Legal Planet
MARCH 9, 2023
California and other jurisdictions have been moving to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as a climate solution. Yet some pro-sprawl interests question whether this is necessary, given the advent of electric vehicles. It’s fair to ask: if all vehicles are “zero emission,” do we really need to care any more about how much driving we do, in terms of the climate impact?
Circle of Blue
MARCH 9, 2023
Conservation easements protect the region’s depleted groundwater. Dust and cows in the fall in the San Luis Valley. Photo courtesy of Flickr/Creative Commons user Michael Rael By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – March 9, 2023 The San Luis Valley, a high desert farming region in southern Colorado, is a land of daunting natural constraints, especially its scarce water reserves.
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Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 9, 2023
According to CSE Research, more companies are trying to be in line with Climate standards and frameworks, aiming to secure better ratings related to climate change risk assessment. The post Net-Zero Climate Commitments. Ambitious Goals or Greenwashing? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
MARCH 9, 2023
Last year saw a record buildout of energy storage in the U.S., with battery and thermal storage growing by 73 percent, a new report finds.
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
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 9, 2023
By considering the entire lifecycle of the materials, from how they are generated to their potential environmental impact, machine learning can help to identify the most sustainable ways to create BDM. The post Can Machine Learning Help Optimize Biomass Production for Sustainability? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
National Law Center
MARCH 9, 2023
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for. The post The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 5 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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PA Environment Daily
MARCH 9, 2023
The PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In February is now available featuring articles on-- -- PEC Applauds Proposed State Agency Funding Increases In Governor’s Budget -- Federal Funding Accelerates Philadelphia Area Circuit Trails Efforts -- 10 Years In - We Still Love Trails - Industrial Heartland Trails Coalition -- Meet Some Of PA’s Rarest Plant & Animal Species -- Volunteers Go The Extra Mile For Watershed Health - Pittsburgh’s Nine Mile Run -- PEC Podcast: Notes From The U
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 9, 2023
Carrier has donated approximately $37,000 to the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) through two of its Refrigeration businesses. The donation will support 11 countries across Europe in their mission to prevent food waste and reduce food insecurity. The post Carrier’s Refrigeration Businesses Join the Fight Against Food Insecurity in Europe appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 9, 2023
DEP’s Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board is scheduled to meet March 13 to hear updates on a variety of issues, including the regulation of natural gas storage areas and a progress report on the new federal Well Plugging Program. Also on the agenda , is-- -- Update on new Chapter 78 drilling regulations -- Carbon Capture and Storage/Hydrogen Development In PA ( Click Here for presentation ) -- Draft Post-Construction Stormwater Management Manual -- Permitting considerations in areas with known
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 9, 2023
While it’s currently impossible for cities to be 100% sustainable, Nijmegen has made among the boldest strides forward in Europe. The post The Oldest City in the Netherlands Goes Green: Nijmegen’s Sustainability Successes appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2023
Research suggests inflammation may be just as important as cholesterol as a cause of heart attacks, suggesting different treatments should be considered for prevention
Scientific American
MARCH 9, 2023
Preliminary estimates suggest that a 50-meter space rock, 2023 DW, has a roughly 1-in-600 chance of colliding with our planet in 23 years
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2023
An artificial intelligence that has been trained on YouTube and podcast recordings generates speech from text prompts that sounds remarkably natural
Scientific American
MARCH 9, 2023
There is no cure for FTD, the disease that actor Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed with, but new research suggests some future therapies
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
MARCH 9, 2023
Rasler Run is a scenic mountain stream that flows into Indian Creek, a few miles upstream from the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County. The tributary is also a high-quality coldwater fishery and one of Pennsylvania’s few Class A Wild Trout Streams, although access to fishing has been largely restricted due to the private ownership of land bordering the creek.
The Applied Ecologist
MARCH 9, 2023
Author Dominic McAfee talks us through his and colleagues’ recently published research article which experimented with the use of home-made speakers to boost oyster recruitment at sites throughout Australia. We’ve all, at one time or another, used music as a band aid. Perhaps to mend a broken heart, or to help us through challenging times.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 9, 2023
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold a business meeting March 16 on proposed water withdrawals, including an out-of-basin diversion for the Ironwood natural gas power plant in Lebanon County and six other natural gas drilling water uses. ( formal notice ) These proposed water withdrawals were the subject of a February 2 SRBC hearing.
Scientific American
MARCH 9, 2023
Booming exploration and commercial activity could ruin the quiet, astronomy-friendly environment of the lunar far side
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
MARCH 9, 2023
On March 9, the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced the award of FY 2023 of $135 million in Abandoned Mine Land Revitalization (AMLER) grants to states. Pennsylvania was awarded $29.35 million. Established in 2016, the AMLER program funds projects that return legacy coal mining sites to productive uses through economic and community development.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2023
For decades researchers have studied how heavy elements are produced in the cosmos – but there is still so much mystery to unravel, says astrophysicist Artemis Spyrou
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 9, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection is hosting six regional engagement sessions on Climate Action for Environmental Justice Communities starting April 5 both in-person and virtual meetings. This project is designed to allow DEP to more proactively engage with Pennsylvania communities in developing a guide for the implementation of climate strategies for maximum benefit to EJ communities.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2023
More than 400 children have taken part in a rapid whole-genome sequencing trial at every hospital in Australia.
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.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 9, 2023
The PA Solar Center is hosting a March 17 webinar on Opportunities for Pennsylvania In The Solar Supply, Solar Recycling and Reuse from Noon until 1:15 p.m. Solar panels have a useful life of 30 years or more, so the solar installed today will last past 2050 and the solar installed in the early 2000s is almost ready for replacement. The solar that’s ready to be replaced can be reused or refurbished to continue generating electricity or they may be recycled to recover the valuable glass, aluminum
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2023
Since forming off the coast of Australia on 6 February, tropical cyclone Freddy has crossed the Indian Ocean to Africa and could be declared the longest-lived cyclone ever
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 9, 2023
On March 9, DEP made a presentation on the results from a research study on detecting and measuring methane emissions sources and rates from aircraft overflights in Pennsylvania to the DEP Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee. DEP said one gratifying result of the study were real, voluntary methane reductions achieved when the companies were contacted with the study results in the oil and gas and landfill industries.
Nanotech
MARCH 9, 2023
The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has posted a recording of its March 6, 2023, webinar on “ Nano in Action: Antimicrobial Treatment.” The webinar explored a topic where relevance has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, but that has long been on the to do list of the public building and transport sectors. Subjects covered included the current cleaning and sanitation protocols of public spaces; the kind of nano-based solutions available to meet this need; and how to measure the
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PA Environment Daily
MARCH 9, 2023
The Penn State’s PA Technical Assistance Program for business is hosting an in-person March 23 TEC Talk On Industry Trends On Decarbonization at Penn State's Hazleton Campus in Luzerne County from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This forum will focus on-- -- Renewable energy technologies being deployed locally -- PPL’s research and development initiatives -- Technical assistance provided by the PA Solar Center -- Penn State Hazleton’s unique engineering program focused on Alternative -- Energy and Power Gener
Acoel
MARCH 9, 2023
Posted on March 9, 2023 by Kevin R. Murray The medieval forerunner of chemistry is said to have been alchemy and was primarily focused on transforming base metals and other matter into gold (or a universal liquid to make one immortal). If you look at a definition of the term, you will also see words like magic, sorcery, enchantment, and witchcraft. A few decades ago, the concept of atmospheric water management, geo-engineering, or weather modification might well have been characterized as a form
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2023
On Mar. 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for approximately $6 billion to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive industrial subsectors through transformational, commercial-scale demonstration projects.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 9, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- House Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:15: Agenda Posted. DEP Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee meeting. 9:15 a.m.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2023
Read the full story from RMI. March 8 is International Women’s Day, and despite being in the 21st century, we still have a ways to go to close the gender gap that exists in technical fields.
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