Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Three years after Ontarios government committed to building more homes faster, the number of homes built in Ontario is dramatically down and government sources show that without radical change fewer than half of the 1.5 million homes promised will be built by 2031. Ontario has had all the tools it needs to house a fast-growing population, even with high interest rates.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Solar and wind farms are proliferating and increasingly taking up land worldwide, prompting criticism from rural communities and environmentalists. Solutions range from growing crops or grazing livestock under PV panels to putting floating solar farms on lakes and reservoirs.
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Inside Climate News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
As global warming spreads pests, diseases and toxins, new programs are developing to help medical professionals look at their patients health, lifestyles and treatments through a climate lens. By Nicole Williams It took nearly a month to contain the wildfires that burned over 40,000 acres around Los Angeles in January, but doctors warn that serious health implications from the blazes are just starting to unfold and will likely persist much longer.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy recently preserved two farms along Fort Swatara Road in Union Township, near Swatara State Park , Fort Indiantown Gap , and within the Kittatinny Ridge Sentinel Landscape. The land in and around the Kittatinny Ridge is a strategic area of focus for TLVC, serving as a crucial corridor for songbird migration and vital habitat for rare wildlife.
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
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Young mice seemingly attempt to revive an anaesthetised cage mate by grooming and biting it and will even pull aside the tongue to clear its airway
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
On February 21, the Pittsburgh-based Three Rivers Waterkeeper , a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the water quality of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, announced the release of the 2024 Swim Guide Report. The annual report provides vital information on the swimmability of regional waterways and underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to protect these essential natural resources.
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PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
On February 20, the Public Utility Commission voted to invite comments on proposed guidelines for the next phase of the Commonwealths Energy Efficiency and Conservation program (EE&C Program) under Act 129 of 2008. "I am eager to hear all suggestions to enhance our EE&C programs and consider them as we move towards a Final Implementation Order, said PUC Chairman Stephen M.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In a monthly reporting call on global climate, researchers from the US governments climate and weather agency avoided mentioning rising levels of greenhouse gases
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The state Department of Health Bureau of Epidemiology and Penn State Project ECHO hosted two webinars in January and February for medical professionals and the public on Caring for Persons Living and Working in Communities Involved in Oil and Natural Gas Extraction. In April 2023, the state Department of Health the State Health Improvement Plan identified rising health issues related to natural resource extraction-- including oil and gas development-- as one of the top five threats affecting hea
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
A red supergiant star appears to have changed in just a few years an astronomical blink of an eye which suggests it may be getting ready to explode in a supernova
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
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
With its ‘topological’ quantum computers, Microsoft aims to reach useful scales faster than competing technologies
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Grave warnings have been issued about the dangers of creating life forms using mirror-image molecules. How worried should we be?
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
On March 6, the Penn State Extension will host another in its series of Residential Stormwater Solutions webinars - Lawn To Meadow Conversions from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Stormwater runoff affects every property, making it essential for homeowners to understand how their landscaping choices impact water quality. While lawns offer recreational and aesthetic value, they lack the ecological benefits of native meadows, which serve as recognized stormwater best management practices (BMPs).
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In new video footage, cuttlefish show off their dazzling camouflage techniques, such as creating stripes that move over their bodies or mimicking non-threatening objects
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.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
On February 19, the ClearWater Conservancy announced the conservation of a significant 100-acre parcel of land along the Beaver Branch watershed in Ferguson and Franklin Townships, finalized on December 16, 2024. This conservation easement, made possible with grant funding from the Open Space Institutes Appalachian Landscapes Protection Fund and the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds , marks a major milestone in the organizations Scotia Barrens to Ridgelines Initiative and an ongoing commitm
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Questioning a chatbot that has been trained on bestselling books from a particular decade can give researchers a measure of the social biases of that era
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy recently announced the purchase of two properties, totaling 97 acres, in Stewart Township, Fayette County that will be added to popular outdoor recreation and natural areas in the Laurel Highlands. WPC land protected for Bear Run Nature ReserveA 44-acre forested property located near State Route 381 consists of limestone outcrops along the steep Youghiogheny River Gorge and a mature forest canopy of sugar maple, basswood, oak and shagbark hickory.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Solar and wind farms are proliferating and increasingly taking up land worldwide, prompting criticism from rural communities and environmentalists. Solutions range from growing crops or grazing livestock under PV panels to putting floating solar farms on lakes and reservoirs.
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.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The Penn State Extension will host a March 11 webinar on Residential Stormwater Solutions - Lawn Care for Clean Water from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Managing stormwater runoff is a critical responsibility for anyone who cares for property, particularly in Pennsylvanias diverse landscapes. Unlike forests and meadows, traditional lawns offer limited environmental benefits and can contribute to runoff and pollution.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
A new study details how, as wealthy countries rewild farmland, they are driving the destruction of forests in poorer countries that are more abundant in wildlife.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Read the full story from the University of Illinois. Theres a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture dont mix.
Montrose
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–February20 ,2025– Montrose Environmental Group , Inc. (NYSE: MEG), a global environmental solutions company, has appointed Mr. Vincent Colman to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee effective February 20, 2025. The addition of Mr. Colman to our Board reflects our commitment to adding leaders in their respective fields who can help the company drive long-term value for our shareholders, said [ Richard Perlman, Chairman of the Board].
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 News Bits
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. From 2011 to 2023, U.S. electricity consumption was close to flat, despite substantial economic growth. Among the reasons for that steady rate of consumption: federal and state policies that encouraged energy conservation, including rules that led to a shift toward highly efficient light bulbs and tax breaks … Continue reading His decades of advocacy saved you money while fighting climate change.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In December 2024, Heritage Conservancy preserved a total of 60 acres of Bucks County natural and farmland in three separate Conservation Easements. All of these easements closed in the same week! This brings our 2024 tally to 335 acres of conserved land. Conservation easements put in place by Heritage Conservancy allow private owners to protect their property for public benefit now and for generations to come.
Arnold Porter
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
This edition of our Enforcement Newsletter highlights significant developments across the spectrum of economic crime enforcement relating to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
On February 18, the Lancaster Conservancy announced the acquisition of a 56-acre property currently known as the Historic Hellam Preserve located in both Hallam Borough and Hellam Township in York County. The property includes floodplain forest, meadow, a section of Kreutz Creek, and agricultural land. The preserve also includes several historic structures including a renovated 19th century bank barn and farmhouse and a restored 18th century log cabin.
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Cool Green Science
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Three new reads from CSIRO Publishing, one of Australias leading science and nature publishers. The post Book Review: Australian Birds, Wild Science, & Drought appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Arnold Porter
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Peter Schildkraut, co-leader of the firm’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry team, recently contributed his thoughts to Bloomberg Law 's article, "Companies Look to Jumble of AI Rules in Absence of US Direction.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Companies constantly innovate with technology and redesign their packaging to get better performance, improve marketability and enhance sustainability. Heres a look at three new or updated packaging solutions on Packaging Dives radar.
Arnold Porter
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
This Advisory summarizes pertinent provisions in the Make America Healthy Again Executive Order (MAHA EO) that relate to the food industry and details the potential and anticipated effects that could arise from the MAHA Commission.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Read the full story from the University of Birmingham. People’s ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution, potentially making everyday activities, such as the weekly supermarket shop, more challenging.
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