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WWF Proposes Global Ban on ‘High-Risk, Unnecessary’ Single-Use Plastics

Environment + Energy Leader

Research on plastic pollution done by WWF and Eunomia will present the feasibility of banning certain plastics from circulation at the UN plastic pollution treaty talks later this month.

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Taming the Dormant Commerce Clause

Legal Planet

Although the Constitution does not say so directly, the Supreme Court has said there are implied limits on state regulations that interfere with interstate commerce. This is known as the dormant commerce clause doctrine. State clean energy laws have been bedeviled by challenges based on this doctrine. The Supreme Court has just made it easier for states to fend off those claims.

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Wind Surpasses Gas in Britain’s Electricity Generation for 1st Time

Environment + Energy Leader

During the first quarter of 2023, the renewable source generated more than 32% of the country's energy.

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Anishinaabe Tribes Work to Save a Fish Significant to Their Culture and an Important Source of Protein

Circle of Blue

Refresh A Great Lakes News Collaborative series investigating the region’s water pollution challenges. This series explores the Clean Water Act’s shortcomings in the Great Lakes, and how the region can more completely address water pollution in the next 50 years. The collaborative’s four newsrooms — Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now, and Michigan Radio — work collaboratively to report on the most pressing water issues in the Great Lakes region.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Emirates Commits $200 Million Toward Sustainable Aviation

Environment + Energy Leader

With airlines trying to meet sustainability goals, many are allocating funds for sustainability and carbon impact reductions, such as finding efficient means to obtain SAF.

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Betelguese's Brightening Raises Hopes for a Supernova Spectacle

Scientific American

Betelgeuse, the red star at the shoulder of the constellation Orion, has been acting strange, raising hopes for the spectacle of a lifetime

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Indigenous Leaders, Environmental Groups, and Concerned Citizens Call on Canada to Shut Down Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline

Enviromental Defense

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, WOMEN’S EARTH AND CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK Indigenous Leaders, Environmental Groups, and Concerned Citizens Call on Canada to Shut Down Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Today, Indigenous, civil society, and environmental groups from the Great Lakes region delivered a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and members of his cabinet, calling for Canada to withdraw its use of the 1977 pipeline treaty and

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SBP, DPO Partnership Addresses Energy-Intensive Nature of Crypto Mining

Environment + Energy Leader

Bitcoin alone is estimated to use 127 terawatt hours of energy and create up to 50 million tons of carbon emissions a year.

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President Biden Celebrates Pebble Veto: “The Mine Will Not Be Built.”

NRDC

In the Rose Garden celebration of conservation achievements, President Joe Biden elevates the Pebble Mine veto—calling the Bristol Bay fishery “a marvel,” citing scientific consensus of unacceptable risk from large-scale mining, and thanking Alaska Natives and the broad-based coalition for their 20-year opposition to the proposed mine.

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$18.8 Billion Oneok-Magellan Deal to Form Massive U.S. Energy Infrastructure System

Environment + Energy Leader

The acquisition will help combined company in energy transitions, such as expanding hydrogen production.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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50 Fish, 50 States: Refuge

Cool Green Science

The U.S. National Wildlife Refuge system, in its 120th year, is one of the largest protected area networks in the world. And many refuges are great places to fish. The post 50 Fish, 50 States: Refuge appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Here's How to Use Dreams for Creative Inspiration

Scientific American

Channeling Thomas Edison and Salvador Dalí, researchers show that shaping dream imagery could spark creative ideas to target a specific problem

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8 Invasive Animals You Didn’t Know Were Invasive

Cool Green Science

There are some invasive species that get a lot of press. Many others, though, are more mundane. And you might not realize they're invasive. The post 8 Invasive Animals You Didn’t Know Were Invasive appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Elon Musk's Starship Won't Save Astronomy from Satellites Cluttering the Sky

Scientific American

Launching a fleet of space telescopes is not the solution to the Starlink problem

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Illinois Needs to Address Transportation Pollution—Not Widen I-55

NRDC

Illinois has a transportation pollution problem. Expanding I-55 would only worsen it, putting vulnerable communities at risk.

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Hawaii Has Permafrost, and Scientists Are Racing to Study It before It's Gone

Scientific American

Permafrost can—incongruously—be found in Hawaii, but surveys show it has been shrinking over time, in part because of climate change

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Seals in Mexico are losing fur and climate change may be to blame

New Scientist

Alopecia makes it harder for fur seals to keep warm, and the condition may be the result of hotter temperatures making it tough to find their preferred prey

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Lab-Grown Monkey Embryos Reveal in 3-D How Organs Begin

Scientific American

At 25 days old, these specimens could be the oldest primate embryos ever grown outside the womb

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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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Genetically modified stem cells extend lifespan of mice by 20 per cent

New Scientist

A genetic alteration that extends the life of mice can be transferred to other mice via blood stem cells, and this could soon be tested in humans as a cancer treatment

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The Role of Good Fire in Washington’s Forests

Washington Nature

by Emily Heber, media relations manager Washington’s forests and eastern landscapes evolved with a naturally occurring cycle of fire, and for time immemorial Indigenous communities have used fire as a tool to maintain the health of these lands, but over a century of fire suppression has led to overgrowth which when combined with the growing threat of climate change leads to out-of-control wildfires.

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Earth911 Podcast: Tracking Attacks on U.S. Environmental Policy During the Debt Ceiling Debate

Earth 911

Over the past two years, the United States made a significant investment to improve industries. The post Earth911 Podcast: Tracking Attacks on U.S. Environmental Policy During the Debt Ceiling Debate appeared first on Earth911.

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May 15 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

The May 15 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire May 15 PA Environment Digest 82 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic PA Wilds Center Announces Winners Of 2023 PA Wilds Champion Awards; Recognition Dinner July 27 DEP: Widespread Presence Of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Fresh

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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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Toxic PFAS can be broken down by bacteria found in wastewater

New Scientist

Certain kinds of "forever chemicals" can be dismantled using bacteria found in wastewater.

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No Room At the Table:  Second District Upholds Denial of Intervention in CEQA/Coastal Act Litigation Where Nonparties Failed to Make “Compelling Showing of Inadequate Representation”.

CEQA Developments

In consolidated litigation challenging on CEQA and Coastal Act grounds the Coastal Commission’s amendment of a coastal development permit (CDP) to (among other new use restrictions) completely phase out off-highway vehicle (OHV) use at the apparently inaptly-named Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (Oceano Dunes), the Second District Court of Appeal (Div. 6) affirmed the trial court’s order denying a motion to intervene filed by a number of interested nonparties (the Northern Chumash T

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Olympus Energy Shale Gas Driller Expresses Fear Municipalities Will Use Their DEP Compliance Record With Hundreds Of Violations To Help Make Local Land Use Decisions On Oil & Gas Infrastructure Projects

PA Environment Daily

During a May 10 Commonwealth Court hearing , an attorney for Olympus Energy LLC said the hundreds of notices of violation issued by DEP to the company should not be admissible in local land use proceedings because they do not prove the company’s shale gas drilling operations have an adverse impact on the environment “beyond the normal that would be expected from any oil and gas development.

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It’s Time for IMO to Regulate Underwater Ship Noise

NRDC

To protect ocean biodiversity, the International Maritime Organization must take action to require commercial ships to reduce underwater noise.

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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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DCNR State Parks Environmental Education Highlights PA Native Species Day, DEP EE Grants Open In August, Summer EE Activities

PA Environment Daily

DCNR’s State Parks May Environmental Education newsletter highlights spring and summer educational activities and programs, including-- -- May 18 PA Native Species Day -- DEP’s Environmental Education Grants application period opening in August. -- Summer Teaching Ideas! -- Professional Development Workshops -- June 20: Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience Ambassador Training -- Explore the Outdoors!

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Do Open Access Mandates Work? A Systematized Review of the Literature on Open Access Publishing Rates

Environmental News Bits

Azadbakht, E. & Radniecki, T. & Schultz, T. A. & Shannon, A., (2023) “Do Open Access Mandates Work? A Systematized Review of the Literature on Open Access Publishing Rates”, Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication 11(1). doi: [link] Abstract: To encourage the sharing of research, various entities—including public and private funders, universities, and academic journals—have … Continue reading Do Open Access Mandates Work?

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Elk County Conservation District, 9 Other Districts Partner To Host Regional Forest Landowners Workshop June 17 In Ridgway

PA Environment Daily

The Elk Conservation District will host a Regional Forest Landowners Workshop on June 17 at the Elk County EMS & 911 Center in Ridgway from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The agenda includes-- -- Finding Funding to Implement Forest Practices: Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Joint Chiefs Initiative Grant Program; -- Implementing Forest Best Management Practices: What's in a Forest Stewardship Plan and How to get one; What types of practices can be implemented; Combatting invasive species.

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Pennsylvania Commonwealth Holds Lead Paint Is Not a Public Nuisance

MGKF Law

On May 5, 2023 in Atlantic Richfield Company, et al. v. The County of Montgomery, Pennsylvania , No. 1338 C.D. 2021 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2023), the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court rejected a novel attempt to hold paint manufacturers liable for lead paint in residential structures based on a public nuisance theory.

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Manufacturers turn to digital twins to improve supply chains

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Supply Chain Dive. The burgeoning technology can help companies save time and money, if they can afford the upfront costs of integration and technology training.