Legal Planet

MARCH 7, 2025

The 1950s has been called the decade of the American Dream. The United States economy grew by 37 percent, and homeownership surged as suburban housesequipped with their white picket fences sold like hotcakes. But this American Dream has come at a steep cost. Lets fast forward to today; more than half a century of government housing policy favoring sprawling, car-dependent development has spawned long commutes, increased exposure to air pollution, and segregated communities.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

On March 7, the Scrubgrass Creek Watershed Association and PennFuture , represented by Earthjustice , announced they had reached a settlement agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection and Stronghold Digital Minings Scrubgrass Reclamation Company to expedite the removal of an unpermitted coal ash pile at the Scrubgrass Waste Coal Power Plant in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.

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Yale E360

MARCH 7, 2025

Ukraine lost roughly 600 square miles of forest in the first two years of its war with Russia, an area of woodland twice the size of New York City.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

On March 4, the Oil and Gas and Air Quality Programs of DEP did a joint inspection of a Diversified Production LLC cryptocurrency mining facility in Horton Township, Elk County and found it and two shale gas wells had been abandoned. Three generators used to power the cryptocurrency mining operation at the Langhorn shale gas pad had been removed. DEP said in its inspection reports the well abandonment violates an August 3, 2023 consent order and agreement with Diversified.

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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.

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Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 7, 2025

The United States has long recognized the link between our ocean and our economy. For nearly 50 years, bipartisan congressional leadership has designed and built a world-class science and management system with the goal of conserving our living marine resources for the good of the American people. Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports that vision by helping us better understand, predict and protect the ocean and coastal communities from threats that could upe

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

Pennsylvanians will soon be able to apply for Penn Energy Savers rebates to help individual households and multifamily buildings upgrade to energy efficient appliances and do building retrofits to reduce home energy bills. The Department of Environmental Protection received $258 million in federal Inflation Reduction Act funding to help families lower their energy bills through two programs.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

The federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative released its Spring multi-state tree planting schedule. ARRI is a coalition of groups, including citizens, the coal industry, and government dedicated to restoring forests on coal mined lands in the Eastern United States. Click Here for the schedule and contacts for volunteers who want to dig into Spring!

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New Scientist

MARCH 7, 2025

Widespread firings at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could affect everything from tornado alerts to weather forecasts on your phone

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

The following notices were published in the March 8 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- EQT ARO LLC - 6+ Miles Of 20-inch Water/Wastewater Pipeline: DEP invites comments on a pipeline project involving 21 stream crossings and 16 wetland crossings and impacting Zinck Fork (High Quality), Bottom Run (High Quality), Veley Fork (High Quality) and Browns Run (High Quality) located in Cummings and McHenry Townships,

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Scientific American

MARCH 7, 2025

The “quarantine fatigue” of 2020 became an ongoing “pandemic fatigue,” a complex set of emotions that continues to affect the nation

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

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the March 8 PA Bulletin -- - -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 8 [PaEN] -- DEP published notice in the March 8 PA Bulletin announcing a March 24 hearing on a revision to an Industrial Minerals (noncoal) Mining permit for the Perkiomenville Quality owned by Highway Materials LLC in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

by Christine Keiner, Rochester Institute of Technology Healthy coastal ecosystems play crucial roles in the U.S. economy, from supporting multibillion-dollar fisheries and tourism industries to protecting coastlines from storms. Theyre also difficult to manage, requiring specialized knowledge and technology.

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Earthava

MARCH 7, 2025

The post The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Living in 2025: Essential Steps for Eco-Friendly Practices appeared first on Earthava. Living sustainably has become more accessible than ever in 2025, with simple changes that anyone can make to reduce their environmental footprint. From energy-efficient home improvements to everyday habits, the path to sustainable living doesn’t require massive lifestyle upheavals.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

by Jenni Shearston, University of Colorado Boulder The Globeville, Elyria-Swansea and Commerce City communities in metro Denver are choked by air pollution from nearby highways, an oil refinery and a Superfund site. While these neighborhoods have long suffered from air pollution, theyre not the only ones in Colorado.

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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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Scientific American

MARCH 7, 2025

The March 13–14 lunar eclipse will be an all-night affair you won’t want to miss

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SPR Law

MARCH 7, 2025

On February 5, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation proposed to issue five new statewide general permits and to modify three existing general permits previously issued under the Freshwater Wetlands Act. The five newly proposed general permits include: Community-Scale Solar Energy Installations (GP-0-25-004) Electric Utility Right of Way (ROW) Maintenance and Repair… The post NYSDEC Proposes Several New Freshwater Wetlands General Permits appeared first on Sive

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Nanotech

MARCH 7, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on March 6, 2025, that it plans to issue a rule soon to extend the reporting deadline for a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to report data from unpublished health and safety studies to EPA. The rule applies to manufacturers in the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes for chemical manufacturing (NAICS code 325) The post

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New Scientist

MARCH 7, 2025

A star has been spotted shooting away from the heart of our galaxy at around 500 kilometres per second, giving astronomers clues about a group of stellar objects that are hard to observe directly

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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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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a March 24 hearing on a revision to an Industrial Minerals (noncoal) Mining permit for the Perkiomenville Quality owned by Highway Materials LLC in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2019 ) The revised permit would increase the acreage by 1.3 acres in the Unami Creek Watershed (High Quality).

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New Scientist

MARCH 7, 2025

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could raise the risk of a rare form of vision loss, but we are still trying to unpick why

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

Read the full story at Afro LA News. The smoke, ash and toxins released during Januarys disastrous wildfires have impacted the health of nearly everyone in the Los Angeles Basin, regardless of their proximity to the blazes. The harmful effects of the smoke go beyond irritation to our eyes and lungs, and alarmingly, can lead … Continue reading Wildfire smoke can increase risk of preterm births.

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New Scientist

MARCH 7, 2025

Mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus could become a growing concern in the UK and other northern European nations as the climate warms, with a virus affecting blackbirds showing how these pathogens can take hold

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

Read the full story from WTTW. For an invasive species specialist like Reuben Keller, Lake Michigan is teeming with research opportunities. Almost everything that we see in the lake that is alive is invasive, said Keller, a professor at Loyola University Chicagos School of Environmental Sustainability. Any rocks are covered in zebra or quagga mussels, … Continue reading Have you seen little blue lobsters washed up on Chicago beaches?

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Scientific American

MARCH 7, 2025

The current system of daylight saving time and early school start times wastes billions while causing more car accidents, workplace injuries and health issues

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

Read the full story in the Daily Illini. Professor in Engineering Kyle Smith and his team developed a new desalination device last month that removes salt from water. The device uses a special design to move fluids quickly and use less energy.

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New Scientist

MARCH 7, 2025

Spending more time at school could keep you sharp into old age, but there are other factors that might explain the effect

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

Read the full story in Adhesives & Sealants Industry. In response to growing environmental concerns and consumer demand for eco-friendly solutions, adhesive manufacturers continue to move toward more sustainable products. This transition involves the development of adhesives that are made from renewable, biodegradable, and non-toxic materials, reducing reliance on petroleum-based resources.

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Scientific American

MARCH 7, 2025

People who are rated as good storytellers exhibit a purpose-oriented mindset and big-picture thinking more often than others

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

Download the fact sheet. Perchloroethylene (CASRN 127-18-4) also called PCE or perc is a colorless liquid and a volatile chemical with a mildly sweet odor.

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Scientific American

MARCH 7, 2025

Novelist John Green talks about his new nonfiction book, Everything is Tuberculosis, and the inequities in treatment for the highly infectious disease.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

Read the full story from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. University research and demonstration farms go hand-in-hand to support innovations in regenerative agriculture and energy policy. Together, they drive innovation, bridge gaps in knowledge, and foster collaboration across sectors.

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Corp Watch

MARCH 7, 2025

Indigenous communities in Suriname have sued their government to withdraw an agreement with Chinalco (Aluminum Corporation of China Limited), to dig for bauxite near the village of Bakhuis in the central region of the country.

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