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E-waste Alchemy: Turning Old Gadgets into a Gold Mine

Cleannovate

Hey there, tech enthusiasts and eco-warriors! Ever wondered what makes your phone, laptop, or tablet the dazzling piece of wizardry it is? Well, it’s not just the sleek design or the magic touch, but a dash of something truly extraordinary—rare earth metals. Now, before you start picturing wizards waving wands, let’s get down to earth.

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. 27 to Feb. 9 - More Abandoned Conventional, Shale Gas Wells; Spills, Venting Gas, Contaminated Water Supplies

PA Environment Daily

Read this week’s Oil & Gas Compliance Report to get a real feel for what’s happening with Oil & Gas enforcement in the field and the challenges faced by DEP’s inspectors and the public-- From January 27 to February 9, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 1,672 inspection entries. [Note: This report includes information from two week’s worth of DEP Oil and Gas Program inspections.

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Revitalizing Agriculture: The Crucial Role of Recycling Phosphorus

Cleannovate

Introduction: Phosphorus, an essential element for plant growth, is at the heart of a growing concern that threatens the sustainability of global agriculture. With depleting phosphorus resources, coupled with losses from farms and waste discharge, the world is facing a looming crisis that could impact food security and environmental health.

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Blood vessels made with 3D-printed ice could improve lab-grown organs

New Scientist

Moulds of an organ's delicate blood vessel network can be made with 3D-printed ice, helping to overcome the intricacies of growing transplant organs in a lab

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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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Why Do Birds Have Such Skinny Legs?

Scientific American

The songbirds in your backyard hop around on such itty-bitty legs.

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No Taxation with Conservation: State Tax Credits for Conservation Easements and the Health of the Chesapeake Bay

Vermont Law

By Will Kirk _ Heaven and earth never agreed better to frame a place for man’s habitation. –Captain John Smith There is arguably no area of land and water that is more important to this Nation’s history and beginning than the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. From Jamestown and Yorktown, to the founding of the capital. Read more »The post No Taxation with Conservation: State Tax Credits for Conservation Easements and the Health of the Chesapeake Bay appeared first on Vermont Journal of Environme

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Texas and New Mexico to Engage in Litigious Battle to Face the Thirsty Elephant in the Room

Vermont Law

Summary: Arid regions in the southwest are quickly running out of water from excessive groundwater withdrawals, reduced surface water availability, and altered climate patterns. Texas is one of many arid regions facing severe water shortages. In an effort to secure water resources, Texas has turned to suing its neighbors for water resources rather than facing the.

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Tilting at Turbines: Implications of the First Wind Energy Prosecution under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Vermont Law

Summary: The Department of Justice recently prosecuted the first ever wind energy firm under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Wildlife advocates hailed the prosecution as a step in the right direction, but the outcome has no substantial effect on protecting migratory bird species. It is clear that if bird advocates wish to see reforms in. Read more »The post Tilting at Turbines: Implications of the First Wind Energy Prosecution under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act appeared first on Vermont Journal

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Working Group II releases contribution to the Fifth IPCC Assessment Report

Vermont Law

Summary: At the end of last month, the IPCC released the next component of the Fifth Assessment Report. Working Group II’s addition follows the updated scientific analysis of Working Group I and provides information of the impacts of climate change, vulnerability to climate change, and adaptation suggestions. While some argue that the report goes too far.

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2023 Watch List

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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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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2024 Watch List

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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2021 Watch List

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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2022 Watch List

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

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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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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Current Volume

Vermont Law

Volume 25 of the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.

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