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CHAOS & OPPORTUNITY

Cleannovate

What do you do in the midst of chaos? Perhaps a little inspiration from nature… Ants are celebrated insects because they know how to bring order to disorder. They have a clear strategy and command structure that enables to achieve much. Picture the anthill. Some are humongous and towering.

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English May Be Science's Native Language, but It's Not Native to All Scientists

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Aug. 26 to Sept. 1-- Uncontrolled Venting Of Shale Gas Well; 4,600 Gallon Spill Of Shale Gas Wastewater; Cleanup Of Conventional Oil Wastewater Spill Barely Begins

PA Environment Daily

From August 26 to September 1, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 581 inspection entries. So far this year-- as of August 25 -- DEP issued 4,470 formal notices of violation to conventional operators (158 more since last week) and 884 to unconventional shale gas operators (13 more this week) based on 10,204 inspections of conventional facilities and 15,850 inspections of unconventional shale gas facilities.

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Scientists Find Success With New Direct Ocean Carbon Capture Technology

Inside Climate News

In a research paper, the scientists say capturing carbon dioxide directly from the oceans could have advantages over direct air capture. By Ananya Chetia As human activity and climate change increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the ocean, harming coral reefs and marine life, researchers have designed a new technology using aqueous sodium hydroxide and sodium carbonate to remove carbon dioxide from ocean water, helping reverse acidification and reduce global warming.

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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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Do Not Consume Water Advisory Lifted In Village Of Reno; Petro Erie, Inc. Barely Begins Cleanup Of Conventional Oil Wastewater Spill Site That Contaminated The Water Supply In Venango County

PA Environment Daily

On September 2, Makayla Keating of the The Derrick reported the do not consume water advisory has been lifted in the Village of Reno, Venango County after six weeks of emergency water distribution for the over 200 community residents and businesses affected. The water supply was contaminated by a release of conventional oil well production wastewater from tanks operated by Petro Erie Inc on or about July 20.

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The Center Square: State Dept. Of Health Invites Citizens To File Environmental Health Complaints Related To Natural Gas Development; Health Will Also Review Environmental Test Results

PA Environment Daily

On September 1, The Center Square reported the state Department of Health is inviting citizens to file environmental health complaints related to natural gas development. Since the form launched on August 11, the Department said it received 53 complaints-- two to three complaints a day. The invitation was being made “In the wake of a recent state-commissioned report from the University of Pittsburgh that investigated a possible link between cancer, asthma and natural gas development, the Departm

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PA Senate Republicans Pass 2 Fiscal Code Budget Bills - But It Doesn’t Matter

PA Environment Daily

Last week Senate Republicans returned to session for one day on August 30 and passed and sent to the House two Fiscal Code bills needed to finish the FY 2023-24 state budget, but it didn’t matter-- neither bill was agreed to by House Democrats or Gov. Shapiro. House Bill 1300 (Mehaffie-R-Dauphin) was a general Fiscal Code bill that included some environmental provisions and Senate Bill 757 (Stefano-R-Fayette) would authorize a new private school student tuition scholarship program.

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