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As the known drinking water nerd amongst my friend group, I have been informally fielding questions about whether their water is safe to use near the wildfires in Southern California. Some common questions Ive heard include: How do I know if I can drink the tap water? Can I shower with it? When will it be safe? Beyond more generally getting the facts right on the water and wildfire issues in California, as this Guardian headline suggests, its smart to assume the worst about the safety of drinkin
Public health officials and researchers urge the public to cover up outside and clean carefully indoors, but many low-income and disabled residents, and those lacking air conditioning, have difficulty staying safe in bad air. By Audrey Gray and Andrew Robinson LOS ANGELESThe air here has many flavors this week, none of them reassuring: Smoky. Acrid.
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 18 PA Bulletin proposing to add the Nockamixon TCE HSCA Site in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County to the Pennsylvania Priority List of Hazardous Sites under the state Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act. ( PA Bulletin, page 584 ) Pennsylvanias Priority List of Hazardous Sites, a state version of the federal Superfund list, includes nine other sites. ( PA Bulletin, page 586 ) DEP has determined through investigation that there are
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
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final risk evaluation for diisononyl phthalate (DINP) conducted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA states that it has determined that DINP presents an unreasonable risk of injury to human health because workers could be exposed to high concentrations of DINP in mist when spraying adhesive, sealant, paint, and coating products that contain DINP.
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A fire at Vistra Energy's Moss Landing battery storage facility in California destroyed thousands of lithium batteries and a significant amount of the state's clean energy storage capacity
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A fire at Vistra Energy's Moss Landing battery storage facility in California destroyed thousands of lithium batteries and a significant amount of the state's clean energy storage capacity
The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program is responsible for administering the Small-Scale Award Track (SAT) for the RISE PA Decarbonization Grant Program. Industrial facilities with no more than 500 full time employees and a total project cost of no more than $1 million will be eligible for the SAT. Small and mid-size industrial facilities wanting to take advantage of RISE PA decarbonization grants must have a Qualified Assessor complete a Technical Assessment Report.
The Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Board published notice in the January 18 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed changes to regulations establishing eligibility requirements for paying claims under the underground tank cleanup program. Among the proposed changes is a clarification of what fees need to be paid and when to be eligible for reimbursement for cleanup costs and that a participant in the program must have received the appropriate permit or certification for the undergrou
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
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 18 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed changes to the NPDES General Permit For Stormwater Discharges From Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (PAG-13). DEP is proposing a new approach in the draft PAG-13 for restoring surface waters that are impaired for reasons that may be related to urban stormwater, including the Chesapeake Bay.
Researchers saw a chain of atoms in a quantum simulator go from being magnetic to not magnetic at all, the first time such a change has ever been seen in one spatial dimension
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 18 PA Bulletin inviting comments on new and revised DEP Water Quality Assessment Methodology for listing and delisting impaired waters under the federal Clean Water Act 2026 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report. The draft new assessment methodology includes the Wadeable Freestone Acidification Assessment Method, the Physicochemical Potable Water Supply Assessment Method and the Bacteriological Source
ELIZA is famous as a rudimentary artificial intelligence and the first ever chatbot, but versions found online today are actually knock-offs because the original computer code was lost - until now
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.
The January 17 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- Trail Maintenance Q&A -- Testing All-Terrain Wheelchairs -- Outdoor Recreation Business Owner? Join Elevate ! Click Here to read the entire Take Five. Click Here to sign up for your own copy. Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundations Events webpage and DCNRs Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.
Global average precipitation in 2024 may have broken the previous record set in 1998, as rising temperatures boosted the amount of moisture in the atmosphere
Blue Origin and SpaceX both launched rockets on 16 January, but while Jeff Bezos' company saw a launch success with New Glenn, Elon Musk's Starship exploded. What does this mean for the future of the space industry?
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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The author of the latest read for the New Scientist Book Club on the science that lies behind his novel Alien Clay, set on a prison planet where the biology is very different to that on Earth
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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Since January 1, the Department of Environmental Protection has issued 11 notices of violation to Diversified Production LLC for abandoning and not plugging shale gas wells in Fayette and Westmoreland counties. Almost all are repeat offenses where Diversified has failed to correct violations for more than three and a half years. All the wells were drilled in the first rush of shale gas drilling before 2013 The violations were issued for these wells-- -- Fayette County Henry Clay Twp.: W.Smith 1
Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.
Li, S., Oliva, P., Zhang, L., Goodrich, J. A., McConnell, R., Conti, D. V., Chatzi, L., & Aung, M. (2025). Associations between per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and county-level cancer incidence between 2016 and 2021 and incident cancer burden attributable to PFAS in drinking water in the United States. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.
The following notices were published in the January 18 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Folta Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on the remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater and fuel oil to meet the Statewide Health Standard at the pad located in Tuscarora Twp., Bradford County. ( PA Bulletin, page 586 ) -- Reps
On January 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. (EST), the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Environment will hold a hearing entitled A Decade Later: Assessing the Legacy and Impact of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. The Committees press release notes that [t]he domestic production of chemicals is critical to the growth of our economy and vital to the success of American manufacturers.
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