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Phantom Forests: Failed Planting Projects Hinder Climate Goals

Yale E360

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 ?.

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Electra Funding Helps Decarbonize Steel, Iron Production

Environment + Energy Leader

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.

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What is Ethylene Oxide? Answers to Your Questions about the Cancer-Causing Chemical

Union of Concerned Scientists

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

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Meet the Honorees: Gus Block, Director of Marketing & Corporate Development, Nuvera Fuel Cells

Environment + Energy Leader

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.

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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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Surging sales of large gasoline pickups and SUVs are undermining carbon reductions from electric cars

Environmental News Bits

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

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Armed Forces Outline Resilience, Energy Targets, Including 35 Microgrids by 2027

Environment + Energy Leader

The military branches released climate plans that target sustainable improvements and significant emissions reductions. The post Armed Forces Outline Resilience, Energy Targets, Including 35 Microgrids by 2027 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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AstraZeneca Is Using Technology to Create Sustainable Inhalers

Environment + Energy Leader

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.

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People of color are as interested in buying electric cars as white consumers – the biggest obstacle is access to charging

Environmental News Bits

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

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Meet the Honorees: Gus Block, Director of Marketing & Corporate Development, Nuvera Fuel Cells

Environment + Energy Leader

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.

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: October 6, 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: October 6, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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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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Study: North American Business Leaders Lag in ESG Enthusiasm

Environment + Energy Leader

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.

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Lancaster County Community Foundation Announces More Than $100,000 In Lancaster Clean Water Fund Grants

PA Environment Daily

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

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Study: North American Business Leaders Lag in ESG Enthusiasm

Environment + Energy Leader

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.

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DCNR Issues 2nd Weekly Fall Foliage Report - 4 Counties At Peak Of Color

PA Environment Daily

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.

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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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Ontario: Now is the time to increase renewable energy, not fossil gas

Enviromental Defense

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. .

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Space adverts are now economically viable but potentially dangerous

New Scientist

Falling launch costs for satellites mean space advertising may now make commercial sense, according to a feasibility study, but the idea remains controversial

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DCNR Ecological Restoration Efforts Aim To Preserve Historic CCC Camp In Michaux State Forest, Cumberland County

PA Environment Daily

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.

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Metal-enriched silkworm silk is one of the strongest materials ever

New Scientist

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

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Another round of speculation about Chevron?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at The Regulatory Review. After the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, administrative law experts again asked the perennial question: Is Chevron deference dead? Although we may not have a definitive answer for some time, the upcoming Supreme Court term promises more fodder for the discussion.

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Lava erupting on Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io is over 1000°C

New Scientist

Astronomers used radio telescopes to estimate the temperature of molten rock on Io, the most volcanically active world in the solar system

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Beyond the Plastic Bag: Sparking a Seachange for Reuse

Environmental News Bits

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.

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Conference on Future-Proof Approaches for Risk Governance Will Be Held in January 2023

Nanotech

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.

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Do Good Chicken reports 10 million pounds of food surplus saved from landfills in first six months of operation

Environmental News Bits

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.

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Can Britain avoid winter blackouts amid the European energy crisis?

New Scientist

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

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H&M Group wants all of its clothing to be made using recycled, sustainable components

Environmental News Bits

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.

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PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In September

PA Environment Daily

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!

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Simple process extracts valuable magnesium salt from seawater

Environmental News Bits

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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Tourism is Killing Wildebeest

PBS Nature

The post Tourism is Killing Wildebeest appeared first on Nature.

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PNNL advances science to convert plastics to fuels

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. At the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, scientists discovered a promising approach to make it easier to turn petroleum-based plastic waste into chemicals that can be used to produce new materials and fuels.

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DEP Collects $147,250 Penalty From Rice Drilling B LLC For Erosion & Sedimentation Violations In Greene County; DEP Found Rice Had Hundreds Of Other Violations, Including Abandoning Wells Without Plugging Them

PA Environment Daily

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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Citizens disillusioned about progress on corporate sustainability, poll finds

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at GreenBiz. A major polling exercise has revealed widespread skepticism among consumers towards corporations’ sustainability programs, as well as concern over whether products marketed as environmentally sustainable are guilty of “greenwash.” Interviews with 19,000 people in eight countries found that 70 percent of people are disillusioned about corporate progress towards sustainability … Continue reading Citizens disillusioned about progress on corpo

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Schuylkill River Greenways, Partners Award $362,756 In Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grants

PA Environment Daily

The Schuylkill River Greenways and their partners recently held a special event at Riverfront Park in Pottstown, Montgomery County to announce the award of $362,756 in Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grants. The day also featured a bus tour to several local project sites that were previous SRRF awardees. This year's eight projects are located in Berks, Chester and Lehigh counties and Philadelphia and will address stormwater runoff and/or agricultural pollution and one land acquisition project

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3M expands decarbonization and renewable fuels R&D

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. 3M is expanding research and development into emerging technologies focused on decarbonization and renewable fuels. Through cross-functional global teams, 3M Corporate Research and 3M Ventures, the company’s corporate venturing arm, 3M is investing in and developing materials for green hydrogen and low-carbon intensity energy separations.

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PA Sea Grant, DEP Host Oct. 25 PA Lake Erie Forum Webinar On Climate Hazard Mitigation & Climate Migration

PA Environment Daily

The PA Sea Grant Program and the Department of Environmental Protection will host an October 25 Lake Erie Environmental Forum webinar on Climate Hazard Mitigation and Climate Migration online from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Climate change is already taking a toll in the Great Lakes region. Record breaking high temperatures and unpredictable extreme weather events have many cities around the Great Lakes preparing for future sustained impacts.