Toyota Plans Bold Next-Gen Battery, Hydrogen Technology
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 14, 2023
Toyota plana to develop more advanced batteries for electric vehicles and advanced hydrogen technologies for cleaner transportation
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Can We Mine the World’s Deep Ocean Without Destroying It?
Yale E360
JUNE 14, 2023
The U.N. body charged with regulating deep-ocean mining will soon consider whether to permit the first project to move forward. But ecologist Lisa Levin, who has long studied the deep sea, worries that in the rush for key minerals, a pristine and important ecosystem will be lost.
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ICE Plans Traceability Services to Help Cocoa, Coffee Industry Meet Deforestation Regulations
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 14, 2023
The new tracking service will help the cocoa and coffee industry comply with the EU’s recently released rules on regulating deforestation.
Rooftop Solar Grew Nearly 50 Percent Globally Last Year
Yale E360
JUNE 14, 2023
Global rooftop solar capacity grew by 49 percent in 2022, an industry report finds.
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
EU Unveils Measures to Strengthen Sustainable Finance Framework
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 14, 2023
The European Commission has introduced new measures to strengthen the EU's sustainable finance framework and transition to a clean economy.
IBM quantum computer beat a supercomputer in a head-to-head test
New Scientist
JUNE 14, 2023
Researchers at IBM pitted their 127-qubit Eagle quantum computer against a conventional supercomputer in a challenge to perform a complex calculation – and the quantum computer won
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MATERIALS SCIENCE AND THE BUSINESS OF WATER
Cleannovate
JUNE 14, 2023
I once stumbled on an article explaining why it’s not possible for Kenya to explore over 200 billion cubic metres of groundwater. This water has the capability of supplying the nation with clean water for 70 years non-stop. Sounds too good to be true.
Net Zero Tracker: Challenges Remain in Fossil Fuels, Corporate Strategies
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 14, 2023
A substantial rise in net-zero targets are underpinned by legislation and multiple shortcomings for entities that have claimed sustainability goals, according to the report.
JOA Cross-Netting Question Almost Answered
Energy & the Law
JUNE 14, 2023
Co-author Emily Morris * One of the questions raised in 1776 Energy Partners, LLC v. Marathon Oil EF, LLC was whether Marathon as operator could apply revenues owed to non-operator 1776 under one joint operating agreement to satisfy unpaid debts owed on another. Unfortunately, we don’t have an answer. (FWIW, this is the same “1776” from a recent post , whiffing at the plate again with runners in scoring position.
DHL Global Forwarding, IAG Cargo Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 14, 2023
DHL embraces the insetting approach, eliminating emissions at their source through the use of sustainable fuels, rather than relying solely on offsetting initiatives.
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
This Ancient Language Has the Only Grammar Based Entirely on the Human Body
Scientific American
JUNE 14, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Keystone Trails Association Invites Hikers To Participate In PA Hike Poll
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 14, 2023
What is most important to PA hikers? What do PA hikers enjoy most about our trails and want to experience in our forests? That's what Keystone Trails Association is venturing to find out! The PA Hike Poll invites hikers throughout the Keystone state to raise their voice and share their opinion about hiking in Pennsylvania. Data from this survey (submitted anonymously) will influence the development of Keystone Trails Association's strategic plan to ensure a safe and enjoyable hiking experience
How antelopes under threat from the climate crisis have responded to rising temperatures
Frontiers
JUNE 14, 2023
by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image: Benjamin Hollis/Flickr , CC BY 2.0 The rising temperatures of the climate crisis threaten wildlife around the world. Scientists studying three common species of antelope in Namibia found that they generally reduced or changed the timing of activity to cope with heat stress, but the smaller and more active antelopes were most affected.
DCNR State Parks June Environmental Education Newsletter - Take A Hike!
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 14, 2023
The June edition of DCNR’s State Parks Environmental Education newsletter is now available featuring articles on-- -- Take A Hike! National Great Outdoors Month -- Summer Is Here ! Teaching Ideas, Activities & Lessons -- Explore The Outdoors! -- Professional Development Workshops -- Training and Conferences for Educators -- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Click Here to read the entire newsletter.
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.
The Slippery Notion of Boycotts in the Anti-ESG Movement
Law Columbia
JUNE 14, 2023
Photo credit: GRIDArendal on Visualhunt Antitrust – a previously dormant area of law and federal enforcement – has reached a new zenith in recent years. While progressives aim to reinvigorate the anti-monopoly origins of antitrust, some Republicans are weaponizing antitrust in service of their narrative and legislative anti-ESG campaigns. Financial institution coalitions focused on responding to the market effects of climate change have been a particular target.
How corporations use greenwashing to convince you they are battling climate change
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 14, 2023
by Tom Lyon, University of Michigan Many corporations claim their products are “green-friendly.” But how do you know if what they’re selling is truly eco-safe?
Can You Change Your Metabolism?
Scientific American
JUNE 14, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 6.14.23
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 14, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session June 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events ADVISORY: DEP Oil & Gas Compliance Database, Inspection Report Viewer Not Providing Results After June 10, 2023 -- PUC Vice Chairman: During Winter Storm Elliot We Learned Natural Gas Can Be An Intermittent Generator Of Electricity Just Like Renewables [PaEN] -- Casey, Fetterman Announce $5.5 Mi
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.
In the Pacific, Some Coral Survived the Last El Nino, Thanks to Ocean Currents
Inside Climate News
JUNE 14, 2023
A new study of three remote atolls should help reef managers and conservations better understand where to focus their restoration efforts. By Lydia Larsen El Nino has officially arrived. The trade winds that blow across the Earth weaken during El Niño, causing changes in global weather, including extreme heat in the Pacific. With El Nino’s recent arrival, there are already concerns about corals in the eastern Pacific experiencing heat stress in the high temperatures.
Endometriosis may be caused by bacterial infections
New Scientist
JUNE 14, 2023
Bacteria that contribute to gum disease may be a cause of the gynaecological condition endometriosis, which means it could be treated with antibiotics
How to Protect Yourself from Ticks and the Dangerous Diseases They Spread
Scientific American
JUNE 14, 2023
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Activist Group ‘Names and Shames’ Cargill and Its Heirs to Keep Deforestation Promises
Inside Climate News
JUNE 14, 2023
Stand.earth alleges that Cargill, the nation’s largest privately-held company and the world’s largest agribusiness company , has failed to keep pledges on eliminating deforestation from its supply chains. By Georgina Gustin On Wednesday, thousands of pages of documents will land on the doorstep of an office in an affluent Minneapolis suburb, containing details that accuse the country’s largest privately-held company of continuing to drive planet-warming deforestation across the globe.
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.
Fastest star in the galaxy clocked at 2285 kilometres per second
New Scientist
JUNE 14, 2023
Astronomers have spotted white dwarfs moving faster than any free-moving star seen before – so fast they must have been launched by supernovae
ER Visits for Asthma in New York City Soared as Wildfire Smoke Blanketed the Region
Inside Climate News
JUNE 14, 2023
Smoky days can double emergency hospital visits for asthma, which disproportionately affects Black and Latino children. In New York, the Bronx was especially hard hit. By Gina Jiménez Morgen Bromell, a web designer in Brooklyn, had plans to visit their cousin in Los Angeles at the end of the summer, but last week air quality in New York City was so bad they decided to move their flight earlier to escape the smoke.
Are big cats like black panthers and leopards really roaming the UK?
New Scientist
JUNE 14, 2023
Despite numerous people claiming to have seen big cats in the UK, there is no hard evidence they exist
A New Therapy for Multiple Personality Disorder Helps a Woman with 12 Selves
Scientific American
JUNE 14, 2023
Therapy for dissociative identity disorder has aimed to meld many personalities into one.
Sustainability at Retail
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How ultrasound therapy could treat everything from ageing to cancer
New Scientist
JUNE 14, 2023
Ultrasound is most familiar to us as a non-invasive imaging technology used during pregnancy – now it is in clinical trials as a powerful new tool for treating all sorts of medical conditions
Building Synergies for a Women-led Clean Energy Transition in India
NRDC
JUNE 14, 2023
On World Environment Day, a dialogue to discuss pathways for a more gender balanced clean energy transition in India.
Move Over Oprah, It’s Book Club Time: Welcome to Indian Country 101
Washington Nature
JUNE 14, 2023
In February, Indian Country 101 —a free, online, self-paced tribal engagement training series—was launched by The Whitener Group , a Native-owned consultant group, and The Nature Conservancy in Washington State. This new tool was created as a way to learn more about the history of Native Nations in the U.S. and how to effectively engage and support Tribes in conservation work.
Climate Change Has Made California's Wildfires Five Times Bigger
Scientific American
JUNE 14, 2023
New research finds that the area burned by wildfires during summer in California has increased fivefold since 1971 because of more arid conditions caused by climate change
Susquehanna River Basin Commission Advises Water Withdrawal Permit Holders To Review Low Flow Water Restrictions And Begin Planning For Alternative Operations
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 14, 2023
During the week of June 12, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission notified water users with withdrawal permits, including those providing water to unconventional shale gas operations, to review provisions in their permits limiting water withdrawals during low streamflow conditions. "Please review your project’s approval(s) to make sure you are aware how sustained dry conditions may impact your operational requirements and mitigation plan (if applicable).
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