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A Showdown on Reparations Is Looming for UN Climate Talks

Yale E360

Developing nations have pushed demands that rich nations provide compensation for climate-caused “loss and damage” atop the agenda for next month’s climate talks in Egypt. With the U.S. and EU resisting, analysts say this key issue must be addressed if COP27 is to be a success. Read more on E360 ?.

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Academic Institutions Have a Strong Role to Play in Disaster Response

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In a recent piece , University of Albany’s President, Dr. Havidán Rodriguez , stated that, “higher education can and should play a critical role in enhancing our understanding of disaster vulnerability, resiliency, mitigation, response, and recovery, and how to address these issues in order to mitigate the impacts of these events on communities across the world.

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Index Shows Sustainability Measures Top Business Priority

Environment + Energy Leader

The analysis from Honeywell shows energy transitions top the objectives of many companies. The post Index Shows Sustainability Measures Top Business Priority appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Cancer-Causing Benzene Leaking From California Stoves, Study Finds

Yale E360

Hazardous levels of benzene, a gas known to cause leukemia and other blood cancers, are leaking from gas stoves in California, a new study finds. Read more on E360 ?.

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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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Rolls-Royce Makes Next Step Toward SAF Scalability

Environment + Energy Leader

Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alder Fuels, a clean tech developer and greencrude producer, to further test Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The post Rolls-Royce Makes Next Step Toward SAF Scalability appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Secret behind spectacular blooms in world’s driest desert is invisible to human eyes

Frontiers

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. The 2021 ‘ desierto florido’ near Caldera, Chile. The purple flowers are the pussypaw Cistanthe longiscapa (family Montiaceae), the object of this study. Image credit: Oven Pérez-Nates. A ‘desierto florido’ mass bloom happened in the northern Atacama desert in 2021, which was even visible from space.

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Resources for Underserved Communities: Highlight of New Publications

National Law Center

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, environmental justice is defined as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all. The post Resources for Underserved Communities: Highlight of New Publications appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Nobel prize awarded for ‘click chemistry’ – an environmentally friendly method of building molecules

Environmental News Bits

by Mark Lorch, University of Hull The 2022 Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded to a trio for developing click chemistry, an environmentally friendly method for rapidly joining molecules to develop cancer treatments, create materials and illuminate the workings of cells. Carolyn R. Bertozzi from Stanford University in the US, Morten Meldal from the … Continue reading Nobel prize awarded for ‘click chemistry’ – an environmentally friendly method of building molecules.

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: October 20, 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 20, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Weather sensors could float forever in the stratosphere using sunlight

New Scientist

A device that uses differences in temperature to levitate could keep small sensors floating indefinitely in the stratosphere, such as for monitoring the weather

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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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EPA to further slash emissions from climate super-pollutants

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Washington Post. The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans Thursday to further cut emissions of climate super-pollutants widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration, the latest step in the United States’ effort to phase down the potent greenhouse gases. The federal agency’s new proposed rule would set guidelines to lower … Continue reading EPA to further slash emissions from climate super-pollutants.

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Can geothermal energy supply all of the UK's heating?

New Scientist

A committee of MPs has urged the government to exploit the vast amount of underground heat beneath the UK, but realising that potential isn't straightforward

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Not according to plan: Exploring gaps in city climate planning and the need for regional action

Environmental News Bits

Download the document. The growing threats from climate change leave the global population no choice: We must decarbonize human activity as soon as possible. That includes changing how we build, travel, generate power, and more to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Achieving such transformative change will require a mix of policy reforms, new technologies, and … Continue reading Not according to plan: Exploring gaps in city climate planning and the need for regional action.

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California has lost more groundwater than held in all its reservoirs

New Scientist

Pumping water from aquifers in California's Central Valley has caused the land to sink, permanently reducing the water storage capacity

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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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Lightfoot, feds in talks over environmental racism probe

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration is negotiating with President Joe Biden’s housing officials over potential city reforms after federal investigators accused Chicago of environmental racist zoning and land-use practices. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has held off on making an official declaration of next steps … Continue reading Lightfoot, feds in talks over environmental racism probe.

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Mountain lions outside Los Angeles take more risks after wildfire

New Scientist

In the 15 months after the Woolsey fire in Los Angeles, mountain lions were more likely to cross busy roads, travel further and move around during the day, putting the already vulnerable group of cats at increased risk

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Celebrating 10 Years Of Volunteer Impact - Greening The Lower Susquehanna

PA Environment Daily

By Kristen Koch, Penn State Agriculture & Environment Center For 10 years volunteers have been partnering with the Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center , Penn State Extension , and other conservation organizations in Dauphin, Lebanon, and Lancaster Counties through a program called Greening the Lower Susquehanna. This program provides opportunities for individuals, families, and groups to spend a few hours planting trees, performing maintenance on past tree plantings, cleaning up li

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The world should fast track green energy. But not because of climate change.

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Anthropocene Magazine. A rapid transition to green energy is likely to save the world trillions of dollars compared to sticking with the current fossil fuel-based energy system, according to a new analysis. The savings could amount to $12 trillion, and represent the cost of energy alone – not any benefits … Continue reading The world should fast track green energy.

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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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Penn State Master Watershed Steward Volunteers Lead Stream Assessment In Allegheny County

PA Environment Daily

Have you noticed a ping pong ball or rubber duck floating along a stream in one of Allegheny County's parks recently? No need to worry. The items likely are not trash, but part of a three-year stream assessment by Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteers. These objects can help calculate the streamflow and provide useful data about the health of a stream.

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‘Grocery sharing’ app Recelery lets users resell food items to help minimize waste

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at TechCrunch. It is typical for consumers to purchase more food items than they need and then throw them away because they either forgot about them or the food expired. It is estimated that 1.3 billion tons of food items are wasted yearly, an approximate $1 trillion loss. Recelery, a pantry tracker app … Continue reading ‘Grocery sharing’ app Recelery lets users resell food items to help minimize waste.

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Bucknell University Dedicates 1.76 MW Solar Energy Facility In Union County

PA Environment Daily

By Michael Taromina, The Bucknellian On October 6, Bucknell University formally dedicated its new 1.76 MW solar energy facility in Union County. The article first appeared in The Bucknellian on October 7, 2022 -- Bucknell University is known for many things—stellar academics, superb facilities and superior athletics, but one aspect of the college that is increasing in size and scope is the campus’ focus on green and renewable energy.

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This startup is partnering with Sunrun to recycle and re-use millions of outdated solar panels

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from CNBC. Solar panels may be the epitome of green hardware, but as the technology advances and more powerful panels take over the market, older panels are turning into harmful waste. Now one California-based startup, SolarCycle, is taking advantage of that waste by recycling components of the panels and selling them … Continue reading This startup is partnering with Sunrun to recycle and re-use millions of outdated solar panels.

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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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Service Proposes Listing Two California Salamander Species with Critical Habitat Designations

Endangered Species Law

On October 18, 2022, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced 12-month findings on a petition to list three California-based salamander species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA): the Kern Plateau salamander ( Batrachoseps robustus ), the Kern Canyon slender salamander ( Batrachoseps simatus ), and the relictual slender salamander ( Batrachoseps relictus ).

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World’s whitest paint now thinner than ever, ideal for vehicles

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Purdue University. The world’s whitest paint – seen in this year’s edition of Guinness World Records and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” – keeps surfaces so cool that it could reduce the need for air conditioning. Now the Purdue University researchers who created the paint have developed a new formulation that is thinner … Continue reading World’s whitest paint now thinner than ever, ideal for vehicles.

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EMSA Publishes Update on Potential of Biofuels in Shipping

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By Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton. On October 6, 2022, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) announced the availability of a report entitled Update on Potential of Biofuels in Shipping , updating a previous study developed by EMSA on biofuels and examining the full range of biofuels from the perspective of current production capacity, storage and distribution infrastructure, and power-generation technologies.

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Chemical recycling grows — along with concerns about its environmental impacts

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Environmental Health News. Industry says chemical recycling could solve the plastic waste crisis, but environmental advocates and some lawmakers are skeptical.

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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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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Award $3.5 Million In Grants To Restore, Protect Habitats In Chesapeake Bay Watershed; 4 In PA Totalling $1.48 Million

PA Environment Daily

On October 20, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced 12 grants totaling $3.5 million to support wildlife habitat, climate change resilience, community conservation partnerships, and equitable access to nature in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The four Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) Act grants awarded in Pennsylvania total $1,483,900 with a total investment of $2,951,000-- -- WeConserve PA - Implementing Conservation Easements

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What cities can do better to protect themselves from hurricanes and other floods

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from NPR. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with civil engineering professor Brett Sanders about what’s needed in terms of infrastructure planning to make communities more resilient to serious floods and storms.

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WeConservePA: Help To Apply For DCNR Fall Grants, Redevelopment Assistance Capital Funding And More

PA Environment Daily

Help on how to apply for DCNR Fall Grant Round and Redevelopment Assistance Capital Funding is available in a series of video programs and other workshops highlighted by WeConservePA. DCNR Grants DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation recently published three tutorial videos that will help Pennsylvanians apply for and manage DCNR grants. The three videos include: -- An overview of DCNR’s special fall grant round with general information, project types, and tips for answering application qu

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Another Goodwill resale site launches as the market takes off

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Retail Dive. A group of Goodwill organizations, largely from the Midwest and West, on Tuesday launched an online resale marketplace dubbed GoodwillFinds. Net proceeds from purchases will go to the region where the item was sourced, according to the group’s press release. GoodwillFinds is operating under license from Goodwill Industries International and joins another … Continue reading Another Goodwill resale site launches as the market takes off.

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East Lampeter Twp. First Municipality To Partner With Lancaster Revolving Water Fund On Pay-For Performance Contract On Improving Water Quality, Soil Carbon Sequestration

PA Environment Daily

By Conservation Innovation Fund The Lancaster Revolving Water Fund and East Lampeter Township partner to achieve critical water quality objectives in Lancaster County, a priority conservation area in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Under the partnership, East Lampeter Township has executed a forward-looking and cost-effective contract that improves local water quality while addressing Federal and state mandates under the Clean Water Act.