Environment + Energy Leader
JULY 15, 2022
Intel has achieved net-positive water use in three countries and is on pace to hit the goal throughout its operations by 2030, the company says. The post Intel Operations in US, Costa Rica, India Achieve Net-Positive Water appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
JULY 15, 2022
China is expecting to install 108 gigawatts of solar capacity this year, almost double the 55 gigawatts installed in 2021, with much of the growth driven by rooftop solar. Read more on E360 ?.
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Cleannovate
JULY 15, 2022
Food is a tool of manipulation…political manipulation for that matter (think of the rising costs of flour and cooking oil at the moment). Such happenings bring about a sense of helplessness… But in our own small ways, we could forge solutions to these crises and generate a sense of relief… One such solution is growing your own food.
Frontiers
JULY 15, 2022
By Jordi Mazon, David Pino, and Mireia Vinyoles. Image: Piyaset/Shutterstock.com. Dr. Jordi Mazon is professor of meteorology at the Department of physics in the Technical University of Catalonia (BarcelonaTech) and teaches higher-level physics in the international baccalaureate in Aula higher school in Barcelona. In addition, he is currently Deputy Mayor of energy transition, mobility, and city cleaning management in Viladecans, a municipality of the metropolitan area of Barcelona.
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.
Inside Climate News
JULY 15, 2022
The worms devour pollutants in dairy wastewater and even prevent greenhouse gas emissions, making such a system a boon to water quality and a possible alternative to digesters. By Grace van Deelen With 6,000 dairy cows, 5,000 beef cattle and thousands of tons of apples, potatoes and cherries produced annually, Royal Dairy in Royal City, Washington, uses hundreds of millions of gallons of water per year.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
by Emily E. Schlickman, University of California, Davis; Brett Milligan, University of California, Davis, and Stephen M. Wheeler, University of California, Davis Wildfires in the American West are getting larger, more frequent and more severe. Although efforts are underway to create fire-adapted communities, it’s important to realize that we cannot simply design our way out … Continue reading A case for retreat in the age of fire.
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Environment, Law, and History
JULY 15, 2022
More on the law-science nexus : The latest issue of Comtemporanea has an article by David Stradling, "Negotiating Regulatory Science. Dredging the Great Lakes in the Age of Ecology". The abstract: In the mid-1960s residents around North America’s lower Great Lakes expressed growing concern about the dumping of dredge spoils in open waters, which they suspected of harming water quality.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 15, 2022
The State Board of Education published notice in the July 16 PA Bulletin of final regulations setting education standards for Science, Environment, Ecology, Agriculture, Technology and Engineering Grades K-12 ( PA Bulletin, page 3946 - Preamble, page 3970 - Standards ) This is the first update of these standards since 2002 and they were based on several foundational principles-- -- Every student is capable of science, engineering, technological and environmental literacy. -- Science, engineering
Eco Justice
JULY 15, 2022
Thermal coal is the world dirtiest fossil fuel, a relic of the 19th century that has no place in the modern world. But this year, thermal coal has seen a. Read more. The post A ban on thermal coal exports is more important than ever appeared first on Ecojustice.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 15, 2022
On July 15, the Department of Health reported Pennsylvania’s first probable human cases of West Nile Virus infection in 2022 have been detected in Berks, Lancaster, Luzerne, and Philadelphia counties. The specimens will be forwarded to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmatory testing. The departments of Health and Environmental Protection strongly recommend?
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.
New Scientist
JULY 15, 2022
The Met Office says there is now a 20 per cent chance of temperatures hitting the milestone of 40°C for the first time, and a 40 per cent chance of a new record
National Law Center
JULY 15, 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: July 15, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
JULY 15, 2022
Some bacteria living in the Southern Ocean can only adapt to temperatures about 2°C above what they usually live in, and other organisms could face similar limits adapting to higher temperatures
Environmental Leader
JULY 15, 2022
EcoVadis, provider of business sustainability ratings, has announced the acquisition of Ecotrek, a sustainability data mining company. The post EcoVadis Acquires Ecotrek to Improve Data Mining appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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.
New Scientist
JULY 15, 2022
Extreme heat brings serious health risks, especially for people who are elderly or have pre-existing conditions.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
Source: Ocean Conservancy In February 2015, a groundbreaking paper was published in the journal Science that estimated, for the first time, how much plastic was entering the ocean from land due to mismanaged waste. The Science paper ranked all 192 coastal countries according to plastic leakage into the ocean and highlighted that improving waste management around the world was … Continue reading Ocean Conservancy retracts Stemming the Tide ocean plastics study.
Earth 911
JULY 15, 2022
Kimberly Shank, cofounder and CEO of Novi, introduces the Novi Connect sustainable personal care and. The post Earth911 Podcast: Novi CEO Kimberly Shenk on Connecting Personal Care Product Companies With Sustainable Materials appeared first on Earth911.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
Read the full story at Food Dive. Launches of food and beverages containing upcycled ingredients saw a 122% compound annual growth rate in the five years ending third-quarter 2021, according to a report from Innova Market Insights. This figure was higher than products using recycled plastic in packaging (59%) and those carrying carbon-emissions claims (47%).
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Nanotech
JULY 15, 2022
The Institute of Technology Assessment of the Austrian Academy of Sciences has published a NanoTrust Dossier entitled “ Advanced Materials.” According to the dossier, advanced materials are “materials or material combinations with improved, novel or unique functionalities or properties” and represent a broad class of materials that include semiconductors, biomaterials, and nanomaterials.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
Read the full story from IEEFA. The shift towards green hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (DRI) processes is widely considered a key step in the global steel sector’s decarbonisation pathway. While supply of suitable direct reduction-grade iron ore is a potential headwind, developments in mining and processing combined with technology solutions present a path to zero-emissions DRI. … Continue reading Green steelmaking will need technology and mining advances.
Environmental Leader
JULY 15, 2022
EcoVadis, provider of business sustainability ratings, has announced the acquisition of Ecotrek, a sustainability data mining company. The post EcoVadis Acquires Ecotrek to Improve Data Mining appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
Download the document. Emissions generated anywhere on the planet contribute to global warming. But there are no globally uniform climate policies. Instead, decarbonization policies are made at the national or local level. Countries around the world continue to develop and implement unilateral climate mitigation policies as goods and services flow across national borders.
Environmental Leader
JULY 15, 2022
PPAs for solar and wind energy rose again over the second quarter as supply and regulatory concerns impact the market. The post PPA Prices Keep Rising Amid Tariff, Inflation Concerns appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. New research shows that the shade from solar panels leads to a brighter green color for broccoli crops, reduced evaporation and increased income for farmers.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 15, 2022
The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the July 16 PA Bulletin related to two major stormwater General permits-- -- NPDES General Permit for Wet Weather Discharges from Combined Sewer Systems (PAG-06). Read more here. Click Here for copies. -- NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity (PAG-03) is extended for six months.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
Read the full story at NPR. I didn’t see the thin plastic thread running between one leaf on my pineapple and its tag when I put the pineapple in my shopping cart, when I checked out or when I unpacked groceries at home. It wasn’t until I chopped off the top and tug on the … Continue reading She tried to avoid plastic while grocery shopping for a week.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 15, 2022
On July 14, the Department of Transportation announced it was the recipient of a regional America’s Transportation Award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). PennDOT was recognized for its efforts as part of the I-579 Cap Urban Connector project in Pittsburgh, in the “Quality of Life/Community Development” category.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
Read the full story at E&E News. EPA’s dramatic new health advisory for a contentious “forever chemical” is facing a lawsuit from its manufacturer over claims that the agency overstepped its authority in one of its most significant actions around the compounds to date. Chemours Co. sued EPA yesterday mere weeks after the agency declared … Continue reading EPA ‘forever chemical’ health advisory spurs lawsuit.
E2 Law Blog
JULY 15, 2022
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) did not have authority to give the Secretary of Environmental Affairs the power to approve municipal harbor plans containing less stringent standards than DEP’s own regulations. Armstrong v. Sec’y Energy & Envtl. Affairs , No. SJC-13210 (Mass.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
Download the document. Business and policy drivers are leading utilities to increase their reliance on renewable energy and set carbon reduction targets for 2022 and beyond. However, simply increasing the total amount of renewables will not be enough, the fight for a sustainable economy will require a focus on equity as well. Included in this … Continue reading How utilities are prioritizing sustainability efforts in 2022.
SPR Law
JULY 15, 2022
On June 30, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court restricted the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its 6-3 decision for West Virginia v. EPA. The majority for the Court held that EPA’s “generation shifting” objectives found in the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan fell outside the meaning of the “best… The post SCOTUS Invokes Major Questions Doctrine to Restrict EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases appeared first on Sive Paget Riesel.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2022
Read the full story from Chemical & Engineering News. A new California law requires at least 65% of single-use plastic packaging and plastic food ware, such as plates and utensils, sold or distributed in the state be recycled by 2032. But making fuels from used plastic won’t count toward this recycling goal, under the measure … Continue reading California mandates recycling of many single-use plastic items.
Environmental Leader
JULY 15, 2022
Since 2000, Intel Corporation has sought to be a global leader in emissions reductions, water preservation, and waste generation — or the ability to reuse or recycle waste. The post Intel: Greenhouse Gases are Falling Even as it Expands Manufacturing Capacity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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