Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

IBM today announced the launch of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, a global pro bono social impact program that applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and an ecosystem of experts to enhance and scale non-profit and government organization operations, focused on populations vulnerable to environmental threats. The post IBM Launches New Sustainability Accelerator appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Physics World

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I chat with three physicists about a room-temperature time crystal that they have created. Hossein Taheri at the University of California at Riverside, Andrey Matsko from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Krzysztof Sacha at the Jagiellonian University in Poland also explain the physics behind time crystals and how they could be used in practical applications.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Blackstone, which has stakes in more than 250 companies and 10,000 real estate holdings, will utilize Sphera’s platform to enhance its ability to measure progress against decarbonization efforts and strategically manage greenhouse gas emissions. The post Sphera to Help Blackstone Reduce its Carbon Emissions with Software as a Service Platform appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Cleannovate

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

By Lena Milton (Guest Writer). The Importance of Food Safety Standards. Food safety is one of the most important aspects of the massive food chain-of-production, from slaughter to plate. As an umbrella for all aspects of safety, food safety includes both the processes used to protect workers during the production of food and food products, and the sanitation of said food.

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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 + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

IBM today announced the launch of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, a global pro bono social impact program that applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and an ecosystem of experts to enhance and scale non-profit and government organization operations, focused on populations vulnerable to environmental threats. The post IBM Launches New Sustainability Accelerator appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Physics World

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A first-of-its-kind, next-generation research reactor is taking shape on the campus of SCK CEN , the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre in Mol, opening up opportunities for physicists, engineers and technologists to transform an ambitious scientific vision into operational reality over the next 15 years and beyond. With a capital cost of several hundred million Euros, the Multi-purpose hYbrid Research Reactor for High-tech Applications (MYRRHA) represents big science on an ambitious canvas – consis

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

On February 16, Sheetz , a family owned and operated restaurant and convenience store chain, announced a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation Energy to power nearly 70 percent of its Pennsylvania facilities with renewable energy. Backed by Sheetz’s commitment, Constellation has entered into separate long-term power purchase agreements to procure a total of 55 megawatts of renewable energy.

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National Law Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

On February 9, 2022, a coalition of farm groups filed a lawsuit in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the. The post Farm Groups Sue EPA Over Revocation of Chlorpyrifos Tolerances appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

by Christine E. Hatch, UMass Amherst It’s no accident that both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the California Institute of Technology claim the beaver (Castor canadensis) as their mascots. Renowned engineers, beavers seem able to dam any stream, building structures with logs and mud that can flood large areas.

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Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

When it comes to our favorite ocean animals, I think it’s safe to say octopuses are very high on the list. Here at Ocean Conservancy, we just can’t get enough of cephalopods. They are unique, interesting and mesmerizing. And, just when you think you’ve learned all about them—you find out something new! The marine animal class of Cephalopoda includes octopuses, squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses.

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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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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A statistical tool borrowed from ecology suggests that there were originally 40,600 copies of stories about King Arthur and other western European heroes – but only 3648 survive

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Chile’s president-elect Gabriel Boric speaks in Santiago, the day after his election victory in December 2021. The young left-wing candidate made environmental issues central to his campaign, and has since chosen a cabinet with strong environmental credentials, but faces challenges in implementing his progressive programme. Photo credit: ZUMA Press / Alamy.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Although people take longer to make decisions from age 20 onwards, this may not be due to a decline in the speed of information processing, a large study has found

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The Applied Ecologist

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This post is also available in German here In their new study, Schmidt and colleagues investigate the effectiveness of wildflower strips introduced under the European Union’s Agri-Environment Schemes Flower strips are a fundamental part of agri-environment schemes (AES) introduced by the European Union to counteract the loss of biodiversity and related ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes.

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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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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A simple test for water pollution involving engineered strands of DNA can report levels of contamination, and this biological system can carry out logical operations like those done by computers

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Read the full story from the University at Buffalo. Urban gardening is on the rise in cities across America. But in so-called legacy cities like Buffalo, where lead and other contaminants have seeped into the soil over decades of heavy industry, it can be extremely dangerous to grow food.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Recent discoveries of horizontal gene transfer reveal that animals and plants are swapping genes across different species - but how do they do it and what might it mean for evolution?

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National Law Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: February 17, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Experiments show that two species of mosquitoes change their behaviour after exposure to five common pesticides, which could make the chemicals less effective

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Read the full story at Minnesota Public Radio. As he embarks on a massive data collection project, Ecdysis Foundation Director Jonathan Lundgren is confident farmers are very interested in learning more about regenerative agriculture and are willing to help collect the necessary data.

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Environmental Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Utility SoCalGas is planning a large scale green hydrogen infrastructure project to bring renewable energy and clean fuel to areas such as heavy industries. The post SoCalGas Plans Nation’s Largest Green Hydrogen Infrastructure with Goals to Reduce Emissions in Industry, Transportation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental Law Centre

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Reimagining Rivers Webinar Series: Law’s Relationship with the North Saskatchewan River The most recent Reimagining Rivers webinar is now available. Join University of Alberta Associate Professor Cameron Jefferies as he. The post REIMAGINING RIVERS WEBINAR SERIES: Law’s Relationship with the North Saskatchewan River appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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Environmental Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is adding to its sustainability efforts by implementing energy efficiency measures and releasing a carbon policy. The post Atlanta Airport Tackles Emissions by Increasing Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Operations appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Download the document. This document supports companies that are interested in setting science-based targets for Forest,Land, and Agriculture-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals according to thenew, refined pathways in the Forest Land and Agriculture (FLAG) tool. It builds on the existingmanual and guidance of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for setting science-basedtargets.

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Environmental Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Utility SoCalGas is planning a large scale green hydrogen infrastructure project to bring renewable energy and clean fuel to areas such as heavy industries. The post SoCalGas Plans Nation’s Largest Green Hydrogen Infrastructure with Goals to Reduce Emissions in Industry, Transportation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Read the full story from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. Scientists have developed a way to maximize hydrogen yields from biowaste, within few milliseconds. The method uses rapid photo-pyrolysis to produce hydrogen gas and solid conductive carbon from banana peels.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The House Game and Fisheries Committee will hold informational meetings to hear presentations on the annual reports from the Game Commission February 23 and Fish and Boat Commission February 24. Game Commission Click Here for a copy of the Game Commission annual report [when posted]. Click Here for written testimony [when posted]. The February 23 meeting on the Game Commission will be held in Room 60 East Wing of the Capitol starting at 10:00 a.m.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Read the full story at Utility Dive. Using funds from last year’s infrastructure law, the Biden administration on Tuesday launched initiatives aimed at cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the industrial sector, which accounts for nearly a quarter of all U.S. GHG emissions. As part of the effort, the Energy Department is preparing to disburse $9.

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E2 Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Recent federal legislation seeks to address the ever-increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. On Nov. 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law. The IIJA specifically allocates $7.5 billion specifically for EV infrastructure programs and grants on a national level. Click here to read the full GT Alert.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Read the full story at Treehugger. Since the current electric vehicle (EV) boom started, there have been arguments about how much cleaner EVs are in comparison to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV). The claims are, “Making the batteries is dirty!” or, “The electricity is made from burning coal!

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The PA Council of Professional Geologists is now accepting entries to their 2022 Undergraduate Student Research Poster Session and Competition. The deadline for entries is March 16. Students pursuing undergraduate degrees in the geosciences at colleges and universities located within Pennsylvania, and contiguous states, are eligible. The poster session will be held during PCPG’s Annual General Membership Meeting on April 13, 2022, at the Central Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Read the full story in the New York Times. The Biden administration on Tuesday will set out a strategy for buying “clean,” lower-emissions steel, cement, aluminum and other industrial materials for federal agencies and projects, part of its effort to reduce carbon emissions from industrial manufacturing.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on February 22 to hear presentations on new federal clean energy funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; climate change and public health; and PA Clean Transportation initiatives. Click Here for DEP’s presentation on clean energy funding opportunities. If anyone is interested in providing public comments during the meeting, they must sign up to provide comments at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meetin

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