Environment + Energy Leader
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The Planet Tracker analysis finds the group is significantly short of its initial waste diversion and recycling goals and says it needs to be more transparent with its results. The post Report: Alliance to End Plastic Waste’s Progress Slow, Clearer Targets Needed appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Arctic lakes are drying out nearly a century earlier than projected, depriving the region of a critical source of fresh water, according to new research. Read more on E360 ?.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The first half of the Atlantic hurricane season has been unsettlingly quiet, but it’s not over yet—and experts continue to anticipate a busy few months to come. Beyond the widespread and catastrophic domestic consequences such storms can bring, this year’s hurricane season carries with it heightened international consequences, too, given the threat that these storms pose to Gulf Coast fossil fuel infrastructure and the degree to which that infrastructure is tightly intertwined with the global re
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Three people have died this week due to a pneumonia outbreak of unknown origin in the Tucumán province of northwestern Argentina
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.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
by Andrew King, The University of Melbourne Extreme floods are devastating Pakistan, caused by a combination of heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers. While Pakistan is no stranger to deadly floods, this event is especially shocking with more than 1,100 people dead so far and many millions more affected. Pakistan’s climate chief has said one-third … Continue reading A climate scientist on the planet’s simultaneous disasters, from Pakistan’s horror floods to Europe’s record drought.
Enviromental Defense
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Line 5 is a major threat to the Great Lakes basin. The entire pipeline is a risk to surrounding waters and lands, including rivers and streams that eventually make their way into the Great Lakes. Along the pipeline route, there are two high profile areas where the pipeline has been documented in an utter state of disregard and disrepair. The Territory of Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa.
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PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The Penn State Cancer Institute and the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE) announced a Cancer and the Environment Symposium from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29 in the Energy and the Environment Laboratory. The event will be in-person with some of the presentations available via streaming. All faculty, staff and students with an interest in the subject are invited to attend.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Particle colliders use a huge amount of energy, so physicists are evaluating proposed successors to the Large Hadron Collider to optimise efficiency and reduce their climate impact
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
On September 2, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission released an update on drought conditions within the Susquehanna River Basin-- SRBC monitors hydrologic conditions throughout the Susquehanna River Basin to ensure water users take appropriate operational actions as conditions change. Low flow conditions in late August contributed to more than 60 Commission-approved water withdrawal projects requiring operating restrictions, and nearly 10 Commission-approved consumptive use projects implement
Environmental Leader
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Record temperatures are forcing significant energy conservation measures in the state. The post Extreme Heat Pressures California Grid, Emergency Declared appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the latest PA Bulletin-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 3 PA Bulletin it has renewed the Municipal Waste WMGM042 General Permit for anaerobic digestion facilities. The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 3 PA Bulletin it is still accepting applications for Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Read the full story in the New York Times. It’s hard to see through misleading claims, even for those who care about the environment. Be very skeptical.
Inside Climate News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
A climate study released during one of the hottest summers on record predicts a 125-degree “extreme heat belt” will stretch across a quarter of the country by 2053. The hottest cities, according to the study, will be Kansas City, Missouri.; St. Louis; Memphis, Tennessee; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Chicago. By Keely Brewer, The Daily Memphian, and Eva Tesfaye, Harvest Public Media A climate study released during one of the hottest summers on record predicts a 125-degree “extreme heat belt” will stretch
National Law Center
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
First authorized in the 1996 Farm Bill, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (“EQIP”) is a voluntary conservation program that offers financial. The post Building Blocks: The Basics of EQIP appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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 Leader
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The solar project is the first to come from a Duke Energy pilot program that aims to make it easier for businesses, schools and nonprofits to incorporate renewable energy sources into their energy mix. The post Toray Resin Company Deploys Solar via Duke Energy Pilot Program appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Brown dwarfs are too massive to be a planet but not large enough to be a star, giving them features of both.
Environmental Leader
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Lawmakers were active in advancing sustainability measures on the last day of the session. The post California Passes Extensive Energy and Climate Bills, Accelerating Net-Zero appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Hopes for water and energy bill savings from new efficiency labels for toilets, taps, showers, dishwashers, washing machines and washer-dryers
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Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
by Erica D. Walker, Brown University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. If all of the vehicles in the world were to convert to electric, would it be quieter? – Joseph, age 10, Chatham, New Jersey … Continue reading If all the vehicles in the world were to convert to electric, would it be quieter?
Environmental Leader
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The custom designed facility provides a manufacturing footprint that can support nine-digit revenues, enabling a bigger production scale. The post Boston Materials Joins Trend of Building Sustainable Headquarters appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Download the document. The report America’s Strategy to Secure the Supply Chain for a Robust Clean Energy Transition lays out the challenges and opportunities faced by the United States in the energy supply chain as well as the federal government plans to address these challenges and opportunities. It is accompanied by several issue-specific deep dive … Continue reading Carbon Capture, Transport, & Storage: Supply Chain Deep Dive Assessment.
Environmental Leader
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
In 2005, Schneider Electric became one of the first companies to highlight its goals on people, the planet, and profit. In the intervening years, the company has saved its customers 120 million tons of CO2 emissions while giving energy access to 30 million more people. The post Schneider Electric Is Working to Cut Its Suppliers’ CO2 Emissions By Half appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Download the document. On 4 April 2022, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report on Mitigation of Climate Change – the contribution of the Working Group III (WGIII) to the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). In response to this, IWGIA, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC), Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) and Pastoralists … Continue reading A new paradigm of climate partnership with Indigenous Peoples: An analysis of the recognition of Indigenous
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The Department of Environmental Protection announced it is still accepting applications for Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates. ( formal notice ) To qualify for the rebate, the AFV must be registered in this Commonwealth. The rebate will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis in the order in which applications are received. The Program will run through the end of June 2023, or until at least 1,000 rebates have been awarded or funding has been expended.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Read the full story from WUNC. It’s storm season, and that means flood season. When it rains, water sheets off the roofs, parking lots, and roads that cover an increasing portion of the landscape. To avoid flooding, city infrastructure focuses on moving all that water into pipes and streams, getting it downstream and out of … Continue reading Urban runoff threatens water quality.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The Western PA Conservancy will host a Benefits of Water-Thirsty Trees webinar September 30 at Noon. Trees are nature’s powerhouses that provide so many community and environmental benefits. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen back into the air. Birds, fish, insects and mammals depend on trees for habitat, food and protection.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Read the full story at Maisonneuve. Across the world’s primary grape-growing regions, from Europe to Australia and California, winemakers and growers are facing the same challenges: severe drought and heat in the summer and early warm temperatures in the winter followed by punishing frosts that are killing their vines or leaving them vulnerable to disease. … Continue reading Where there’s smoke.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
On September 1, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger reminded Pennsylvanians to abide by state guidelines for harvesting wild ginseng in Pennsylvania. Wild ginseng harvesting season began September 1, and runs until November 30. American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), is classified as “Pennsylvania Vulnerable” because it is in danger of decline as a result of frequent removal from its native habitats for c
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Read the full story in the Washington Post. The Center for Sustainable Engagement & Development was founded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Now these community leaders are changing the way the Lower 9th Ward can become resilient to natural disaster — and inspiring the next generation along the way.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Thanks to conservation successes, black bears are back - and they are becoming more brazen around humans.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Read the full story at Raconteur. ‘Circular economy’ initiatives ranging from take-back programmes to rental services are enabling fashion retailers to enhance their green credentials. But how effective are such schemes in reality?
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
On September 2, the state Department of Health announced it will again offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on Thursday, September 15, to Pennsylvanians who are within 10 miles of the state’s four active nuclear power plants as part of routine preventive efforts in case of future emergencies. “Emergency preparedness is a critical part of public health and having potassium iodide tablets for residents who live or work within 10 miles of an active nuclear facility is an essential preparatio
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Read the full story from the University of Illinois. A new project led by Associate Professor Kate McDowell and Assistant Professor Matthew Turk will help libraries tell data stories that connect with their audiences. Their project, “Data Storytelling Toolkit for Librarians,” has received a two-year, $99,330 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services … Continue reading New project to assist libraries with data storytelling.
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