Frontiers

JANUARY 15, 2023

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. Scientists show that the yield of cabbages grown on soils supplied with two modern nitrified urine fertilizers recycled from human urine is approximately equal to the yield when soils are fertilized with commercial vinasse. The exclusive use of compost recycled from human feces gave a slightly lower yield, but such compost is expected to give extra carbon to soils when combined with nitrified urine fertilizers.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

On January 14, the Environmental Quality Board published final regulations to protect Pennsylvanians’ drinking water from PFAS chemicals by setting new limits on two forms of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the first drinking water maximum contaminant level developed by the DEP. The new rule sets MCLs for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) – in order to protect the public from potential adverse health effects linked to exposure to PFOA and PFOS

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 15, 2023

Last month the US Department of Energy, proposed stronger efficiency standards for light bulbs that will effectively phase out compact fluorescent light bulbs and what remnants of incandescent bulbs still remain, replacing them with more energy efficient LEDs. Concomitantly, with that proposed rule making, the Biden Administration has now taken more than 110 actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

A Harrisburg University of Science and Technology professor has identified an extinct species of painted turtle, one that is entirely new to science. Dr. Steven Jasinski , a professor at the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology named and described the new fossil species of turtle Chrysemys corniculata, or the “horned painted turtle. The name comes from a conspicuous pair of pointy projections on the front edge of the shell, reminiscent of horns.

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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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Environment, Law, and History

JANUARY 15, 2023

Rachel S. Gross recently reviewed Jeffrey K. Stine's Green Persuasion: Advertising, Voluntarism, and America's Public Lands (Smithsonian 2021) for H-Environment. Gross writes: In the 1980s, Hollywood tough guy Charles Bronson took his vigilante reputation to the world of public service. Bronson was a perfect poster boy for the Ronald Reagan-era PR effort, Take Pride in America.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

Here are 68 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm In York County Winner Of 2022 Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- Keep PA Beautiful Announces Recipients Of 2022 Volunteer & Community Partner Awards [PaEN] --

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session January 17, 18, [ canceled - 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, Feb. 1 ] Feb. 27, 28 -- Committee Schedule House returns to voting session ?????? -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TUESDAY Noon: Inauguration Of Gov.-elect Shapiro, Lt. Gov.-elect Davis -- 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students And Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Ha

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

While PA Environment Digest’s priority is to highlight positive examples of environmental and energy leadership, 2022 is an election year which demands accountability to voters. Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- Senate Republicans Pass Proposed Constitutional Amendment Giving General Assembly Unilateral Power To Veto Regulations, With No Oversight [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star Editorial Cartoon: Is There A Statut

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- January 17-- Inauguration Day For Gov.-Elect Shapiro, Lt. Gov-Elect Davis -- Governor’s Transition -- Post-Gazette: Josh Shapiro Is About To Become PA Governor, This Could Be His First Big Test -- Gov.-Elect Shapiro To Nominate Rich Negrin For DEP, Retain Cindy Dunn At DCNR and Russell Redding At Agriculture [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: Shapiro, Redding Discuss Future Of PA Agriculture; Groups Weigh In On New Governor’s Cabinet Picks

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