Legal Planet

JANUARY 2, 2023

Last week, MIT’s “Technology Review” reported that a small startup firm is proposing to spray reflective aerosols in the stratosphere commercially as a climate corrective. (Stratospheric Aerosol Injection or SAI.) The firm is small and new, operating with a claimed total of $750K of venture financing. They say they have thus far launched two small weather balloons, which each released a few grams of sulfur dioxide gas (SO 2 ) in the stratosphere.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 2, 2023

The market for rare earth metals is fueled by a number of growth factors, including: Rising sales of electric automobiles. Increased application in a variety of industries. The utilization of renewable energy sources is rising. The post Rare Earth Metals Market Expected Growth of 10.1% by 2033 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 2, 2023

Tucked deep inside the massive Omnibus bill is what has been called the “Baby YIMBY” provision — an $85 million grant program, to be administered by HUD : The bill provides the U.S. Secretary for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with $85 million to dole out on a competitive basis to jurisdictions for “the identification and removal of barriers to affordable housing production and preservation.” The secretary, currently Marcia Fudge, would have wide discretion to

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a new environmental justice (EJ) mapping and screening tool called EJScreen in order to better fulfill the Agency's obligations relating to the protection of public health and the environment. The post EPA Launches New Environmental Justice Tool appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2023

By Cat (Cathy) Lodge, Washington County Resident My family’s home is in Washington County and we have more Marcellus and Utica Shale natural gas industrial facilities than any other county in Pennsylvania. Marcellus shale drilling in Pennsylvania began two decades ago. Counties across the state have witnessed harm from the heavy industrial activity associated with natural gas exploration.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 2, 2023

With this acquisition, Archaea increases bp's market share in the US biogas sector, improving its capacity to support customers' decarbonization initiatives and advancing its goal to lower the typical lifecycle carbon intensity of the energy products it sells. The post BP Acquires Archaea Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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JANUARY 2, 2023

Allegiant Travel Company has released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report that details the company's efforts to reduce its climate impact and enhance the communities where employees live and work. The post Allegiant Teams with Schneider Electric to Tackle ESG Goals appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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JANUARY 2, 2023

In a published opinion filed December 6, 2022, the Third District Court of Appeal reversed in part and affirmed in part the trial court’s judgment denying writ petitions in consolidated actions challenging the EIR for a major state government project affecting the Historic State Capitol Building and Annex in Sacramento. Save Our Capitol! v. Department of General Services (Joint Committee On Rules of the California State Senate and Assembly, Real Party in Interest)/Save the Capitol, Save the Tre

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 2, 2023

Meet John Crawford, Co-Founder and CTO of Ndustrial, a software development company that is delivering the first Energy Intensity platform. The post Meet the Honorees: John Crawford, Co-Founder and CTO, Ndustrial appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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The post Capercaillies Battle for the Right to Mate appeared first on Nature.

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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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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 2, 2023

With this acquisition, Archaea increases bp's market share in the US biogas sector, improving its capacity to support customers' decarbonization initiatives and advancing its goal to lower the typical lifecycle carbon intensity of the energy products it sells. The post BP Acquires Archaea Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Maerl and Sea grass (Zostera marina) beds, Orkney Isles. Photo credit: Richard Shucksmith / scotlandbigpicture.com. By Anders Lorenzen. Rewilding projects in the UK continue to go from strength to strength with more projects being announced. The charity, Rewilding Britain, has announced the first-ever Rewilding Innovation Fund in the UK. Seven projects around the UK have been awarded up to £15,000 each – of those four are in Scotland – the least densely populated area in the UK.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a new environmental justice (EJ) mapping and screening tool called EJScreen in order to better fulfill the Agency's obligations relating to the protection of public health and the environment. The post EPA Launches New Environmental Justice Tool appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2023

The January 2 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire January 2 PA Environment Digest 25 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic 3,190 New Stories In 2022 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA PA Oil & Gas Industry Has Record Year: Cost, Criminal Convictions Up; $3.1 Milli

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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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JANUARY 2, 2023

The Rundown. The U.S. Geological Survey finds declining groundwater levels in agricultural valleys in Nevada. The EPA finalizes a new definition of the scope of the Clean Water Act. New data shows the number of households receiving federal water bill assistance rose last summer. The EPA misses its self-imposed, end-of-year deadline for issuing draft drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2023

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session January 3, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 -- Committee Schedule House returns to voting session January 3 [Democrats, Republicans Fighting Over Schedule] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- January 2 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Guest Essay: Counties, PEMA Need To Include A Complete Vulnerability Assessment Of All Natural Gas Facilities In State, County Hazard Mitigation Emergency Plans - By Cat

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