Acoel

JUNE 10, 2025

Posted on June 10, 2025 by J.B. Ruhl On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court—minus recused Justice Neil Gorsuch—decided Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County , the first major NEPA dispute before the Court in 20 years. It’s a really big deal—coverage is all over the headlines and blogs—but it’s potentially an even bigger deal than that. I’m skipping over most of the case background and Court’s reasoning (no doubt other Fellows will give us that coverage, right Seth?

2025

Nature

JUNE 10, 2025

Nature, Published online: 11 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01769-7 Building scientific capacity in the global south is key to solving today’s most pressing planetary challenges.

2025

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 10, 2025

Due to a history of systemic racism, discrimination, and segregation, BIPOC and low-income communities are more likely to live in areas that are disaster-prone, with under-invested infrastructure, and closer to polluting energy facilities like power plants. Addressing these disparities requires a focus on energy justice , the principle that access to energy that is reliable, affordable, and clean is a basic right.

Electricity

A Greener Life

JUNE 10, 2025

By Anders Lorenzen New forest loss data has revealed that in 2024, wildfires have overtaken deforestation activities, such as industrial logging, as the primary reason behind forest losses. Graph showing the rapid increase in forest loss between 2023 and 2024. Graph credit: Global Forest Watch and World Resources Institute. Staggering forest losses in 2024 The data produced by the University of Maryland’s Global Land Analysis and Discovery (GLAD) , and published by Global Forest Watch (GFW), par

2024

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

2025

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 10, 2025

Maybe a better question to start with is, what is a state transmission authority? State transmission authorities are public entities focused on helping states develop transmission, particularly around public financing and planning. For more context about transmission financing, I suggest reading through my previous blog post on status quo transmission financing in California.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

On June 10, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 19 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state are being recognized with the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. The award winners will be recognized at an awards banquet tonight hosted by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council at the Harrisburg Hilton starting at 5:00 p.m.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

The latest Catalyst newsletter from the Butler County-based Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition features articles on a rare earth element study at passive mine drainage treatment systems, treatment system monitoring, 2025 Statewide AMD Conference and more. Rare Earth Elements An exciting study led by Dr. Heileen Hsu-Kim and her student Anna Altman from Duke University, in partnership with Dr.

2025

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 10, 2025

Read the full story from the New York Times (gift article). Part of their 50 states, 50 fixes series. Simple, affordable initiatives like rain gardens are helping to soak up water in New Orleans.

Nature

JUNE 10, 2025

Nature, Published online: 11 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01681-0 The finding that the sea floor is a source of low-abundance elements in the ocean up-ends conventional views of marine biogeochemistry.

Ocean

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 10, 2025

Read the full story at e360. Batmunkh Luvsandash has fought to protect more than a million acres of steppe lands in his native Mongolia. In an interview with Yale Environment 360, he explains how, by drawing on the knowledge of local herders, he was able to take on the powerful mining industry and win.

Natural Resources

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

2024

National Law Center

JUNE 10, 2025

Check out. The Ag & Food Law Update > Search Site Navigation About the Center Professional Staff Partners Research by Topic Center Publications Webinar Series State Compilations Farm Bill Resources Ag Law Bibliography Ag Law Glossary Ag Law Reporter General Resources 10 Jun Federal Court Finds Swampbuster Constitutional Categorized Brigit Rollins , Conservation Programs , Environmental Law A federal court in the Northen District of Iowa has found the wetlands conservation program commonly known

2013

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

A $100/well bounty is now available for reporting previously undocumented oil and gas wells abandoned by conventional well owners anywhere in Pennsylvania oil and gas wells are drilled. The program is funded by the Oil Region Alliance and is being implemented through a partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund , Penn State Extension and the Department of Environmental Protection. 4 Workshops Learn how you may be eligible to receive the $100/well bounty by attending one of four workshops fr

2025

Nature

JUNE 10, 2025

Nature, Published online: 11 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01785-7 The mapping of lake surfaces globally has been constrained by the limitations of single-source satellite data. A spatio-temporal fusion approach now enables high-resolution mapping of more than 1.4 million lakes, revealing seasonality as the main factor driving changes in the spread of lake surfaces, with links between seasonality and human residence.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

On June 10, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science released its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card , the most comprehensive annual assessment of the Chesapeake Bay and its Watershed. The overall Chesapeake Bay earned a grade of C (50%). The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Health, which includes ecology, society, and economy indicators, scored C+ (57%).

2024

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

Technology

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 10, 2025

Read the full story from University of Illinois Extension. Change is constant in both the human and natural world — birds migrate, rivers change course, and winds shift. Helping people navigate those changes is a cornerstone of University of Illinois Extension’s mission.

Natural Resources

Nature

JUNE 10, 2025

Nature, Published online: 11 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09038-3 Rare earth element and neodymium isotope data combined with models of particle cycling and sediment diagenesis suggest that the abyssal seafloor is a key driver of trace-metal biogeochemical cycles.

Ocean

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

In a letter to the Environmental Quality Board , PA Trout Unlimited and 17 other environmental and conservation organizations expressed opposition to proposed regulation changes they said could threaten the protection of clean water by granting "polluters" undue discretion in deciding whether to report spills to DEP. Signing the letter, under the umbrella of the Choose Clean Water Coalition, were-- Audubon Mid-Atlantic ; Chesapeake Bay Foundation ; Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council ; C

Conservation

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 10, 2025

Read the full story and associated publications from the USGS. USGS scientists have advanced methods to measure bacterial activity in environmental waters. Their research showed that when bacteria naturally in the water are exposed to substances like pharmaceuticals, herbicides, and antimicrobials, their normal functions are disrupted.

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.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

PA Environment Digest Will Be CLOSED June 14 to 19. “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A S

Carbon Emissions

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 10, 2025

Download the report. Waste pickers face both challenges and opportunities under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a waste management practice and policy concept that holds producers responsible for managing their products and packaging at their end-of life. Increasingly common around the world, EPR is more likely to threaten rather than sustain waste picker livelihoods.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

The Penn State Extension is hosting an in-person workshop June 26 on Finding Oil and Gas Wells Abandoned By Conventional Well Owners at the Venango county Extension Office in Franklin from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn how you may be eligible to receive $100 for each undocumented well you report to the Extension through a special Oil Region Alliance and Environmental Defense Fund Program.

Law

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 10, 2025

From big cities to rural areas, we all deserve more choices in getting around. Pennsylvania is no exception. Public transit is used in every single county , whether it’s the dial-a-ride service and ten bus routes in Schuylkill County or rabbittransit around Harrisburg, York, and Gettysburg which provides over 3 million rides a year. These services help us all, whether you or your loved ones are one of the 30% of Pennsylvanians without a driver’s license, one of the over 56% of households in Penn

2019

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

Waste

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 10, 2025

Read the full story at ESG Dive. Microsoft inked a deal Wednesday with biochar carbon removal company Exomad Green, which will remove at least 1.24 million tonnes of carbon dioxide for the tech company over 10-years.

Carbon Dioxide

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

The PA Association of Environmental Professionals is now accepting nominations for the Karl Mason and Walter Lyon Awards to commemorate the vision of both remarkable pioneers. The deadline for nominations is August 8. These prestigious awards are presented to Pennsylvanians who made a unique and creative contribution to the field of environmental management in Pennsylvania with preference given to the fields of administration, law, regulation and community organization.

Environmental Protection

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 10, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Climate disruption poses an existential threat to the future of children around the world, with wildfires, floods, extreme heat and more putting lives in peril.

Fossil Fuels

Circle of Blue

JUNE 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has proposed a nearly 90 percent cut to the two funds that are the primary source of federal support for drinking water and sewer systems. The state revolving funds, which loan money at below market or zero-interest rates, have traditionally attracted bipartisan support, and Congress has objected to previous administrations that suggested trimming the program.

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.

2022

Nanotech

JUNE 10, 2025

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), and the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health are pleased to present “TSCA Reform — Nine Years Later” on June 25, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EDT). This complimentary virtual conference marks the ninth Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Annual Conference.

Toxic Substances Control Act

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 10, 2025

Read the full story at Trellis. New regulations and global pressure are accelerating the shift toward more sustainable medical garments. Most medical textiles are not recycled, contributing to health care’s large climate and plastic waste footprint. Startups FIGS and AmorSui are serving sector professionals seeking to reduce those impacts, with “circular” scrubs and lab coats.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council, in partnership with PA Water Trail Manager organizations, has selected three artists to participate in its new artist-in-residency program-- “Reflections through Art: Inclusive Access on Water Trails in the Susquehanna Basin.” A review committee selected the artists from a pool of impressive applicants. The artists selected are-- -- Spencer Verney of Coatesville, a painter whose work has focused on preserved lands and protected waterways in historic settin

Natural Resources

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 10, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. HFC-23 emissions from chemical plants in eastern China and elsewhere likely violate an international climate agreement despite readily available pollution controls. Advocates are pressing for action.

Pollution Control

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Sustainable Development