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Bringing Back the Beasts: Global Rewilding Plans Take Shape

Yale E360

With a growing number of studies demonstrating the importance of large mammals to healthy ecosystems, scientists are proposing concrete plans to reintroduce these animals to the wild. The return of just 20 species to native habitats, they say, could be a boon to biodiversity. Read more on E360 ?.

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Wondering How States Will Respond to West Virginia v. EPA? Massachusetts Provides An Early Answer

Law and Environment

Those wondering what states can do to at least partially ameliorate the impacts of West Virginia v. EPA need look no farther than Massachusetts, which issued its Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030 the same day that the Supreme Court extended its crusade against the modern world by limiting EPA’s authority to regulate in the absence of a clear delegation by Congress.

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Worley Acquires Minera to Improve Mining Sustainability

Environment + Energy Leader

Worley is acquiring Minera Mining Technologies to help improve mining operations and sustainability. The post Worley Acquires Minera to Improve Mining Sustainability appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Magnetic fields can turn medical waste into high-value products

Physics World

Alternating magnetic fields can be used to rapidly convert medical waste, such as plastic syringes, into hydrogen-rich gases and high-quality graphite, scientists in China have found. This catalytic technique is more environmentally friendly and less energy intensive than other waste management strategies, the researchers claim. It might also help us dispose of other types of medical waste such as masks and protective clothing.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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York Region passes illegal Official Plan, testing Ontario Government’s commitment to not “touch” the Greenbelt

Enviromental Defense

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, STOP SPRAWL YORK REGION. One third of Council votes against the Plan. Toronto | Traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – After a complex series of last-minute motions and closed-door sessions last Thursday that made it difficult for Councillors – let alone residents – to discern what was being debated, York Region appears to have presented Minister of Municipal Affairs, Steve Cl

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Mitigating Impacts of Offshore Wind: BOEM Draft Guidance Suggests Compensation for Lost Income to Fishermen

The Energy Law Blog

On June 23, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a draft guidance on mitigating potential impacts of offshore wind development on commercial and recreational fishing. The final guidance document will set forth required information that lessees must submit to BOEM at each stage of a wind project, i.e., Site Assessment Plan (SAP), Construction and Operations Plan (COP), and General Activities Plan (GAP), including project-specific information on potential impacts on fishing

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Firms pledge to clean up construction with green net-zero concrete

New Scientist

A coalition of 17 companies has pledged to begin buying greener concrete this decade, and work towards buying only net-zero concrete within a few decades

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ISTC Technical Assistance Program seeks project partner for USDA composting and food waste reduction grant

Environmental News Bits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) recently released a funding opportunity announcement for their Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) cooperative agreements. Applications are due by September 1, 2022. This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, school districts, counties, local governments, or tribal governments (State-designated Indian Tribes, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal … Continue reading ISTC

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Fields medal 2022: Work on prime numbers and spheres wins maths prize

New Scientist

Mathematicians who have studied the most efficient way to pack spheres in eight-dimensional space and the spacing of prime numbers are among this year's recipients of the highest award in mathematics, the Fields medal

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Wild mammals are making a comeback in Europe thanks to conservation efforts

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Our World in Data. By the first half of the 20th century, many of Europe’s mammals had been reduced to just a fraction of their historical levels. Millennia of hunting, exploitation, and habitat loss had forced them into decline. Many had been wiped out completely. But most mammal populations have … Continue reading Wild mammals are making a comeback in Europe thanks to conservation efforts.

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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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Time loops may not be forbidden by physics after all

New Scientist

Physicists find that causal loops, where two events separated in time influence each other in paradoxical ways, are allowed in many theoretical universes, some of which share features with our own

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Infographic: How To Become an Eco-Friendly Driver

Earth 911

Transportation is responsible for a whopping 27% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. The post Infographic: How To Become an Eco-Friendly Driver appeared first on Earth911.

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The Legality of Food Labeling Claims: How Advertisements are Regulated

National Law Center

When you walk through a grocery store, you will likely see certain food labeling claims such as “healthy”, “low in sugar”, The post The Legality of Food Labeling Claims: How Advertisements are Regulated appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Design work starts on European commercial fusion power station

New Scientist

The EuroFusion consortium hopes its DEMOnstration Power Plant will take fusion power from the lab to commercial electricity supply by 2054

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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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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: July 5, 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: July 5, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Stunning solar prominences shine in photography competition

New Scientist

This photograph of solar features called prominences is one of the dazzling cosmic images shortlisted for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in the UK

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Starbucks Runs 66% of its Stores Globally With Clean Energy. The Goal is 100%

Environmental Leader

As Starbucks has grown into one of the world’s premier coffee stores, it has been challenged to deal with its carbon footprint, waste, and recycling. How is it doing? The post Starbucks Runs 66% of its Stores Globally With Clean Energy. The Goal is 100% appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Drugs used to treat ADHD and depression may ease Alzheimer's symptoms

New Scientist

A class of drugs commonly used to treat ADHD and other conditions could improve cognition and decrease apathy in people with Alzheimer's

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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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Should You Pick a Local or National Solar Installer?

Earth 911

If you plan to install solar panels on your home, you are probably thinking about. The post Should You Pick a Local or National Solar Installer? appeared first on Earth911.

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Sophie Howe on how to fight for future generations in politics

New Scientist

As the future generations commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe’s job is to help guide the government's decisions for the benefit of people yet to be born.

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Energy Transitions Help Energy as a Service Boom

Environmental Leader

A report finds the EaaS market will grow at a significant clip through 2027. The post Energy Transitions Help Energy as a Service Boom appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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US chooses encryption tools to protect us from quantum computers

New Scientist

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has revealed the next generation of algorithms that will keep our private data safe from snoopers

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Intern Wanted: Schuylkill Action Network Outreach Intern

PA Environment Daily

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuar y based in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking to fill an Outreach Intern position to work with the Schuylkill Action Network. The deadline to apply is July 22. The intern assists PDE’s Engagement Team in a variety of duties that reach multiple audiences, partners, and stakeholders. Candidates should have or be in the process of completing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Environmental Science/Studies, Human Ecology, or a similar degree from a college o

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Snapping shrimps have helmets to ward off shock waves from their claws

New Scientist

Snapping shrimps seem immune to the shock waves their claws produce to kill or stun other animals – and it is all thanks to their head gear

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Invasive insect that kills grapes could reach California wine region by 2027

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from North Carolina State University. The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that can kill grapevines and damage other crops, has a chance of first reaching the wine-producing counties of California in five years, according to a new analysis from North Carolina State University researchers.

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PA Resources Council Hosts Backyard Composting, Rain Barrel, Recycling Workshops, Webinars In July For Southwestern PA Residents

PA Environment Daily

In July, the Pennsylvania Resources Council will conduct environmental education webinars to teach southwestern Pennsylvania residents methods for protecting watersheds including using rain barrels and options for recycling a wide variety of materials. Following online instruction, individuals will pick up their rain barrels at PRC’s office in Pittsburgh.

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Of green thumbs, recycling and robots

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Archdiocese of Miami. Students from Little Flower School in Hollywood have been working to make their school and community greener. During the school’s annual Academic Showcase on May 18, 2022, they showed family and friends the STEM (acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) projects they had been working on to … Continue reading Of green thumbs, recycling and robots.

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Meet the Real Ocean Animals of SpongeBob SquarePants

Ocean Conservancy

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Well, you know the answer, I hope! The Nickelodeon show SpongeBob SquarePants has been adored by many since it first aired in 1999. While the species that inspired some of its characters, such as Mr. Krabs and Patrick Star, may be easy to identify, there are a couple of species in this Nickelodeon classic cartoon that may not be so obvious.

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Conagra Brands, Smithfield Foods, and Bob’s Red Mill to receive sustainability awards at PACK EXPO International

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at ProFood World. ProFood World, a publication of PMMI Media Group, a division of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is pleased to announce the winners of the eighth annual Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards. The award-winning programs and projects were completed and operational between November 2020 and December … Continue reading Conagra Brands, Smithfield Foods, and Bob’s Red Mill to receive sustainability awards at PACK E

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EUON Publishes Nanopinion on Models to Characterize Exposures to Manufactured Nanomaterials in the OECD

Nanotech

On June 28, 2022, the European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) published a Nanopinion entitled “ Models to Characterize Exposures to Manufactured Nanomaterials in OECD ” by Vladimir Murashov, Ph.D., Senior Scientist in the Office of the Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and John Howard, M.D., Director of NIOSH and Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program in the U.S.

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How fashion giants recast plastic as good for the planet

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the New York Times. An influential system overseen by retailers and clothing makers ranks petroleum-based synthetics like “vegan leather” as more environmentally sound than natural fibers.

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Help Wanted: PA Envirothon Executive Director

PA Environment Daily

The PA Envirothon is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Executive Director for this highly regarded, nationally-known environmental competition program. The position is full-time and requires mostly office work with some field work. Candidates for the position should review the full vacancy announcement and job description prior to applying.

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In light of EPA court ruling, new focus on states’ power?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Associated Press. The U.S. Supreme Court limited the power of the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants. But its ruling didn’t touch the power of the states. That’s putting a renewed focus on efforts across the country to limit the reliance on power plants … Continue reading In light of EPA court ruling, new focus on states’ power?.