Environment, Law, and History
JULY 23, 2022
The latest issue of the English Historical Review has an article by Matthew Kelly, "Habitat Protection, Ideology and the British Nature State: The Politics of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981". The abstract: The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 was the most important piece of environmental legislation passed by a British government since the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949.
Inside Climate News
JULY 23, 2022
A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations, books, cultural events and other developments from the global warming frontier. By Katelyn Weisbrod Miscarriage is a common end to pregnacy, yet little is known about what causes it. A new study has found that miscarriages may be more prevalent in the summer months, opening researchers to new hypotheses about how hot weather or other seasonal factors may affect pregnancy.
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PA Environment Daily
JULY 23, 2022
On July 23, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the August 1 opening of a new round of ATV/Snowmobile Project Grants. The deadline for applications is September 30. ( formal notice ) The Program awards grants from the ATV and Snowmobile Management Restricted Accounts for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails and facilities.
New Scientist
JULY 23, 2022
Stickleback fish can learn about predators by observing their peers.
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.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 23, 2022
The Chesapeake Bay Trust , in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection announce that $1,058,720 in funding has been awarded to 13 projects across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia as part of the Chesapeake Bay Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Grant Program.
Capaccio
JULY 23, 2022
Regardless of the size of an organization, the importance, and scope of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams, along with the processes and initiatives they undertake, are in a constant state of evolution. The combined stressors of changes in regulatory requirements, the ever-growing press of climate change, ambitious Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals around sustainability, and the breakdown of supply chain systems—have all fueled the heightened demand-focus on the leader
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PA Environment Daily
JULY 23, 2022
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the July 23 PA Bulletin -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 23 PA Bulletin Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energy Facility in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County submitted an application for the renewal of its Title V Air Quality permit. Visit DEP’s Southeast Regional Office Covanta Del Val webpage for more information. ( PA Bulletin, page 4201 ) DEP published notices in the July 23 PA Bulletin of a draft ai
PA Environment Daily
JULY 23, 2022
Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County for a free in-person garden talk titled “ Planting a Butterfly Friendly Garden ” on August 4 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. outside at the Pollinator Garden on the Two Mile House property in Carlisle, PA. Penn State Master Gardener Ruth Osborne will give an informative talk about larval host plants and nectar plants that are currently growing in the Pollinator Garden at Two Mile House for butterflies and other pollinators.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 23, 2022
On July 12, Olympus Energy earned the highest possible environmental performance asset-level certifications relying on Project Canary's rigorous, independent environmental assessment process, the company announced. Olympus’ ratings validate the company's best-in-class ESG performance, industry-leading low-methane emissions, community engagement, and freshwater programs. -- 100% of Olympus’ YE21 operated assets now Certified Responsibly Sourced Gas by Project Canary. -- Asset-level Platinum ratin
PA Environment Daily
JULY 23, 2022
The 20th Anniversary of the Quecreek Mine Rescue is being celebrated this weekend at the Somerset County Mine Rescue Site organized by the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation. On July 24, 2002 miners broke through into an abandoned, water-filled mine flooding the Quecreek Mine with over 150 million gallons of water. Nine miners scrambled to safety, but nine were trapped in a pocket of air in the dark, cold, water filled mine.
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.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 23, 2022
Are You Telling Your Story? House returns to session September 12, 13, 14 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session September 19, 20, 21 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events SATURDAY 10:00: 20th Anniversary Celebration Of Quecreek Mine Rescue. Somerset County. -- Feature: Rock - Water - Air: A Personal Account Of The 2002 Quecreek Mine Rescue - By Former DEP Secretary David Hess [PaEN] -- Commonwealth Media Services: Quecreek Mine Rescue - Critical Decisions [Video] -- TribLive
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