Environment + Energy Leader
JULY 19, 2022
Reusable and refillable packaging is one of the most dynamic sectors of the packaging market in 2022, with rapid growth fueled by innovative formats and the need to enact more planet-friendly business models. The post Reusable and Refillable Packaging Becomes a Major Trend for 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Circle of Blue
JULY 19, 2022
© J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue. By Delaney Nelson, Circle of Blue – July 19, 2022. TOP NEWS . As of July 12, nearly 45 percent of the U.S. and Puerto Rico is in drought, a 14 percent increase since mid-June. The federal Bureau of Reclamation gives Colorado River states a 60-day deadline to develop an emergency plan to conserve water.
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Yale E360
JULY 19, 2022
A proposed coal mine in Queensland, Australia would eliminate more than 2,000 acres of koala habitat and more than 150 acres of greater glider habitat, two species that were recently listed as endangered. Read more on E360 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
JULY 19, 2022
The winners of the 2022 Environment+Energy Leader Product & Project Awards have been announced! Download the new awards ebook to see the winners. The post Winners Announced in 2022 Awards Report — Plus a Word from E+E Leader Publisher Sarah Roberts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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.
Inside Climate News
JULY 19, 2022
Researchers spot a vast new crack on a crumbling Italian glacier that killed 11 people earlier this month, as warming temperatures and snow droughts take a toll on alpine icefields. By Bob Berwyn The Marmolada Glacier in the Alps of southern Italy, where 11 people died on July 3 when part of the ice collapsed into a massive avalanche, may crumble even more before Europe’s brutally hot summer ends.
Enviromental Defense
JULY 19, 2022
Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – The new climate targets released today by Canada’s export bank, Export Development Canada, are a disappointment. For years, the crown corporation has been fueling climate disaster by providing billions each year to oil and gas companies. The only responsible thing to do is to end public financing to the fossil fuel sector – but even as people are fleeing their homes and dying from climate disasters, Export Devel
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New Scientist
JULY 19, 2022
A review of 17 previous studies finds no evidence for a link between depression and low serotonin levels, which SSRI antidepressants focus on – though not everyone is convinced by the findings
A Greener Life
JULY 19, 2022
Wildfires breaking out in Wennington, east London. Photo credit: Leon Neal / Getty Images. By Anders Lorenzen. The UK has braced itself after its national weather forecaster, the Met Office , declared a first-ever red warning for the heatwave the country has been experiencing this week. The forecaster has only ever issued warnings like these in the autumn or winter for other weather-related issues such as floods, storms and snowfall.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s successor will have to sign off on a new net-zero strategy after the UK government's plan was ruled unlawful
Environmental Leader
JULY 19, 2022
Corporate financing for the renewable energy source is down in almost all areas so far this year. The post Solar Energy Corporate Funding Sees Slowdown Through First Half of 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2022
A beautiful image of the spiral galaxy NGC 628, produced using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, may provide insights into how dust behaves in space
National Law Center
JULY 19, 2022
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: Claims Brought by Competitors and Consumers appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2022
Paper wasps can be trained to choose between pairs of stimuli that are either alike or different, suggesting the propensity for abstract thought may be more widespread than we thought
National Law Center
JULY 19, 2022
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 19, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2022
Companies are taking steps to prevent heat damage to high-power computers, with some shutting down machines used for performing software updates or graphic rendering
Inside Climate News
JULY 19, 2022
These ‘walking trees’ depend on ocean currents to carry their floating progeny to new lands, but a new study finds fresher seawater might prevent seeds from floating far. By Hannah Loss The pods were everywhere. Thousands of mangrove propagules, or germinated seeds, had washed up along shorelines in Corpus Christi, Texas. Biologists were puzzled. They knew these bean-shaped pods couldn’t be from local black mangrove trees—nearly all the Texas trees were killed during the February freeze event th
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2022
By Tiffany Jolley, Prairie Research Institute Across the Fox River Valley, the landscape has changed in almost unimaginable ways since the end of the most recent ice age over 12,000 years ago. Rapid expansion of agriculture, residential housing, and commercial development has replaced massive glaciers that left abundant resources of gravel, sand, and water in … Continue reading Groundwater experts help industries and nature preserves thrive.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2022
After decades of heading NASA’s exploration of Saturn, Jupiter and their moons, the space physicist describes what we have learned and what future missions must now answer
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Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2022
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced the student finalists of the 2022 Keysight Innovation Challenge. Finalists will demonstrate their design ideas before a panel of leading influencer judges at a livestreamed event to be held … Continue reading Keysight Technologies announces student finalists for Innovation Challenge.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2022
Vineyard Wind and Revolution Wind are set to be some of the first commercial offshore wind farms in the US.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2022
Read the full story at Utility Dive. The state is turning to a mix of demand response efforts, distributed energy resources and utility-scale renewable energy projects to keep the lights on after its last coal plant retires in September.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2022
Hormone replacement therapy was thought to increase risk of cancer recurrence after breast cancer treatment, but that may not be the case
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2022
Read the full story in the Washington Post. President Biden is considering declaring a national climate emergency as soon as this week as he seeks to salvage his environmental agenda in the wake of stalled talks on Capitol Hill, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to … Continue reading Biden could declare climate emergency as soon as this week, sources say.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2022
Mosquito-proof fabrics are being tested by the US military in an effort to make uniforms that protect against malaria and other diseases
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2022
Read the full story at Food Navigator. Circular food solutions, upcycled ingredients and local production all offer the food and drink sector a solution to counter current global economic pressures and supply chain volatility.
Environmental Leader
JULY 19, 2022
Emerson, a technology and software solutions company, has joined RE100, a global initiative bringing together businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. The post How Emerson Will Reach 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2022
Read the full story at Food Navigator. One-fifth of all dairy products are wasted. How can this be tackled? Ingredient supplier IFF believes its bioprotective cultures have a role to play. We spoke to Julien Plault, Global Product Manager of Meat & Protective Cultures, to learn what that is.
Nanotech
JULY 19, 2022
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has published a document entitled Chemical Accidents Involving Nanomaterials: Potential Risks and Review of Prevention, Preparedness and Response Measures — Project Report. Part of OECD’s series on chemical accidents, the document presents the outcome from a project of the OECD Working Party on Chemical Accidents (WPCA) that aimed to investigate safety issues related to the prevention of, preparedness for, and response to accidents
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2022
Aug 9, 2022, noon CDTRegister here. Join GreenBiz for the first in a 4-part webcast series on Accelerating to Net Zero: The Business Imperative. Many companies are making net zero pledges, but few have developed comprehensive implementation plans, and even fewer have made meaningful progress on delivering results. In this first webcast, we will explore … Continue reading Webinar: Accelerating to Net Zero: The Business Imperative.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2022
Don't miss your chance to be part of New Scientist Live, the world’s greatest festival of ideas and discoveries, taking place at London's ExCeL and streaming online from 7 to 9 October 2022
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2022
Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. Biodiversity is increasingly becoming a priority for investors as they study the impacts of a company’s nature-related impacts, even as standards on such information are lacking, according to a report from Moody’s.
Environmental Leader
JULY 19, 2022
Wauwatosa is working toward its sustainability goals by installing a solar project at its city hall complex. The post Wisconsin City’s Solar Project Reduces Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2022
Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive. Leica Geosystems, a division of Stockholm-based digital reality technology company Hexagon, released a new tool last week that has the potential to help cities become more sustainable and maintain existing infrastructure by speeding up the process through which they can create digital twins, according to Michael Lettau, vice … Continue reading High-speed reality capture tool holds sustainability, preservation potential for cities.
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