Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Last December, the European Union (EU) agreed on a comprehensive battery policy that aims to make electric vehicles (EVs) more sustainable. Included in the regulation are requirements for mineral sourcing, life cycle emissions, information sharing, and recycling. These regulations set a precedent for battery policy; an area where the US needs to do more.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Currently, 163 Institutions of Higher Education are members of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization that was founded in 1993 with the goal of promoting sustainability in the built environment. The post Academic Institutions Achieving LEED Certification appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
This winter, Big Oil companies are announcing their 2022 profits, and records are being shattered. Big Oil is raking in outrageous sums during a climate crisis, capitalizing on rising prices, while life gets harder for the rest of us. Of every dollar of inflation over the last two years in Canada, 25 cents of that has gone to oil and gas and mining extraction profits.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the February 4 PA Bulletin -- -- February 14 Environmental Quality Board canceled. Next regular meeting March 15. -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb. 4 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 4 PA Bulletin announcing the opening of the application period for re
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
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
A mysterious portrait of the Virgin Mary and Jesus may have been painted by the master Raphael, facial recognition finds.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The following DEP notices were published in the February 4 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Angie Well Pad 2: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with petroleum products in Auburn Twp., Susquehanna County. ( PA Bulletin, page 766 ) -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Water Impoundment: DEP received a Final Report on remedia
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PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session Feb. 27 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Courier Times: Why Josh Shapiro’s DEP Nominee May Be Grilled By PA Senate -- Environmental Groups File Notice Of Intent To Sue Shell Chemical For Air Pollution Violations At Its Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County [PaEN] -- TribLive: Activists: Shell Petr
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Two sections of the Thornborough Henges near Ripon, UK, have been donated to the public body Historic England in an effort to preserve the millennia-old monuments
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The In Case You Missed It In January is now available from the PA Environmental Council featuring articles on-- -- Gov. Shapiro’s Nominations To Lead DEP, DCNR Set The Right Tone -- River Of The Year: North Branch Susquehanna River -- Manicured Lawns To Native Plant Meadows! -- PEC’s Helena Kotala Pens Essay For Adventure Cycling Magazine -- PEC Video: Experience PA’s Best Gravel Riding On Public Lands Ride -- PEC Video: Building New Paths - NE PA Trails Forum -- PEC Podcast: Plugging PA’s Aband
Academy of Natural Sciences
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species. The Pine Barrens Ron Smith, an instructor with Drexel University’s Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science, and his group of volunteer community scientists were lured
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
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The PASA Sustainable Agriculture Association recently honored several agriculture, community, and business leaders who serve as examples for advancing sustainable agriculture through innovation and collaboration. The awardees included— — Russell Redding, Secretary of Agriculture: who helped launch the PA Farm Bill, one of the largest expansions of agricultural services and programs in Pennsylvania’s history. — Ash Richards, Philadelphia Director of Urban Agriculture: who manages the Farm Philly
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
An expert explains why it’s so odd that the suspected Chinese spy balloon can change course
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The February 3 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- PA Trail of the Year: Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail. DCNR begins a discussion on how to implement policy of having a park or trail within a 10 minute walk of every Pennsylvania in Feb. 14 webinar. Click Here to read their entire newsletter. Click Here to sign up for your own copy.
PBS Nature
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The post Meet the World’s Smallest Wild Dog appeared first on Nature.
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.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The ongoing drought in the western US depleted reservoirs and reduced hydropower generation.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
On February 3, the Fish and Boat Commission said they “had no involvement in a settlement” in the case of pesticide runoff from the Valley Brook Country Club that killed an estimated 122,586 fish in Chartiers Creek, Washington County. Michael Parker, a spokesperson for the Commission, said, “The PFBC had no involvement in a settlement with this case” and “I have no additional details on the status of the case.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
A new material changes its infrared colour when a small electric current is applied, raising the possibility of buildings that store or release heat depending on outside temperatures
Earth 911
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
How we think and feel about the climate response, whether optimistic, pessimistic, cynical, or pragmatic, The post Earth911 Podcast: Author Justin Bean on What Could Go Right To Accelerate Climate Progress appeared first on Earth911.
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
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Healthier sperm are normally selected for IVF using a centrifuge, which can damage the cells, but an alternative method can do the job gently by creating a current for them to swim against
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The University of Pittsburgh is hosting a webinar on February 6 on Reaping What We Spill, Leak and Spew from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. There is no doubt that humans impact the health of the environment and that the environment, in turn, impacts human health. Where consensus can break down is in deciding how urgent it is to respond to these impacts and what form this response should take.
Inhabitant
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Mercury, also known as Quicksilver, is a chemical element that is naturally found in nature. However, human activity has driven it into the water and soil, creating a toxic combination for people and the planet. Recently, specialties chemical company Albemarle Corporation announced the development of a breakthrough product that captures mercury, offering a way to reduce mercury levels in the soil, water and food chain.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
On February 3, the Department of Transportation announced it has postponed the opening of the grant application period for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program. It was to have started February 24. PennDOT is postponing the application period until the release of the Federal Highway Administration’s final rulemaking setting minimums standards and requirements for projects funded under the NEVI Formula Program.
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.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
by Jyoti Mishra, University of California, San Diego The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Psychological trauma from extreme weather and climate events, such as wildfires, can have long-term impacts on survivors’ brains and cognitive functioning, especially how they process distractions, my team’s new research shows.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The Tulpehocken Creek Watershed Association , a program of Berks Nature , located in Berks County, is actively recruiting new members to assist in our multidimensional environmental activities. Some of our current activities and goals include, helping partner organizations in establishing riparian buffers; planting native gardens with US Army Corps of Engineers at Blue Marsh Lake ; providing educational presentations to the 29 municipalities within our watershed; monitoring and water testing at
A Greener Life
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
By Jeremy Williams In his book The Switch , Chris Goodall argues that solar technologies will eventually power the world. It’s harder to imagine in Britain than in other places, but if it did, what would the implications be? We know what a fossil-fuelled economy looks like, and the politics of fossil fuels. How would solar be different? These are the kinds of questions that Solar Politics tentatively raises, and it does so through the lens of philosophy, reaching back into ancient ways of thinki
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Trust for Public Land are hosting the first of several webinars on February 14 on Strategies to Advance Park Equity In Rural Areas starting at 11:00 a.m. The webinars are designed to begin a discussion on how to implement a recommendation in the Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan to make parks and trails reachable to everyone within Pennsylvania in a 10 minute walk.
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The Energy Law
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor released a new highly anticipated final regulation under which retirement plan fiduciaries, such as 401(k) plan sponsors, are permitted—but are not obligated— to consider climate change and other environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors when selecting retirement plan investments or exercising shareholder investment rights, such as proxy voting, under the plan.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
DEP and the Pennsylvania Sea Grant Program will hold the next Pennsylvania Lake Erie Environmental Forum online February 21 on Education and Volunteerism in Pennsylvania from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. Invited speakers from Pennsylvania Sea Grant, The School District of Philadelphia, Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5, and the Regional Science Consortium will discuss science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in Pennsylvania.
Arnold Porter
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the February 2023 edition of “Capital Snapshot,” a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Mark your calendars! The 2023 Choose Clean Water Conference is set for May 23-24 in Harrisburg at the Hilton Hotel. Participants will learn about the most important and up-to-date Chesapeake Bay restoration issues, network with fellow Chesapeake Bay supporters and activists, develop strategies to advance federal, regional and local restoration goals, and learn from successes.
Arnold Porter
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
In an early vote of the 118th Congress, the House of Representatives sent a strong signal that China policy may be one of the few areas where we can expect bipartisan cooperation.
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