Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In a study from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) in collaboration with consulting firm Evolved Energy Research (EER) and an expert advisory committee, we show that the United States can drastically reduce global warming emissions by replacing a highly polluting transportation sector, powered today primarily with petroleum-based fuels, with a cleaner, more efficient and more equitable system powered primarily by renewable electricity.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

BIC has joined global environmental action network, 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales from its eco-friendly product line, BIC ReVolution, to support nonprofit organizations making a positive impact on the environment. The post BIC Joins 1% for the Planet appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Yale E360

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The new U.S. climate plan is historic and will pump billions of dollars into advancing the transition away from fossil fuels. But a more far-reaching, innovative approach is needed to push forward the radically new technologies that will be required to decarbonize the economy. Read more on E360 ?.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Coming off its recent decision requiring all new passenger cars and trucks be zero-emission by 2035, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing a first-of-its-kind regulation to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles like delivery vans, big rigs, box trucks, and buses. Now that California has taken the lead and set a goal for all passenger vehicles sold in the state to be electric by 2035, the next logical step is electrifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

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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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Yale E360

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Millions of Americans are now routinely exposed to unhealthy plumes of wildfire smoke that can waft thousands of miles across the country, scientists have warned. Read more on E360 ?.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 26, 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: September 26, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

by Ho-Yin Mak, Georgetown University; Christopher S. Tang, University of California, Los Angeles, and Tinglong Dai, Johns Hopkins University Two electrifying moves in recent weeks have the potential to ignite electric vehicle demand in the United States. First, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, expanding federal tax rebates for EV purchases.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Planets orbiting M-class red dwarf stars have been suggested as some of the most promising places to look for alien life, but now it seems powerful outbursts from the stars could render them uninhabitable

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Washington Nature

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

by Grace Lee Kang, Freelance Writer “I’ve always been interested in forest management—how can we use science to understand what’s going on physiologically with trees and help them do better when the climate is wreaking havoc on them?”. Indra Boving takes a tree core sample at Ellsworth Creek Preserve. Credit: Michael Case/TNC. In the summer of 2021, Indra Boving found herself deep in the dense forest carefully taking a core sample from a western hemlock tree in the hope of learning more about it

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

On September 26, the Northeast PA Environmental Partners announced the winners of their annual environmental partnership awards and their recognition dinner on November 3 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort in Plains, Luzerne County. The award winners are-- Thomas P. Shelburne Award The 28th Annual Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award will be presented to Michael Bedrin , Luzerne County.

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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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Earthava

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

War is, unfortunately, as old as human civilization itself. For millennia, humans have competed for control over the resources they need to survive and prosper. And for all the changes that modernity has ostensibly brought to human lives, very little has changed to sever the intimate ties between resource dominance and warfare. In fact, the […].

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

On September 26, the Sand County Foundation announced the three finalists for the 2022 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes farmers, ranchers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat resources in their care.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The forests of the Maya Biosphere Reserve are growing rather than shrinking, because of a community-led conservation programme

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Read the full story at Harvest Public Media. Blue-green algae appears in lakes all over the Midwest during the summers and can make both people and animals ill. Few states have routine testing programs to check for the toxic algae, but some local and volunteer groups are stepping in to fill that gap.

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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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Cool Green Science

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Should we kill trees because they’re ugly? At one point, conservationists did. The post Witches’ Broom and the Conservation of “Ugly” appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Read the full story from Binghampton University. Since 1999, more than 9 billion music CDs have shipped in the U.S. That’s not counting worldwide sales, DVDs, software discs or videogames. Sadly, discarded CDs end up in landfills with negative environmental consequences. New research from Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science offers a … Continue reading CDs to flexible biosensors: Researchers discover easy, inexpensive upcycling method.

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Earth 911

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A sustainable home will be a smarter home, and you can start with the shower. The post Greener Shopping Difference Maker: The Oasense Reva Smart Low-Flow Showerhead appeared first on Earth911.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Read the full story at GreenBiz. There’s no shortage of superlatives when it comes to describing the Inflation Reduction Act. With $369 billion in diverse climate provisions, it’s the biggest climate bill passed in the U.S. during the country’s most politically divided era. And even with all of the dollars and drama, one marvel that hasn’t broken … Continue reading How the private sector got public funding for nature-based climate solutions.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

According to a new national report on schools’ adoption of solar published last week by nonprofit Generation180 , Pennsylvania ranked 11th in the nation for the amount of solar installed by its K-12 schools, climbing up from 13th place two years ago. Since 2020, the amount of solar installed by Pennsylvania schools more than doubled from 14.5 MW to 29 MW, enough clean power to reduce carbon dioxide emissions equal to taking 5,000 gas powered vehicles off the road.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Read the full story at Environmental Factor. Early-life vulnerability to environmental exposures was explored during a four-day National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) workshop, held Aug 1-4. “Children’s Environmental Health: A Workshop on Future Priorities for Environmental Health Sciences,” sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), featured several NIEHS scientists and grantees … Continue reading Children’s environmental health topic of NASEM,

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

On September 26, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced hunters and outdoors enthusiasts heading into Pennsylvania’s state-owned woodlands this autumn will find additional roads open in 18 of the 20 state forest districts. “This improved accessibility, coupled with DCNR’s promotion of deer hunting, benefits forest regeneration and the overall ecosystem,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Read the full story at Stateline. States and cities across the country are beginning to embrace trees as critical infrastructure in urban areas. Neighborhoods with tree cover are significantly cooler than exposed areas known as “heat islands,” which can affect human health and utility bills. Urban forests absorb stormwater runoff, filter pollution from the air … Continue reading Towns may grow millions more trees with $1.5B for urban forestry.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy and Management is hosting another in its series on Harnessing Hydrogen on October 4 - Exploring Local and Regional Opportunities In Appalachia. This in-person only event will be held at the James David Ross Family Recreation Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is no online option. While hydrogen energy and carbon capture utilization/storage present tremendous opportunities for the tri-state region, the path forward is unclear.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Read the full story in the Danville Commercial-News. The Danville Sanitary District is one of three public wastewater treatment plants to receive a third-round grant for energy efficiency upgrades through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

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Greenbuilding Law

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Last month, the California Secretary of State appealed the decision by a California Superior Court striking down as unconstitutional California’s board diversity law, which required all publicly traded companies headquartered in the State to include a minimum number of female directors. In 2018, Women on Boards (Senate Bill 826) was signed into law to advance equitable gender representation on California corporate boards, codified as Corporations Code section 301.3.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Read the full story at Environmental Factor. Ever since molecular epidemiologist Christopher Wild coined the term “exposome” in 2005 to describe the totality of our environmental exposures, researchers have been discussing how the concept could advance environmental health research. Now, through a series of virtual workshops this summer, NIEHS is initiating a pivotal shift from … Continue reading Workshop series signals turning point for exposome research.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As people spend time outdoors during the fall months, the Wolf Administration is reminding residents to protect themselves against the dangers of mosquito and tick-borne illnesses. So far this year, Pennsylvania has reported 14 human West Nile virus cases including one death in Philadelphia County and one death in Franklin County. “Autumn is a wonderful season to spend time outdoors and participate in many activities, such as hiking and observing the fall foliage, but we want to make sure people

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Read the full story at Wisconsin Watch. State fish consumption guidelines often conflict along the shared body of water, making it difficult to make informed health decisions.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In collaboration with the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy , WeConservePA hosted a site visit of a stream restoration project in the Little Shamokin Creek Watershed. The project is stabilizing streambanks and doing habitat restoration along the Little Shamokin Creek waterways and watershed area. The site visit was hosted by Brad Barkdoll from WeConservePA along with representatives from the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy.

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Acoel

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Posted on September 26, 2022 by John M. Barkett. Environmental disputes are frequently arbitrated. In buyer-seller cases, for example, arbitration is often the preferred means of dispute resolution. At the time of contract formation, parties focus on a successful business relationship or a successful transfer of assets or stock, not on disputes that might arise.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

On September 24, the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Sinnemahone Gravel Race, the second competition in the Sinnemahone Triple Crown. Nearly 80 competitors started and finished the races. Participants came from New York, Ohio, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Riders had their choice of a 14 mile course, 26 or 55 miles. The first place male finisher in the 14 mile course Ian Pavelek from Grove City, PA with a finishing time of 47.59.

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Real Climate

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The detection and the attribution of climate change are based on fundamentally different frameworks and shouldn’t be conflated. We read about and use the phrase ‘detection and attribution’ of climate change so often that it seems like it’s just one word ‘detectionandattribution’ and that might lead some to think that it is just one concept.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The September 26 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire September 26 PA Environment Digest 78 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic Education, DEP, DCNR Honor Green Ribbon Schools For Environmental Sustainability Efforts In PA; Nominations Open Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership A

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