Yale E360
JULY 8, 2022
After being driven to the brink of extinction, fin whales, the second-largest creatures on Earth, have returned to their ancestral feeding grounds around the Antarctic Peninsula. Read more on E360 ?.
Physics World
JULY 8, 2022
This edition of the Red Folder looks at some images from two science-related photography contests. Last week the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) announced the winners of its IUPAP 100 Photo Contest. First prize in the “At a glance” category went to Yuya Makino of Madison, Wisconsin, US who was a “winterover” at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
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Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
by Vamsi Ganti, University of California Santa Barbara Throughout history, important cities around the world have flourished along river banks. But rivers can also be destructive forces. They routinely flood, and on rare occasions, they can abruptly shift pathways. These “channel-jumping” events, which are called avulsions, have caused some of the deadliest floods in human … Continue reading Rivers can suddenly change course – scientists used 50 years of satellite images to learn where and
Inside Climate News
JULY 8, 2022
Some areas that would normally hold 60 to 80 trees per acre now hold as many as 2,000, creating an unprecedented amount of fuel for wildfires. By Andrew Onodera Jay Smith likes to reminisce about hiking the Weatherford Trail in northern Arizona because he knows that, for much of the forest surrounding the trail, memories are all that’s left.
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.
National Law Center
JULY 8, 2022
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: July 8, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental Leader
JULY 8, 2022
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority today announced agreements on two municipally-owned sites for potential renewable energy development. The post NYSERDA Announces Agreements on Two Sites for Renewable Energy Development appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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PA Environment Daily
JULY 8, 2022
The Department Of Agriculture Controlled Plant & Noxious Weed Committee is scheduled to meet July 21 to consider adding three more plants to the noxious weed list. ( formal notice ) The plants include-- -- Wild Chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris) Class A consideration -- Chocolate Vine (Akebia quinata) Class A consideration -- Lesser Celadine (Ficaria verna) Class B consideration The Committee will be accepting comments on these listings in person or by email to: RA-plant@pa.gov.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Read the full story from the American Heart Association. In a large, prospective study, the levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are common human-made chemicals found in water, soil, air and food, were associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure among middle-aged women. The study found women in the highest one-third … Continue reading Forever chemicals linked to hypertension in middle-aged women.
Nanotech
JULY 8, 2022
On June 30, 2022, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published six new Test Guidelines (TG) and ten updated or corrected TGs. The new TGs include the first two harmonized methods for measuring certain nanomaterial-specific physical-chemical properties. According to OECD, these harmonized methods were developed to respond to regulatory needs in member and adhering countries, specifically for manufactured nanomaterials.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Read the full story from Concordia University. A new study argues that renewable energy certificates — a market-based tool that certifies the bearer owns one megawatt hour of electricity produced from renewable energy sources — generally do not reduce emissions and firms using them are overstating their climate mitigation claims. In one calculation, the researchers … Continue reading Companies’ use of renewable energy certificates masks inaction on carbon emissions.
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.
Environmental Leader
JULY 8, 2022
Salesforce has reached its net-zero targets across its entire value chain and uses 100% renewable energy for its global operations — a goal achieved by buying credits equal to the electricity it consumes. The post Salesforce Has Reached Sustainability Aims Using Green Energy and Offsets appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Read the full story from the American Society for Nutrition. In a new 25-country study, researchers report a strong link between water insecurity — a lack of reliable access to sufficient water — and food insecurity.
Physics World
JULY 8, 2022
Want to take part in this webinar? Join the audience. Thermal runaway is an undesired occurrence with lithium-ion cells and batteries when improperly designed, manufactured or used. With the size of these batteries increasing exponentially and their use in confined spaces becoming more common, it is imperative to fully characterize the nature and products of thermal runaway.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Read the full story from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Researchers have developed an upcycling approach that adds value to discarded plastics for reuse in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. The readily adoptable, scalable method introduces a closed-loop strategy that could globally reduce plastic waste and cut carbon emissions tied to plastic production.
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.
Inside Climate News
JULY 8, 2022
Los canales y cultivos flotantes del lago de Xochimilco, al sur de la Ciudad de México, están en la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO. También se encuentran en peligro por el desarrollo excesivo, la contaminación y el clima. By Myriam Vidal Read this story in English here.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Read the full story in Utility Dive. The Supreme Court’s finding last week that the Environmental Protection Agency cannot use “generation shifting” as envisioned in the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan will have little effect on utility plans to shift away from coal-fired power plants to renewables, according to analysts. Power plant retirement decisions are largely driven … Continue reading Supreme Court’s EPA decision will have little effect on utility move away from coal-fired p
PA Environment Daily
JULY 8, 2022
Five Pennsylvania environmental groups will host a July 13 webinar briefing on the FY 2022-23 state budget and what it means for our environment from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join their policy experts to learn what the final budget means for our environment and our communities. The groups hosting the webinar include the Conservation Voters of PA , PennFuture , WeConservePA , Choose Clean Water Coalition and Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Read the full story from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A new study finds inactive yeast could be effective as an inexpensive, abundant, and simple material for removing lead contamination from drinking water supplies. The approach should be efficient and economic, even down to part-per-billion levels of contamination.
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PA Environment Daily
JULY 8, 2022
The Department of Environmental Protection published 69 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the July 9 PA Bulletin - pages 3842 to 3911. Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community? Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Read the full story from the University of Oklahoma. Researchers conducted an eight-year experiment that found that climate warming played a predominant role in shaping microbial biodiversity, with significant negative effect.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 8, 2022
The July 8 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation. Help celebrate Latino Conservation Week July 16-24 ! Lots of events on the Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. Click Here to read the entire Take Five. For more information on programs, initiatives, special events and how you can get involved, visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation website.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Read the full story from Kansas State University. A Kansas State University researcher in western Kansas says he may have an innovative way to kill weeds commonly found in farmers’ fields: simply put, he wants to crush ‘em.
New Scientist
JULY 8, 2022
Greg Clark must think twice before giving the green light to the UK's first new coal mine in decades.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Read the full story from Oregon State University. Research has shed new light on the hazards associated with harmful algal blooms such as one four years ago that fouled drinking water in Oregon’s capital city of Salem.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 8, 2022
The following environmental and energy bills were given final approval by the Senate and House and are now on the Governor's desk for action-- Will Gov. Wolf Hold Oil & Gas Drillers Accountable Or Create $5.1 Billion Taxpayer Cleanup Liability?: House Bill 2644 (Causer-R- Cameron) blocking any increase in conventional oil and gas well plugging bonds, exempting pre-1985 wells (which is most of them) from any bonding leaving taxpayers liable for $5.1 billion in cleanup costs.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Buchanan, Maya K.; Kulp, Scott; Strauss, Benjamin. (2022) Environmental Research Communication 4 061001 Abstract: Coastal wetlands provide a wide array of ecosystem services, valued at trillions of dollars per year globally. Although accelerating sea level rise (SLR) poses the long-term threat of inundation to coastal areas, wetlands may be sustained in two ways: by positive net surface-elevation change … Continue reading Resilience of U.S. coastal wetlands to accelerating sea level rise.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 8, 2022
By John Walliser, PA Environmental Council Yesterday [July 7], the General Assembly passed legislation – House Bill 2644 – that would all but ensure that the state’s legacy of orphaned and abandoned wells will continue for decades to come. This legislation unjustifiably locks in insufficient financial assurance requirements for the conventional oil and gas industry, continuing to put Pennsylvanians at risk of covering the costs for failed well closure and remediation.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 8, 2022
Read the full story in The Guardian. A Guardian analysis of water samples from around the United States shows that the type of water testing relied on by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is so limited in scope that it is probably missing significant levels of PFAS pollutants. The undercount leaves regulators with an incomplete picture … Continue reading Revealed: US water likely contains more ‘forever chemicals’ than EPA tests show.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 8, 2022
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA invites the public to attend the Pennsylvania State Technical Committee meeting on July 19. The meeting will be conducted via Microsoft Teams video conferencing. Quarterly State Technical Committee Meetings are held to discuss natural resources conservation in Pennsylvania and provide recommendations to NRCS on the implementation of Farm Bill programs.
E2 Law Blog
JULY 8, 2022
This GT Alert highlights news and updates on renewable energy in Latin America. Click here to read the full GT Alert.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 8, 2022
The DEP Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet July 19 to hear presentations on carbon capture, sequestration and storage by DEP’s Oil and Gas Program and an overview of proposed changes in the final draft Chapter 105 regulatory revisions. The agenda also includes a report on agency activities by Ramez Ziadeh, Acting Secretary of DEP. A written update to Council on DEP programs is also available.
Frontiers
JULY 8, 2022
Hosted by UNESCO in Paris, the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD), welcomes leaders from the scientific community from around the world today to its inaugural opening ceremony. Sponsored by the open access publisher Frontiers, the IYBSSD initiative welcomes leading figures from research institutions, governments, and international unions to discuss the role of basic sciences in addressing the challenges identified by the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Susta
PA Environment Daily
JULY 8, 2022
On July 8, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Ryerson Station State Park in Greene County to dedicate a new pool complex and solar arrays that shade the pool parking area. “DCNR is committed to enhancing recreational opportunities that benefit not just park visitors at Ryerson Station, but also surrounding communities and their economies here in Greene County,” Dunn said.
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