Environment + Energy Leader
DECEMBER 16, 2022
CHAR’s high temperature pyrolysis (HTP) process converts woody biomass to simultaneously produce two highly profitable green outputs ready for industrial application without generating greenhouse gases. The post Governments of Canada and Ontario Invest $11.3M in Woody Biomass Facility appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Tokyo is mandating that all new homes in the city be built with rooftop solar panels starting in 2025. Read more on E360 →.
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Environment + Energy Leader
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Mondi, a sustainable packaging and paper company, has partnered with Fresh!Packing to design a new cooler bag made from pulp packaging which consumers can use to protect and transport chilled or frozen goods. The post Mondi Designs New Cooler Bag Made From Pulp Packaging appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Since the provincial government launched their latest round of attacks on Ontario’s environment in November of this year, there has been unprecedented public opposition to Bill 23 and the Greenbelt removals. We’ve mapped at least 85 different rallies between November 15th and December 13th from Windsor to North Bay to Ottawa. This movement has caught the attention of politicians and the media and is building new connections between environmental organizers throughout the province.
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
DECEMBER 16, 2022
UW-Madison will function as a comprehensive resource for environmental science, monitoring, management, conservation, and restoration thanks to the hundreds of environmental professionals spread among its schools and colleges. The post UW-Madison and DOD Announce Environmental Partnership appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Nuclear fusion, infectious diseases and an incredible new space telescope were ongoing stories in 2022, but what were some of the other big scientific developments, discoveries and events of the year?
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 16, 2022
As well as being caused by eating an indulgent diet, gout has been linked to hundreds of genetic variants in the largest study of its kind
Scientific American
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Sustainable aviation fuel is poised for exponential growth thanks to increased investment and policy support, according to industry officials.
Arnold Porter
DECEMBER 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC, December 16, 2022 — Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the election of 12 new partners, nine new counsel and two managing directors, effective January 1, 2023.
Earth 911
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Wanting to be sustainable is easy. Acting sustainably requires substantial effort. It takes time and. The post Earth911 Podcast: YellowTin’s Tony Wessling on Accelerating the Electrification Transition appeared first on Earth911.
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
DECEMBER 16, 2022
A vaccine for strep A may not be very profitable for pharmaceutical companies and there are technical challenges that make such vaccines difficult to develop, but early-stage clinical trials are underway
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The national Council of State Community Development Agencies and Schuylkill County Commissioners recently recognized a Schuylkill County flood reduction project in Pine Grove Borough with its Sterling Achievement Award for Disaster Recovery. On September 8, 2011, Tropical Storm Lee produced over 15 inches of rainfall in the 120 square mile Upper Swatara Creek watershed.
Arnold Porter
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Arnold & Porter was recognized as a top-10 firm in the 2022 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard, which holistically analyzes the prestige, social impact, and legal footprint of US law firms. The recognition showcases the legal acumen and social impact work conducted by the nation’s top law firms. The Law360 Pulse Leaderboard assesses firms based on three key indicators of a leading law firm: social impact, prestige, and practice footprint.
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Everyone makes tiny houses these days, but not like this one. KONGA's new sustainable tiny home uses some pretty unique technology to allow you to go off-grid anywhere you like. From a freezing toilet to rainwater collection, this is one special tiny home you will want to check out for your next off-grid home plans.
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
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Several high-income countries have made pledges at COP15 to fund programmes to protect biodiversity but so far they amount to a small fraction of what’s needed
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Read the full story at Inside Science Resources. FAIRsharing.org is a curated, searchable registry of metadata standards; databases and repositories; and funder and journal policies that are relevant to specific domains or types of data… FAIRsharing.org is a registry developed to help researchers and those who support them fulfill the FAIR principles by enabling them to readily … Continue reading FAIRsharing.org.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Under the 30 by 30 biodiversity target, countries would pledge to protect 30 per cent of land and sea, but that may not be enough to reduce biodiversity losses
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 16, 2022
by Shane Coffield, NASA and James Randerson, University of California, Irvine Many of the companies promising “net-zero” emissions to protect the climate are relying on vast swaths of forests and what are known as carbon offsets to meet that goal. On paper, carbon offsets appear to balance out a company’s carbon emissions: The company pays … Continue reading Satellites detect no real climate benefit from 10 years of forest carbon offsets in California.
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National Law Center
DECEMBER 16, 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: December 16, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 16, 2022
On December 17, the Department of Environmental Protection published notice of 2023 meeting dates for its related boards and advisory committees in the PA Bulletin. The dates are organized by name of the committee or board. The first meetings of most of the advisory committees is in March. DEP put out an advisory earlier in the month saying “Due to the upcoming change in [Governor’s] administration, DEP executive staff have asked that all advisory committee meetings slated for January and Februa
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 16, 2022
It’s not quite dawn when my tour group is allowed to step onto the beach at Playa Ostional to see a huge arribada, an arrival of olive ridley sea turtles. We almost make a huge faux pas. Several of us come within inches of stepping on one of the giant turtles who are nestling into the sand to lay their eggs. We realize just in time that the turtles are all over the place, and we’d better step very, very carefully.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The December 16 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- Check out the First Day New Year’s Hiking Events near you! Lots of events on the Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. Click Here to read the entire Take Five. For more information on programs, initiatives, special events and how you can get involved, visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation website.
Ocean Conservancy
DECEMBER 16, 2022
If you’re reading this, odds are you’ve already heard of flounder. Maybe you’ve even eaten it or seen it in the wild! But how much do you really know about this flatfish? Read on to learn fun facts about flounder. 1. They’re flat. Okay, this one might not be considered a fun fact in itself because all you need to do is look at a flounder to know this is true.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy is pleased to announce the conservation of a 12-acre property in South Londonderry Township. The property, owned by Dr. Rugh and Sylvia Henderson, is nestled in the rolling hills of the western area of Lebanon County. The farm sits at the top of a hill and on a clear day, the views extend to the Blue Mountain and Indiantown Gap area.
Arnold Porter
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Arnold & Porter advised Azerbaijan, Colombia, El Salvador, Panama, Hungary, and Turkey in notable sovereign finance deals in Q4 2022 totaling more than $10.8 billion. “It’s been a difficult year for the capital markets as a whole. But we saw a sharp increase in activity by sovereigns in the 4 th quarter, as more than a few issuers accessed the market, generally in connection with liability management transactions aimed at lengthening debt profiles,” said Greg Harrington, wh
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 16, 2022
by David Shiffman, Arizona State University The Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week is the longest-running cable television series in history, filling screens with sharky content every summer since 1988. It causes one of the largest temporary increases in U.S. viewers’ attention to any science or conservation topic. It’s also the largest stage in marine biology, … Continue reading Beware of ‘Shark Week’: Scientists watched 202 episodes and found them filled with junk science, misinformat
Arnold Porter
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Welcome to the second installment of Arnold & Porter’s Virtual and Digital Health Digest. This edition covers November highlights across the virtual and digital health space. This digest focuses on key virtual and digital health and telehealth-related developments in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union in the healthcare, regulatory, privacy, and corporate transactions space.
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Material design is all about adapting fabrics to perform better and be less impactful to the environment. The 37.5 Technology by Cocona Labs does both.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Read the full story at Food Engineering. Food loss and waste (FLW) happens on every-level in the supply chain. The impacts of FLW are devastating and, thankfully, can be avoided through swift and direct action on every level.
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The Elephant Project is a purpose-driven company dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating the world’s elephant population.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Read the full story at Forbes. As some supply chains become less reliable, inflation increases and many economies face uncertainty, some organizations are focusing on urgent matters like reducing costs and right-sizing production to match unpredictable demand. At first glance, one might assume that this means that sustainability will have to take a back seat … Continue reading Choosing sustainability is easier than you may think.
Montrose
DECEMBER 16, 2022
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. & HOUSTON—December 12, 2022—Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (“Montrose”) (NYSE: MEG) today announced the acquisition of Huco Consulting, Inc. (“Huco”), a leading consultant specializing in the implementation of environment, health and safety (EHS) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) systems and software for industrial, commercial and government clients.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. Energy transitions in the power and transportation sectors are key in advancing toward international net-zero targets, but without companies and governments taking action to accelerate low-carbon technologies, the goals may not be realized, according to BloombergNEF. The research company released its 2022 New Energy Outlook with a focus … Continue reading BloombergNEF outlines energy transition net-zero scenarios.
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