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Governor Gavin Newsom announces he will sign landmark climate disclosure bills SB 253 and SB 261!

Legal Planet

Breaking news! Governor Gavin Newsom just announced on stage at New York Climate Week that he will sign both of the landmark greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk disclosure bills, #SB253 (Wiener) and #SB261 (Stern), the later of which was first proposed and then drafted by our Climate Risk Initiative at the Center for Law, Energy and the Environment (CLEE) at Berkeley Law!

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Captive pandas could be ‘jet lagged’ if their body clocks don’t match their environment

Frontiers

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock Animals’ circadian clocks normally get cues from their environments: light cycles, seasonal food availability, and temperature. If these cues are very different to the ones from the latitudes which they have adapted to, it could disrupt their bodies and behavior, like jet lag in humans.

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Anti-ageing drugs could make more organs viable for transplants

New Scientist

Organs from older donors can accelerate cellular ageing in transplant recipients, but research in mice suggests this can be reduced with the help of so-called senolytic drugs

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Center For Coalfield Justice, Donora Historical Society & Smog Museum Host Oct. 11 Webinar On 75th Anniversary Of Donora Smog Disaster

PA Environment Daily

The Center for Coalfield Justice is partnering with the Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum to host an October 11 webinar to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Donora smog, an event that led to the creation of the state Air Pollution Control Act and the federal Clean Air Act. The deadly smog of 1948, one of the worst air pollution disasters in U.S. history.

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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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California Passes Groundbreaking Climate Disclosure Bills

Greenbuilding Law

In what has been characterized as a win for the planet but a challenge for businesses across the country, the California legislature passed two first-in-the-nation bills last week, manifesting its leadership in the battle against climate change. With those climate actions, the state that is the home to one out of eight Americans seeks to inspire and contribute to bold actions in other states and across the globe.

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Pennsylvania Environmental Council Celebrates 200th Podcast Recognizing Another Milestone: Issue #1,000 Of PA Environment Digest

PA Environment Daily

On September 15, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council celebrated its 200th podcast episode by recognizing another big milestone: issue #1,000 of the PA Environment Digest published by former PA Department of Environmental Protection Secretary David Hess. Dave explains how the Digest grew from an internal newsletter during his days as a legislative staffer into one of the Commonwealth’s longest-running and widest-reaching citizen journalism initiatives.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Dickinson College Ranked First Among Baccalaureate Institutions In Comprehensive Sustainability Report; CMU, Penn, Penn State, Muhlenberg Also Recognized [PaEN] -- Westmoreland Conservation District Recognizes Kitz Family Farm, Bob Hedin Of Hedin Environmental For Conservation Efforts, Local Partnerships At Awards Ceremony [PaEN] -- Penn State: Laszlo Kulcsar N

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Fires, drugs and zombies: Kutama-Sinthumule prison officials 'were warned, but they ignored us' | News24

Corp Watch

Fires, drugs and zombies: Kutama-Sinthumule prison officials 'were warned, but they ignored us' | News24 Ruth Hopkins pratap Sun, 09/17/2023 - 20:32 Monday, September 11, 2023 [link] Wallabag ID 17339329

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121 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 121 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! -- Pennsylvania Environmental Council Celebrates 200th Podcast Recognizing Another Milestone: Issue #1,000 Of PA Environment Digest [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Coal Alliance Recognizes Companies For Safety

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United States takes on Google in biggest tech monopoly trial of 21st century

Corp Watch

United States takes on Google in biggest tech monopoly trial of 21st century Dara Kerr pratap Sun, 09/17/2023 - 20:32 Monday, September 11, 2023 [link] Wallabag ID 17339328

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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.

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 9.17.23

PA Environment Daily

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. 2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 121 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories:

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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-- -- Pennsylvania Environmental Council Celebrates 200th Podcast Recognizing Another Milestone: Issue #1,000 Of PA Environment Digest [PaEN] -- Erie Times: Gov. Ridge Addresses Erie Crowd About Nation’s 250th Birthday -- Gov. Shapiro -- PA Capital-Star: Gov. Shapiro Wants You To Text Him -- Budget 2023 -- PA Capital-Star: Lawmakers Look For Answers To Fix PA’s Unconstitutional School Funding System -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: PA’s

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