Yale E360
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Farmers in hot, arid regions are turning to low-cost solar pumps to irrigate their fields, eliminating the need for expensive fossil fuels and boosting crop production. But by allowing them to pump throughout the day, the new technology is drying up aquifers around the globe.
Clean Energy Law
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have made some significant changes to the European Commission’s proposal. On 5 February 2024, the European Parliament and Council of the EU announced that they had reached a provisional political agreement on the text of the ESG Ratings Regulation (the Regulation). The agreed text was subsequently published on 14 February 2024.
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New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Many covid-19 vaccines occasionally cause side effects such as blood clots or heart inflammation, but, overall, they appear to be beneficial in preventing heart and circulatory conditions
Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ÉQUITERRE New Report: Expanding Public Transit Service Can Double Ridership and Cut Emissions by 65 Million Tonnes “Putting Wheels on the Bus” report outlines recommendations to federal policymakers to unlock public transit’s potential as a climate solution Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – A new report, titled “Putting Wheels on the Bus” from Environmental Defence and Équiterre, supported by modelling conducted by D
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.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A study estimating humpback whale numbers in the North Pacific Ocean from crowdsourced photos reveals a sharp decline from 2012 to 2021 after decades of slow population growth
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
On February 26, 2024, DEP notified CNX Midstream Operating Company LLC that its application for the Slickville fracking wastewater and natural gas pipelines project is considered withdrawn because CNX failed to provide the information needed to complete the application within 60 days and start its review. The 13.9 mile pipeline route would have included two pipelines for fracking wastewater and natural gas in Bell, Loyalhanna and Salem Townships in Westmoreland County.
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Cresforum
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A panel discussion at the 2023 National Clean Energy Week Policymakers Symposium explored how the United States can create a beneficial environment for scaling essential clean energy infrastructure. The panel, featuring Jon Norman of Hydrostor , Dr. George Borlase of UL Standards & Engagement , Jeannette Mills of Tennessee Valley Authority , Joe Mastrangelo of Eos Energy and Lisa Jacobson of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy , shared their insights and highlighted three main ideas:
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
When lots of freshwater from Greenland pours into the North Atlantic Ocean, it triggers feedback loops that lead to hotter and drier weather in Europe, according to a study of the past 40 years
National Law Center
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Have you ever wondered who regulates the pickles your next-door neighbor makes and sells out of their home? The regulation of. The post Update on Cottage Food Laws – 2024 Proposed Legislation appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
With queues at public charging points getting longer, some companies are opening power swap stations where you can simply exchange your battery for a fully charged one
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.
Cresforum
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
With the doors closed on 2023, the new year offers the chance to look back at the progress the United States has made in emissions reduction and clean energy deployment. The 12 th annual Sustainable Energy in America Factbook allows us to do just that, and this year’s findings are clear: America’s all-of-the-above energy policies are working to reduce emissions.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
YouTube's recommendation algorithm previously pushed users towards viewing ever more extreme videos, but now it steers people away from such content
Cool Green Science
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Are you a birder dreaming of a Big Year? Here's how to do it along with work, family, and life's other responsibilities. The post Extreme Birding: How To Do A Big Year On A Budget appeared first on Cool Green Science.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
North America will have a total solar eclipse on 8 April – here is where, when and how to view it safely
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.
Nanotech
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) published a blog item on February 22, 2024, announcing its Chemical Exposure Action Map, a tool “designed to spur the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to transform the assessment of risks posed by toxic chemicals in our communities.” EDF states that the map focuses on multiple high-priority chemicals, highlighting the potential for cumulative risks.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The jeans industry uses harmful chemicals to dye denim with indigo, but an alternative process can achieve the same thing with 92 per cent less environmental impact
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Via Hill Heat: Subcommittee hearing. Susanne M. Brander, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Oregon State University, College of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences Sherri A. “Sam” Mason, Ph.D., Director of Sustainability, Penn State Behrend Brent Alspach, P.E., Vice President & Director of Applied Research, Arcadis As an ecotoxicologist, Susanne M.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Using an artificial intelligence model and 3D printer to create prosthetic eyes reduces the time required to make such implants, which could make them available to more people
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The Energy Law Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Environmental groups are asking the federal appellate courts to vacate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent decision to grant Louisiana primacy over Class VI injection wells. On February 22 nd , three environmental groups, Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, Healthy Gulf, and Alliance for Affordable Energy, filed a petition with the 5th U.S.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Projections of flood risk due to sea-level rise on the Samoan islands underestimate the rate at which the islands are sinking after two earthquakes hit in 2009
Capaccio
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices On January 9th, the S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) announced the launch of two new sustainability-focused indices : the S&P 500 SDG Index and the S&P Global LargeMidCap SDG Index. The purpose of these indices is to measure the performance of stocks in the S&P 500 and S&P Global LargeMidCap that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Although they are carnivores, black-backed jackals are partial to the melon-like fruits of the !
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
by Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, University of Michigan One of the most robust measures of Earth’s changing climate is that winter is warming more quickly than other seasons.
The Applied Ecologist
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Authors Hollie Blaydes and Alona Armstrong describe their latest research to better understand how pollinators respond to increasing solar park developments. Ground mounted solar parks are becoming increasingly common features of our landscapes and are set to play a pivotal role on the path to net zero.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Read the full story at Packaging Dive. The initiative follows the beverage giant’s move to improve bottle-to-bottle circularity by switching the bottle color from green to clear.
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines when a Super PAC supporting his presidential bid ran a pricey Super Bowl ad, stealing the look of a famous 1960 spot for his uncle John F. Kennedy. But he got far less attention for another move that says a lot about his campaign: He has tapped Del Bigtree to run his communications team. Bigtree, like RFK Jr., is a well-known anti-vaccine activist.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Read the full story from the World Resources Institute. Biomass is fast becoming a topic of interest for governments looking for solutions to the climate crisis and cleaner energy sources. Of its multiple potential uses, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) may be one of the best ways it can help achieve net-zero emissions goals.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Funding for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and three other federal departments, is set to expire at midnight this Friday , March 1, absent congressional approval of a Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) appropriations bill, or an extension of current funding. Amidst final-hour congressional negotiations to fend off a government shutdown, several policy “riders” have emerged as sticking points in reaching a deal on agriculture spending in particular.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Read the full story at Civil Eats. Progressive state legislators often find themselves in a David-and-Goliath battle against the conventional ag industry. One organization is equipping them with resources to support producers using regenerative practices instead.
Edouard Stenger
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
One of the main tools to slash our global dependence to fossil fuels for heating and cooling is the mighty heat pump. Installed in already efficient buildings that have received the adequate amounts of insulation and weatherization, heat pumps allow homes, offices and hospitals (and any other kind of buildings) to heat and cool without breaking the bank.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Read the full story from PV Magazine. Two solar projects, one developed by Enel North America and the other by DSD Renewables, align with Bayer’s sustainability commitments to reach carbon neutrality by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Last December, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney issued a press release crowing about all the money he secured for his state in the National Defense Authorization Act, the annual bill that lays out what the government will spend on the US military in the following fiscal year. He specifically cited the $4.3 billion in the legislation for the new Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system, a chunk of which will go to the system’s manager , the Hill Air Force Base, 30 miles north of Salt Lake C
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Read the full story from the Washington Post. More than two months ago, a dozen D.C. students asked the school board to support a plan for greener, more climate-friendly schools. They vowed to keep showing up — and grow their numbers — until the elected officials agreed. At a recent board meeting, with almost 8o … Continue reading D.C.
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