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What Does It Take To Photograph A Bat Cave?

Cool Green Science

Longtime cave photographer Stephen Alvarez goes underground to document an endangered bat species on the rebound. The post What Does It Take To Photograph A Bat Cave? appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Launch of the Nature Crime Alliance

Greenbuilding Law

Last week saw the launch of the Nature Crime Alliance, a new, multi sector approach to fighting criminal forms of logging, mining, wildlife trade, land conversion, crimes associated with fishing, and the illegal activities with which they converge. The Alliance is significant because this is the first time that such a broad approach to this global challenge has been developed on this scale, including because its founding participants include such diverse members as the government of the United S

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How is Meta’s news ban affecting communications amid Canada wildfires?

Corp Watch

How is Meta’s news ban affecting communications amid Canada wildfires? Hibaq Farah pratap Sun, 08/27/2023 - 22:32 Friday, August 18, 2023 [link] Meta began blocking news from appearing across its platforms in Canada this month after prolonged negotiations with the government over Canada’s new Online News Act.

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In a significant move, Ecuador is to ban oil drilling in part of the Amazon rainforest

A Greener Life

The Yasuni Biosphere Reserve. By Anders Lorenzen A significant referendum result in the South American country Ecuador has been celebrated by environmentalists. Seen with both local, national and international eyes the ban on oil development in part of the Yasuni Amazon reserve passed, with an overwhelming 59% of the vote, could be a game change for the area and the beginning of the restoration of the world’s largest and most important forest.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Catholic Church in South Africa begins class action against mining firms

Corp Watch

Catholic Church in South Africa begins class action against mining firms Al Jazeera pratap Sun, 08/27/2023 - 22:32 Wednesday, August 16, 2023 [link] News | Mining The Catholic Church says it is shepherding a class-action lawsuit through the courts against mining companies in South Africa on behalf of coal miners with lung disease.

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110 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 110 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Republican Herald Editorial: Health Depends On Regulation Of Oil & Gas Development [PaEN] -- TribLive Editorial: Studies Of Natural Gas Development Point To Health Costs -- Capital & Main -

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 8.27.23

PA Environment Daily

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day August 30; September 18, 19, 20; Oct. 2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 110 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities

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Mallinckrodt second bankruptcy would cut $1 billion from opioid settlement

Corp Watch

Mallinckrodt second bankruptcy would cut $1 billion from opioid settlement Reuters pratap Sun, 08/27/2023 - 22:32 Wednesday, August 23, 2023 [link] Companies Mallinckrodt PLC Aug 23 (Reuters) - D Wallabag ID 17222176

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- South Mountain Partnership Nominations Open For Spirit Of South Mountain Award Upcoming Events -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn. Hosts Woodland Stream Protection Program Saturday, Aug. 26 -- Stroud, PASA Sustainable Agriculture: Launching Agroforestry Project At Wild Fox Farm In Berks County In-Person Sept. 6 [PaEN] -- Air & Waste Management Assn

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Shell and BP accused of greenwashing renewable energy production

Corp Watch

Shell and BP accused of greenwashing renewable energy production Rebecca Speare-Cole pratap Sun, 08/27/2023 - 22:32 Wednesday, August 23, 2023 [link] Shell and BP are among 12 oil firms accused of greenwashing over the amount of renewable and low-carbon energy they produce. Research commissioned by Greenpeace analysed the annual reports of the British fossil fuel giants for 2022, alongside 10 other European companies.

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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.

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The evolution of US NOx standards for cars

Environment, Law, and History

Dan Farber at Legal Planet recently posted on "Cars, Smog, and EPA" An excerpt: For the first 20 years of federal regulation, Congress set the NOx [nitrogen oxides] standards for new cars itself. That’s quite different from the standards for industrial pollution sources, which Congress has always delegated to EPA. The reason may have been the high political stakes in the car industry or the relatively easier task of setting standards for new products in a single industry using a single

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UPS workers win wage increases, AC in new union contract

Corp Watch

UPS workers win wage increases, AC in new union contract Akielly Hu pratap Sun, 08/27/2023 - 22:32 Wednesday, August 23, 2023 [link] This story is part of Record High , a Grist series examining extreme heat and its impact on how — and where — we live.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- New F&M Poll Results -- Franklin & Marshall August Poll: Gov. Shapiro Has Highest Rating For Governor At This Point In His Term Since Gov. Ridge -- Politics PA: F&M Poll: Optimism On Rise; Shapiro, Biden, Casey Approval Ratings Improve -- LancasterOnline: F&M Poll Has Ex-President As PA Republican’s Top Pick For President, But High Unfavorability A Threat In General Election -- PennLive - John Baer: New Franklin

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Musk’s SpaceX sued over alleged discrimination against refugees in hiring

Corp Watch

Musk’s SpaceX sued over alleged discrimination against refugees in hiring Al Jazeera pratap Sun, 08/27/2023 - 22:32 Thursday, August 24, 2023 [link] Economy | Labour Rights Wallabag ID 17222173

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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.