Inside Climate News

AUGUST 6, 2022

It’s not just about lung damage: From IQ scores to behavioral problems, researchers chart the effects of exposure to contaminants in utero and in toddlerhood. By Victoria St. Martin For years, researchers have known that air pollution can worsen such respiratory conditions as asthma in children. But a recently released study has shed new light on how exposure to airborne pollutants can also affect the developing brains of the very young.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 6, 2022

An analysis of the 200 largest fossil fuel companies suggests that just 10 shareholders could influence the fate of nearly half of the world's remaining fossil fuels

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 6 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a major natural gas gathering pipeline project by Williams Field Services in Dimock and Jessup Townships, Susquehanna County. ( PA Bulletin, page 4442 ) DEP’s notice said it has received a permit application from Williams Field Services for a Chapter 105 Water Obstructions and Encroachment Permit for 83 segments of natural gas gathering pipelines-- 4.9 miles of 16-inch lines and 9.4 miles

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2022

PPL Utilities is now accepting applications for its Empowering Educators Grants designed to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. The deadline for applications is September 30. The PPL Empowering Educators program is designed to help K-12 teachers provide hands-on learning opportunities to enhance the classroom experience and spark students’ interest in STEM.

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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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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2022

By Kim Anderson, Evangelical Environmental Network This guest essay first appeared on TribLive.com on August 5, 2022 -- A few years ago, I smelled gas from my kitchen stove. When I called the gas company, they told me to get out of the house immediately and gave me a long list of things not to do, such as turning on or off lights or dialing a phone.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2022

The following factsheet on asthma and air pollution from natural gas facilities was compiled by the Environmental Health Project -- Asthma is a chronic disease that affects breathing. Asthma attacks, also known as exacerbations, may be triggered by indoor and outdoor air pollution, stress, and other physical and environmental factors. During an exacerbation, various triggers cause airways to become inflamed and narrowed, resulting in shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, and wheezing.

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