Sun.Dec 18, 2022

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A Celebration of Energy Efficiency?

Legal Planet

When you think about it, the Hanukkah story is, in a funny way, about a miraculous increase in energy efficiency. An energy resource (olive oil) that was supposed to supply only enough energy for one night’s worth of light was able to supply light for eight nights. That’s an eightfold improvement in energy efficiency, akin to driving 2000 miles on one tank of gas.

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UK company to help build Italian renewables portfolio

A Greener Life

Photo credit: Octopus Energy. By Anders Lorenzen. Britain’s Octopus Energy has joined the Italian solar and wind developer Nexta Capital Partners in an ambitious project that aims to produce 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of new onshore wind and solar farms in Italy by 2025. Italy is under increasing pressure to reduce its reliance on Russian gas (25% of its imported gas). .

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An understanding of land use and how it impacts property owners

Stack Environment

The development of land for personal or commercial purposes is a difficult process that requires consideration of legal, financial and even environmental factors. This is why land use planning is a critical component of development and property ownership, regardless of the intended purpose of the land. There are various land-use strategies. Understanding the differences between them is essential for any party involved with commercial or private property ownership.

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FTC Seeks Public Input on Update to Green Guides for Environmental Claims

Greenbuilding Law

The Federal Trade Commission announced last Wednesday that it is seeking public comment on updates and changes to the Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims. In an era when charges of greenwashing and green hushing are proliferating across social media while at the same time governments are mandating ESG including environmental disclosures by businesses, an update to the Green Guides is a welcome effort toward providing safety bumpers for companies.

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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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79 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 79 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! -- Better Path Coalition: 65 Organizations, Businesses, 2,700+ Individuals Petition Gov.

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This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues

PA Environment Daily

While PA Environment Digest’s priority is to highlight positive examples of environmental and energy leadership, 2022 is an election year which demands accountability to voters. Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec. 10 to 16 [PaEN] -- DEP Consent Agreement Allowing Shale Gas Drilling To Resume Under Dimock, Susquehanna County Sets New Drilling, Water S

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 12.18.22

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session January 3, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 -- Committee Schedule House returns to voting session January 3 [Democrats, Republicans Fighting Over Schedule] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 79 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students And Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local Ne