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Politics matters. A lot. This assertion might strike as the epitome of obviousness, but when it comes to Earth Day, there is a tendency to get away from the hard work of blocking and tackling and more toward thinking about Our Relationship With The Earth on a conceptual level. At this point, I’m sick of concepts. No Administration has ever threatened the planet more than this one; together with a Supreme Court that often seems devoting to destroying environmental law, that puts defenders o
The Sea and the Butterfly by Kim Kirim No one told him about the waters depth. The white butterfly did not know how to fear the sea. Thinking it to be a field of blue radish leaves, he floated down. Young wings ended up pickled in the waves, Then he returned, tired like a princess. No flower blossomed on the sea of Marchs moon.
Credit: Christine Olsson/TT On February 19, 2025, the Swedish Supreme Court dismissed the Aurora case ( Anton Foley and others v Sweden ), the first systemic climate change case brought in Sweden. The case is among the first in which a national apex court has applied the principles developed by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Verein KlimaSeniorinnen and others v Switzerland.
Whose World is This? By Nakyshia Fralin In The World Is Yours, Nas raps about being out for dead presidents to represent [him]. While layered with meaning, theres a message that sticks out to those like methe chase for money is the answer to lifes problems. Its a mantra Ive heard since my childhood, the belief that the world becomes ours when we get those dead presidents.
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
An asthmatic oyster, a sad sasquatch and color-changing coral. All are characters in a collection of childrens stories written by Susquehanna University students and based on scientific research. Climate change research is critical, but complex science can be hard to communicate, especially to children, which creates a gap that limits public understanding and action, said Siobhan Fathel , assistant professor of earth & environmental sciences.
Trump is a bump. A nasty one, but a bump nonetheless, because the world is on the road to zero-emission fuels and vehicles no matter what. That was one takeaway from Charging Ahead, the UCLA Emmett Institutes annual symposium held on April 9 devoted this year to cutting vehicle pollution during the next four years and beyond. Another overarching idea: states like California and cities like Los Angeles have a lot of tools it’s time to break them out.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ECOJUSTICE, SHIFT: ACTION FOR PENSION WEALTH & PLANET HEALTH Toronto, ON | Traditional territories of the Wendat, Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewa and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the umbrella group representing Canadas 13 provincial and territorial securities regulators, announced a pause today on its work in developing new mandatory climate-related disclosure rules.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ECOJUSTICE, SHIFT: ACTION FOR PENSION WEALTH & PLANET HEALTH Toronto, ON | Traditional territories of the Wendat, Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewa and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the umbrella group representing Canadas 13 provincial and territorial securities regulators, announced a pause today on its work in developing new mandatory climate-related disclosure rules.
Scientists are worried because they cant fully explain the big jump, but they think it might mean that carbon absorption by forests, fields and wetlands is slowing downa major problem for the world. By Bob Berwyn The latest anomaly in the climate system that cant be fully explained by researchers is a record annual jump in the global mean concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere measured in 2024.
On April 22, Keep Chester City Beautiful, supported by the Office of Mayor Stefan Ro ots, officially became a local affiliate of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Their mission is to equip and empower residents across Chester to clean up and beautify their blocks, and to improve communication and collaboration between residents and their local government.
It’s a tribute to the significance of state climate policies that Trump devoted an entire executive order to excoriating them as “fundamentally irreconcilable” with his own, fossil-fuel promoting, energy policy. Yet, despite all the drama in D.C., state governments have continued to make quiet progress in their efforts to expand clean energy and phase out fossil fuels.
86 per cent support the Government of Canada stepping in to stop plastic pollution both at home and around the world with international allies Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat A survey commissioned by Environmental Defence and conducted by Abacus Research between April 14 and 16, 2025 reconfirms that people across Canada overwhelmingly support action from the federal government to tackle plastic pollution an
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
The clean energy economy has been on an absolute rip-roaring tear. Critical to this explosive growth has been a series of strategic policies passed by Congress over the past several years: tactical investments, targeted incentives, and a deliberate commitment to establishing market certainty. These are the policies that coiled the clean energy spring ; that assembled new workforces; that unlocked the economy-transforming, leveling-up types of investments that dont just prefer but require a long-
On April 22, as the nation celebrates Earth Day, York County officials announced the countys water pollutant levels are significantly lower than initially reported by the state, according to data from the countys 10-year Water Quality Monitoring initiative the first of its kind in the state and the nation. The monitoring shows an average of 105.7 million pounds of sediment, 7.2 million pounds of nitrogen and 370,064 pounds of phosphorus are polluting York County streams every year.
The Trump Administration is about to embark on overruling a key regulation protecting endangered species. That regulation, which the Supreme Court upheld in the Sweet Home case (1995), protects members of endangered species from being killed or injured indirectly via destruction of their habitat. The Administration does not see Sweet Home as a barrier, because that case applied the Chevron doctrine in reaching its result.
By Shadia Haq Earth Day 2025 focuses on the theme Our Power, Our Planet and urges a global shift to renewable energy. We look at this years goals, standout events, key participants, and the growing debate about its real impact. Person Tossing a Globe. Photo Credit: Cup of Couple Earth Day timeline: key milestones Year Milestone 1970 First Earth Day held in the United States, with 20 million participants. 1990 Earth Day expanded globally to 141 countries. 2016 The Paris Climate Agreement was sign
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.
by Laura Dee, University of Colorado Boulder Red skies in August, longer fire seasons and checking air quality before taking my toddler to the park. This has become the new norm in the western United States as wildfires become more frequent, larger and more catastrophic.
The Commonwealth Financing Authority is now accepting applications for Act 13 Program watershed restoration, abandoned mine drainage abatement, baseline water quality data, orphaned or abandoned well plugging, sewage facilities, flood mitigation programs and recreation grants. The deadline for applications is May 31. These grants are funded by the Act 13 drilling impact fees paid by unconventional shale gas drillers.
Following up on my prior post about the proposed changes to the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations that protect against habitat modification, what might California do to protect the species within its border? California currently has 140 federally listed animal species, and 182 federally listed plant species, 19% of the 1684 species listed under the ESA in the United States.
Nearly every profession has been disrupted by the ability to Google the answer to a question. How do I fix a faucet leak? Google a how-to video instead of calling the plumber. How can I stop my knee from hurting? Ask Google instead of your doctor. The same scenario happens in law, any lawyer will tell you. And now with generative artificial intelligence widely available, the online answer can be much more comprehensive than a traditional Google search was only a couple years ago.
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.
Chard leaves from Pie Ranch, CA; Credit: USDA, NRCS CA This year marks the tenth anniversary of Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) , a novel insurance product that offers farmers nationwide the option to insure the revenue of their entire operation, including crop, livestock, and nursery production, under a single policy. WFRP also rewards adoption of business practices that reduce risk with its premium discount for crop and enterprise diversification.
Batmunkh Luvsandash has fought to protect more than a million acres of steppe lands in his native Mongolia. In an interview with Yale Environment 360 , he explains how, by drawing on the knowledge of local herders, he was able to take on the powerful mining industry and win.
We dont have to tell you that air pollution remains a serious threat to communities across California, from Oakland to the Inland Empire. But what if we told you that most air regulators are fighting air pollution with one hand tied behind their back, unnecessarily? It turns out there is a powerful weapon that can clean up the air that you and your family breathe, but only two of Californias 35 local air districts are using it.
On April 22, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved his settlement with PJM Interconnection , resolving the Governors lawsuit against PJMs price hikes and saving consumers over $21 billion over the next two years. Left unaddressed, PJMs next capacity auction scheduled for July 2025 could have tripled energy costs for 65 million people across the region.
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
Photo by nader saremi on Unsplash Texas Third Court of Appeals will hear arguments tomorrow, April 23, 2025, in a case that cuts to the core of how state and local governments coexist. In Texas v. City of Houston, City of San Antonio, and City of El Paso , a group of Texas cities is challenging one of the most sweeping preemption laws adopted anywhere in the country.
I was a very young cat, just turned 14 years old, when 20 million Americans celebrated the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Schools closed where I was raised in White Plains, N.Y., to give students like me freedom to take part in all manner of eco-sustaining activities. I gathered a few friends to join me downtown to paint the White Plains train station and drag tires and old appliances from the dark, heavily polluted waters of the Bronx River.
Nearly four decades ago, New York Times columnist Flora Lewis penned a piece, entitled Worthwhile Canadian Initiative, that became infamous in journalistic lore: The New Republic crowned it as the Worlds Most Boring Headline because all three words were extremely boring. No more. Donald Trumps demented economic war against Americas largest trading partner, and his even more deranged desire to turn a sovereign nation into the 51 st state, has driven the economy and foreign policy into crisis, for
On April 23, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources marked a major sustainability milestone celebrating 30 years of conservation leadership by unveiling its 30th solar array on public lands. Installed at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, the project reinforces DCNRs commitment to clean energy and cost-saving innovation, as well as the Commonwealths progress as a national leader in renewable energy.
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.
President Trump and congressional Republicans have made clear their intention to boost fossil fuel company profits by expanding drilling and slashing environmental and public health protections. It is increasingly possible they may try to give the industry what it wants most of all: immunity from liability for the enormous damages these corporations have knowingly caused to people and the planet.
by Alexus Cazares-Nuesser, University of Hawaii Picture an ocean world so deep and dark it feels like another planet where creatures glow and life survives under crushing pressure. This is the midwater zone, a hidden ecosystem that begins 650 feet (200 meters) below the ocean surface and sustains life across our planet.
The administration has proposed revoking the definition of harm in the regulations implementing Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Section 9 is the section of the ESA that prohibits taking a member of a listed species. The change is significant because that definition of harm included, in some circumstances, actions that modify the habitat of an endangered species.
Landscape architecture student Sandor Strnisa said his experience working with the Hilltop community of Pittsburghlocated between Mt Washington, Southside Slopes and Carrickenabled him to interact with residents and city planners, giving him new purpose on his chosen career path. Strnisa and 14 other landscape architecture students are working on a series of projects aimed at mitigating urban vacancy and improving the quality of life for residents in Pittsburghs Hilltop neighborhoods.
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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