Tue.Feb 25, 2025

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DEP Releases Test Results From SPS Technologies Industrial Fire In Montgomery County: No threat To Air Quality Or Drinking Water

PA Environment Daily

On February 25, the Department of Environmental Protection posted environmental testing results from the SPS Technologies fire in Montgomery County online today. Results show that air quality is at normal levels and drinking water supplies are not contaminated. DEP has been working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Philadelphia Water Department to conduct air and water quality monitoring around the site to date, drinking water supplies are not at risk and testing from both t

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Trump firings hit Great Lakes sea lamprey program, Michigan forestry workers

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Bridge Michigan. Efforts to keep a notorious Great Lakes invader at bay could be imperiled by the Trump administrations mass firing spree. Sea lamprey nearly wiped out the Great Lakes fishery in the 1900s, and are only kept in check today through annual chemical treatments in hundreds of rivers.

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Guest Essay: Significant Electricity Load Growth Can Be Accommodated Without A Stampede To New Natural Gas Generation Just By Increasing Efficiency At Existing Power Plants

PA Environment Daily

By John Quigley, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center For Energy Policy The stampede to gas in the PJM service territory continues unabated, driven by forecasts of high demand from data centers , and despite evidence for caution. But smarter approaches, if carefully applied, could help to reverse costly reliance on gas, and accelerate the clean energy transition in PJM, and nationwide.

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Limiting lawn management benefits soil ecosystems

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Cornell University. Turfgrass including sports fields, roadside ditches and residential lawns makes up 40 million acres of the United States land surface, bigger than the entire state of New York.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

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.

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Registration Now Open For Keep PA Beautiful 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania! Organize Your Litter Pickup, Beautification Events Now

PA Environment Daily

Registration is now open for the 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania ! - Pennsylvanias largest community improvement program! Events scheduled from March 1 through May 31 receive free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by support from the Department of Environmental Protection and PennDOT, as supplies last. Events can include litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, community greening and beautification, special collections and anti-litter education events.

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The race to save the little brown bat

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Prairie Research Institute. Chace, a Ph.D. candidate, and Jordan Hartman, an Illinois Natural History Survey postdoctoral scholar both at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign along with Georgia Auteri and Carly Truijilo at Missouri State University, formed the Little Brown Bat Genomic Collaborative. Funded by the U.S.

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Farmers sue USDA after agency deletes climate change data

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Washington Post. A group of farmers and environmental nonprofits sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture, accusing the agency of scrubbing data relating to climate change from its website and saying the move would hinder research and hurt farming initiatives. In a lawsuit filed Monday in the U.S.

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PA Parks & Forests Foundation Announces 2025 Award Winners; Award Celebration Set For May 13 At Little Buffalo State Park In Perry County

PA Environment Daily

On February 25, the PA Parks and Forests Foundation announced their 2025 award winners that honor the people that make a difference through their work and volunteerism in Pennsylvania's State Parks and Forests. The winners are-- -- Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award Dwight Lewis Lumber Co./Lewis Lumber Products -- Joseph Ibberson Government Award Chris Kemmerer -- Chairs Award Keith Russell -- Presidents Award Steve Stroman -- Park of the Year Hills Creek State Park Complex -- Forest of the Year

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Scientists create ultra-strong, biodegradable wood straws to replace plastic

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Azo Materials. In a recent article published in Advanced Sustainable Systems, researchers developed an all-natural alternative to plastic straws using a top-down molecular welding approach. This straw is made from de-lignified natural wood infused with chitosan, resulting in a flexible, moldable material that can be shaped as needed.

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Cheap Chinese Panels Fueling Solar Boom in Global South

Yale E360

Facing trade barriers in the U.S. and other wealthy countries, Chinese solar firms are exporting cheap panels to poorer countries, fueling a surge in solar installations in parts of the developing world.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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Trump wants the federal government’s facilities administration to disconnect its EV charging stations

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. The Trump administration has directed a federal agency to disconnect its electric vehicle charging stations, part of the presidents agenda to roll back progress on EVs and clean energy. An email shared with Inside Climate News by a federal worker details how the U.S.

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Permafrost mummies are unlocking the secrets of prehistory

New Scientist

The frozen remains of animals like mammoths, wolves and cave lions offer the most detailed picture yet of the last glacial period

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Atlas details economic risks of hail damage to US solar sites

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at pv magazine. VDE Americas, a subsidiary of European technology organization VDE Group, has launched a hail risk atlas covering the United States.

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Hunter-gatherers get less sleep than people in industrial societies

New Scientist

People in industrialised societies seem to sleep for longer than those in non-industrialised ones, but their circadian rhythms are more out of sync

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Future Mercedes EVs will look more like gas cars

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Motor1. Mercedes will take a page from BMW’s book by unifying its design language between combustion-engine cars and EVs. In what is possibly the best news you’ll hear all week, future models with the three-pointed star will adopt a “coherent design language” across the whole portfolio.

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When did people start building houses with corners?

New Scientist

Around the world, the earliest buildings are typically round while later ones are rectangular but 12,000-year-old buildings with corners dont fit the pattern

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Zeldin begins remaking EPA amid workforce changes

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Waste Dive. After a month of President Donald Trumps time in office, federal officials are beginning to make good on efforts to shrink the federal government. Recent changes include canceled contracts at the U.S. EPA and new announcements regarding workforce reductions.

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People in industrial societies get more sleep than hunter-gatherers

New Scientist

Individuals in industrialised societies seem to sleep for longer than people in non-industrialised ones, but their circadian rhythms are more out of sync

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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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Why Widening Highways Doesn’t Fix Traffic—But Congestion Pricing Can

Scientific American

Highway widening projects usually don’t solve congestion, but less expensive toll programs known as congestion pricing can.

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Medicines made in space set to touch down in Australian outback

New Scientist

Varda, a US firm planning to manufacture pharmaceuticals in low Earth orbit, is expecting its second test capsule to return to Earth this week

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U.S. Solar and Batteries Headed for Record Year

Yale E360

Solar panels and batteries will account for more than 80 percent of new power capacity installed in the U.S. this year, officials say. Both technologies are set for record growth, helping to hasten the decline of coal power.

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Black squirrels may be evolving due to roadkill in cities

New Scientist

Grey squirrels can actually come in black morphs, which are doing well in one US city because they're less likely to become roadkill

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Add-ons)

National Law Center

Producers and consumers can choose to participate in community supported agriculture. Under this business structure, the burden of risk for producers.

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Motorists may be driving the evolution of black squirrels in cities

New Scientist

Grey squirrels can actually come in black morphs, which are doing well in one US city because they're less likely to become roadkill

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PA Solar Center, Partners Host PA Renewables Summit & Lobby Day In Harrisburg March 24-25

PA Environment Daily

The Renewables Work for PA Coalition , PA Solar & Storage Industries Association and Pennsylvania Solar Center will host the 11th Annual PA Renewables Summit and Lobby Day on March 24-25 in Harrisburg. The summit on March 24, will bring together industry professionals, NGOs, and decision-makers to discuss important issues to the Pennsylvania renewables market.

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Federal Review of Massive Carbon Capture Project Needed

Enviromental Defense

This is a guest blog by Crystal Lameman, Government Relations Advisor/Treaty Coordinator, Beaver Lake Cree Nation No. 131, Treaty No. 6 (Lac La Biche, Alberta) The Pathways Alliance, a coalition of the largest oil sand companies, is proposing a massive carbon capture and storage (CCS) project within my First Nations territory, Treaty No. 6 in northeastern Albertaan unprecedented proposal in scope and scale.

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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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North Branch Land Trust Dinner Committee Announces April 30 Annual Dinner & Auction Honoring The Tambur Family Foundation In Luzerne County

PA Environment Daily

On February 25, the North Branch Land Trust announced its 2025 Annual Dinner and Auction will take place on April 30, at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. This event will celebrate the Land Trusts ongoing commitment to conserving Northeastern Pennsylvania and recognize the contributions of the Tambur Family Foundation. The 2025 Annual Dinner and Auction is chaired by Carole Poggi and Ali Zurawski.

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Recap: CRES Academy’s Energy Tax Policy 101 Session

Cresforum

Each year, CRES Forum launches a series of events to educate Republican staff focused on climate and energy challenges, technology, conservative policy solutions, and legislative initiatives. The first CRES Academy session of 2025, Energy Tax Policy 101: Powering Americas Energy Future, provided attendees with the opportunity to learn about the history and impactful role of federal energy tax credits.

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Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, Partners Host Stormwater Symposium March 14 At Ursinus College, Montgomery County

PA Environment Daily

The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy and its partners will host a March 14 Stormwater Symposium - Unraveling The Stormwater Challenge in Olin Hall at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Montgomery County from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This symposium is a must-attend event for municipal leaders, environmental professionals, and engaged community members who want to make a difference.

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What is a Species?

PBS Nature

The post What is a Species? appeared first on Nature.

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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.