Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 2, 2022
Watching the climate crisis unfolding all around us, I’ve experienced a rollercoaster of hope and disappointment over the last year. With last week’s surprise announcement about a Senate compromise on climate action legislation, I’m back to hope again. My colleagues have argued forcefully about what’s at stake and how the Inflation Reduction Act would affect the cars we drive.
Yale E360
AUGUST 2, 2022
In “High Plains Wild” — the Third Runner-Up in the 2022 Yale Environment 360 Film Contest — filmmaker Mariah Lundgren tells the story of efforts by wildlife biologists, conservationists, and landowners to reintroduce and sustain the magnificent bighorn sheep in Nebraska. Read more on E360 ?.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 2, 2022
Last week, Senators Schumer and Manchin announced a compromise on a reconciliation bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 , that includes significant climate and air quality progress and a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions nationwide by 40 percent by 2030. This bill would establish a federal tax credit for businesses to purchase electric and plug-in hybrid trucks, buses, vans, shuttles, and other heavy-duty vehicles, among many significant investments in decarbonization and air q
Circle of Blue
AUGUST 2, 2022
© J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue. By Delaney Nelson, Circle of Blue – August 2, 2022. TOP NEWS. As of July 26, over 43 percent of the U.S. and Puerto Rico is in drought, up one percentage point in the last month. The U.S. House of Representatives passes a wildfire and drought package to address declining water levels and dry conditions.
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.
Legal Planet
AUGUST 2, 2022
Assessments by the IPCC have made clear that the most feasible way for the world to meet its target of restricting climate change to below two degrees Celsius of warming includes rapid and massive expansion of carbon removal technology – technology that would extract carbon dioxide and permanently sequester that carbon dioxide underground. California has long been a leader in decarbonization, but proposed legislation in Sacramento would hamstring California’s efforts to advance carbon removal.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2022
by Kelly-Ann Allen, Monash University; Jonathan Reardon, Durham University; Joseph Crawford, University of Tasmania, and Lucas Walsh, Monash University The peer review process is a cornerstone of modern scholarship. Before new work is published in an academic journal, experts scrutinise the evidence, research and arguments to make sure they stack up.
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Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 2, 2022
Finally, after over two decades of waiting, the Canadian government listened to the thousands of people across Canada who called for stronger laws to protect us against toxic chemicals. At the end of June, the Senate approved Bill S-5, the long-awaited legislation to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). It will proceed to the House of Commons this fall for further debate and amendments before passing into law.
Inside Climate News
AUGUST 2, 2022
Across the Indian subcontinent, floods and heavy rainfall have affected more than 7.2 million people in Bangladesh, submerged over 2,000 villages in India and caused more than 300 deaths in Pakistan. By Zoha Tunio KARACHI—Record breaking torrential downpours killed at least 14 people, inundated roads, caused long power outages and brought Pakistan’s largest metropolis to a standstill twice last month.
New Scientist
AUGUST 2, 2022
A fire weather index, which estimates how conducive weather conditions are for wildfires, was at its highest ever level as grass fires raged on the UK's hottest day
Environmental Leader
AUGUST 2, 2022
The World Economic Forum released a report tracking efforts and improvements that can be made in emissions-intensive sectors to help reach global climate goals. The post Technology, Infrastructure Key to Heavy Industry Net-Zero Improvements 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.
National Law Center
AUGUST 2, 2022
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: August 2, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental Leader
AUGUST 2, 2022
Standard Solar and Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works in Maryland have begun work to develop a solar project providing clean energy to Bureau of Utility Operations facilities. The post Standard Solar Provides Clean Energy for Water Operations Facilities in Maryland appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
National Law Center
AUGUST 2, 2022
In 2021, there were 325 class action cases filed against food and beverage companies, the highest count to date. As the. The post Food Labeling Litigation Trends: Protein appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
CEQA Developments
AUGUST 2, 2022
The First District Court of Appeal filed on June 30, and later ordered published on July 26, 2022, its opinion in County of Mono v. City of Los Angeles (1st Dist. No. A162590) __ Cal.App.5th __. The case involves another round in the long-running controversies surrounding Los Angeles’s efforts to secure water for its populace. As the City now owns substantial acreage in the Sierra Nevada from which it takes much of its water, it serves both as landlord and water user in that region.
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
AUGUST 2, 2022
The global automotive sector will be inflated as automotive companies work to minimize CO2 emissions in the next 3–5 years, says Frost & Sullivan. . The post Global Automotive Market to Grow 5.3% Annually for Next Five Years appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2022
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. A pilot program in California is offering tools and emergency response training to caregivers, who often find themselves on the front lines of wildfires, hurricanes or other natural disasters.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 2, 2022
The Gabriel Chamber Ensemble will join Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County for a second annual Music on the Mountain performance. The performance will take place on September 10 at 2:00 p.m. in Hawk Mountain’s ADA accessible Outdoor Amphitheater. The Sanctuary is excited to partner with the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble for an afternoon of beautiful music in the rejuvenating natural environment of the Sanctuary.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2022
Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. Packaging sustainability is a mega trend impacting the packaging industry, according to the new report “Sustainable Foodservice Packaging Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027)” by Reportlinker.com. As a result, new, stronger sustainability requirements regularly surfaced on various fronts.
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PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 2, 2022
I n August, the Pennsylvania Resources Council in partnership with Allegheny County Health Department will host a household chemical collection event to provide Pennsylvania residents with an opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of common chemicals such as cleaners, paints, stains and varnishes, batteries, motor oil and pesticides. This PRC household chemical collection will take place on Saturday, August 20, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Boyce Park Ski Lodge parking lot.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2022
Read the full story at Bridge Michigan. For generations, Angie Kelly and her family have lived within sight of one of the largest solid waste incinerators in the country. Now, Kelly wants to see something that benefits the community’s kids in its place.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 2, 2022
On August 2, a team of building industry innovators was awarded a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to field test a newly developed building retrofit system. The team, led by the Fraunhofer USA Center for Manufacturing Innovation at Boston University, includes two Pittsburgh-based nonprofits, the Green Building Alliance and Rising Tide Partners.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2022
Read the full story at Food Ingredients 1st. Tetra Pak is testing a fiber-based barrier to replace the aluminum layer in its cartons for improved climate impact and recyclability. The “industry-first” technology is currently on shelf for commercial consumer testing for food carton packs distributed under ambient conditions. .
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 2, 2022
On August 2, Department of Community and Economic Development Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello was joined by elected officials, community leaders, and others in Bloomsburg, Columbia County, to highlight the state’s investment in the Silk Mill Apartments as part of flood recovery initiatives. “When DCED provided funding for Silk Mill in 2017, it was the only project of its kind in Bloomsburg,” said Deputy Secretary Vilello.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2022
Read the full story at Anthropocene. Like humans, trees have circadian clocks. A new study finds urban light pollution changes those clocks, causing trees to leaf out earlier and change color later.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 2, 2022
On August 2, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has executed a consent order and agreement (COA) with Harsco Corporation for improper disposal of 375,618 tons of metal slag from 2010 to 2018 which resulted in violations of the Solid Waste Management Act. DEP assessed and collected a $100,000 civil penalty, and the company has agreed to corrective actions.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2022
Read the full story in The Guardian. The pioneering team was created last year amid pressure from activists, faith groups and experts to make Phoenix, Arizona, more livable.
Circle of Blue
AUGUST 2, 2022
Summer tourism, sea level rise, and storm surges threaten East Coast wells. Storm surge overwash in Charlestown barrier-strip island due to nor’easter storm in March 2018. Picture credit: Jeeban Panthi. By Hannah Richter, Circle of Blue – August 2, 2022. From its wide sandy beaches to the green fairways of its 21 golf courses, Hilton Head Island appears as it has for the past 66 years: a summer paradise.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2022
Read the full story in Packaging Digest. The straight and narrow road leads flexibles to an uncertain future and less sustainable packaging. The longer route expands the role of flexibles in preventing food waste.
Academy of Natural Sciences
AUGUST 2, 2022
Many studies have found that getting outside can improve our health and restore our feelings of connection to nature. Being outdoors in parks, preserves or even your own backyard has overwhelmingly positive benefits , such as promoting better nutritional intake, relaxing the body and giving our busy minds a moment of peace. If you’ve spent the last year reducing plastic waste and energy use , protecting nearby streams , biking to work and composting , take a moment now to enjoy the fruits
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2022
The Louisville Charter for Safer Chemicals is a roadmap to transform chemical industry. It consists of a preamble vision statement and ten platform planks that lay out the principles that must guide this transition. These policy papers provide more background on each Charter plank and provide specific policy directions and recommendations to put them into … Continue reading Louisville Charter for Safer Chemicals policy papers.
Acoel
AUGUST 2, 2022
Posted on August 2, 2022 by Richard Horder. Photo courtesy of the University of Florida. Susan Cooke’s recent post about the importance of peatland for carbon sequestration took me back to my law school days when I spent many hours mucking about Payne’s Prairie. This peat filled location in Alachua County, Florida, was a place with its own quiet beauty and solemnity.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 2, 2022
Read the full story in Nature. Archaeologists will increasingly have to rely on other techniques as emissions continue to alter the composition of carbon isotopes in air.
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 2, 2022
A clear childhood memory of mine was when the current USPS delivery vehicle, the Grumman Long-Life Delivery Vehicle (LLV), began to replace the fleet of Willy’s Jeep-inspired mail delivery vehicles in the early 1990s. These lumbering little gas guzzlers were originally slated to last for about twenty years, but today, most of the USPS’s fleet of Grumman LLVs have been on the road for nearly thirty years.
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