Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Even if you don’t live in Ohio, you may have heard about H.B. 6 , the notorious law the Legislature passed in 2019 that slapped Ohio ratepayers with a monthly surcharge to bail out two struggling nuclear plants. Although the nuclear bailout was repealed and refunded in 2021, some of the law’s other egregious provisions requiring ratepayers across the state to subsidize money-losing coal plants and gutting renewable energy and energy efficiency standards are still in place today.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The system enhancement is part of a 2020 acquisition of Enviance. The post Cority Upgrades Waste Management Platform Enhancing Reporting, Tracking Abilities appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Yale E360

OCTOBER 28, 2022

To halt warming at 1.5 degrees C, countries must slash emissions from power plants, heavy industry, cars, trucks, agriculture, and forest loss, among other sectors. But in some key areas, according to a new report, the world is seeing emissions continue to rise. Read more on E360 ?.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

The companies want to integrate the emissions reduction platforms with power plant operations. The post GE Gas Power, DL E&C Advance CCUS Technologies in Asia appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Cleannovate

OCTOBER 28, 2022

There’s a silent movement. It’s gaining traction slowly but still growing in popularity. It’s a movement borne out of consciousness … More.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

In 2021, Evoqua Water Technologies' total company-wide water reuse exceeded 55% — and the company is focused on mitigating climate and water risk. The post Evoqua Water Technologies Mitigates Climate And Water Risk Using Smart Tech appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In 2021, Evoqua Water Technologies' total company-wide water reuse exceeded 55% — and the company is focused on mitigating climate and water risk. The post Evoqua Water Technologies Mitigates Climate And Water Risk Using Smart Tech appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

An October 13 inspection by the Department of Environmental Protection again found multiple violations of the state Clean Streams Law and Solid Waste Management Act at the PA General Energy Shawnee water withdrawal and natural gas pipeline construction site on the Loyalsock Creek in Gamble Township, Lycoming County. DEP also found the company had blocked the entire width of Loyalsock Creek with a coffer dam and other construction activities without approval.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The companies want to integrate the emissions reduction platforms with power plant operations. The post GE Gas Power, DL E&C Advance CCUS Technologies in Asia appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Frontiers

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Author: Thimedi Hetti. I had a pleasure of speaking with Aliyah Griffith , PhD student at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill , about her journey into marine science, setbacks, and achievements. With the research shift more towards coral reef management, Aliyah is hoping to partner with Barbados to explore the techniques while also partnering with the American Museum of Natural History in New York to review some of the pieces from their 4000-piece coral fossil collection.

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Short spells of extreme heat can be enough to lower a region’s economic output for an entire year, according to a new analysis showing the unequal impact of global warming

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National Law Center

OCTOBER 28, 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: October 28, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Periods of extreme drought can be a normal part of global climate patterns, but rising temperatures may now be changing some regional climates for good

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The following DEP notices were published in the October 29 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups - - Range Resources Appalachia LLC: Ogontz Fishing Club Well Site Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Cummings Twp., Lycoming County. ( PA Bulletin, page 6772 ) -- Range Resources Appalachia LLC: Porter Stephen Well Site Final report on remediati

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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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Nanotech

OCTOBER 28, 2022

NanoHarmony and NANOMET have published a status report summarizing the current status of projects aiming to develop or adapt Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Test Guidelines (TG) and Guidance Documents (GD) for nanomaterials, as well as the outlook for each project as of July 2022. The status report is intended to be a living document that will be updated regularly.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the October 29 PA Bulletin -- -- DEP Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [PaEN] -- The Environmental Quality Board published notice in the October 29 PA Bulletin of Final Regulations establishing the Municipal Waste Rural Transfer Facility Permit-By-Rule. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 29 PA Bulletin of substantial revisions to the Pennsylvania Radon Mitigation Standards Technic

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Thirty years ago, Canada designated October as Women’s History Month , an annual celebration of the remarkable achievements of women throughout Canadian history. This year’s theme is She Did, So Now I Can – recognizing and celebrating the actions of women that positively impact our lives today. There are many incredible women at Environmental Defence who are working diligently to protect the environment, support other women, and improve the lives of everyone living in Canada.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks distributed the Fall edition of their Environmental Education newsletter last week featuring articles on-- -- Halloween, Autumn & Geology Teaching Ideas -- Green Jobs Guide For Teachers -- In-Person Professional Development Workshops -- Grants For Educators & Radon Poster Contest -- NEW! State Parks & Explore the Outdoors!

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Tzachor, A., Richards, C.E. & Jeen, S. (2022). Transforming agrifood production systems and supply chains with digital twins. NPJ Science of Food 6, 47. [link] [open access] Abstract: Digital twins can transform agricultural production systems and supply chains, curbing greenhouse gas emissions, food waste and malnutrition. However, the potential of these advanced virtualization technologies is … Continue reading Transforming agrifood production systems and supply chains with digital t

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 29 PA Bulletin of substantial revisions to the Pennsylvania Radon Mitigation Standards Technical Guidance Document outlining how radon mitigators can install mitigation systems. These standards have not been updated since 1997. Since the PA RMS was published, additional field experience was gained and additional National radon mitigation standards have been published.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 28, 2022

GFANZ distanced itself from the UN expert guidance, Race to Zero, which recently published strong criteria that would align net-zero plans with scientists’ and economists’ calls to action. Toronto | Traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – “Today’s move from the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net-Zero (GFANZ) to distance itself from the UN parent body, Race to Zero, suggests the member fin

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

By Penn State News PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a group of more than 4,700 fully synthetic compounds that are widely used in industrial and manufacturing processes and found in many consumer products, persist through wastewater treatment at levels that may impact the long-term feasibility of "beneficial reuse of treated wastewater," according to a study conducted by researchers at Penn State and recently published in the Agronomy Journal.

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Brag

OCTOBER 28, 2022

By Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) invites stakeholders to two external engagement sessions, on November 1 and November 3, 2022 , to share their perspectives on an actionable definition of sustainable chemistry. CDTSC states that stakeholders’ participation and expertise can help refine a draft, consensus definition and set of criteria for sustainable chemistry.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the October 29 PA Bulletin that it has leased 176 acres of Susquehanna River streambed to SWN Natural Gas Production Company in Great Bend Township, Susquehanna County for $704,000. The lease allows for the development of oil and natural gas below and between the ordinary low water marks of the Susquehanna River solely by means of directional, including horizontal, drilling on a nondevelopment basis that will not disturb th

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Brag

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This week’s All Things Chemical ® podcast will be of interest to readers of the B&C ® Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog. This episode features a conversation between Lynn L. Bergeson , Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C ® ) and Dr. Claire Skentelbery , Director General, EuropaBio -- The European Association for Bioindustries.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

On October 28, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it will host a December 1 public meeting and public hearing regarding MAX Environmental Services, Inc.’s proposed hazardous waste landfill No. 7. ( Oct. 29 PA Bulletin, page 6784 formal notice ) The new hazardous waste landfill is proposed to be located at MAX’s existing Yukon facility.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Read the full story from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A University of Massachusetts Amherst food scientist has been awarded two USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants to pursue research designed to benefit the environment and human health in different ways. In one project, funded with a three-year grant totaling $630,000, assistant professor Jiakai … Continue reading Understanding complex fluid dynamics could help advance sustainability of food systems.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

On October 28, Erie-based National Fuel Gas announced it has filed a request with the Public Utility Commission to increase its base delivery rate for natural gas for the average residential customer by 9.2 percent. If approved by the PUC, this would be National Fuel’s first base delivery rate increase in Pennsylvania since 2007. Rising costs coupled with the need to continue investing in the modernization and safety of National Fuel’s distribution system have reached a level where an increase i

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Read the full story at Furniture Today. Ultrafabrics, a global performance fabric brand across 11 markets, is continuing its sustainability journey by removing PFAS/PFOA’s from the bulk of its textile offerings. Ultrafabrics was also awarded ‘achiever’ status from MindClick’s Sustainability Assessment program, a database of environmental health performance ratings of suppliers and products in architecture and design.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 29 PA Bulletin inviting comments on stream redesignation evaluations for four streams in Columbia, Franklin, Fulton, Greene Counties. The streams include-- -- Columbia County: Lick Run tributary to Roaring Creek -- Franklin County: West Branch Conococheague Creek -- Fulton County: Big Cove Creek -- Greene County: North Fork Dunkard Fork Creek The Department is seeking information concerning the water quality of these wate

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Read the full story at Environmental Health News. A new poll finds voters overwhelmingly support chemical regulation and are most concerned about water, food and food packaging exposures.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The October 28 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- First Look At Michaux State Forest Accessible Bird Blinds. Enjoy the latest Fall Foliage Report - Fall Colors All Across PA. Lots of events on the Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. Click Here to read the entire Take Five.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Read the full story at Automation World. Explore practices that contribute to a comprehensive sustainability strategy, that work alongside reducing CO2 emissions, to slow down global warming.

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