Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 31, 2023

It may be hard for many people to remember, but the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 triggered a crisis of food insecurity in this country. Policymakers met the moment with expanded pandemic food assistance benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps), but a second crisis is coming. This month, the federal government will officially (and in my opinion, prematurely) end the pandemic food assistance expansion.

Government 299

Government 2023 2021 2020 299

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 31, 2023

Statesboro, Georgia will be home to the 43-acre facility rPET Facility. Groundbreaking will take place in the first half of 2023, and commissioning is planned for 2024. The post Revalyu Resources Expands rPET Facility in Georgia appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

2024 246

2024 2023 Recycling Waste 246

Yale E360

JANUARY 31, 2023

Temperatures are rising faster than many species can evolve to cope with them, posing a long-term threat to their survival. But new research suggests an evolutionary shortcut to adaptation: breed with closely related species that can better stand the heat.

Climate Change 212

Climate Change 212

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 31, 2023

The initiative, which is still subject to change before its adoption on Wednesday, would ease state-aid rules in order to compete with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and other new spending measures that include roughly $500 billion in tax breaks over a decade. The post EU to Speed Up the Development of Clean Energy Technologies appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Clean Energy 246

Clean Energy Technology Technology 246

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

2025

PBS Nature

JANUARY 31, 2023

One family, 37 different faces. From the recognizable and familiar like foxes, wolves, African wild dogs and coyotes to the lesser-known ones like the Japanese raccoon dog, fennec fox, dholes and dingoes, canids have conquered every continent except Antarctica. Get to know these adaptable creatures in the three-part Dogs in the Wild, A Nature Miniseries.

144

144

Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mammal species that live in groups seems to live longer than those that lead solitary lives

135

135

Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2023

SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, is deploying machine-learning algorithms that filter out Earthly interference and spot signals humans might miss

128

128

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2023

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session Feb. 27 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events WEDNESDAY 7:30: Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community Monthly Eyes On Shell Meeting THURSDAY 6:30: Susquehanna River Basin Commission hearing on water withdrawal requests, including oil and gas development.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Politics Renewable Energy 107

Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2023

Citizen scientists and researchers found that we are losing our view of the sky at an astonishing rate of almost 10 percent each year

118

118

Inside Climate News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Electric utilities are likely responsible for the nation’s higher than expected emissions of sulfur hexafluoride, a greenhouse gas 25,000 times worse for the climate than carbon dioxide. By Phil McKenna While emissions of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), the world’s most potent greenhouse gas, have fallen sharply in the U.S. in recent decades, actual emissions are significantly higher than the official government estimates, a new study concludes.

Greenhouse 106

Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide Electricity Government 106

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

2024

Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2023

New research from artificial intelligence projects that global warming will hit the threshold of 1.

Climate Change 106

Climate Change 106

New Scientist

JANUARY 31, 2023

A vine-like segmented robot that is attracted to heat could be used to autonomously extinguish fires without the need for costly and complex electronics

98

98

Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2023

The de-extinction company known for its plans to resurrect the mammoth and Tasmanian tiger announces it will also bring back the dodo

101

101

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2023

The PA Solar Center will host a webinar on February 17 on how to apply for the USDA Rural Energy For America Program and the G.E.T. Solar Communities Programs. In 2023, agricultural and other businesses located in rural communities can access up to twice as much grant funding than normal through the USDA’s widely coveted “Rural Energy for America Program” (REAP).

Renewable Energy 93

Renewable Energy 2023 93

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.

Waste

Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2023

A collaboration helped convince policy makers at COP27 to finally prioritize water as a critical resource affected by climate change.

Climate Change 99

Climate Change 99

Environment, Law, and History

JANUARY 31, 2023

The latest issue of the International Journal of the Commons has an article by Steven M. Smith, "Dynamics of the Legal Environment and the Development of Communal Irrigation Systems" From the Introduction (citations removed): Archinia, Acequia System of El Rancho de las Golondrinas Given the importance of external forces to the success of the commons, calls to integrate political ecology with the commons literature are becoming a common refrain.

Politics 92

Politics Natural Resources 92

Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2023

A cybersecurity expert explains how the FBI’s operation against the ransomware group Hive will impact the rest of this criminal industry

Technology 97

Technology Technology 97

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2023

On January 31, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania collaborated on a School Recycling Study Survey that shows Pennsylvania K-12 students have increased their knowledge and awareness of recycling over the past fiscal year. “Students are our future, and it is important to see that they are increasing their awareness around recycling.

Recycling 91

Recycling Law 2015 Waste 91

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.

Clean Energy

Frontiers

JANUARY 31, 2023

Latest Nobel Collection articles offer fresh excitement to young scientists Photo credit: Frontiers Frontiers for Young Minds , a unique, completely free kids’ science journal launched its second Nobel Collection today. It features five new articles in which top scientists connected directly with young reviewers to ensure their articles are clear, educational, and fascinating to read for young people before they were published in the journal.

Cooling 84

Cooling 2004 2009 2015 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2023

On January 31, the Senate Appropriations Committee posted the schedule of agency budget hearings starting March 20, after Gov. Shapiro’s March 7 budget address. The hearings for environmental agencies will be held-- -- March 21: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 9:30 a.m. -- March 22: Department of Environmental Protection, 9:30 a.m. -- March 28: Department of Agriculture, 1:00 p.m.

Natural Resources 81

Natural Resources Environmental Protection 2023 Conservation 81

Inhabitant

JANUARY 31, 2023

When I visited the SCP hotel in Redmond, Oregon a couple of weeks before Christmas, I heard there was going to be a performance of The Christmas Carol in the lobby at six. It seemed a bit unusual for a hotel, but I like Christmasy stuff, so I went downstairs. That’s when I found out I was in the show. Everyone was. A local librarian passed out copies of the script, which we were to perform readers’ theater style.

72

72

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2023

On January 31, Acting Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge (MJ2KB) Trail in McKean County has been named Pennsylvania’s 2023 Trail of the Year. “I am extremely excited to announce that the Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail has been selected as Pennsylvania’s top trail for 2023,” Dunn said.

2023 71

2023 Natural Resources Conservation 71

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.

2022

Inhabitant

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Pacific Ocean near San Diego has turned pink, leaving the locals with many questions. However, researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have clarified that the occurrence is due to a study they are carrying out. The research project called Plumes in Nearshore Conditions, or PiNC, is aimed at understanding how freshwater mixes with salt water near the shore.

Ocean 65

Ocean 65

Arnold Porter

JANUARY 31, 2023

Consumer demand for health and wellness products has seen vast growth in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath has also resulted in broader avenues through which consumers can obtain these products and services, including e-commerce, social media, and digital health apps. Consumers, however, are not the only ones interested in these products.

59

59

Vorys Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

Clean Water Act 52

Clean Water Act 52

Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 31, 2023

The construction sector is currently very energy intensive and emits a lot of greenhouse gases. The iron and steel industry accounts for 11% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Cement for buildings and other uses accounts for another 7 %. Regular insulating materials such as rock wool, fiber wool or polystyrene also are exceedingly energy and carbon intensive.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Recycling Greenhouse Sustainable Development 52

Advertisement

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.

Sustainable Development

Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2023

by Luciana Echazú, University of New Hampshire and Diego C. Nocetti, Clarkson University Environmental, social and governance business standards and principles, often referred to as ESG, are becoming both more commonplace and controversial. But what does “ESG” really mean? It’s shorthand for the way that many corporations operate in accordance with the belief that their … Continue reading What does ESG mean?

Government 52

Government 52

Brag

JANUARY 31, 2023

By Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently published its new Strategy for Plastics Innovation (SPI), which will guide DOE’s collaborative research and development (R&D) on plastic waste reduction. Four strategic goals focus the scope of the SPI: Deconstruction : Create new chemical, thermal, and biological/hybrid pathways to deconstruct plastics efficiently into useful chemical intermediates; Upcycling : Advance the scientific and technological

Upcycling 45

Upcycling Biodegradable Recycling Waste 45

Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2023

Read the full story from the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum’s Consumers Beyond Waste initiative is driving a shift towards reuse models through the standardization of measurement and is elevating reuse as a critical aspect of the UN agreement on plastic pollution.

Waste 40

Waste 40

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 31, 2023

In the past decade alone, there have been more than 300,000 deaths from natural disasters caused by climate change — and those numbers are likely to increase in coming years. The post The Impact of Climate Change on the US Healthcare System appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Climate Change 246

Climate Change Renewable Energy Recycling Waste 246

Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2023

Read the full story at Canary Media. Many countries bet on solar panels when engaging in the switch to cleaner energy. But the technology requires much larger areas than conventional fossil fuel plants to generate the same amount of electricity.

Waste 40

Waste Fossil Fuels Electricity Technology 40