Sun.Nov 27, 2022

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POLLUTION REMEDIATION: MAKING THE BEST OUT OF THE WOR$T

Cleannovate

Increase in population leads to an increase in human activity – especially where it didn’t exist before. More human activity … More.

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Corn Nourishes the Hopi Identity, but Climate-Driven Drought Is Stressing the Tribe’s Foods and Traditions

Inside Climate News

Most Hopi grow corn with only the precipitation that falls on their fields, but two decades of drought have some of them testing the waters of irrigation and hoping they can preserve other customs with their harvests. By David Wallace Corn goes back to their very creation story. As the Hopi people emerged into this world, the Creator gave them three things: a gourd of water, a planting stick and a short ear of blue corn.

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CLEANING OUR TOXIC AIR – THE ELECTRIC $OLUTION

Cleannovate

At times I observe a running car exhaust with wonder. This product of human ingenuity has made life so comfortable … More.

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Mussel numbers in the river Thames have dropped by up to 99 per cent

New Scientist

Populations of native mussels in the river Thames have dropped massively between 1964 and 2020, possibly because of the effects of pollution and invasive species

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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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52 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 52 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! -- EQB To Meet Nov. 30 To Consider Emergency Regulation Setting VOC/Methane Limits For Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: DEP Proposes Emergency Maneuver To Ena

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Net Zero Pledge Standards for Business Released at COP27

Greenbuilding Law

Much has been written in the media about the just concluded UN Climate Conference (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, most of it focusing on the agreement to agree on reparations or more correctly stated, on providing “loss and damage” funding in the future for vulnerable countries hit hard by climate disasters. But the biggest takeaway for businesses in the U.S., today and into the future, is the release of standards for Net Zero emission pledges by non-state actors.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students And Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- WITF: Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Honors 2 Central Pennsylvanians Being Honored For Their Environmental Justice, Conservation Efforts -- EPA Accepting Nominations For President’s Environmental Youth Award, Presidential Innovation Award For Environmental Educators [PaEN] -- UPDATED: After 14 Days, Efforts To Stop A Natural Gas Leak At A Cambria County Underground Gas Sto

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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-- -- UPDATED: After 14 Days, Efforts To Stop A Natural Gas Leak At A Cambria County Underground Gas Storage Area Have Apparently Been Successful [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Equitrans Natural Gas

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 11.27.22

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? House returns to session January 1 [Adjourned for year] -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session January 1 [Adjourned for year] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events WEDNESDAY 9:00: Agenda Posted. Environmental Quality Board meeting on emergency final rulemaking setting emissions limits for conventional oil and gas facilities.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Transition - Governor -- PA Capital-Star: Shapiro Transition Team Pulls In Experience From Democratic And Republican Administrations -- Politics PA: Shapiro-Davis Administration Announce Transition Leadership Groups -- MCall - Ford Turner: PA Property Tax Relief Supporters Have New Friend In Gov.

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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.