Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 12, 2022
In 2018, Maersk set its sights on becoming carbon neutral by 2040. To that end, it has ordered 13 new ocean-going ships using only carbon-neutral fuels. The post Maersk’s Mission to Decarbonize the Maritime Industry Remains a Challenge?? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
AUGUST 12, 2022
A rare hummingbird, not seen since 2010, has been rediscovered in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. Read more on E360 ?.
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Law and Environment
AUGUST 12, 2022
Earlier this month, Chief Judge Brian Morris made clear that NEPA remains a powerful weapon against the leasing of public lands for fossil fuel extraction. It’s déjà vu all over again for the projects at issue. In 2018, Judge Morris ruled that two resource management plans (RMPs) prepared by the Bureau of Land Management concerning potential expansions of coal mines in Wyoming and Montana violated NEPA for a variety of reasons, including the failure: (1) to consider alternatives the would in
Frontiers
AUGUST 12, 2022
Download the top ebook releases from this month, including the special issues on the high risk of Covid-19 related complications in people with diabetes , investigating the sperm mechanisms of formation and function, translational advances in neurodegenerative dementias , new decision-making tools for digital agriculture , AI for healthcare delivery during the pandemic and many more!
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.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 12, 2022
by Kevin Trenberth, University of Auckland When politicians talk about reaching “net zero” emissions, they’re often counting on trees or technology that can pull carbon dioxide out of the air. What they don’t mention is just how much these proposals or geoengineering would cost to allow the world to continue burning fossil fuels. There are … Continue reading How not to solve the climate change problem.
New Scientist
AUGUST 12, 2022
More than a million large-nose antelopes now roam the Kazakhstan steppe, a big rebound from the 130,000 animals left after a fatal bacterial disease killed half of the population
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PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 12, 2022
On August 12, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the acquisition of a 5,600-acre parcel of land that will be developed into a motorized recreation area in the Weiser State Forest in Schuylkill and Luzerne counties. DCNR acquired the land with funding designated in Pennsylvania’s 2022-23 budget to provide diverse motorized recreation opportunities.
New Scientist
AUGUST 12, 2022
A pair of astronomers say that classified US government sensors detected an interstellar meteor hitting Earth in 2014. Now they want to mount a $1.
National Law Center
AUGUST 12, 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: August 12, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
AUGUST 12, 2022
Simulations show that a 1000-day mission to Mars would expose astronauts to radiation doses above 1 sievert, even with metal shielding
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.
Environmental Leader
AUGUST 12, 2022
Several companies are adding charging networks and management systems as infrastructure improvements grow. The post Companies Improve Electric Vehicle Infrastructure as Fleets Expand appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
AUGUST 12, 2022
Simulations suggest that Earth could theoretically host two more moons the size of the one we've got now, or several smaller moons
Environmental Leader
AUGUST 12, 2022
Tools can help implement recourses like DERs, saving energy use and cutting emissions. The post Planning, Efficiency Programs Help States With Successful Energy Transitions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 12, 2022
Read the full story at Chemical & Engineering News. Using mechanical force to drive reactions offers greener routes to molecules, but chemists need to demonstrate that mechanochemistry can work on industrial scales.
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.
Environmental Leader
AUGUST 12, 2022
Johnson Controls has partnered with Microsoft Beijing Campus in order to retrofit building operations, achieving 27.9% energy savings and ensuring key equipment uptime of 98%. The post Johnson Controls Implements AI to Achieve 27.9% Energy Savings appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 12, 2022
Read the full story at GreenBiz. An open data platform, which allows companies to disclose their supplier lists and showcase their commitment to supply chain transparency, has launched its beta phase. Open Supply Hub aims to improve insights around production facilities and global supply chains, allowing organizations, civil society and other stakeholders to work collaboratively … Continue reading New open data platform aims to bring transparency to global supply chains.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 12, 2022
The August 12 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation. Click Here to learn the economic value of protected open space by Jason Lenker, summer intern with the Foundation from Shippensburg University. Protect yourself and pets from harmful algal blooms. Lots of events on the Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 12, 2022
Read the full story from the University of Nottingham. Scientists have discovered how to design cereal roots able to continue growing in hard soils by altering their ability to penetrate, enabling roots to access sources of water deeper in soil, and helping ‘climate-proof’ vital crops in response to changing UK rain fall patterns.
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A Greener Life
AUGUST 12, 2022
The impact of a vineyard owned by Jesus Soto that was partially scorched by a wildfire near Cebreros in the province of Avila, Spain. Photo credit: Reuters / Borja Suarez. By Anders Lorenzen. The heatwave and wildfires engulfing Spain this year have had a destructive impact on the wine industry. This year alone, 90,000 hectares of Spain`s wine country, an area slightly bigger than New York City, have been affected.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 12, 2022
Read the full story at Food Navigator. Oxford start-up Deep Planet is leveraging AI and satellite imagery data to help wine growers and producers adapt to climate change. We catch up with COO Sushma Shankar to ask how VineSignal can impact wine pricing on-shelf.
E2 Law Blog
AUGUST 12, 2022
This GT Alert outlines how the Inflation Reduction Act, which the House passed Aug. 12 and now heads to the president’s desk, would apply to the renewable energy industry. Click here to continue reading.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 12, 2022
Read the full story at Supply Chain Dive. Growing demand for copper from key parts of the energy transition — electric vehicles, solar and wind equipment, and power lines — will likely outstrip supply later this decade, potentially putting the goal of net zero carbon emissions in 2050 out of reach, according to S&P Global … Continue reading Looming copper shortfall threatens business sustainability goals: report.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 12, 2022
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the latest PA Bulletin-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 13 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed mass certification of nutrient credits from significant sewage point source discharges in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. DEP published notice in the August 13 PA Bulletin of hearings to be held on changes to the underground mining acreage and subsidence control plans for two Consol Mines In Greene Coun
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 12, 2022
Read the full story from McKinsey & Company. Plastics are frequently criticized for everything from their toxicity to their contributions to ocean pollution, but they play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 12, 2022
DCED’s PA Grade Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council is scheduled to meet in State College on August 18 to discuss issues related to conventional oil and gas drilling. The agenda includes -- -- Presentation by Dr. Burgos of Penn State Study on road dumping conventional drilling wastewater -- Update on new federal conventional oil & gas well plugging program -- Discussion of final regulations reducing VOC/methane emissions from conventional oil and gas operations -- Legislative Update --
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 12, 2022
Read the full story at ESG Today. Beer company Heineken revealed today that suppliers representing 80% of the company’s packaging carbon footprint have committed to or are in the process of setting science-based climate targets with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to address its supply chain … Continue reading Heineken says suppliers representing 80% of packaging carbon footprint are committing to science-based emissions
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 12, 2022
On August 12, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Two projects in Pennsylvania received a total of $17.8 million. RCPP is a partner-driven program that leverages partner resources to advance innovative projects that address climate change, enhance water quality, and address other critical challenges on agricultural land.
Brag
AUGUST 12, 2022
By Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced on July 26, 2022, that it “has achieved a significant milestone in decreasing the minimum fuel selling price (MFSP) of drop-in biofuels, which are fuels made from biomass and other waste carbon sources, and that are compatible with existing petroleum fuel infrastructure and conventional vehicles.” BETO partnered with T2C-Energy, LLC (T2C) to validate pilot-scale
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 12, 2022
A partnership of Pennsylvania organizations-- including the PA Parks and Forests Foundation , the PA Recreation and Park Society , Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and WeConservePA -- is calling on groups and individuals to join in hosting volunteer events and programs as part of the first Healthy Lands Week from Sept. 24 to Oct. 2, 2002. The goal of Healthy Lands Week is to bring Pennsylvanians of every interest area out to lands and waterways to learn about natural and cultural resources, participa
Legal Planet
AUGUST 12, 2022
We all have something to celebrate today. Here’s a 3-minute video explainer. Download as PDF. The post A Great Day for Climate Policy appeared first on Legal Planet.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 12, 2022
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 13 PA Bulletin of hearings to be held on changes to the underground mining acreage and subsidence control plans for two Consol Mines In Greene County. ( PA Bulletin, page 5006 ) The hearing on the Enlow Fork Mine covers an expansion into Morris and Washington Townships, Greene County will be held September 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
New Scientist
AUGUST 12, 2022
Male and female macaques in a Balinese sanctuary commonly use stone tools to masturbate, possibly because they have more leisure time than wild primates
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 12, 2022
Clean out the garage…the basement…the overflowing closets throughout the house because a regional large-scale collection of materials to be REUSED by local nonprofits will return to Erie on Saturday, September 10. The PA Resources Council’s “ReuseFest” – a one-of-a-kind drop-off event for gently used materials destined for reuse by numerous local nonprofit organizations – will accept a wide variety of materials including bedding/bath, clothing, furniture, kitchen items, medical supplies, pet sup
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