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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Erects Energy Storage System at Headquarters

Environment + Energy Leader

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 completed a solar and energy storage project at IBEW's headquarters in Dorchester, MA. The post International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Erects Energy Storage System at Headquarters appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Costume Ideas for a Changing Planet

Legal Planet

Children will be roaming the streets tonight dressed as Superheroes, Princesses, and Evil Villains. But really, these invented figures can’t hold a candle to the ones in our future. Here are some possibilities: Cruela de Coal. This is an easy make-over for the Disney costume. Simply coat the costume with soot and add a “Coal Kills” sign. The Sea-Level Witch.

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Long-Term Strategies, Corporate Emissions Reductions Needed to Reach Net Zero

Environment + Energy Leader

A report from EcoAct studies how the largest businesses across industries are doing regarding their emissions reductions targets. The post Long-Term Strategies, Corporate Emissions Reductions Needed to Reach Net Zero appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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For Millions of Families, Electricity Disconnects Are a Matter of Life and Death

Union of Concerned Scientists

Originally published in The Hill. One in six U.S. families currently has overdue utility bills. When people are unable to pay, many electric and gas utilities have the option to disconnect their services. That means more than 20 million families are at risk of losing vital power for their homes. When people don’t have access to electricity, they cannot turn on lifesaving medical devices, refrigerators and air conditioners or furnaces.

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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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Drought, Fire, Insects Destroyed Nearly a Third of Southern Sierra Nevada Forest in Last Decade

Yale E360

In just 10 years, fires, drought, and insect infestations have devastated close to a third of forests in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains, a new study finds. Read more on E360 ?.

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GCF Task Force Exchange of Experiences in San Martin, Peru

Legal Planet

From October 10-13, 2022, the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force ( GCF Task Force ) – a project of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA School of Law and UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability , in partnership with the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder – and the Regional Government of San Martin, Peru, organized a Technical Exchange of Experiences in and around the towns of Tarapoto and Moyobamba, situated

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Recycling, Like Everything Else, Needs an Upgrade

Earth 911

Much has been written about last week’s Greenpeace report decrying the state of plastic recycling. The post Recycling, Like Everything Else, Needs an Upgrade appeared first on Earth911.

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Rhino horns have got smaller over time as poachers target big prizes

New Scientist

A database of photos taken from 1886 to 2019 reveals that horn size has gradually decreased in five species of rhinoceros, probably due to poaching

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Second District Holds Brown Act Requires Lead Agency To List CEQA Exemption As Item of Business On Agenda For Public Meeting When Project Already Found Exempt By Staff Is Considered For Approval

CEQA Developments

In a published opinion filed October 26, 2022, the Second District Court of Appeal (Div. 6) appears to have significantly expanded the reach of both the Brown Act and the procedural requirements of CEQA in holding, on an issue of first impression, that a public agency must list its staff’s determination that a project is exempt from CEQA as an item of business on the agenda for the meeting at which it considers the project approval.

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Genetically modified mosquitoes cut the insect's number by 96 per cent

New Scientist

In a city in Brazil, male mosquitoes were released that expressed a gene that meant their female offspring, which bite and transmit infections, couldn't survive

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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.

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PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Nov. 15 Webinar On Technology & Tips For Volunteer Management

PA Environment Daily

The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers is hosting a learning webinar-- Technology and Tips for Volunteer Management -- on November 15 at 6:00 p.m. Please join your watershed colleagues for a presentation on volunteer management best practices including volunteer engagement methods, best online tools for tracking time and activities, volunteer coordinator job descriptions, and why tracking volunteer participation matters for donors and stakeholders!

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Earth911 Podcast: Biodel Ag CEO Ben Cloud on Accelerating Soil Restoration With Sequester

Earth 911

Discover how our food production and even our yards and gardens can play a role. The post Earth911 Podcast: Biodel Ag CEO Ben Cloud on Accelerating Soil Restoration With Sequester appeared first on Earth911.

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Ignaz Semmelweis – The “Savior of Mothers”

Frontiers

Ignaz Semmelweis (1860) aged 42 | Public Domain. Frontiers for Young Minds takes you down on a dive into the depths of the historical scientific archives and introduces you to scientists you may have not heard about, but you should! This time, we tell you the story of the invaluable contribution of Ignaz Semmelweis to the field of antiseptic policy by his discovery in infectious disease prevention – or, why you among others should wash your hands.

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Cameraman Reacts to Capturing Rare Ocelot Footage

PBS Nature

The post Cameraman Reacts to Capturing Rare Ocelot Footage appeared first on Nature.

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Sustainability at Retail

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.

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Penn State Extension Hosts 5-Part Pennsylvania Forest Webinar Series Starting Nov. 8

PA Environment Daily

The Pennsylvania Forest Webinar Series from Penn State Extension is starting back up and will be offered monthly starting September 2022 through June 2023. This series covers a variety of topics, such as forest and wildlife management, water conservation, wood products, legacy planning, and more. Private forest landowners, general interested public, and forestry professionals are all encouraged to register!

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EPA Proposes SNUR for Four Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Nanotech

On October 31, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed significant new use rules (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for a number of chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMN) and are also subject to Orders issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. 87 Fed. Reg. 65548. The proposed SNURs include four chemical substances identified as: Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT); closed; 4.4-12.8 nanometer (nm) diameter; bundle length 10.6-211.

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Westminster College Student Symposium On The Environment Dec. 1; Student Entries Invited

PA Environment Daily

This article originally appeared in the Butler County-based Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition October Catalyst newsletter -- The annual Student Symposium on the Environment will take place at Westminster College in Lawrence County, with both live and virtual components beginning November 28. The Student Symposium on the Environment is hosted each December by Westminster College to highlight environmental study, research, artistic expression, internships, and service work being done by students i

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Response to the Leiden Madtrics blog – 31 October 2022

Frontiers

Leiden Madtrics is the official blog of the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University. Below, we offer our acknowledgment and our response to this blog about Frontiers. We are glad that the editors are pleased and proud of the outcome of their Research Topic project. This is a hugely important area and their contribution will serve to inform and encourage debate, which is something we, at Frontiers, always welcome.

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Penn State Extension Hosts Nov. 9 Webinar On Methane Emission Fees Under New Federal Climate, Energy Act And Impacts On Oil & Gas Industry

PA Environment Daily

Penn State Extension hosts a November 9 webinar on Methane Emission Fees Under the New Federal Climate, Energy Act and its Impacts on the Oil and Gas Industry from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Participants will hear from Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Mohamed Rali Badissy , who, for over the past decade, has led energy sector reforms in dozens of markets in partnership with host governments, multilateral institutions, civil society organizations, and industry leaders and continues to serve as an adviso

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Seafood Species Vulnerable to Climate Change

Ocean Conservancy

Climate change touches many aspects of our lives, including the food on our plates. Many of our foods are vulnerable as climate impacts worsen, from staple crops like maize to much-loved treats like coffee and chocolate. Wild-caught seafood from our ocean is no exception. Marine fish and invertebrates are influenced by the conditions in their environment.

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On-Demand Webinar: Creating A Healthy Home And Community With Shale Gas Development In Your Neighborhood

PA Environment Daily

The Center for Coalfield Justice , the Environmental Health Project , Physicians for Social Responsibility , FracTracker Alliance , and Mountain Watershed Association hosted a webinar on October 25 on Creating A Healthy Home And Community With Shale Gas Development In Your Neighborhood. The webinar is now available on-demand. Viewers can learn more about what you can do to protect your family’s health with shale gas development in your neighborhood and how you can help advocate for healthy commu

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Pricing emissions: Fury over New Zealand’s plans to charge farmers for agricultural emissions

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Dairy Reporter. Federated Farmers have bemoaned government proposals that could see farmers pay an emissions levy to meet a ‘pulled-out-of-a-hat’ GHG target.

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PA Resources Council Hosts In-Person, Virtual Workshops On Backyard Composting In November

PA Environment Daily

The PA Resources Council will host two workshops on the benefits of backyard composting in November, one in-person in Pittsburgh and one online. The workshops will be held-- -- November 2: In-Person at PRC’s education center in Pittsburgh’s Northside, 828 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 starting at 6:00 p.m. -- November 16: Webinar starting at 6:00 p.m.

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The dreadful toll of wildlife-vehicle collisions — and what we can do about it

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Pew. Advances in research technology over the past decade have revolutionized experts’ understanding of how wildlife move across landscapes and are now helping to resolve wildlife-vehicle conflicts that are rising due to increased development. One example is GPS collars that are affixed to big game, as well as other mammals and birds, … Continue reading The dreadful toll of wildlife-vehicle collisions — and what we can do about it.

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Gov. Wolf Releases $40 Million In Capital Budget Funding, Including 3 Projects To Redevelop Brownfields, Recycle Plastics

PA Environment Daily

On October 31, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval of$40.1 million in funding for ten redevelopment and community improvement projects that will revitalize communities and provide new opportunities across the Commonwealth. The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding for environment and energy projects include-- -- Allegheny County: Almono Limited Partnership, $3 million – funding will support continued development and infrastructure for the Mill District of Hazelwood Green to accommoda

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Forestry leaders scramble to turn massive new funding into trees

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Stateline. Foresters, nursery managers and urban planners have long sought funding to grow more trees, replant burned areas and help marginalized communities prepare for the effects of climate change. Suddenly, the money isn’t the problem — it’s figuring out how to spend it.

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PA Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Will Accept Applications Starting Nov. 1

PA Environment Daily

On October 31, the Department of Human Services and Public Utility Commission announced the start of the annual Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application process for the 2022-23 season-- from November 1, 2022, to April 28, 2023. LIHEAP is a federally funded program administered by DHS that provides assistance for home heating bills so Pennsylvanians with low incomes can stay warm and safe during the winter months.

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Dashboards aren’t always good for the long haul, data officers say

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at State Scoop. Despite their popularity among elected city leaders, flashy data dashboards often have limited lifespans and limited utility, a group of U.S. city chief data officers said Tuesday at a Bloomberg Philanthropies event in Amsterdam. Discussing the impact of COVID-19 on data collection and sharing, the data officers shared their concern … Continue reading Dashboards aren’t always good for the long haul, data officers say.

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Independent Fiscal Office Estimates CY 2022 Drilling Impact Fee Will Generate Record $274.8 Million In Revenue At Lowest Tax Rate On Record

PA Environment Daily

On October 31, the Independent Fiscal Office estimated the Calendar Year 2022 Act 13 Drilling Impact fee will generate a record $274.8 million in revenue at the lowest effective tax rate on record-- 0.7 percent. CY 2022 revenue is a $40.4 million increase over CY 2021-- 17.2 percent. The IFO said the reason for record revenues is due to the spike in natural gas prices in 2022 that results in a higher per well fee under the fee formula in Act 13 of 2012 as well as an increase in the number of new

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Hydrogen reality check: Green hydrogen can scale this decade

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Rocky Mountain Institute. A slew of new hydrogen projects in the works, coupled with sky-high fossil energy prices, point to a significant near-term role for green hydrogen.

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Guest Essay: Summer Of 2022 Gave Us A Glimpse Into Our Climate Future - PA Should Heed The Warning, Flooding Biggest Threat

PA Environment Daily

By Laura Fowler, Director, Penn State's Sustainability Institute This guest essay first appeared on PennLive.com October 29, 2022 -- This summer’s deadly mix of fires, droughts and flooding across the United States was a sneak peek into a future if global temperatures continue to rise, and here in Pennsylvania, we are not exempt. In fact, flooding is currently the highest risk hazard facing our state.

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USDA grant funds research to reduce agricultural plastic taken to landfill

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Waste Today. The $8 million grant will help researchers at Washington State University find alternatives to plastic mulch and develop recycling methods for the material.

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Cultural Heritage Loss and Damage Goes Ignored. This Needs to Change at COP27.

Union of Concerned Scientists

Losses and damages caused by climate change to intangible cultural heritage such as Indigenous and local knowledge, and traditional agricultural practices have been vastly underestimated in discussions of Paris Agreement implementation. This needs to change. A new IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report , published in the lead-up to COP27 and co-authored with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and ICOMOS (the International Council on Monumen

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How cities are deciding where electric vehicle chargers should go

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Route Fifty. Places where street parking is the norm and residential driveways are rare face unique challenges when it comes to making sure drivers can plug in their cars.