Global Fossil Fuel Subsidies Reached $7 Trillion in 2022, an All-Time High
Yale E360
AUGUST 31, 2023
Global subsidies for fossil fuels reached $7 trillion in 2022, an all-time high, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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Another Supply Chain Issue
Legal Planet
AUGUST 31, 2023
To make the energy transition work, we’ll need a lot more energy lawyers. That means a lot of energy law profs to teach them — many more than we have today. Law schools are waking up to the need to hire in the area. So if you’re thinking of law teaching, it could be worthwhile to dive into this field. Let’s start with the first question: why do we need more energy lawyers?
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Our ancestors may have come close to extinction 900,000 years ago
New Scientist
AUGUST 31, 2023
A genetic analysis suggests our ancestral population fell as low as around 1300 individuals nearly a million years ago, but other experts aren't convinced
Olive Oil Prices Surge as Persistent Drought Ravages Mediterranean Groves
Scientific American
AUGUST 31, 2023
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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
Vitamin C and E supplements may make lung cancers grow faster
New Scientist
AUGUST 31, 2023
Supplementing with antioxidants such as vitamins C and E could increase the formation of blood vessels within lung cancer tumours, helping them to grow bigger and spread, according to a study in mice
Rare Superheavy Oxygen Isotope Is Detected at Last
Scientific American
AUGUST 31, 2023
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Have interstellar meteor fragments really been found in the ocean?
New Scientist
AUGUST 31, 2023
Astrophysicist Avi Loeb and his team claim to be the first to have found fragments from an interstellar meteor, but other scientists are extremely sceptical
More States Are Requiring Flood Disclosure
NRDC
AUGUST 31, 2023
New home buyers and renters should have a right to know a property’s flood history before they commit to calling it home.
Online Talk Therapy Works as Well as an In-Person Session, a New Study Shows
Scientific American
AUGUST 31, 2023
A study of 27,500 patients in the U.K.
Iconic supernova captured by the James Webb Space Telescope
New Scientist
AUGUST 31, 2023
The supernova 1987A lies around 168,000 light years from Earth, and is the closest stellar explosion we have seen in hundreds of years.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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
They Remembered the Lost Women of the Manhattan Project So That None of Us Would Forget
Scientific American
AUGUST 31, 2023
Physicists Ruth Howes and Caroline Herzenberg’s ten-year research project ensured a place in history for the female scientists, engineers and technicians who worked on the atomic bomb
AI recap: The rise of the prompt engineer and biased driverless cars
New Scientist
AUGUST 31, 2023
Our round-up of the most interesting artificial intelligence news in August includes a job created by AI, the problem of racial bias in driverless cars and how robots are better at 'are you a robot?
Green Jobs for Gender Equality
NRDC
AUGUST 31, 2023
Guest blog by Akanksha Golchha Countries around the world affirmed their commitment to gender equality and empowering women as agents of change in the clean energy transition at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministers’ Meeting in Goa, India. While India’s focus on.
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New Scientist
AUGUST 31, 2023
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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
Black Surf Santa Cruz Celebrates Third Annual Liberation Paddle Out
Ocean Conservancy
AUGUST 31, 2023
This blog post was co-written by Black Surf Santa Cruz founder Esabella Bonner and board secretary Rachel Kippen whose organization has partnered with Ocean Conservancy over the past two years. Bonner founded Black Surf Santa Cruz in 2020 to make ocean spaces more inclusive and welcoming to BILPOC community members. Her work promotes physical and spiritual wellness through surfing and community building.
Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 8.31.23
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 31, 2023
Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day 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 -- DCNR Celebrates Mount Jewett To Kinzua Bridge Trail As Pennsylvania’s 2023 Trail Of The Year [PaEN] -- Between The Lines Podcast: Pediatrician Dr
New York City Remains a Battleground for Illegal Ivory Trade
NRDC
AUGUST 31, 2023
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announces new exhibit of confiscated ivory at the New York State Museum that educates the public about the harmful industry.
Brandywine Conservancy Now Accepting Brandywine Creek Greenway Mini Grant Applications
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 31, 2023
On August 31, the Brandywine Conservancy announced the launch of Round 4 of the Brandywine Creek Greenway’s Mini-Grant Program for 2023-2024. Applications are due September 29. This program is funded by a recent grant of $85,000 from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnership Program Environmental Stewardship Fund, administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.
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.
First-Ever Gulf of Mexico Wind Auction Results in Only 1 Wind Lease Offshore Louisiana. What Happens Next?
The Energy Law
AUGUST 31, 2023
GOM Lease Sale: The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its long-anticipated offshore wind lease sale for the federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Three GOM leases were offered for sale, with one located offshore Lake Charles, Louisiana, covering 102,480 acres (OCS-G 37334), and two located offshore Galveston, Texas, covering 102,480 acres (OCS-G 37335) and 96,786 acres (OCS-G 37336).
Shapiro Administration Works With Communities To Secure $100 Million+ In Federal Funding To Prevent Future Flood Damage In Philadelphia, Allegheny, Bucks, Northampton, York Counties
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 31, 2023
On August 31, the Shapiro Administration announced it has successfully worked with Philadelphia to secure more than $101 million in federal funding to reduce the threat of natural hazards and prevent future flooding in several areas of the Commonwealth. The City of Philadelphia initially approached the Department of Community and Economic Development hoping community development funding could help mitigate flooding in its neighborhoods.
Strategies for Equitable Implementation of EPA's GGRF
NRDC
AUGUST 31, 2023
A series of sector-specific strategy guides and webinars exploring how EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund can deliver a more equitable clean energy transition.
Scientists study how a diabetes drug affects soils
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 31, 2023
by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute The transport of pharmaceuticals released from sewage treatment plants into farmland soils, with the potential to load into drinking water sources, is one that researchers at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) study carefully. Even at low concentrations, medications can affect water ecosystems and soil health.
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.
Slippery Rock Watershed Passive Mine Drainage Treatment Systems Receive Rehab In Butler County
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 31, 2023
The following article first appeared in the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition’s Catalyst newsletter-- Some of the earliest passive treatment systems installed by the SRWC and its partnering organizations were constructed on Pennsylvania State Game Lands #95. Due to its location in Butler County and close proximity to the Greater Pittsburgh area, this is a heavily used Game Land property.
FEMA announces nearly $3 billion in funding selections to drive resilience to climate change and extreme weather events
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 31, 2023
Earlier this week, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Sept. 12 On Environmental Justice Policy; DEP Customer Service Initiatives; Risks With Carbon Capture, Sequestration
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 31, 2023
DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on September 12 to discuss the agency’s new Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy, DEP’s Customer Service Initiatives, and hear a presentation on the risks associated with carbon capture and sequestration. Environmental Justice Policy Justin Dula, Director of DEP’s Office of Environmental Justice will provide an overview of the new Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy.
Cook County launches free pollution prevention program for small suburban businesses
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 31, 2023
Cook County is helping small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic lower energy costs, save water and reduce waste through the Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment (BRITE) program. The County is offering assessments at no cost that identify where potential environmental upgrades could be made.
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2023 Celebrate The Bloom! At Jennings Environmental Education Center A Rainy Success In Butler County
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 31, 2023
T h e following article first appeared in the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition’s Catalyst newsletter. The Jennings Environmental Education Center in Butler county is home to the state's only native prairie ecosystem and many unique native prairie plants, including the Blazing Star. At total of 225 native plant species were identified in this 20-acre prairie habitat The Blazing Star, which can grow up to four feet high, and features spectacular purple flower blooms on its stalk from top to botto
The value of capturing diverse perspectives during threatened species decision-making
The Applied Ecologist
AUGUST 31, 2023
Mairi Hilton discusses new research in which she and colleagues developed and tested a structured approach to capture the expert knowledge of recovery teams when deciding if, when and how to act to manage a decline in a threatened species.
DEP To Host Sept. 12 Public Meeting On Bishop Tube Hazardous Site Cleanup Plan In Chester County
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 31, 2023
On August 31, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it will hold an in-person public meeting on September 12 to discuss the Bishop Tube Hazardous Site Cleanup Plan for the site located in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. The meeting will be held between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the General Wayne Elementary School located at 20 Devon Road, Malvern, PA 19355.
What the data says about Americans’ views of climate change
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 31, 2023
Read the full story from the Pew Research Center. A recent report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has underscored the need for international action to avoid increasingly severe climate impacts in the years to come.
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Awards $14.9 Million To Restore Delaware River Watershed, Including $7.3 million In Pennsylvania
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 31, 2023
On August 31, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced 36 grant awards totaling over $14.9 million to improve wildlife habitat, enhance resilience to changing climatic conditions, and engage communities throughout the Delaware River watershed in conservation activities. Funding includes more than $4.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for six projects aimed at improving public access, recreational opportunities and water quality, as well as enhancing shoreline and critica
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