Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 23, 2023
The dataset provides location-specific and demographic water risk information, empowering decision-makers to address water-related challenges more effectively.
Yale E360
JUNE 23, 2023
Federal officials have blocked lithium mining in the heart of Nevada’s Railroad Valley, a dry lakebed that NASA says is needed to calibrate satellites used for, among other things, forecasting weather and studying climate change.
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Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 23, 2023
The UK government is aiming to achieve its net-zero commitments by embarking on the TransiT project, also known as Twinning for Decarbonizing %
Legal Planet
JUNE 23, 2023
Source: Pxfuel Court challenges to the use of tiered water rates in California are threatening the state’s own water conservation and affordability goals. That’s what’s at stake in a case called Patz v. City of San Diego. Climate change is intensifying California’s hydrologic variability and exacerbating the state’s water supply challenges. Dwindling water supplies have led to a substantial increase in the retail cost of water over the last decade.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 23, 2023
Preqin, a renowned provider of alternative assets data and insights, has recently released its annual report, "ESG in Alternatives 2023.
Energy & the Law
JUNE 23, 2023
Co-author Kamal Omar* Texas, famously, does not tax individuals’ income, but it does impose franchise taxes on “taxable entities”, such as limited liability companies. Federal tax law treats them as partnerships unless they elect to be treated otherwise. In Hibernia Energy LLC v. Hegar , a Texas court addressed how Hibernia, a non-taxable entity under federal law, is taxable under Texas law.
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Scientific American
JUNE 23, 2023
Radiation in water from Fukushima will be diluted to almost background levels, but some researchers are not sure this will be sufficient to mitigate the risks
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 23, 2023
The new report claims that energy investment in emerging and developing countries needs to more than triple, from $770 billion to $2.8 trillion, by the early 2030s.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 23, 2023
by Robert Glennon, University of Arizona The Navajo Nation, the largest Native American reservation in the U.S., covers 27,000 square miles (70,000 square kilometers) in the Southwest – an area larger than 10 states. Today it is home to more than 250,000 people – roughly comparable to the population of St.
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 23, 2023
Viridi Energy has teamed up with American Organic Energy to convert 210,000 tons of food waste per year into renewable natural gas (RNG).
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
New Scientist
JUNE 23, 2023
A soft, tubular robot can bend, twist, expand and contract when exposed to different intensities of light
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 23, 2023
3M said it has entered into a $10.3 billion agreement to settle lawsuits regarding PFAS contamination in water supplies in the United States.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 23, 2023
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the June 24 PA Bulletin -- -- The Environmental Quality Board published notices in the June 24 PA Bulletin about these final regulations-- -- Final Regulation Setting NPDES Permit Schedules Of Compliance -- Final Regulation Changing Radiological Health Fees -- Final Regulations Making Stream Redesignation Changes For Dunbar Creek, et al -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - June 24 [PaEN] -- The
Enviromental Defense
JUNE 23, 2023
By the end of this year, businesses in Canada will no longer be able to sell or distribute single-use plastic check out bags. This is a welcome development for our environment, but as we prepare to bid adieu to the flimsy bags that have plagued us for so many years, you may be wondering—are reusable bags really the best alternative? This question is probably particularly pressing if you’re greeted by a seemingly ever-growing mountain of reusable bags every time you open your cupboard.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Ocean Conservancy
JUNE 23, 2023
At Ocean Conservancy we love cephalopods AND we love being very specific about … well, everything. So, what better blog to dive into than one on specific terms and information about cephalopod appendages. This blog contains all the information you didn’t know you needed. Arms, tentacles—the words are often used interchangeably because they are both types of appendages found on cephalopods.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 23, 2023
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is now accepting applications for the Urban Community green infrastructure, water quality, access, community health and resilience and environmental justice mini-grants. The deadline for applications is July 7. Eligible organizations can request up to $10,000 to cover or partially support the costs of projects related to green infrastructure, water quality and access, community health and resilience, and environmental justice for communities in the urban
Scientific American
JUNE 23, 2023
Young Montanans put their state on trial for its contributions to climate change.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 23, 2023
By Beth Yount & Jodi Sulpizio, Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Coordinators The Watershed Friendly Certification Program , a collaboration between the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program and The Nurture Nature Center , has been expanded to include very small and very large properties. This allows more Pennsylvania residents to learn more about watershed health and take action to achieve Watershed Friendly certification.
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.
Scientific American
JUNE 23, 2023
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.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 23, 2023
The following DEP notices were published in the June 24 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - VRGC Bra Well Pad 4HC: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with fracking fluid friction reducer for the facility located in Wilmot Twp., Bradford County. ( PA Bulletin, page 3372 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - D.Payne Well Pad 1: DEP re
New Scientist
JUNE 23, 2023
A new technique enables 3D printing of miniature heart chambers called ventricles that can beat on their own, and may one day help create whole hearts for transplantation
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 23, 2023
Read the full story from the BBC. Regenerative wool: it’s the new green buzzword in the fashion industry – but can wool ever be fully sustainable?
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.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 23, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection announced it will start accepting applications for Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants starting June 30. ( formal notice ) Two deadlines for applications were set-- August 25 and December 15. Approximately $3 million in grants will be available for school districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, nonprofit entities, corporations and limited liability companies or partnerships incorporated or registered in the Commonwealth to support: --In
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 23, 2023
Today, during National Pollinator Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is continuing its work to protect pollinators by proposing geographically-specific protections that would limit the use of pesticides in the habitat of 27 endangered and threatened (listed) species, including some pollinators.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 23, 2023
In May, the Executive Director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave his approval to 32 water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Clearfield, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties. ( formal notice ) The approvals were granted under SRBC regulation 18 CFR 806.22(e) and (f) that creates a general permit-type process to grant approval for water use by individual shale gas drilling pads.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 23, 2023
Read the full story in the Washington Post. When Iowa meteorologist Chris Gloninger got an email notification last June, it read: “Getting sick and tired of your liberal conspiracy on the weather.” “What’s your address,” another asked Gloninger a few days later.
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New Scientist
JUNE 23, 2023
New Scientist talks to actor Mark Rylance, writer Stephen Brown and director Tom Morris about their new play Dr Semmelweis, which spotlights the work of this maverick 19th-century obstetrician
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 23, 2023
Read the full story from North Carolina State University. A new study finds carrying pollen is a workout that significantly increases the body temperature of bumble bees. This new understanding of active bumble bee body temperatures raises questions about how these species will be impacted by a warmer world due to climate change.
Scientific American
JUNE 23, 2023
Desert ants living in the featureless salt pans of Tunisia count their steps and erect tall entrances at their nests to find their way back home.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 23, 2023
Read the full story from the Associated Press. At Tyler Malek’s ice cream parlors, one cook’s trash is another chef’s frosty treat. The head ice cream maker at the Portland, Oregon-based Salt & Straw uses the whey leftover from yogurt makers in upstate New York to make his lemon curd flavor. For chocolate barley milk, … Continue reading The US has tons of leftover food.
Corp Watch
JUNE 23, 2023
The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is one of the windiest locations in the world. Located in Oaxaca state, México, it has been historically famous as the shortest distance between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Today it is also the location of major conflict between Indigenous communities and wind energy companies.
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