Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
As the world becomes more aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, there has been an increasing interest in sustainable transportation options. One of the most promising developments in this field is the use of solar panel cars. The post Solar Panel Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Huntington Beach: No Middle-Class Please After patiently requesting, begging, insisting, pleading, and incentivizing local governments to plan for more affordable housing, the California Department of Housing and Community Development, armed with new powers from the state legislature, has had enough. It is cracking down on local governments that simply refuse to do their fair share in alleviating the state’s housing crisis.
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Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
As the world becomes more aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, there has been an increasing interest in sustainable transportation options. One of the most promising developments in this field is the use of solar panel cars. The post Solar Panel Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Last spring, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) , which operates the electricity grid serving 45 million people across the central United States, found o ut it was at a higher risk of power outages than it believed. The result, as I explain below, was skyrocketing electricity bills for thousands of people. To avoid similar outcomes in the future, MISO and its stakeholder community went into problem-solving mode.
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
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
McKesson Europe aims to be carbon neutral by 2030, while McKesson Corporation set in 2021 a science-based target initiative to keep temperature increases in check and aligned with the Paris climate agreement. The post McKesson Corporation Tackles Climate Change by Increasing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Circle of Blue
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
February 21, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing , straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday. — Christian Thorsberg, Interim Fresh Editor This Week’s Watersheds Oakland County approves millions of dollars of funding for three major water infrastructure projects.
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Law and Environment
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Earlier this month, United States District Court Judge Stephen Wilson held that NL Industries was not liable under CERCLA for air emissions of lead because such emissions did not constitute “disposal” within the meaning of CERCLA. I’m going to give Judge Wilson a pass, both because there was an arguably binding 9 th Circuit precedent and because of CERCLA’s general incomprehensibility.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
French renewables developer Total Eren has acquired one of Honduras’ largest wind farms, signing a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Central American country’s national utility. The post French Renewable Developer Signs 25-Year PPA appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
It’s time for another round-up summarizing lobbying by Canada’s oil and gas industry of the federal government. The most recent complete month of data is for December 2022. It was a relatively quiet month given the holidays, but the industry wasn’t inactive. The oil and gas industry’s lobbyists met with federal government officials a minimum of 94 times in December.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners created a comprehensive collection of digital resources, including videos, lesson plans, and interactive activities, to help teachers and families bring Engineers Week to life in their classrooms and homes. The post Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Unite to Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers 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
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The Ninth Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.on Tuesday, March 14 at Lehigh University’s STEPS Building, 1 West Packer Avenue, Bethlehem. The conference serves as a forum that brings together community watershed organizations, municipal officials, educators, students, scientists, technical experts, natural resource agency staff, industry representatives, and the public to discuss effective ways to improve and protect land and water resources throughout the
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners created a comprehensive collection of digital resources, including videos, lesson plans, and interactive activities, to help teachers and families bring Engineers Week to life in their classrooms and homes. The post Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Unite to Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Did you hear about the recent leak from Imperial Oil’s tailings “pond” in Alberta? Over 5.3 million litres of toxic wastewater spilled into the environment – enough to fill two Olympic-sized swimming pools. This leak adds to the evidence that oil production in Canada’s tar sands is unsafe and harms biodiversity and downstream Indigenous communities.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Special Session Voting Days Feb. 21, 22, 23, 24 [Child Sexual Abuse Issue] -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:00: Agenda Posted. DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.
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 21, 2023
A new breed of collider, called plasma wakefield accelerators, can study fundamental physics in new ways by doing something the Large Hadron Collider cannot do: colliding electrons
National Law Center
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Virginia is likely to join fourteen other states that restrict or limit foreign landholdings in land, specifically agricultural land, within their. The post Virginia’s Attempt to Restrict Foreign Agricultural Land Investments appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
An artificial intelligence can identify sites of Mesopotamian remains with 80 per cent accuracy – it could help archaeologists quickly work out where to dig
The Applied Ecologist
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Leonardo H. Teixeira and colleagues share their latest research investigating the influence of species richness and phylogenetic relatedness during early restoration of a riparian forest in north-eastern Brazil. Restoration projects offer the opportunity to locally assess the effects of plant diversity on the assembly and functioning of restored ecosystems.
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 21, 2023
Fertility declines with age in most female mammals, but naked mole rats can develop new eggs as adults, enabling them to remain fertile throughout their lives
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The new ngRADAR at the Green Bank Telescope offers unprecedented Earth-based views of the solar system
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Trees with fungal infections produce odours that attract bark beetles, which burrow into the bark and can devastate entire forests
Environment, Law, and History
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Recently published in Water History, Takahiro Endo's "The Kabu-ido system and factors affecting local groundwater extraction control: case study of a customary groundwater management in Japan". The abstract: In the early 1800s, a water conflict occurred in a community named the Fukuzuka Ring Levee on the Noubi Plain, Japan. Upper villages required artesian wells for irrigation and domestic uses, but lower villages did not welcome them because drainage from the wells caused impoundment damage to
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
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Nearly two dozen whales have been beached on the US Atlantic coast in the past three months – some were struck by boats while others may have been caught by changing ocean currents related to climate change
CEQA Developments
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
In a published opinion filed February 6, 2023, the Fourth District Court of Appeal (Div. 3) affirmed a judgment setting aside an addendum to a 2010 program EIR (PEIR) and accompanying approvals for a 275,000-square foot office complex on a 4.95-acre parcel (the “Gemdale project” or “project”) within the 2,800-acre Irvine Business Complex (IBC). IBC Business Owners for Sensible Development v.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
While testing Mars rover sensors in the Atacama desert, researchers inadvertently found a variety of unclassifiable microorganisms called “the dark biome”
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Thousands of miles of fiber-optic cable lining the seafloor are vulnerable to sea-level rise, storms and other climate impacts, research shows
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New Scientist
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Certain bacteria have been linked with a loss of collagen, the protein that gives youthful skin a smooth appearance.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
On February 21, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service announced a new project that will focus on improving the health and resiliency of both public and private forest resources across the Allegheny Plateau. NRCS will provide more than $330,000 in fiscal year 2023 to a partnership effort between Allegheny Forest Health Collaborative , Department of Conservation and Natural Resources-Bureau of Forestry, Game Commission, Pennsylvania Woodland Stewardship Innovati
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Pollution isn’t always easy to spot, but public data and some visual clues can give an idea of whether rivers are in a good ecological state, and help you take part in our Save Britain's Rivers campaign
Nanotech
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The kickoff workshop for Nano4EARTH was held January 24-25, 2023. Nano4EARTH will leverage recent investments in understanding and controlling matter at the nanoscale to develop technologies, industries, and training opportunities that address climate change. On January 26, 2023, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a press release summarizing the workshop.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
An analysis of satellite images taken since the year 2000 found that hundreds of the most populous coastal cities have added land, which is now vulnerable to sea level rise
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