Inside Climate News

AUGUST 28, 2022

Undomesticated plants could help their farmed cousins adapt to climate stresses, but that requires tracking them down around the world while also “decolonizing botany.” By Mark Schapiro Walk through the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx , past the exotic orchids, blossoming bougainvillea, swaying grasses and a patch of pristine forest like the one that was here when the Dutch arrived in the 17th century, and you’ll likely miss the most significant plants in the place.

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Cool Green Science

AUGUST 28, 2022

Meet the bat falcon, one of 5 new species added to the American Birding Association's checklist. The post Meet the Bat Falcon, the ABA Area’s Newest Bird appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Cooling 101

Academy of Natural Sciences

AUGUST 28, 2022

Against a backdrop of wildfires, floods and drought, there is cause for optimism. Drexel Dragons from all walks of life are responding to perils the planet faces with creativity, collaboration and even a degree of confidence. From their respective disciplines, they’re converting industrial food waste into plastic, building electric vehicle batteries with domestic materials and helping vulnerable citizens adapt to extreme weather, to name a few.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2022

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-- -- PA Capital-Star: Advocates Say Proposed Constitutional Change Targets Pollution Regs, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan -- Creating New Brownfields: Oil & Gas Well Drillers Notified DEP They Are Clean

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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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NAEP Leadership Blog

AUGUST 28, 2022

Over the years I have considered myself fortunate to have had two successful careers, one as an environmental professional in cultural resource management ([CRM] where I am now) and one in archaeological publishing (my past life). During my time in publishing, I collaborated with archaeologists all over the world as a book editor and production manager, which taught me, ironically, important language skills I needed to succeed in a 100-percent remote setting.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2022

Here are 58 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! -- Water Resources Assn. Of The Delaware River Basin Announces 2022 Award Recipients [PaEN] -- NFWF Announces $15.8 Million In Conservation Grants To Help Restore Delaware River Watershed; 20 Grants, $

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2022

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- DEP Hosts Sept. 27 Webinar On Applying For Environmental Education Grant Funding [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Solar Center, Generation180 Outline Benefits To Schools Switching To Solar Energy - Saving Money, Avoiding Costly Price Spikes [PaEN] -- New PA Parks & Forests Foundation Video: Forests, Clean Water And Craft Beverages?

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Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 28, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has been much talked about in the 14 days since it was signed by President Biden, but little has been said about the provisions that modified the 179D energy efficient commercial buildings federal tax deduction making it bigger and better. Section 13303 of HR 5376 – The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, beginning on page 137 of the bill, expands the maximum dollar amount of the federal tax deduction from $1.80 a square foot (actually adjusted for inflation for

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2022

Are You Telling Your Story? House returns to session September 12, 13, 14 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session September 19, 20, 21 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 58 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 News Media Last Week [PaEN] -- Inquirer: From ‘Truffala Trees’ To Carbon Storage,

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2022

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Gov. Wolf’s Term Ending Soon But He Wants ‘To Go Through The Finish Line Running’ -- Governor’s Race -- Reuters: PA Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano Posed In Confederate Uniform At Army War College -- AP: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano Wore Confederate Uniform For U.S.

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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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