Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 12, 2022
MorningStar Farms is delivering more than just plant-based foods. It also shows positive environmental results — made possible because of its eco-friendly packaging and its use of renewable energy. The post How MorningStar Farms Is Increasing Its Sustainability Efforts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
APRIL 12, 2022
The Biden administration has launched a $1 billion program to advance its goal of conserving 30 percent of the nation’s lands and waters by 2030. Read more on E360 ?.
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Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 12, 2022
A management system by Wolters Kluwer can help businesses with ESG data and reporting to help manage increasing sustainability regulations. The post Sustainability Management System Helps Businesses Stay Ahead of ESG Regulations appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Law and Environment
APRIL 12, 2022
Two developments this week got me thinking about how our government deals – or fails to deal – with risk. First, EPA proposed to ban the manufacture (including import) of chrysotile asbestos. EPA’s authority for doing so is the Toxic Substances Control Act which provides that: . if EPA determines through a TSCA section 6(b) risk evaluation that a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment, without consideration of costs or other non-risk factors, u
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 12, 2022
MorningStar Farms is delivering more than just plant-based foods. It also shows positive environmental results — made possible because of its eco-friendly packaging and its use of renewable energy. The post How MorningStar Farms Is Increasing Its Sustainability Efforts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Physics World
APRIL 12, 2022
Infrared night-vision systems that see in colour could be a reality thanks to researchers in the US, who have used machine learning to create colour images of photographs that are illuminated with just infrared light. The team hope their technique could be further developed to create imaging systems that operate where the use of visible light is impossible, such as retinal surgery.
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Environmental Leader
APRIL 12, 2022
Johnson Controls has announced findings from the 15th annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey, which revealed that 62% of organizations surveyed expect to increase investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or smart building technology in 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels. The post Survey Finds 62% of Organizations Expect to Increase Investments in Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 12, 2022
In 2021, EPA and its partners convened a series of virtual workshops on resiliency and natural disaster debris with EPA Region 5 and EPA Region 9. Workshop participants generated a range of practical steps the federal government and others can take to bridge gaps and drive innovation around disaster debris management and resilience, including: Reducing the generation of disaster debris.
Environmental Leader
APRIL 12, 2022
Energy solutions provider CPower Energy Management launches a Building Management System-as-a-Service to enable grid-interactive efficient buildings in New York City. The post CPower Launches System to Enable Grid-Interactive Efficient NYC Buildings appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 12, 2022
Read the full story at GreenBiz. We know that the impacts of the climate crisis are not being distributed equally. Whether you’re looking at New Orleans or Nigeria, women — and especially women of color — are disproportionately bearing the consequences of climate-related natural disasters, including migration, food insecurity, job insecurity and violence.
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.
Breezometer
APRIL 12, 2022
300 annual traffic accidents threatened to overtake Central Park’s serene quality, driving New York City officials in 2015 to ‘return the park to the people’ and begin closing down some of the main roads. But a major threat still remains – NYC air pollution. Let’s discuss why reclaiming New York’s renowned landmark doesn’t mean Central Park is always safe due to poor Manhattan air quality and local environmental hazards.
The Energy Law Blog
APRIL 12, 2022
In Litel Explorations, LLC v. Aegis Development Co., LLC , 21-0741 (La. App. 3 Cir. 4/6/22), –So. 3d–, the Louisiana Third Circuit denied the LDNR’s claims for recovery of over 6.3 million dollars in emergency costs from prior operators of an orphaned well. The Court held that, when the LDNR spends monies from the Oilfield Site Restoration Fund on emergencies, it can only recoup those costs from the well’s operator of record and its working interest owners.
National Law Center
APRIL 12, 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: April 12, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 12, 2022
On April 12, the U.S. Energy Information Administration released its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook which projects solar and wind renewable energy’s share of electricity generation will keep rising and lead to a decline in natural gas generation. ‘We forecast that the annual share of U.S. electricity generation from renewable energy sources will rise from 20% in 2021, to 22% in 2022, and to 23% in 2023, as a result of continuing increases in solar and wind generating capacity.
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.
Frontiers
APRIL 12, 2022
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 definitely should! This time, we tell you the story of a scientist who made a major contribution to chemotherapy. By Hannah Baines. Cancer is one of the biggest areas of research in medical science.
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2022
METI, an organisation aiming to make contact with other civilisations, will send out its second message from Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station in Cornwall, UK
Environmental Leader
APRIL 12, 2022
AGNE has installed solar panels on the roof of its distribution center in New Hampshire to help offset the building's energy costs. The post Associated Grocers of New England Distribution Center Adds 1 MW Solar Project appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 12, 2022
By Karl Blankenship, Chesapeake Bay Journal States in the Chesapeake Bay watershed are urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to stick with the cooperative strategy they’ve created for reducing the pollution flowing past the Conowingo Dam. The states say funding is on the horizon to start implementing their $53-million-a-year plan to offset the increasing load of pollution.
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Cool Green Science
APRIL 12, 2022
Meet the strange slugs that do a breakdance for defense. The post The Jumping Slugs of the Pacific Northwest appeared first on Cool Green Science.
National Law Center
APRIL 12, 2022
In the past few years, several states have passed laws governing the words or phrases that food manufacturers can use to. The post Truth in Labeling Laws(uits) – Update and Recent Developments appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 12, 2022
Read the full story at QSR Magazine. In partnership with TerraCycle, select Taco Bell locations, alongside several community spaces, all located throughout Mercer County are helping to divert used hot sauce packets away from landfills. With 8.2 billion Taco Bell hot sauce packets used each year in the U.S., this pilot program aims to give … Continue reading TerraCycle and Taco Bell partner to pilot sauce packet recycling.
Environmental Leader
APRIL 12, 2022
Crowley and Shell Trading Company have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the aim of supporting alternative energy solutions for the future of shoreside and terminal operations. The post Shell Trading Enters Agreement for Lower Emissions Shoreside Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2022
Two studies have found that young people who received a vaccine for meningitis have a lower rate of infection with gonorrhoea, which is caused by a related bacterium
Physics World
APRIL 12, 2022
Whenever I talk to people about how I became a patent attorney, they seem surprised that I studied physics rather than law. However, my background is actually quite common in the profession, as a degree in a science subject is almost essential for the job. In my case, I moved into intellectual property nearly 10 years ago after doing a PhD in quantum computing at the University of Leeds in the UK, followed by a postdoc in the same subject at Louisiana State University in the US.
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2022
Climeworks is aiming to remove 4000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air per year with its Orca plant, but Arctic conditions have put the project behind schedule
Nanotech
APRIL 12, 2022
The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) announced on April 11, 2022, the release of a video documentary, NNI Retrospective Video: Creating a National Initiative , produced in cooperation with TV Worldwide. According to NNI, the video was made for the 20th NNI grantees conference at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Former President Clinton announced the creation of NNI in January 2000.
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2022
As plants in the Amazon rainforest die off, huge amounts of carbon are released – a key signal that these losses may happen is temperature swings between seasons
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 12, 2022
Read the full story at Fast Company. Among a certain subset of designers, there’s a growing feeling that the more natural a space is, the better. So-called biophilic design, or design that integrates nature and natural processes, is making its way into the world of architecture and urban development. In architecture, biophilia is seen as a … Continue reading If your hospital suddenly feels more like an Apple store or greenhouse, biophilic design is why.
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2022
Plant-based alternatives to sausages can sometimes lack the textures of meat products, and testing the mechanical properties of the foods explains why
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 12, 2022
Read the full story at Environmental Health News. Pine trees are tracking airborne chemicals, according to new research. Every pine needle tested in a North Carolina State University study contained PFAS chemicals—with researchers finding more than 70 different types of the compounds.
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2022
Supernovae can create shock waves that may stimulate the formation of new stars, a process that researchers have now recreated using tiny balls of foam and laser beams
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 12, 2022
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio in February mailed letters to 22 U.S. universities: Cut ties with Chinese institutions that have previously “ensnared” scholars in schemes to steal valuable information, he wrote. China’s military, he said, is attempting to acquire and develop cutting-edge technology, sometimes through theft under the guise of … Continue reading Texas A&M shut down a major climate change modeling center in February after a ‘default’ by i
Environmental Leader
APRIL 12, 2022
Johnson Controls has announced findings from the 15th annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey, which revealed that 62% of organizations surveyed expect to increase investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or smart building technology in 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels. The post Survey Finds 62% of Organizations Expect to Increase Investments in Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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