Yale E360
OCTOBER 6, 2022
High-profile initiatives to plant millions of trees are being touted by governments around the world as major contributions to fighting climate change. But scientists say many of these projects are ill-conceived and poorly managed and often fail to grow any forests at all. Read more on E360 ?.
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Climate change in California isn’t a future threat; we are already dealing with extreme drought and destructive wildfires. We need to slow global warming, and to do so we must greatly reduce emissions from passenger cars and trucks. In California, these vehicles produce more than one quarter of the state’s human-caused emissions, more than agriculture and commercial and residential buildings combined.
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Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The $85 million will help the green iron company scale its industrial processes to help eliminate emissions in the carbon-intense industry. The post Electra Funding Helps Decarbonize Steel, Iron Production appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 6, 2022
You may have heard about the chemical, ethylene oxide (EtO), making headlines lately for posing health risks to communities across the country. EPA recently issued information on 23 locations in the country that are experiencing very high rates of exposure to ethylene oxide from nearby facilities that use it to sterilize medical equipment. If you live, work, or learn near any of these facilities, you probably have a long list of questions about the chemical, about EPA’s intended actions to requi
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
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The Environment+Energy Leader Honoree program is an annual list that recognizes environment and energy management “doers.” Here, Gus Block talks about the shift in focus towards hydrogen solutions across industries and explores ways in which these solutions will be part of the clean transportation future. The post Meet the Honorees: Gus Block, Director of Marketing & Corporate Development, Nuvera Fuel Cells appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Circle of Blue
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Coal mine reclamation has become a flashpoint in the partisan divide over fossil fuel use. Coal mine cleanup law is still built for the industry’s roaring ’70s. Photo © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. By Laura Gersony, Circle of Blue — October 6, 2022. Part two of Circle of Blue’s series on abandoned coal mines. . In the late 1970s, a golden age for American coal, skyrocketing oil prices coupled with rising demand for electricity set off a boom in coal-fired power pla
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Frontiers
OCTOBER 6, 2022
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. Researchers compare the genomes of more than 200 wild and domesticated varieties of bananas and show that three extra ancestors, either subspecies or distinct species, must have been involved in the domestication process. They also deduce the geographic regions in Australasia where these mystery ancestors lived.
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Solstice Air technology is being evaluated for use as a medical propellant and has up to 99.9% less GWP than propellants currently used in inhaled respiratory medicines. The post AstraZeneca Is Using Technology to Create Sustainable Inhalers appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
National Law Center
OCTOBER 6, 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: October 6, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The Environment+Energy Leader Honoree program is an annual list that recognizes environment and energy management “doers.” Here, Gus Block talks about the shift in focus towards hydrogen solutions across industries and explores ways in which these solutions will be part of the clean transportation future. The post Meet the Honorees: Gus Block, Director of Marketing & Corporate Development, Nuvera Fuel Cells appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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
National Law Center
OCTOBER 6, 2022
On Monday, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (“AMS”) released a proposed rule governing competition in the livestock and poultry industries. This was. The post Proposed Regulation: Competition and Market Integrity appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 6, 2022
While the survey found that 98% of global business leaders cite ESG as a top factor in business success, only 25% of North American respondents think that prioritizing an ESG strategy will be an 'extremely important' focus by 2032. The post Study: North American Business Leaders Lag in ESG Enthusiasm appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Enviromental Defense
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Ontario recently re-contracted four gas-fired power plants to generate electricity for the province and appears poised to contract more in the near future. . The plan to increase the use of gas plants comes as s everal of Ontario’s nuclear plants that were generating a portion of our electricity are being retired or refurbished while demand for electricity is expected to rise. .
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 6, 2022
While the survey found that 98% of global business leaders cite ESG as a top factor in business success, only 25% of North American respondents think that prioritizing an ESG strategy will be an 'extremely important' focus by 2032. The post Study: North American Business Leaders Lag in ESG Enthusiasm appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 6, 2022
On October 6, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its second Weekly Fall Foliage Report showing four counties are already at their peak of color-- McKean, Potter, Susquehanna and Wayne counties. Signs of fall abound in Penn’s Woods, but a few northern tier counties will enter peak color this week, stealing the show. Spotty but vibrant color can be found from the Alleghenies to the Pocono Plateau.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 6, 2022
by John DeCicco, University of Michigan Replacing petroleum fuels with electricity is crucial for curbing climate change because it cuts carbon dioxide emissions from transportation – the largest source of U.S. global warming emissions and a growing source worldwide. Even including the impacts of generating electricity to run them, electric vehicles provide clear environmental benefits. … Continue reading Surging sales of large gasoline pickups and SUVs are undermining carbon reductions fr
New Scientist
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Standard silkworm silk has been made stronger than spider’s silk, one of the toughest materials known, by bathing it with metals and respinning it
PBS Nature
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The post Tourism is Killing Wildebeest appeared first on Nature.
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
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Falling launch costs for satellites mean space advertising may now make commercial sense, according to a feasibility study, but the idea remains controversial
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 6, 2022
by Andrea Marpillero-Colomina, The New School A nationally representative survey of 8,027 Americans shows that across all racial demographics, overall interest in purchasing electric vehicles is high. Among those surveyed, 33% of white respondents, 38% of Black respondents, 43% of Latinos and 52% of Asian Americans say they would “definitely” or “seriously consider” purchasing or … Continue reading People of color are as interested in buying electric cars as white consumers – the biggest o
New Scientist
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Astronomers used radio telescopes to estimate the temperature of molten rock on Io, the most volcanically active world in the solar system
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 6, 2022
On October 5, the Lancaster County Community Foundation announced more than $100,000 in Lancaster Clean Water Fund Grants to support nine water quality improvement projects. The Lancaster Clean Water Fund is a funding source for clean water projects in Lancaster County, open to nonprofits and municipalities. The Lancaster Clean Water Fund provides a unique opportunity to work with landowners, leaders, and communities across the county on education, restoration, and protection projects to improve
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
OCTOBER 6, 2022
If the electricity supply from the continent ceases, households in England, Scotland and Wales may need to ration their own power use at peak times to keep the lights on
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 6, 2022
On October 5, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today visited historic Camp Michaux in Cumberland County to view ecological restoration efforts to mitigate damage caused by invasive, non-native plants. “Our natural spaces are full of important history and we must preserve sites like Camp Michaux to ensure the knowledge and lessons of the past are not lost,” Dunn said.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Download the document. While we know the greenest bag is the one a customer already owns, and the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag is advancing research and testing to increase instances of customers bringing their own bags, the focus of this report is specific to the testing of reusable bag systems undertaken in summer … Continue reading Beyond the Plastic Bag: Sparking a Seachange for Reuse.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 6, 2022
On October 6, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has assessed and collected a $147,250 civil penalty from Rice Drilling B LLC for erosion and sedimentation violations that were documented in 2019 and 2020 at Rice’s Mac well site in Whitely Township, Greene County. According to DEP’s eFACT database , a DEP inspection report on January 9, 2019 found Rice failed to implement post construction management and erosion and sedimentation best management practices (BMPs) in accordanc
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Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Read the full story at Waste360. Do Good Foods branch company Do Good Chicken is working to eliminate as much food waste as possible. The company recently released a figure pointing to high success rates, saying it has been responsible for diverting 10 million pounds of food waste.
Nanotech
OCTOBER 6, 2022
NANORIGO, RiskGONE, and Gov4Nano, in collaboration with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN), will hold a conference in January 2023 on “Future-proof Approaches for Risk Governance.” According to NANORIGO’s September 14, 2022, press announcement , the conference is intended to help shape international approaches to addressing future challenges in risk governance of nano- and advanced materials.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. The H&M Group is a multinational clothing company. The Swedish retailer is known for “fast fashion,” which is clothing that is made and sold cheaply. The company has shops in 75 locations worldwide with 4,702 stores, although they are marketed under different brands. The company positions itself … Continue reading H&M Group wants all of its clothing to be made using recycled, sustainable components.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The PA Environmental Council’s In Case You Missed It In September is now available featuring articles on-- -- All’s Well That Ends Orphan Wells - Video -- Why Aren’t More Pennsylvanians Talking About Climate Change? -- Explore These PEC-Staff Favorite Trails This Fall -- Pennsylvania Adds A New Official Water Trail -- Tips For Sustainable Trail Running -- 3 Days, 150 Miles Another Successful Environment Ride!
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Read the full story from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Magnesium has emerging sustainability-related applications, including in carbon capture, low-carbon cement, and potential next-generation batteries. These applications are bringing renewed attention to domestic magnesium production. Currently, magnesium is obtained in the United States through an energy-intensive process from salt lake brines, some of which are in … Continue reading Simple process extracts valuable magnesium s
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