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Meet the Honorees: Miles Barr, Co-founder and CTO, Ubiquitous Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

“What was once a conversation is now becoming a reality,” says Barr. In this Q&A, he shares thoughts on market trends, sustainable building and more. The post Meet the Honorees: Miles Barr, Co-founder and CTO, Ubiquitous Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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U.S. Inflation Reduction Act to Boost EV Adoption by 20 Percent, Analysis Finds

Yale E360

The U.S. EV fleet will be 20 percent larger in 2030 than previously forecasted thanks to new tax credits for electric vehicles, an analysis finds. Read more on E360 ?.

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Shell Report Outlines Steel Industry Decarbonization Possibilities

Environment + Energy Leader

Access to affordable renewable energy and policies supporting clean transitions are among the topics addressed. The post Shell Report Outlines Steel Industry Decarbonization Possibilities appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Is COP27 the End of Hopes for Limiting Global Warming to 1.5 Degrees Celsius?

Inside Climate News

The climate talks are going into overtime with little progress toward the emissions cuts required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. By Bob Berwyn SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt—The COP27 climate conference in Egypt may be remembered as the moment when the world gave up on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the most ambitious goal set by the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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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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Tiny clam that was thought to be extinct found alive

New Scientist

The only evidence of a species of centimetre-long white clam was a fossil collected 85 years ago, until a researcher stumbled upon one living on the shores near Santa Barbara, California

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Book review: The Age of Resilience, by Jeremy Rifkin

A Greener Life

By Jeremy Williams. Jeremy Rifkin is a thinker with a reputation for being ahead of his time. The frequently discussed fear that digital technologies will make millions of workers obsolete? Rifkin wrote a book about that in 1995. The possibilities for hydrogen in a clean energy transition? See his 2002 book, two decades before the spate of recent national hydrogen plans.

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Mural Brings Watershed Daydreams to Life

Academy of Natural Sciences

The blue stream ripples through a pulsating streetscape of breathing mussels, a soaring cranefly, a complacent catfish, and giant diatoms invisible to the naked eye. It meanders past the Academy of Natural Sciences on its way to the Fairmount Waterworks. Is this the dream of an Academy scientist? Maybe. But in this case, it’s the reality of “Watershed Daydreams,” a vibrant new mural installed this week on the Academy’s 19th Street brick façade. .

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Meta's Galactica AI can write scientific papers, but is it any good?

New Scientist

An artificial intelligence from Facebook owner Meta that is designed to write scientific research papers and Wikipedia articles has attracted criticism over its accuracy and public access has been removed

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Hidden 'Paleo Valleys' Could Help California Survive Droughts

Scientific American

“Paleo valleys,” carved by ice age rivers and now underground, could provide spaces to recharge California’s depleted groundwater.

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Nord Stream gas pipe explosions were sabotage, say investigators

New Scientist

A Swedish Security Service investigation has found traces of explosives at a location where mysterious leaks appeared in pipelines from Russia to Europe in September

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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: Decarbonizing Business With Climate Vault and Genpact

Earth 911

Learn how businesses can accelerate the decarbonization of their operations, helping to draw down the. The post Earth911 Podcast: Decarbonizing Business With Climate Vault and Genpact appeared first on Earth911.

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Rare triple dip La Niña expected to occur for first time this century

New Scientist

The eastern Pacific is expected to be unusually cold for the third winter in a row, contributing along with climate change to extreme precipitation and drought

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Warming Worsened West Africa Floods That Killed 800 People

Scientific American

Unusually heavy monsoon rains that caused deadly flooding in Nigeria were made 80 percent more likely by climate change.

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People with paralysis navigate a room via a mind-controlled wheelchair

New Scientist

Three people with paralysis of all four limbs navigated a cluttered room via a mind-controlled wheelchair with a reasonably high level of accuracy

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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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How a 'Carbon Cage' Blocks Climate Mitigation

Scientific American

Our current carbon-heavy economic system creates bars around us that stop effective climate change action.

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Online adverts estimated to use as much energy as a small country

New Scientist

An AI that tracks digital ads’ energy consumption could help tech companies and advertisers to act more sustainably

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Largest dam demolitions in the world on a California river

Inhabitant

Native American tribes, environmentalists and salmon earned a big win this week when U.S. regulators approved plans for the world’s largest dam removal and river restoration project to date.

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COP27: Forecasting overhaul may reduce extreme weather hazards

New Scientist

A UN program to revamp weather forecasting in lower-income countries could improve global climate models and help people prepare for extreme weather events

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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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DEP To Hold Virtual Public Conference Dec. 7 On Expansion Of Tunnel Ridge, LLC Underground Coal Mine In Washington County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 19 PA Bulletin of a December 7 virtual public conference starting at 6:00 p.m. on two proposed modifications to the Tunnel Ridge, LLC underground coal mining acreage in Donegal, West and East Finely Townships, Washington County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7204 ) Individuals who wish to participate and ask questions during the IPC must contact community relations coordinator John Repetz at jrepetz@pa.gov or 717-705-4904 a minimu

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The Floriade Pavilion gives voice to nature in urban spaces

Inhabitant

This is the Voice of Urban Nature, a gorgeous pavilion that is 100% built from local and biobased building materials in the Amsterdam and Almere region.

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Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. 12 To 18

PA Environment Daily

To give the public a better understanding of the compliance record of oil and gas industrial facilities in Pennsylvania, PA Environment Digest developed this feature summarizing the more serious violations DEP reports through its Compliance Reporting Database on a weekly basis -- Saturday through Friday. This feature is in addition to -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment -- which lists the permits DEP is considering and has issued for oil and gas fac

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: November 18, 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 18, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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DEP Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities

PA Environment Daily

The following DEP notices were published in the November 19 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Equitrans Midstream - Mojo Compressor Station : DEP received notice of intent to remediate soil contaminated with ethylene glycol inAmwell Twp., Washington County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7163 ) -- EQT - Kevech Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contami

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This chocolate is Beyond Good, it's environmental

Inhabitant

Beyond Good is an appropriate name for a company that produces the sweet deliciousness of chocolate as well as coveted vanilla. The "beyond" label serves a double purpose — it also applies to the company’s conservation efforts and sustainability practices.

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Native Meadow Will Benefit Environment In New Caln Township Meadow Park In Chester County

PA Environment Daily

By Meagan Hopkins-Doerr, Master Watershed Steward Coordinator, Chester & Delaware Counties The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards of Chester & Delaware Counties and Caln Township collaborated to transform two acres of mowed turf into a native meadow on previously inaccessible open space owned by the township. The new Caln Meadow Park [in Chester County] will open to the public for public engagement, education, and enjoyment once the meadow is established.

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Pure Origin delivers coffee with environmental purpose

Inhabitant

If you love a quality cup of coffee, but don’t want to worry about the environmental impact of that steaming cup of joy, Pure Origin may be the company for you.

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Lower Susquehanna Source Water Protection Partnership Meets Dec. 9

PA Environment Daily

The Lower Susquehanna Source Water Protection Partnership is scheduled to meet on December 9 in-person and virtual formats. Presentation topics include Strategic Planning Experience by the Octoraro Source Water Collaborative and an Overview Explanation of Federal PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Water Quality Regulation. Other issues may also be added to the agenda.

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Arnold & Porter Advises FRP Holdings in Development Agreement for 10 Separate Properties

Arnold Porter

Arnold & Porter recently advised FRP Holdings Inc., a publicly traded real estate developer and the parent of Florida Rock Properties Inc. (FRP), in connection with its agreement with Washington, DC-based developer MidAtlantic Realty Partners (MRP) and landowner Steuart Investment Company (SIC) to develop up to 10 separate properties in the Buzzard Point neighborhood of Washington, DC near Nationals Park and Audi Field, as shown on the aerial photo below.

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DEP Posts 63 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Nov. 19 PA Bulletin - Regulations

PA Environment Daily

The section highlights actions related to regulations and PA Bulletin notices. -- On November 15, the Environmental Quality Board voted to approve final regulations updating safety requirements for radiation producing machines and compliance schedules for NPDES Water Quality Permits. The Board also accepted a rulemaking petition proposing to redesignate a segment of the Brodhead Creek in Monroe County an Exceptional Value stream.

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Virtual and Digital Health Digest

Arnold Porter

Welcome to the first installment of Arnold & Porter’s Virtual and Digital Health Digest. This inaugural edition covers September and October highlights across the virtual and digital health space. This newsletter focuses on key virtual and digital health and telehealth-related developments in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union in the healthcare, regulatory, privacy, and corporate transactions space.

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Nov. 18 Take Five Fridays With Pam From PA Parks & Forests Foundation

PA Environment Daily

The November 18 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- Watch for Extra-Give events coming up to support the Foundation. 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.

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Gov. Hochul Announces M-Corps Program to Bring Climate Technology to New York State

SPR Law

On November 9, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $3.7 million would be allocated to bring innovative climate technology, manufacturing and products to New York State. According to the Governor’s press release, this initiative, known as the M-Corps Program, “will connect startups scaling goods that lower greenhouse gases or reduce energy consumption with… The post Gov.

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Penn State Extension Hosts Nov. 29 Webinar On The Roadside Guide To Clean Water - Recognizing Efforts To Keep Your Community’s Water Clean

PA Environment Daily

On November 29, Penn State Extension will host a webinar The Roadside Guide To Clean Water - Recognizing Efforts To Keep Your Community’s Water Clean from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Whether on a farm, in your residential neighborhood, or on public lands, this informative event will cover how to protect one of our most essential resources, water. Presenters will discuss popular best management practices for water quality, how to identify them, and how these practices keep our water clean.

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