Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 24, 2023

In an important win for climate accountability in the United States, the US Supreme Court decided that lawsuits filed in Colorado, Maryland, California, Hawai’i, and Rhode Island against fossil fuel companies including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, Suncor, and others will remain in state courts. Now the case s, brought against the oil and gas giants for their decades of disinformation and other contributions to the climate crisis, can finally move ahead.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 24, 2023

After three years of drought , a parade of storms brought flooding, landslides, and a massive snowpack to California. With water temporarily so abundant, it is tempting to push planning for water scarcity to the back burner. But California does not have this luxury. The state’s water management challenges during wet and dry times interrelate , and are intensifying.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 24, 2023

Ethylene oxide is used to sterilize medical equipment and to fumigate food products. It is also used as the initial component for making other chemicals, especially ethylene glycol (antifreeze), but also for making textiles, detergents, polyurethane foam, solvents, medicine, adhesives, plastics, and resins. Ethylene oxide was first described in 1859.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 24, 2023

By 2040, the EPA aims to completely eradicate the discharge of plastic and other waste from land-based sources into the environment. The post EPA Unveils Draft National Strategy to Combat Plastic Pollution. But, is it Feasible? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 24, 2023

There’s good news in the recently released official data on electricity generation in the United States in 2022: renewable energy has continued to grow, coal power has continued to drop, and renewables are now firmly ahead of coal for the first time ever. The numbers also have important things to say about how much more needs to happen. The progress in the numbers The new numbers are from the federal Energy Information Administration (EIA), which collects data from power plant operators from acr

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 24, 2023

As water resources come under increasing threat, a network approach to supply chain and water risk management will be essential. The post A Network Approach to Water-Related Supply Chain Challenges appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 24, 2023

The company’s recent announcement is part of their goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. By deploying the 700 delivery EVs, Frito-Lay will lower emissions by 7,052 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) annually. The post Frito-Lay Will Deploy 700 Electric Delivery Vehicles By December 2023 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Yale E360

APRIL 24, 2023

Provincial governments in China approved more new coal power in the first three months of this year than they did in all of 2021, according to a new analysis from Greenpeace.

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Cleannovate

APRIL 24, 2023

Banking…Agriculture…Chemistry These three words seem to summarise my professional life so far. This is to say that my career path has been anything but straight – as you can see from the diversity in the three words. This journey has been punctuated by eventualities that deserve to be narrated in form of a story.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 24, 2023

In teaching my class on Climate Law, I’ve been struck by how many new legal questions courts are confronting as a result of the climate crisis. Dealing with these new legal questions is going to put stress on existing legal doctrines and require courts to rethink some basic principles. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court is pushing courts in favor of greater rigidity by embracing backward-looking doctrines like textualism and originalism while disengaging from the Chevron doctrine.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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New Scientist

APRIL 24, 2023

The Hope orbiter got closer to Mars’s moons Deimos and Phobos than any probe before, collecting unprecedented images and data that hints at the moons’ true origins

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Law and Environment

APRIL 24, 2023

On April 13, 2023, the Commissioners of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) voted to approve a proposal that will accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy in the United States. Specifically, the NRC determined that fusion energy be regulated under the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s byproduct material framework contained in 10 C.F.R. Part 30 , “Rules of General Applicability to Domestic Licensing of Byproduct Material.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 24, 2023

As of 2022, the company has successfully transitioned four out of seven manufacturing sites fully to renewable energy. The post Seagate’s FY2022 Report Highlights Achievements in Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 24, 2023

The Rundown Under a proposed settlement, the EPA will scrutinize Pennsylvania’s water pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The U.S. Forest Service begins re-examining climate resilience policies for forests and grasslands. The House fails to overturn President Biden’s veto of legislation to reduce Clean Water Act protections. The National Interagency Fire Center publishes a three-month wildfire outlook.

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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.

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Energy & the Law

APRIL 24, 2023

Golden Eagle Resources II LLC v. Rice Drilling D LLC. presents a small step in the development of subsurface trespass law in Ohio. The federal court considered a motion to dismiss, in which it evaluated the sufficiency of the complaint to state a cause of action. Such a motion is not a challenge to plaintiff Golden Eagle’s factual allegations. The causes of action were trespass and conversion.

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Scientific American

APRIL 24, 2023

Humans are building meaningful relationships with AI chatbots. What will the consequences be?

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Frontiers

APRIL 24, 2023

Author: Sorcha Brennan Professor Jayati Ghosh taught economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi for nearly 35 years, and since January 2021 she has been a Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has authored and/or edited 20 books and more than 200 scholarly articles. Recent publications include When Governments Fail: Covid-19 and the Economy , Informal Women Workers in the Global South , and Demonetisation Decoded.

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Scientific American

APRIL 24, 2023

Imaginary numbers—the square roots of negative numbers—are an inescapable part of quantum theory, a study shows

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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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The Applied Ecologist

APRIL 24, 2023

Finalista do Southwood Prize 2022 Este post também está disponível em inglês aqui. Douglas Cirino discute o artigo dele e de colegas de pesquisa que explora como as paisagens urbanas são mais saudáveis aquelas que compartilham o espaço da cidade com a vegetação.

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Scientific American

APRIL 24, 2023

We only have a few clues about where the sun was born.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2023

Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 22, 23, 24 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 22, 23, 24 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 10:00: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee holds hearing on Pennsylvania's newly expanded abandoned conventional oil and gas well plugging program and on updating conventional oil and gas well bonding requirements.

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Scientific American

APRIL 24, 2023

A single whale can lock up as much carbon as 1,000 trees.

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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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Earth 911

APRIL 24, 2023

Carbon capture strategies will play an essential role in drawing down CO2 levels. A carbon. The post Earth911 Podcast: How To Build a Just & Equitable Carbon Capture Industry appeared first on Earth911.

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New Scientist

APRIL 24, 2023

Brain scans show adolescents with more psychiatric symptoms have undergone less “pruning”, when unneeded synaptic connections between neurons disappear

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 24, 2023

Countries around the world are taking action to address climate change. This has significant implications for Canada, where a labour transition in the energy industry is on the horizon. Canada has taken small steps to prepare for this shift, but it is still missing robust legislation to give workers, communities and the general public confidence that no one will be left behind.

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New Scientist

APRIL 24, 2023

A longer small intestine may improve the absorption of nutrients from our food, which may be required more during pregnancy or while breastfeeding

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NRDC

APRIL 24, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new rules to address air pollution. But experts worry it’s not enough.

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New Scientist

APRIL 24, 2023

A material made from a protein in the silk of spiders can rapidly seal any breaks and would work in wearable electronics to monitor your health

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The Applied Ecologist

APRIL 24, 2023

Shortlisted for the Southwood Prize 2022 This post is also available in Brazilian Portuguese here. Douglas Cirino discusses his and research colleagues’ article which explores how healthier urban landscapes are those that share city space with greenery. São Paulo Upon arriving in São Paulo, the largest metropolis in the world outside of Asia, I was shocked by the amount of concrete used to build the city.

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New Scientist

APRIL 24, 2023

If we could detect them, cosmic neutrinos would paint a picture of the universe in the instant after it began.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 24, 2023

Creator: George Stoyle The advisory opinion request to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) on State Parties’ obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS, Convention) to prevent, reduce, and control pollution of the marine environment from climate change, and to protect and preserve the marine environment in relation to climate change impacts raises critical legal questions.

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