Countries Reach Deal to Protect Marine Life in International Waters
Yale E360
MARCH 6, 2023
UN member states have forged a landmark deal to guard ocean life, charting a path to create new protected areas in international waters.
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Top Tips for Kicking Off a Sustainability Journey
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 6, 2023
As organizations look internally, they should understand the initiatives of department sourcing. What are the goals? Has the team been educated in sustainability? Does the team have incentives beyond sustainability? The post Top Tips for Kicking Off a Sustainability Journey appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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FRESH, March 7, 2023: EPA Proposes Considering Tribal Treaty Rights in Water Quality Standards
Circle of Blue
MARCH 6, 2023
March 7, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing , straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday. — Christian Thorsberg, Interim Fresh Editor This Week’s Watersheds After multiple missed deadlines, a judge has ordered the city of Flint to replace all remaining lead or steel water lines by August 1.
ABP Commits to Net Zero by 2040, A Decade Ahead of the UK’s Legal Commitment
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 6, 2023
The UK’s leading ports group, Associated British Ports (ABP) launched a new sustainability strategy, which invests £2 billion in decarbonization and other major energy infrastructure projects. The post ABP Commits to Net Zero by 2040, A Decade Ahead of the UK’s Legal Commitment appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
Increasingly Large and Intense Wildfires Hinder Western Forests’ Ability to Regenerate
Inside Climate News
MARCH 6, 2023
A new study suggests that reducing forest fire severity in the next few decades could make all the difference for future generations of trees in the West. By Bob Berwyn As global warming threatens the long-term survival of many forests in the Western United States, a new study suggests that reducing the intensity and size of wildfires would help conifers regenerate after the destructive blazes that have become more frequent in recent decades.
Lithium Americas Corp. Begins Construction at Thacker Pass to Boost Domestic Lithium Supply Chain
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 6, 2023
Construction at Thacker Pass commenced following a favorable ruling from the US District Court, District of Nevada, for the issuance of the Record of Decision (ROD) The post Lithium Americas Corp. Begins Construction at Thacker Pass to Boost Domestic Lithium Supply Chain appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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ecolytiq Provides Sustainable Investment Products to More Investors
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 6, 2023
Sustainable investment solution provider u impact has joined forces with specialized green banking software provider ecolytiq to introduce innovative sustainable investment products to a wider branch of private investors. The post ecolytiq Provides Sustainable Investment Products to More Investors appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Peek Inside a Deep-Sea Research Vessel
Ocean Conservancy
MARCH 6, 2023
Do you ever wonder how scientists study the deep sea? Exploring our ocean’s deepest places is not an easy feat. The average ocean depth is 2.3 miles—much deeper than the recreational SCUBA limits of 120 feet. Even the deepest SCUBA dive ever recorded, 1,090 feet, is less than 10% of the way to the average ocean depth. Instead, scientists rely on advanced technology that can withstand the crushing pressure and temperatures of the deep sea, including remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomou
Scout Motors Electrifies Future with New Manufacturing Plant in South Carolina
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 6, 2023
Scout Motors Inc. is establishing its first manufacturing plant near Columbia, South Carolina, where it will build next-generation trucks and rugged SUVs harkening back to the iconic Scout vehicles produced from 1960 to 1980. The post Scout Motors Electrifies Future with New Manufacturing Plant in South Carolina appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
UK universities renew national open access deal with Frontiers
Frontiers
MARCH 6, 2023
Researchers from over 160 UK universities will continue to benefit from a simplified and streamlined route to open access publishing, thanks to the renewal of JISC collections’ partnership with gold open access publisher Frontiers. The initial partnership with JISC , which undertakes negotiations and licensing for digital content agreements on behalf of UK universities, was first agreed in September 2019.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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
Lithium Americas Corp. Begins Construction at Thacker Pass to Boost Domestic Lithium Supply Chain
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 6, 2023
Construction at Thacker Pass commenced following a favorable ruling from the US District Court, District of Nevada, for the issuance of the Record of Decision (ROD) The post Lithium Americas Corp. Begins Construction at Thacker Pass to Boost Domestic Lithium Supply Chain appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.6.23
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 6, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session March 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- House Budget Hearing Schedule -- March 7 Governor’s Budget Address Senate returns to voting session March 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events MONDAY Noon: Senate Local Government Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 143 (Yaw-R-Lycoming)-- that would take away the authority of elected local government officials to move to cleaner sources
Gulf Coast Partners Encouraged to Apply for the DOE’s Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 6, 2023
The LIGH2T Hub, a Texas consortium of academic and commercial partners, received encouragement from the U.S. DOE to submit a proposal for a regional clean hydrogen hub on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The post Gulf Coast Partners Encouraged to Apply for the DOE’s Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Nuclear Waste Is Piling Up. Does the U.S. Have a Plan?
Scientific American
MARCH 6, 2023
We needs a permanent national nuclear waste disposal site now, before the spent nuclear fuel stored in 35 states becomes unsafe
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
U.S. Steel Commits to Carbon Capture: Announces MOU with CarbonFree to Tackle Emissions at Steel Mill
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 6, 2023
Under the MoU, CarbonFree will provide technology and expertise to capture carbon dioxide emissions generated from U.S. Steel’s Gary Works manufacturing plant using CarbonFree’s SkyCycle™ technology. The post U.S. Steel Commits to Carbon Capture: Announces MOU with CarbonFree to Tackle Emissions at Steel Mill appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Now Accepting Entries To 2023 Save The Bay Photo Contest
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 6, 2023
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2023 Save The Bay Photo Contest. The deadline is March 31. CBF invites photographers from across the watershed-- including Pennsylvania-- to submit their most extraordinary images that showcase the beauty and resilience of the Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home.
These Researchers Used A.I. to Design a Completely New 'Animal Robot'
Scientific American
MARCH 6, 2023
Xenobots are living, swimming, self-powered robots less than a millimeter across, evolved by artificial intelligence and built out of frog stem cells—and they could open new medical frontiers.
Antimatter neutrinos detected from a nuclear reactor 240 km away
New Scientist
MARCH 6, 2023
A water-based detector has been used to spot antineutrinos from nuclear reactions hundreds of kilometres away.
Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation
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.
How Helper Sharks Discovered the World's Largest Seagrass Ecosystem
Scientific American
MARCH 6, 2023
Scientists partnered with tiger sharks to map seagrasses—the unsung hero of ocean conservation.
Females are not smaller than males in most mammal species
New Scientist
MARCH 6, 2023
The idea that male mammals are larger than females has persisted for more than a century, but an analysis of body mass and length in 400 mammal species shows it isn’t the norm
Mystery of Ancient Space Superstorms Deepens
Scientific American
MARCH 6, 2023
A fresh analysis of tree-ring data suggests barrages of cosmic radiation that washed over Earth centuries ago may have come from sources besides our sun
Galaxies’ missing matter may be found – but now there’s too much of it
New Scientist
MARCH 6, 2023
Most galaxies seemed to be missing a huge proportion of the matter we expected them to have – now researchers may have found its hiding spot, but the discovery contradicts accepted models of galaxy formation
Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations
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.
Operational Compliance with the New Safer Seas Act
The Energy Law
MARCH 6, 2023
The Safer Seas Act was passed and enacted into law in December 2022 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The Act includes many changes for the maritime industry, specifically for owners and operators of vessels. The below checklist, current as of March 3, 2023, summarizes the required operational and onboard changes. It is meant to serve as a guide for compliance with the new law but not as a substitution for conferring with an attorney to confirm you are in fact in compliance with
Spotlight on Women in Science
Scientific American
MARCH 6, 2023
Honoring women at the forefront of science
How to understand wormholes and their weird quantum effects
New Scientist
MARCH 6, 2023
Classical relativity suggests that nothing could pass through a wormhole and exit, but quantum effects change that, says space reporter Leah Crane
What Chernobyl's Stray Dogs Could Teach Us about Radiation
Scientific American
MARCH 6, 2023
A multiyear project studying stray dogs around Chernobyl aims to uncover the health effects of chronic radiation exposure
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The surprisingly useful liquids that mop up gases like a sponge
New Scientist
MARCH 6, 2023
Creating a porous liquid long seemed impossible.
'Pretty Epic' Mountain Snowfall Stuns Californians
Scientific American
MARCH 6, 2023
A near-record amount of snow in California could ease some water restrictions after years of climate-change-fueled drought
March 6 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 6, 2023
The March 6 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire March 6 PA Environment Digest 49 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Bay Journal: PA Conventional Gas Wells Routinely Abandoned, Left Unplugged PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: It’s Time To Hear Bold Leadership On Oil & Gas
How 'Anomalous Health Incidents' in Cuba Sidelined Science
Scientific American
MARCH 6, 2023
The Havana syndrome saga is an epic failure of science, one with severe consequences both for patients and for international relations
Reminder: Penn State Extension Hosts 4-Part Educator Training Course: Carbon Incentives For Forest Owners Starting March 8
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 6, 2023
Penn State Extension is host ing a four-part online Educator Training Course series on Carbon Incentives for Forest Owners on March 8, 15, 22 and 29. This course series will prepare educators to answer three critical questions forest owners have about carbon markets: (1) how do I manage forest carbon? (2) what is a fair price for forest carbon? and (3) what do I need to consider before signing a carbon contract?
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