Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The homes are designed to be all-electric with the hopes of providing insight to sustainable construction. The post California Communities Built for Resilience with Microgrid, Battery Storage appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Not only do U.S. communities of color breathe more fine particulate pollution, they also breathe a form of particulate pollution that is richer in toxic, cancer-causing metals, new research finds. Read more on E360 ?.
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Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
This follows a demonstration project that began in July 2021 to collect plastic waste from the community through the Hefty EnergyBag program and convert the materials into ByBlocks. The post Boise Area Continues to Divert Hard-to-Recycle Plastics from Landfills appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Cleannovate
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Biochar is not your normal charcoal. It’s mostly used as an amendment for deficient soils. It boosts the soil with … More.
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
Inside Climate News
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
In rapidly warming northern forests, restricting human activities can slow the rate of warming by as much as 20 percent, but managing lands in between protected areas is also important. By Bob Berwyn Measured at a global scale, protected forests with legal limits on human activity are significantly cooler than neighboring forests that lack protections, scientists reported in a new Science Advances study today.
Frontiers
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer. Image: Citizen scientist image from www.bigcompostexperiment.org.uk. In a UK-wide study, researchers found that 60% of home-compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate in home compost bins, and inevitably end up in our soil. The study also found that citizens are confused about the labels of compostable and biodegradable plastics, leading to incorrect plastic waste disposal.
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New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
A century on from the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, CT scans, 3D printers and virtual reality are bringing the world of the pharaohs – and ordinary ancient Egyptians – into sharper focus
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Photo credit: Reuters / Lorena Sopena. By Anders Lorenzen. On the back of record heat and wildfires this year, dozens of wildfires raged across Spain after temperatures hit a staggering 30 degrees C in late October. In the regions of the Basque Country, Asturias and Cantabria around 40 blazes were reported. In some areas, vegetation had turned into dry fuel working as a catalyst for the wildfires, adding to increasing concerns about Europe’s changing weather patterns.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Many foods thought to enhance our natural defences, such as orange juice and turmeric, don’t live up to the hype.
The Energy Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
In a recent decision, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded to state court a case brought by landowners against the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) and several past and present owners and operators of an industrial facility (“Facility Defendants”), finding that LDEQ was not improperly joined, and therefore the case could not be heard in federal court.
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
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The construction of solar plants on farmland in England has come under attack, but there are three reasons why they shouldn't be banned, says Michael Le Page
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Fully funding the farm pollution-reduction practices needed to restore the Chesapeake Bay would inject $655 million annually into the region’s economy, including $269 million per year in higher earnings for businesses and workers, according to a new report released November 2 by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The increased economic activity would also support more than 6,600 jobs through 2025.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
From the Terracotta army to the Flores ‘Hobbit’, these are the discoveries that experts argue are more significant than the unearthing of Tutankhamun’s resting place
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The Spearhead Group , a global packaging and innovation company with headquarters in Yardley, Bucks County, has launched Spearhead Project Earth ™, an independent non-profit foundation created to align with the company’s long-term sustainability commitment. As a first initiative, Spearhead Project Earth is overseeing an ongoing clean-up and environmental education campaign on Burlington Island, New Jersey in the Delaware River.
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.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Multiple factors can contribute to different mental health conditions, but in the largest study of its kind, researchers suggest limited light exposure during the day or high levels of exposure at night may be involved
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Environmental Defence, Protect Our Waters, David Suzuki Foundation, Stand.Earth, LeadNow, West Coast Environmental Law. On November 8th, environmental organizations to call on PMO to keep COP26 commitment, and will deliver 90,000+ signatures asking for a strong and ambitious cap on oil and gas emissions. Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – On Tuesday, November 8 th , environmental organizations will deliver a petition of 90,000 signatures (and counting)
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
An retrofitted Black Hawk helicopter flew autonomously between mountains to deliver blood supplies in a simulated mission.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
On October 24, Willistown Conservation Trust welcomed the Chester County Commissioners, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Willistown Township to Kirkwood Preserve (855 Grubbs Mill Rd., Newtown Square) to commemorate an additional 12 acres added to the 83-acre Nature Preserve owned and maintained by Willistown Conservation Trust.
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
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
A pacy documentary reveals the latest about Tutankhamun and Howard Carter, who discovered his tomb.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Read the full review at Wired. This AI-enabled device can identify the species around your home by their songs and alert you when new ones arrive.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Beyond King Tut, curated by the National Geographic Society, surrounds visitors with large-scale projections and animations of some of the thousands of artefacts unearthed from the boy king's tomb
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Recent decision by GFANZ to water down accountability of voluntary net-zero commitments proves that enforceable and credible climate plans are necessary . Amid drought in Canada’s west, Canada’s east picking up the pieces from Hurricane Fiona, and the bills for climate disasters adding up to billions of dollars, now is the time for Canada’s federal government to implement financial policy that aligns financial flows with climate action.
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
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Putting back the clocks in November is linked to a spike in car collisions with deer in the US
Environmental Law Reporter
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
In re Caribbean All Metal Recyclers Corp. hjones@eli.org. Wed, 11/02/2022 - 12:48. An EPA administrative law judge ordered a commercial recycling company to pay $16,000 for unlawfully exporting spent lead acid batteries to China and South Korea in 2015. 07/25/2017. Case Number. RCRA-02-2016-7103. Citation. 47 ELR 47908. [link]. Court. EPA ALJ.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Buff-tailed bumblebees seem to prefer to play with wooden balls rather than simply bypass them en route to a snack
Environmental Law Reporter
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
In re Tasman Leather Group, LLC. hjones@eli.org. Wed, 11/02/2022 - 12:53. An EPA administrative law judge ordered a leather processor/supplier to pay $48,000 for RCRA violations at its facility in Hartland, Maine. The judge also ordered the processor/supplier to provide annual hazardous waste training to all employees at the facility with hazardous waste management responsibilities. 10/25/2018.
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New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Birdwatch, an attempt to tackle misinformation on Twitter by providing additional context to false claims in tweets, appears to be working - but the project may no longer be a priority under Elon Musk's leadership
Environmental Law Reporter
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
In re Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC. hjones@eli.org. Wed, 11/02/2022 - 13:08. An EPA administrative law judge ordered a waste disposal services company to pay $57,000 for alleged RCRA violations at its hazardous waste storage and treatment facility in Middlesex, New Jersey. EPA alleged that the company failed to equip waste lines connected to tank systems holding hazardous waste with closure devices, and failed to list in a log kept in the operating records the identification numbers of equ
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Cracking Egypt's hieroglyphic code was one of humanity’s greatest feats.
Environmental Law Reporter
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
In re Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corp. hjones@eli.org. Wed, 11/02/2022 - 13:15. An EPA administrative law judge ordered an oil company to pay $180,000 for allegedly failing to comply with RCRA and hazardous waste regulations at its terminals. The judge also ordered the company to complete a supplemental environmental project, the total expenditure of which must be no less than $110,000. 09/24/2019.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
As Egypt prepares to host the next UN climate summit, a series of reports illustrate how much further countries must go to avoid catastrophic global warming
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