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Having the Fox Guard the Henhouse?

Legal Planet

One of the most important provisions, of the new NEPA law, § 107(f), allows the lead agency to delegate preparation of environmental reviews to project applicants. There are unsettled questions about when this provision applies and how it interfaces with other parts of NEPA. There are clear conflicts of interest in assigning this role to the project applicant.

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Why Living Above the Poverty Line Doesn’t Guarantee Food Security

Union of Concerned Scientists

If you are worried about the rising cost of food, you are not alone. In the United States, approximately 1 in 10 households experience food insecurity (although research suggests it’s actually many more than that). Dramatic inflation , coupled with the premature expiration of additional dollars for those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and new work requirements for some SNAP recipients, has led to widespread worry about hunger.

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As the Sea Rises, Will a Prized National Seashore Wash Away?

Yale E360

Cape Hatteras National Seashore has long been one of the jewels of the U.S. parks system, as managers worked to protect beaches and marshes amid an influx of tourists. But now rising sea levels, severe erosion, and a shifting shoreline are raising questions about its future.

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Mastercard Discusses Sustainable Credit Cards, Plastic Recycling

Environment + Energy Leader

Additionally, companies are actively promoting the shift towards digital payments through innovative programs like Digital First, allowing cardholders to opt for virtual cards instead of physical ones.

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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

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Thought Extinct in the Wild, Earless Dragon Rediscovered in Australia

Yale E360

The Victorian grassland earless dragon, not seen in the wild since 1969, has been rediscovered, Australian officials said.

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Bridging the Gap: Climate Change Underestimation in Fossil Fuel Reliant Countries

Environment + Energy Leader

A report by global safety charity Lloyd's Register Foundation shows individuals in countries heavily reliant on fossil fuel production are less likely to perceive climate change as a significant threat.

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Altus Power Launches Community Solar Project in Hawaii

Environment + Energy Leader

Altus Power has announced a Community Solar project in Hawaii, which aims to provide clean electric power at discounted rates.

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A Potentially Spectacular Comet Will Fly by Earth Next Year

Scientific American

Professional and amateur astronomers alike are hoping that Comet C/2023 A3 will sparkle in Earth’s skies in the fall of 2024, although comets are notoriously difficult to predict

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Study Investigates Embodied Carbon Emissions in U.S. Industrial Real Estate

Environment + Energy Leader

The BranchPattern report found that of 26 industrial U.S. core and shell buildings, the average embodied carbon intensity was about 50 pounds of carbon per square foot.

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Japanese Courts Admit the Operation of New Coal-Fired Power Plants in Kobe

Law Columbia

Coal-Fired power plants targeted at the case, taken by Attorney Shunsuke Sugit In March 2023, two important decisions regarding the operation of newly built coal-fired power plants were handed down by courts in Japan. On March 9, 2023, the Japanese Supreme Court refused to hear the first climate change litigation brought before it without specifying substantive reasons. ( Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v.

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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

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Mary Kay to Plant 100,000 Trees in 2023 in Reforestation Project

Environment + Energy Leader

Mary Kay has announced it will plant 100,000 trees in 2023 as part of an ongoing partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Musk and Bezos Offer Humanity a Grim Future in Space Colonies

Scientific American

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.

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JLL Foundation Loaned $2.6 Million to 15 Startups in 2022

Environment + Energy Leader

JLL Foundation has issued its first-annual report, discussing the $2.6 million in loans it gave to 15 startups focused on climate change.

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June 23 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation

PA Environment Daily

The June 23 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- Watch the Fueling Discovery Destination Videos On 4 State Parks In Northeast PA -- Read About The Carroll Cabin In Forbes State Forest -- Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

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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.

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Sphera Launches Corporate Sustainability Management Tool

Environment + Energy Leader

The software uses analytics and artificial intelligence to enable financial institutions to collect, calculate, report, and manage financed emissions with precision.

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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 6.26.23

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session June 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY Noon: Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to consider the nomination of Richard Negrin as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection and these bills: Senate Bill 832 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) that would establish the Independent Energy Information Office to

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Giant 'Gravity Hole' in the Ocean May Be the Ghost of an Ancient Sea

Scientific American

A vast expanse of the Indian Ocean is a staggering 100 meters lower than the global average sea level because of a major dip in Earth’s gravity.

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Penn State Extension: Meadow Repository - Resources For Planning, Planting Meadows

PA Environment Daily

By Meagan Hopkins-Doerr, Master Watershed Steward Coordinator Meadows play an important role in our ecosystem and have multiple benefits for wildlife and humans.  Whether your project is a small backyard or a community park of several acres, your contribution to enhancing the environment will be significant. Meadows using native plants are a recognized best management practice that is increasing in popularity as municipalities look for effective stormwater management strategies, beautification,

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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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How does consciousness arise? A 25-year-old bet has now been decided

New Scientist

Twenty-five years ago, a neuroscientist and a philosopher bet a case of fine wine on whether scientists would have cracked the neural basis of consciousness by 2023.

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Is generative AI bad for the environment? A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins

Environmental News Bits

by Kate Saenko, Boston University Generative AI is the hot new technology behind chatbots and image generators. But how hot is it making the planet? As an AI researcher, I often worry about the energy costs of building artificial intelligence models. The more powerful the AI, the more energy it takes. What does the emergence … Continue reading Is generative AI bad for the environment?

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Dolphins 'talk' to their young in a higher pitch, just like humans do

New Scientist

Female dolphins modify their vocalisations in the presence of their offspring, mirroring the ‘baby talk’ used by humans

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3M offers $10.3B settlement over PFAS contamination in water systems – now, how do you destroy a ‘forever chemical’?

Environmental News Bits

by A. Daniel Jones, Michigan State University and Hui Li, Michigan State University PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting in the 1940s. They made jackets waterproof and carpets stain-resistant. Food wrappers, firefighting foam, even makeup seemed better with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

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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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Modern Hunter-Gatherers Have Thriving Gut Microbiome, Compared with Californians

Scientific American

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.

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Euclid space telescope is about to launch to probe the dark cosmos

New Scientist

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope is scheduled to launch on 1 July and then begin its mission of studying the effects of dark energy and dark matter

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Coca-Cola’s biggest challenge in greening its operations is its own global marketing strategy

Environmental News Bits

by Bart Elmore, The Ohio State University Coca-Cola is one of the world’s most widely recognized brands. Its global reach, spanning more than 200 countries, was the theme of a 2020 commercial that showed families drinking Coke with their meals in cities from Orlando, Florida, to Shanghai, London, Mexico City and Mumbai, India.

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Megalodon may have been warm-blooded unlike most other sharks

New Scientist

Evidence is mounting that megalodon could have been warm-blooded, unlike most modern sharks, hinting at how it grew to be so big and also why it went extinct

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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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PennTAP Hosts July 20 Webinar On Funding And Incentives For Energy Efficiency Improvements At Your Facility

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Technical Assistance Program is hosting a July 20 webinar on Funding And Incentives For Energy Efficiency Improvements At Your Facility starting at 10:30 a.m. to Noon. The webinar will cover funding opportunities for small to mid-sized companies throughout Pennsylvania. Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment, technology, or controls.

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Eating at night could boost your muscles and help you run for longer

New Scientist

A study in mice has shown that eating during what would normally be a resting period helps build muscle fibres needed for endurance running, though this has yet to be confirmed in humans

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AR/VR metaverse to improve mental health: World Economic Forum emerging technologies report

Frontiers

As a World Economic Forum platform partner, Frontiers is collaborating with the Forum on the 2023 edition of its annual emerging technologies report. Chosen by an international panel of experts, the list of top ten emerging technologies included in the report were selected from nearly 100 contenders based on criteria including novelty, applicability, depth, and power.

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Six surprising tips to boost the fitness benefits of your workout

New Scientist

If you’re struggling for time or motivation, here are evidence-based hacks that maximise the effects of the exercise you do manage – from breathing tricks to the mindset shift that can reduce body fat

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Designer phages: World Economic Forum emerging technologies report 

Frontiers

As a World Economic Forum platform partner, Frontiers is collaborating with the Forum on the 2023 edition of its annual emerging technologies report. Chosen by an international panel of experts, the list of top ten emerging technologies included in the report were selected from nearly 100 contenders based on criteria including novelty, applicability, depth, and power.