Yale E360
MARCH 23, 2023
Despite rules requiring remediation, only a few of the nearly 300 U.S. power plants storing toxic ash — the residue of burning coal — have started cleanups or have plans to do so. Many of these sites are polluting groundwater, putting the drinking water for millions at risk.
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 23, 2023
It’s been an eventful last few years for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), as increasing stakeholder demand for companies to improve their sustainability transparency has transformed the business world, pushing ESG discussions into places they’d never been. The post Global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Outlook and Regulations: What to Expect in 2023 and Beyond appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 23, 2023
With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. The general outlook includes some good news and some bad news. I’ll start off with the good. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 23, 2023
XCharge North America is partnering with MD7's headquarters in Allen, TX to install the first deployment of a DC fast charging (DCFC) port option in North Texas. The post DC Fast EV Chargers Soon to Come to Dallas Metro Area 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.
New Scientist
MARCH 23, 2023
Brain scans show that people who have had Botox injections have altered brain activity when they look at happy and angry faces, possibly because the paralysis of muscles means they can’t mimic the expressions they see
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 23, 2023
In a two-phased approach, Johnson Controls replaced and installed heat pumps at select Rockingham County Schools in North Carolina, hoping HVAC maintenance will deliver better environmental outcomes by the end of summer 2023. The post $12M Allotted for HVAC Maintenance in Rockingham Schools appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 23, 2023
ABF will pay a civil penalty of $535,000, a portion of which will be directed to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the state of Nevada, and the state of Maryland. The post ABF Freight System Inc to Pay Civil Penalties for Clean Water Act Noncompliance appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
MARCH 23, 2023
An analysis of ancient genomes has revealed that the descendants of Stone Age farmers in Europe and hunter-gatherers gained more genes from the latter group than expected
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 23, 2023
During Tuesday's Edmonds City Council meeting, the council members voted unanimously to approve the city's Climate Action Plan for 2023. The post Edmonds City Council Unanimously Approves Climate and Stormwater Management Action Plans appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Scientific American
MARCH 23, 2023
DNA from locks of Beethoven’s hair reveals how the composer died, but his hearing loss remains a mystery
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 23, 2023
The Sustainable Development Strategy reflects the company’s responsibility for responsible mining practices. A series of ongoing and future initiatives with specific goals, key performance indicators, and targets will focus on five initial priority areas. The post Capstone Announces Sustainable Development Strategy for Copper Production appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 23, 2023
Outspoken climate denier Joe Oliver is retiring from his position as Chair of the Board of Directors of Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) which operates Ontario’s electricity system and manages power generation. This is a good opportunity for the government of Ontario to select a more appropriate person to lead the agency, ideally one that supports the much needed transition away from fossil fuels.
Scientific American
MARCH 23, 2023
Insurers face a “crisis of confidence” as global warming makes weather events unpredictable and increases damage
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 23, 2023
On March 23, Berks County-based Rodale Institute announced Jeff Tkach has been selected by the board of directors to lead the global nonprofit as its next CEO, effective April 21, 2023. Tkach will succeed Jeff Moyer, who held the Institute’s most senior position since 2019. Moyer will remain CEO until Tkach formally assumes the role in April to facilitate an effective transition in leadership.
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.
Scientific American
MARCH 23, 2023
Argentine mathematician Luis Caffarelli has won the 2023 Abel Prize for making natural phenomena more understandable and eliminating dreaded “infinities” from a calculation
New Scientist
MARCH 23, 2023
South African daisies co-opt the genes they usually use to grow root hairs and transport iron to create petals that resemble female flies – enticing males to land and pollinate the plant
The Applied Ecologist
MARCH 23, 2023
Ryan Almeida talks us through recent research on extinction risk with Juan Bonachela and Julie Lockwood. Through a case study on the ground pangolin, or the Smutsia temminckii, the study uses models to consider rare species extinction risk and the rate at which overexploitation occurs.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 23, 2023
The Penn State Center for Pollinator Research has a 'March Madness' style championship now going on to highlight the amazing diversity of bees, featuring 32 species that can be found in eastern North America. Cast your vote in our Instagram stories, @PSUPollinators. For each round, images and fun facts of each species will be shared. Your vote will help decide what two bee species will compete on April 3rd in the final championship round.
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New Scientist
MARCH 23, 2023
Garden dormice, a small European rodent species, has joined a growing list of animals known to display photoluminescence – but the reason for the phenomenon is a mystery
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 23, 2023
In response to questions from Sen. Elder Vogel (R-Beaver) at the March 22 Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on DEP’s budget request , the Department of Environmental Protection said it is projecting a $1,581,000 deficit in funding for the Oil and Gas Regulation Program. Jessica Shirley, DEP Acting Executive Deputy, said the misnamed Well Plugging Restricted Account which sets aside permit review fees, fines and penalties to fund the Oil and Gas Program, “Is in jeopardy.
NRDC
MARCH 23, 2023
California can work with growers to scale up riparian forest buffers along farm and rangelands to help sequester carbon, protect waterways, and improve biodiversity.
New Scientist
MARCH 23, 2023
Just a few days after hatching, zebrafish larvae can discriminate between bigger and smaller numbers, suggesting they may have an innate numerical ability
Scientific American
MARCH 23, 2023
A new study in rats suggests “powerhouse” organelles could help heal not only hearts but other organs damaged by lack of oxygen during cardiac arrest
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 23, 2023
Long-awaited bill to update Canadian Environmental Protection Act faces final MP vote OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – Bill S-5 which seeks to reform the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) for the first in more than two decades, must be passed into law as soon as possible this spring, says five leading health and environmental groups.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 23, 2023
The latest update from DEP on the Chesapeake Bay Plan implementation includes the 2022 Progress Report summary that highlights actions taken over the last two years to meet Bay cleanup milestones. Among the highlights are-- -- $220 million in PA Clean Streams Funding to support nutrient and sediment reduction using federal American Rescue Plan funding; -- Increase in water infrastructure funding through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; -- Expending technical assistance for animal waste
Scientific American
MARCH 23, 2023
Hundreds of millions of people lack access to safe water and sanitation. Will the first U.N. conference on water in nearly 50 years make a difference?
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 23, 2023
Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – Keith Brooks, Programs Director: Ontario continues to talk up its “Clean Energy Advantage” though the province is planning to build new gas plants and increase our reliance on gas, making the electricity grid dirtier. This is working at cross-purposes with the goal of attracting more clean energy manufacturing and at odds with the federal government’s commitment to a
Scientific American
MARCH 23, 2023
Luis Caffarelli’s work includes equations underpinning physical phenomena, such as melting ice and flowing liquids
NRDC
MARCH 23, 2023
NRDC’s new report underscores the importance of wetlands to the health of our planet, its people, and its wildlife.
Scientific American
MARCH 23, 2023
Here’s how to tell whether your eye drops are safe to use and how to recognize a potential infection
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 23, 2023
By Jeff Mulhollem, Penn State News A novel study by a Penn State-led research team suggests that “manureshed” management in the Susquehanna River basin could make a big difference in the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay. The Susquehanna delivers half the fresh water in the Chesapeake Bay and about 40% of the nitrogen pollution, 20% of the phosphorus pollution and a heavy load of sediment pollution.
Scientific American
MARCH 23, 2023
While it may seem daunting, there are still many things we can do individually to slow climate change
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 23, 2023
On March 23, the Philadelphia Energy Authority , Nuveen Green Capital and Southern Land Company closed on $40 million for a 329-unit multifamily property in the Callowhill neighborhood of Philadelphia at 5th and Spring Garden Streets. This is the largest C-PACE financing in Pennsylvania to date. Commercial Property Assessed CleanEnergy (C-PACE) financing allows for investments in energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy, and now IAQ and resiliency, that are paid back over time thr
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