Yale E360
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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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Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
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.
Yale E360
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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 ?.
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 20, 2022
This post is co-authored by Jasmine Robinson, Advanced Clinic Student, UCLA California Environmental Legislation and Policy Clinic. In the midst of a record-breaking heat wave , the California State Legislature wrapped up a legislative session that considered numerous bills on heat mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency. There were some big wins, including a bill to create the nation’s first heat wave ranking system.
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Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
National Law Center
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 20, 2022
A device that uses differences in temperature to levitate could keep small sensors floating indefinitely in the stratosphere, such as for monitoring the weather
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.
National Law Center
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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
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
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Pumping water from aquifers in California's Central Valley has caused the land to sink, permanently reducing the water storage capacity
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 20, 2022
On October 20, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its fourth Weekly Fall Foliage Report showing fall colors all across Pennsylvania. Although rain and wind stripped many colorful leaves from maples, exciting fall shades can still be found across most of the state. The best color this week will be found in the central/southern Appalachians and the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania.
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Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
Endangered Species Law
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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 ).
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
Brag
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Read the full story at Anthrpocene Magazine. Planting trees has long been seen as wholesome and planet-friendly. That’s true now more than ever, thanks to their ability to suck carbon dioxide from the air. But what if putting a new tree in the ground actually helps fuel global warming? In arid, naturally treeless parts of … Continue reading When planting a tree can actually fuel global warming.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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.
Frontiers
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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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