the establishment of emergency permitting procedures to facilitate the rapid development of fossil fuel resources. Interior takes this action to fulfill a White House directive to rely on any and all emergency authorities to spur domestic energy production in response to a so-called national energy emergency.

Fossil Fuels

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

2024

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 24, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , in partnership with the Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is seeking civic and environmental leaders in 10th -12th grade to keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful through the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania Program. Applications are being accepted through June 10. Students will be chosen through a competitive application process.

Recycling

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

Read the full story at ESG Dive. More than 25 consumer brandsare linked to oil and gas frackingin the Permian Basin due to their sourcing of fossil-fuel derived plastic packaging, according to a new investigation by the climate group Stand.earth and the Center for International Environmental Law.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 24, the Department of Environmental Protection announced two strategic partnerships that will expand energy job opportunities across the Commonwealth while helping small and mid-sized manufacturers reduce costs, lower emissions, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving energy economy. Through the RISE PA (Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania) initiative, DEP is partnering with Penn States Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP), which provides no-cost techn

Technology

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

Read the full story at American Libraries. At nearly every talk Ive given on climate change and libraries over roughly a decade, someone in the audience asks how I remain hopeful in the face of climate scientists predictions.

Climate Scientist

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

Technology

Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 24, 2025

In recent months, U.S. trade has been at the forefront for many of us. But also, for many of us, when our packages show up at our door, we often forget the journey these items take, me included. When I began working on shipping emissions, I was astonished to learn that more than 90% of global trade moves via ocean transport. As you read this, there could be more than 50,000 ships crossing the ocean or loading/unloading at ports around the world.

Nitrogen Oxides

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

Read the full story at Grist. Last month, Frances national railway operator released a glimpse of the designs for its upcoming fifth-generation high-speed train, the TGV Inoui. (TGV stands for train grande vitesse, or train of great speed.) The glossy, well-lit photos show brightly colored interiors, cushiony seats, and sleek tables with rounded edges … Continue reading Frances new high-speed train design has Americans asking: Why cant we have that?

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 24, the Public Utility Commission announced the suspension of a proposed 11.4% rate increase by Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Inc. allowing for a formal investigation into the companys request to increase natural gas rates for approximately 445,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 26 counties across its Pennsylvania service territory.

Natural Gas

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

Read the full story from Holland & Knight. Every law student learns that the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) outlines the default rules for how federal agencies propose and finalize regulations and how courts review them. But for many significant actions under the Clean Air Act (CAA), it’s a different story entirely.

Clean Air Act

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.

Clean Energy

Nanotech

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 18, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced updates to its pesticide registration tracking app, MyPest. EPA states MyPest allows registrants of pesticide products to monitor the status of their pesticide registration submissions in real time. The launch of the latest version of MyPest includes updates to an enhanced dashboard page with information about the registrants cases and products, the ability to view detailed information of each application, and the capabi

Environmental Protection

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

Read the full story from Hogan Lovells. Regulation and litigation surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a class of organic chemicals used in a variety of industrial and consumer products is on the rise and evolving day-by-day. And the PFAS spotlight is likely here to stay.

Law

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 24, the Public Utility Commission held a public hearing to explore the impact of data centers and other large load customers on the states electric grid. This en banc hearing, approved by a unanimous vote of the Commission on March 27, 2025, examined how to ensure a fair, transparent, and forward-looking approach to connecting high-energy users to the grid while protecting existing utility customers.

Carbon Emissions

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

by Jack McGovan, Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation Magazine Machines have always fascinated Dr Didem Grdr Broo, a computer scientist from Cyprus with a PhD in mechatronics. It was a childhood dream of hers to learn to code and build things.

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.

Waste

Nanotech

APRIL 24, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has long navigated the complex intersection of science, law, policy, and public trust. Under the Trump Administration, EPA faces renewed scrutiny. The Administration seeks regulatory rollbacks and is pursuing a broader deregulatory strategy that many believe risks sacrificing hard won environmental protections in the name of economic growth.

Regulations

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

Apr 30, 2025, noon CTRegister with ReFED. A survey of U.S. adults in January 2025 found that consumer confusion around food date labels has grown, with 43% reporting they “always or usually” discard food near or past the date on the label.

2025

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 24, Gov. Shapiro announced the components of the commonsense energy plan known as the 'Lightning Plan' have been introduced in the Senate and House. Supported by a broad coalition of labor and industry leaders, environmental advocates, and consumer groups, the Governors plan will create jobs, lower costs for consumers, speed up permitting, and protect Pennsylvania from global instability by building more energy generation in Pennsylvania positioning the Commonwealth to continue to be a

Natural Gas

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

Read the full story from Washington State University. A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed researchers to re-purpose the materials to create stronger plastics.

Recycling

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.

2022

National Law Center

APRIL 24, 2025

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for.

Endangered Species Act

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. The state of Florida is in violation of the Endangered Species Act and must develop a plan for addressing the pollution that led in recent years to an unprecedented die-off of manatees, a federal judge has ruled.

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 24, the Susquehanna River Basin Commissions online Hydrologic Conditions Monitor shows low stream flows triggered restrictions on 29 shale gas water withdrawal points in Bradford, Potter, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties. On March 27, 19 shale gas water withdrawal points had water restrictions. Read more here. Of the water withdrawal points regulated by SRBC, only shale gas development water withdrawals have restrictions at this point because they take their water from smaller st

2025

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 24, 2025

by Jeremy M. Gernand, Penn State President Donald Trumps administration has announced its intention to pause or reverse regulations on mine safety, saying it wants to loosen rules that constrain companies.

Regulations

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