Real Climate

DECEMBER 17, 2023

This year’s (2023) tropical cyclone season in the North Atlantic and Caribbean witnessed a relatively high number of named tropical cyclones : 20. In spite of the current El Niño, which tends to give lower numbers. But it appears to follow a historical trend for named tropical cyclones with an increasing number over time. The number of North Atlantic/Caribbean named tropical cyclones in and the estimates based on the area with sea surface temperature above 25.6°C (Benestad, 2009).

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 17, 2023

A Public-Private Partnership Confronts the Challenges of Nature-Based Solutions, Including Urban Growth, Logging Pressures and a Warming Planet By Marianne Lavelle, and Sarah Whites-Koditschek and Dennis Pillion of AL.com TUSKEGEE, Ala.—On a fall walk through Tuskegee National Forest, ecologist John Kush kept his eyes on the ground, looking for sprouts of hope.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 17, 2023

From the relationship between cannabis and creativity to the effects of cannabis on teenage brains, here are 9 important questions about marijuana answered

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 17, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen When I grew up, spinning tops were a big thing, without mentioning any dates, it is clear a lot has happened since then. Often those toys were made with what we know now as unsustainable materials. Looking at the toy market in 2023 and how much of the products are damaging to children, or they at least do not gain anything from using either through educational or fine motor skills.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

On January 22, WeConserve PA will host a webinar on Why Municipalities Should Consider A Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facility Ordinance from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. The webinar was specifically developed for leaders of Environmental Advisory Councils , Pennsylvania Bird Towns , and Pennsylvania Audubon Chapters. The program will feature a short PowerPoint and links to resources assembled by the Pennsylvania Audubon Council’s Renewable Energy Committee.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In the ever evolving landscape of corporate sustainability, where the battle for environmental credibility rages on, a new metaphor has emerged. “green bleaching.” Originating from the shores of the United Kingdom, this figure of speech is making waves in the world of eco-conscious statements. While many are familiar with the concept of greenwashing, a deceptive tactic aimed at overstating environmental commitments, green bleaching takes a different approach.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

From December 9 to 15, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 149 inspection entries. [ Note: DEP’s Compliance Database had IT issues this week and was only displaying the results of inspections on December 11 and 12.] So far this year-- as of December 8 -- -- NOVs Issued In Last Week: 76 conventional, 7 unconventional -- Year To Date - NOVs Issued: 6,311 conventional and 1,223 unconventional -- Inspections Last Week: 237 conventional and 373 unconventional -- Y

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day January 2, February 6 -- Committee Schedule -- House Agency Budget Hearing Schedule Senate next voting day January 2, 16, 17 -- Committee Schedule -- Senate Agency Budget Hearing Schedule. TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 104 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: H

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Here are 104 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Former Employees Of Eureka Resources Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Company Ask For Criminal Investigation Of Eureka And An Audit Of DEP Over Alleged Workplace, Environmental Violations [PaEN]

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- In Memoriam: PA/NJ Chapter Of The American Chestnut Foundation Announces Passing Of Founder Dr. Bob Leffel [PEN] -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests - Loving The Land: Ray Blystone & Chris Peters Of Cambridge Springs, Crawford County - By Annie Maloney, Foundation for Sustainable Forests [PaEN] Grants -- Budget Office Accepting Applications For Redevelopm

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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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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Spotlight PA - Stephen Caruso, Katie Meyer: Shapiro Rebuilt A Bridge, Weathered A Messy Budget, Walked Fine Partisan Lines In 2023 -- Politics PA: Shapiro Speaks To First Year In Office -- Inquirer: Gov. Shapiro’s Condemnation Of Fmr Penn President Raised His National Profile (Again) -- WHYY: As Philadelphia Grapples With Antisemitism Accusations, Elected Leaders Highlight The ‘Challenge Before Us’ During Interfa

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