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Plastic Recycling: Navigating the Labyrinth of Pros and Cons

Cleannovate

In the relentless pursuit of environmental sustainability, the realm of plastic recycling emerges as a battleground, filled with both promise and peril. Hard-to-recycle plastics hold the potential for transformation into secondary products, a commendable feat in the war against plastic pollution.

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Babies in bilingual homes have distinct brain patterns at 4 months old

New Scientist

Infants aged just 4 months old who live in a home where two languages are spoken have distinct patterns of brain activation compared with infants living in monolingual environments

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“Wastewater Wonders: Turning Muck into Gold”

Cleannovate

In a world drowning in its own refuse, where the phrase “flush it down the drain” echoes louder than a pop star’s latest hit, there emerges a beacon of hope – the magical realm of wastewater recycling.

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Bird Alert: The Search for Local Rarities

Cool Green Science

There are those who get excited by warblers, and those who do not. Both were in evidence on a recent […] The post Bird Alert: The Search for Local Rarities appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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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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The global wind industry is not out of trouble yet

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen If you ask the world’s key players in the global wind power industry, 2023 was a year to forget. While the industry sentiment is that 2024 will be a more positive year, the impacts of 2023 are starting to be felt. The world’s three biggest companies operating in the sector; Siemens Energy, Orsted and Vestas this week gave a less optimistic view about what’s to come in 2024, as the industry continues to struggle with project delays, equipment problems and inflation.

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Test Syndicate Article

Vermont Law

Australian and United States Law of Aboriginal Land Rights: A Comparative Perspective The post Australian and United States Law of Aboriginal Land Rights: A Comparative Perspective appeared first on Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.

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An Open Letter to President Obama

Vermont Law

March 7, 2014 Dear Mr. President, I am writing you this letter to ask you one simple question, will you please oppose TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline? I am not a list of nine Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. I am only myself. I am an Oklahoman. I am a scientist. I am a soon to be. Read more »The post An Open Letter to President Obama appeared first on Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 2.11.24

PA Environment Daily

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -

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VJEL Volume 19

Vermont Law

The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law was founded in 1996. It is a student-run organization dedicated to publishing scholarship on environmental issues.

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Climate Scientist Michael Mann Awarded More than $1 Million in Defamation Case

Greenbuilding Law

Last Thursday, in a case filed in 2012 in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, a jury found that Rand Simberg and Mark Steyn defamed Michael Mann, awarding Mann $1 in compensatory damages from each and punitive damages of $1,000 from Simberg and $1 Million from Steyn. Let us be clear, we have great respect for the jury system in the United States, as a key component of our democracy and our freedom, and we have even more respect for jurors who are average citizens who actively partici

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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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VJEL Volume 20

Vermont Law

The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law was founded in 1996. It is a student-run organization dedicated to publishing scholarship on environmental issues.

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DEP OKs Cameron Energy Applications For Plugging 3 Orphan Conventional Wells Under Blanket Bond Increase Waiver Program; Denied 1 Plugged Well Leaking Crude Oil

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection has approved Cameron Energy Company applications for plugging three orphan conventional wells under the Act 96 Blanket Bond Increase Waiver Program and disapproved one application because the plugged well was leaking crude oil Act 96 of 2022 includes provisions to increase the conventional oil and gas well blanket bond amount by $1,000 per new well annually.

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VJEL Volume 21

Vermont Law

The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law was founded in 1996. It is a student-run organization dedicated to publishing scholarship on environmental issues.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Presents Mira Lloyd Dock Diversity Awards To Marlisa Yoder-Bontrager Of Lancaster, And Twin Sisters Keisha & Tarsha Scovens Off Lancaster & Philadelphia; Forestry Assn.

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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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VJEL Volume 22

Vermont Law

The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law was founded in 1996. It is a student-run organization dedicated to publishing scholarship on environmental issues.

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87 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 87 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! -- Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Presents Mira Lloyd Dock Diversity Awards To Marlisa Yoder-Bontrager Of Lancaster, And Twin Sisters Keisha & Tarsha Scovens Off Lancaster & Philadelphia

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VJEL Volume 23

Vermont Law

The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law was founded in 1996. It is a student-run organization dedicated to publishing scholarship on environmental issues.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro Unveils 2024-25 Budget Proposal To Get Stuff Done, Create Opportunity And Advance Real Freedom For Pennsylvanians -- Gov. Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Address As Prepared -- Inquirer: Gov. Shapiro To Senate Republicans - If You Don’t Like My Ideas, Bring Your Own -- TribLive Editorial: Shapiro Wants To Build On ‘What We Did Last Year Together,’ Really?

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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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VJEL Volume 23

Vermont Law

The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law was founded in 1996. It is a student-run organization dedicated to publishing scholarship on environmental issues.

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End Game for the Kids Climate Case?

Vermont Law

By: Patrick Parenteau, Professor of Law, Vermont Law School What is most striking about the 9th Circuit's split decision in Juliana v United States is not the result—dismissing the case on the ground that the court lacked the power to award the transformative relief the youth plaintiffs were seeking—but the utter dismay expressed by the. Read more »The post End Game for the Kids Climate Case?

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Federal Courts Need to Allow the EPA to Clear the Air

Vermont Law

Summary: Smog kills over 200,000 Americans every year; that means that almost one out of every twelve deaths in the United States is from smog. The EPA's cap-and-trade program to control smog in the Central and Eastern United States is lawful and wise, and the Supreme Court should overturn the D.C. Circuit's decision to vacate. Read more »The post Federal Courts Need to Allow the EPA to Clear the Air appeared first on Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.

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Fighting Big Coal–Washington Judge Allows Novel Clean Water Act Citizens’ Suit to Proceed

Vermont Law

Summary: Recently, federal courts in Washington State ruled in favor of environmental organizations and allowed a novel citizens' suit against the Railroad to proceed on the merits for coal dust emissions from trains into state waterways. If proven, this would constitute violations of the federal Clean Water Act. _ By Kelly Nokes A Washington Federal District.

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First Aid for Agencies: Accountability in USDA’s Wildlife Services Program is a Century Overdue

Vermont Law

Summary: The Center for Biological Diversity recently filed a rulemaking petition with US Department of Agriculture about the agency's rogue animal "control" program. The petition exposes and seeks a remedy for the agency's diseased conduct, which includes numerous federal statute violations and animal cruelty. It also "pads" the Administrative Record, readying the Center to petition.

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Lawyers Create A Tribute to Abused Animals

Vermont Law

Of all the animals, man is the only one that is cruel. He is the only one that inflicts pain for the pleasure of doing it. Mark Twain (1885-1910) _ By Judith Needham, Esq. Lawyer jokes perk up dull parties. We have all heard this one . . . Q: Why won't sharks attack lawyers? A: Professional courtesy. But, Read more »The post Lawyers Create A Tribute to Abused Animals appeared first on Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.

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VJEL Volume 19

Vermont Law

The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law was founded in 1996. It is a student-run organization dedicated to publishing scholarship on environmental issues.

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VJEL Volume 20

Vermont Law

The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law was founded in 1996. It is a student-run organization dedicated to publishing scholarship on environmental issues.

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VJEL Volume 21

Vermont Law

The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law was founded in 1996. It is a student-run organization dedicated to publishing scholarship on environmental issues.

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VJEL Volume 22

Vermont Law

The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law was founded in 1996. It is a student-run organization dedicated to publishing scholarship on environmental issues.

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Current Volume

Vermont Law

Volume 25 of the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.

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