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DFW Awarded $35M from Department of Transportation for Zero-Carbon Utility Plant

Environment + Energy Leader

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport was awarded a $35 million grant from the FAA and Department of Transportation to build a new zero carbon central utility plant. The post DFW Awarded $35M from Department of Transportation for Zero-Carbon Utility Plant appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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With Climate Change, Nights Are Warming Faster than Days. Why?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Extreme heat and heatwaves are growing more frequent and more severe because of climate change. That often brings to mind images of people trying to catch some shade under a baking hot sun or city kids cooling off in a fountain while their parents sweat on the sidelines. While climate change is making our days hotter, the fingerprints of climate change are even clearer for nighttime temperatures than for daytime temperatures.

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Urban Waters: Discovering the Hidden Beauty of a Jersey River

Yale E360

Flowing through hard-pressed Camden, New Jersey’s Cooper River was long abused and ignored by area residents. Now, following the example of other urban restoration efforts, a campaign is underway to encourage more use of the Cooper and an appreciation of its natural assets. Read more on E360 ?.

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Environmental Groups Ask Senate to Confirm EPA Nomination

Environment + Energy Leader

Several groups want David Uhlmann to begin work leading the EPA's enforcement and compliance tasks. The post Environmental Groups Ask Senate to Confirm EPA Nomination appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.

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Making Heat Pumps Accessible and Affordable to Decarbonize Buildings

Legal Planet

Join us for a webinar to discuss the report findings with leaders on July 19 at 1 pm PT. RSVP here. You may have seen heat pumps (or #heatpumpnation ) in the news recently and wondered, what really is this device? How do heat pumps relate to building decarbonization goals, national security, and climate mitigation efforts? Well, heat pumps are having a moment. .

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FRESH, July 12, 2022: Michigan Agency Launches Mercury Monitoring Program

Circle of Blue

July 12, 2022. Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing , straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday. — Laura Gersony, Fresh Editor. This Week’s Watersheds. A Michigan agency announces a new program to monitor mercury contamination.

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Weyl loops link up

Physics World

For the first time, a team of physicists have observed quantum mechanical structures known as Weyl loops linking up to form chains. These structures, which are formed from quantum states of electrons in crystalline cobalt manganese gallium (Co 2 MnGa), have a novel topology and must be described using knot theory. According to the team, this same theory could help explain other quantum behaviours, with possible applications including topological conductors, superconductors and even quantum bits.

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Why the cost of climate change can’t be boiled down to one right number, despite some economists’ best attempts

Environmental News Bits

by Matthew E. Kahn, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences A group of economists has issued a new estimate of the future cost of climate change that is grabbing headlines. The consultancy Deloitte estimates that unchecked climate change could cost the global economy US$178 trillion over the next 50 years. While climate change … Continue reading Why the cost of climate change can’t be boiled down to one right number, despite some economists’ best attempts.

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Stretchable sensor measures neurotransmitters in the brain and gut

Physics World

A team of Stanford University scientists has created an innovative stretchable sensor for real-time monitoring of neurotransmitter molecules in the brain and gut. The sensor, dubbed NeuroString, paves the way for a number of potential applications in the monitoring and treatment of depression, Parkinson’s disease and intestinal diseases. The graphene-based sensor uses an electrochemical sensing technique called fast-scan cyclic voltammetry, which involves rapidly raising and lowering the voltage

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Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions

Environmental Leader

Best Buy set out in 2017 to reduce its carbon emissions in its operations by 60% by 2030 — from a 2009 baseline. It has met that goal. Now it is upping the ante. The post Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.

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Checking In on Crop Insurance: FCIC Final Rule Amends Common Crop Insurance Policy

National Law Center

There are instances where certain provisions of the federal crop insurance program (“FCIP”) policy make it difficult for certain agricultural producers. The post Checking In on Crop Insurance: FCIC Final Rule Amends Common Crop Insurance Policy appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Trapping Lanternflies with Innovation

Academy of Natural Sciences

With the arrival of everyone’s favorite invasive plant hopper — the spotted lanternfly — the Academy reached out to Drexel’s Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES) alumna, Emma McKee, to learn more about how to catch these insects using more specialized, effective traps that minimize harm to wildlife. . Tell us more about yourself.

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Unravelling the natural pollinating agents of cacao

The Applied Ecologist

Pollination services of cacao are crucial for global chocolate production, yet remain critically understudied. Author Justine Vansynghel describes her team’s latest research that seeks to develop a greater understanding of how agroforests of this crop tree can be better managed. Cacao is a crop tree native to the amazon basin with a longstanding cultivation history throughout the tropical realm.

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: July 12, 2022

National Law Center

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 12, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Texas Grid in Spotlight Again as ERCOT Seeks Energy Conservation Measures

Environmental Leader

The resilience of the Texas grid is once again a concern as ERCOT seeks appeals for energy conservation for the second time this year due to heat. The post Texas Grid in Spotlight Again as ERCOT Seeks Energy Conservation Measures appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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5 Top National Solar Companies: Pros and Cons

Earth 911

Although there are numerous advantages to using a small, local solar installer, many homeowners choose. The post 5 Top National Solar Companies: Pros and Cons appeared first on Earth911.

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New appliances can help keep people in their homes, but upfront costs are a big obstacle

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Energy News Network. Organizations in Chicago help residents connect with grants and rebates for upgrades, which can result in significant energy savings.

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Presentations Available from 4th Joint Symposium on Nanotechnology

Nanotech

The 4th Joint Symposium on Nanotechnology, organized by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Fraunhofer Network Nanotechnology (FNT), was held May 30-31, 2022. The conference included presentations on topics such as the use of nanotechnology in textiles and packaging, its application in agriculture, the introduction of nanomaterials into the body, and future-oriented assessment approaches.

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Editorial: Protect Lake Michigan from toxic sites along its shore, while there’s still time

Environmental News Bits

Read the editorial in the Chicago Sun-Times. Toxic contaminants stored near the shores of Lake Michigan are poised to poison the drinking water that makes Chicago the envy of much of the world. The time to remove that threat is now. Toxic materials must be buffered from the lake, and techniques such as wetlands restoration … Continue reading Editorial: Protect Lake Michigan from toxic sites along its shore, while there’s still time.

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Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions

Environmental Leader

Best Buy set out in 2017 to reduce its carbon emissions in its operations by 60% by 2030 — from a 2009 baseline. It has met that goal. Now it is upping the ante. The post Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Study outlines food packaging forecast for 2040

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Waste Today. Many consumers expect food packaging to be recyclable, compostable or biodegradable, including food packaging today. According to a recent study from Helsinki-based UPM Specialty Papers and Akron, Ohio-based Smithers, this expectation of sustainable food packaging among consumers is expected to increase over the next 20 years.

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Hurricane that hit Jamaica helped low-lying trees spread to mountains

New Scientist

Hurricane Gilbert struck Jamaica in 1988, and the damage it left in its wake might have allowed warm-adapted trees that normally grow at low altitudes to take root on the island’s mountains

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Webinar: Legislators changing the game on packaging EPR

Environmental News Bits

July 26, 2022, 11 am-noon CDTRegister here. Packaging continues to dominate the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislative field. In 2022 alone, 16 states – including New York – introduced packaging EPR legislation and game-changing packaging laws were enacted in California and Colorado. This continues the momentum from the previous year, when the first two laws … Continue reading Webinar: Legislators changing the game on packaging EPR.

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Texas Grid in Spotlight Again as ERCOT Seeks Energy Conservation Measures

Environmental Leader

The resilience of the Texas grid is once again a concern as ERCOT seeks appeals for energy conservation for the second time this year due to heat. The post Texas Grid in Spotlight Again as ERCOT Seeks Energy Conservation Measures appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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A copyright lawsuit threatens to kill free access to Internet Archive’s library of books

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in Popular Science. Internet Archive, a non-profit digital library and a massive repository of online artifacts, has been collecting mementos of the ever-expanding World Wide Web for over two decades, allowing users to revisit sites that have since been changed or deleted. But like the web, it too has evolved since its genesis, … Continue reading A copyright lawsuit threatens to kill free access to Internet Archive’s library of books.

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Meijer Makes Huge Investment in Texas-Based Wind Energy Project

Environmental Leader

Midwestern retailer Meijer has made a large investment in a Texas wind energy center that contributes to its renewable energy portfolio and marks significant strides in meeting its carbon reduction goal. The post Meijer Makes Huge Investment in Texas-Based Wind Energy Project appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Yellowstone flooding rebuild could take years, cost billions

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Associated Press. Created in 1872 as the United States was recovering from the Civil War, Yellowstone was the first of the national parks that came to be referred to as America’s best idea. Now, the home to gushing geysers, thundering waterfalls and some of the country’s most plentiful and … Continue reading Yellowstone flooding rebuild could take years, cost billions.

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Alfred Wallace – Overshadowed Pioneer

Frontiers

Image: Evstafieff/Down House, Downe, Kent, UK/English Heritage Photo Library/Bridgeman. Frontiers for Young Minds takes you on the journey of the tumultuous life of a radical scientist who contributed more to the development of the currently known evolutionary theory than you might be aware of. Read the story of Alfred Russel Wallace. By Madison Adair Wiseman.

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Green is gold: Mondelez on why sustainability leads to economic profitability for food industry

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Food Navigator Asia. Global snacking giant Mondelez says sustainability in business operations is much more important to food and beverage companies to achieve economic profitability than popular opinion currently dictates, urging firms to think in the long-term.

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Keystone Trails Association: Take Advantage Of A Variety Of Hiking Experiences And Volunteer For Trail Care Events Across PA

PA Environment Daily

The Keystone Trails Association urges you to take advantage of a variety of hiking experiences and volunteer for trail care events across the state this summer and fall. Hiking Events -- July 21: Susquehanna River Adventure - Dauphin County -- August 4: Rambles With Executive Director Brook Lenker - Dauphin County -- August 10: Rambles With Executive Director Brook Lenker - Lancaster County -- August 26-28: Allegheny National Forest Weekend - Warren County -- August 26-28: Building With Rock Tra

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Biggest CCS failure clouds Supreme Court ruling

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at E&E News. The future for carbon capture and storage has perhaps never been brighter. Congress has appropriated billions of dollars of funding to the CCS technology through last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law. And the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in the West Virginia v. EPA case left the door open for EPA to … Continue reading Biggest CCS failure clouds Supreme Court ruling.

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Guest Commentary: A new frontier in (Dutch) climate litigation: Greenwashing advertisements on CO2 compensation

Law Columbia

By Marlies Hesselman*. The first week of July 2022 brought on several major developments in climate litigation in the Netherlands, with possibly significant ramifications for a new type of global climate litigation. After landmark decisions in Urgenda and Shell , plaintiffs are asking a Dutch court to weigh in on a case that forms part of a new set of pioneering climate litigation cases.

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How Yili is targeting the ‘low-carbon consumption’ trend: From ‘no ink’ packaging to China’s first carbon neutral yogurt

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Dairy Reporter. Earlier this year, Chinese dairy giant Yili set out its ambition for a carbon neutral future. The company is leveraging innovation to build more sustainable production processes and products. Here’s how.

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UK's slow heat pump efforts will take 600 years to meet 2050 target

New Scientist

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