Earth 911
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Despite setbacks from the pandemic, renewable energy deployment is increasing. The Inflation Reduction Act extends. The post 3 Renewable Energy Trends for 2023 appeared first on Earth911.
Yale E360
DECEMBER 28, 2022
With Russia's invasion of Ukraine roiling energy markets, 2022 saw countries burning unprecedented amounts of coal — but also making massive investments in renewables. Experts are projecting the world will add as much renewable power in the next five years as it did in the last 20, with renewables rapidly overtaking coal to become the world’s largest source of electricity.
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Legal Planet
DECEMBER 29, 2022
A lot has happened on the environmental front. Here are the biggest stories of 2022. Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, providing $369 billion in tax credit and spending to reduce carbon emissions. California banned the sale of new gas cars in 2035, with several other states now agreeing to follow suit. The Democrats lost control of Congress, eliminating the chances for significant climate/energy legislation in the next two years.
Circle of Blue
DECEMBER 26, 2022
The Rundown. Congress passes a $1.7 trillion budget deal. The Army Corps finalizes a plan for a river diversion to rebuild land on the Louisiana coast. The Army Corps also releases a draft review of a massive water-diversion tunnel through California’s contentious delta region. Congress sends several water-related bills to the president. And lastly, the EPA’s draft drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS are due by the end of the year.
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
Cleannovate
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Chitin – pronounced as kaitin – is a word that doesn’t seem to make any waves. But why should it? … More.
Yale E360
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Humans are reshaping the Earth in unprecedented ways, both by turning vast tracts of wilderness into farms and cities and by altering the global climate, fueling more intense fires, floods, heat, and drought. Scientists at NASA have captured the astounding breadth of humanity's impact in stunning satellite images. The photos below, all published in the past year by NASA's Earth Observatory , reveal the profound changes now underway.
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Legal Planet
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Credit: ABA for Law Students. One hundred years ago this month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a radical constitutional decision that over the last century has proven enormously consequential in a host of environmental, natural resources and public health contexts. In the December 1922 decision Pennsylvania Coal Company v. Mahon , a divided Supreme Court created the constitutional doctrine of “regulatory takings.” A bit of background is required to understand the significance of the
Cleannovate
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Put some food waste in a bucket outside your house and witness the congregation of insects descending onto it. Most … More.
Yale E360
DECEMBER 26, 2022
The world's largest waterlily, a long-lost relative of the sweet potato, and an herb that grows exclusively in rapids and waterfalls are among more than 100 new species of plant and fungi recorded by scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this year. Read more on E360 →.
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The company was also sued this year by the state’s attorney general for discharging PFAS, contaminating groundwater and the Mississippi River. It says it will stop manufacturing and using PFAS in its products by 2025. By Phil McKenna CORDOVA, Ill.—At a sprawling 3M chemical manufacturing complex here, where the company makes adhesives for Post-it notes, golf clubs and LCD displays, several hundred pounds of a potent climate killer are vented into the atmosphere each day.
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
Scientific American
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Minuscule motor molecules could emit light as they journey into cells.
Cleannovate
DECEMBER 26, 2022
I remember traveling to work sometime ago and encountering a ‘sea’ of plastic papers around a certain town centre. Now … More.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 28, 2022
In 1998, two researchers made a bet that by 2023, we would have found a sign of consciousness within the brain. As the wager comes due, how close are we to an answer?
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 24, 2022
On December 24, the PJM Interconnection requested the public in its region to conserve electricity. The call for conservation was prompted by continuing frigid weather. The request is being made throughout PJM electricity grid region. PJM is asking consumers to reduce their use of electricity, if health permits, between the hours of 4:00 a.m. on December 24, 2022 and 10:00 a.m. on December 25, 2022.
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.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Scientists are beginning to decode endangered creatures’ microbial ecosystems.
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The country must enforce its ban on gillnet fishing in the area to save the world’s most endangered marine mammal, experts warn. Only around 10 of the porpoises are thought to remain. By Delaney Dryfoos In San Felipe, a fishing town on the northeast edge of Baja California, the use and transportation of gillnets have been banned by the Mexican government since 2017 as a measure to protect the rare vaquita porpoise.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Solar Foods will grow bacteria using carbon dioxide from the air and hydrogen produced by renewable energy, a process more efficient than growing plants
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The following DEP notices were published in the December 31 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Kingsley E6H Well Pad: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by drilling wastewater in Springfield Twp., Bradford County. ( PA Bulletin, page 8272 ) -- EQT Corporation - COP Tract 551B: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil
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.
Washington Nature
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Dear friends: As we end 2022, I want to express gratitude for your support of The Nature Conservancy in Washington and beyond. Your support sustains and strengthens us as we seek to build an enduring legacy of conserving the lands and waters upon which all life depends. There is much to celebrate. We have a talented, diverse, and committed team and Board of Trustees, deep partnerships across the state, and a solid resource base.
A Greener Life
DECEMBER 24, 2022
By Jeremy Williams. Rwanda is a true sustainability leader – see the Kigali accord that regulated greenhouse gases from refrigerants, and the plastic treaty proposed with Peru earlier this year. Last week Rwanda hosted the World Circular Economy Forum, and at the event, they launched their first national action plan for a circular economy. If you’ll excuse a little policy wonkery, it’s worth looking at the plan and what it contains.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 28, 2022
New political leaders in Brazil and Colombia have promised to protect the rainforest, raising hopes of saving the ecosystem from becoming savannah
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation is now accepting applications for its College Scholarship Program. The deadline to apply is February 10. The Foundation awards students with financial support to advance their career interest in a natural-resource related field such as wildlife resources, conservation, forest ecosystem management, environmental science, fisheries and wildlife biology.
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.
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 24, 2022
Humans evolved strong spiritual connections to the natural world. New research shows exploring and nurturing them can help slow climate change and biodiversity loss, as well as improve our health. By Bob Berwyn ‘Tis the season for bringing nature inside our increasingly civilized confines. Homes celebrating Christmas are filled with evergreen boughs; twined wreaths of holly, mistletoe and ivy decked with dried seed pods, fruits and nuts.
The Applied Ecologist
DECEMBER 27, 2022
We are delighted to announce two new Blog Associate Editors who have joined The Applied Ecologist team! Valentine introduced herself earlier this month so in this post, find out more our other new recruit – Catherine Waite. Hi everyone, I’m Catherine, one of the new Associate Editors for The Applied Ecologist. It’s great to be writing this first post to introduce myself!
New Scientist
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The coming year will be a turning point for the Amazon rainforest, artificial intelligence and even our diets.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 29, 2022
On December 29, the Department of Environmental Protection released the first-ever assessment of how well conventional oil and gas drillers comply with state environmental laws and concluded, “(the) conventional oil and gas industry’s recent record of compliance with Pennsylvania law is simply not good, particularly with regard to improper abandonment of wells.
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Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 24, 2022
New and borrowed words from the worlds of art, academia and activism can help us to better “imagine how to adapt and flourish” amid the challenges of the climate crisis. By Kiley Bense In a 1920 edition of a local Pennsylvania newspaper, a brief article appeared with a simple title: “The Chestnut.” Although this was a story about a species of tree, it read more like an obituary for a beloved relative.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 30, 2022
In 2022, environmental progress ran hot and very cold in Canada. At the international and federal levels, significant progress was made on climate action, plastic waste, toxic chemicals and biodiversity conservation. At the provincial level, progress was mixed, with extreme anti-environmental laws and policies rolled out in Ontario and resistance to progress in many other provinces.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The Linac Coherent Light Source II X-ray laser will be so fast and bright that it will allow people to create movies of atoms moving inside molecules
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The oil and gas industry had a record 2022 in many ways-- natural gas prices increased over 94.7 percent and stock prices of drillers skyrocketed in Pennsylvania. The industry generally had record LNG natural gas exports linking the U.S. to high-priced markets in Europe and Asia caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine. The PA Public Utility Commission warned consumers in November surging prices for natural gas were not only increasing the cost of gas provided by utilities by as much as 128 percent, bu
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 25, 2022
Comparing the carbon footprints of real and artificial Christmas trees involves a complex calculation which, in the case of real trees, depends upon how they are disposed of. By Emma Ricketts WASHINGTON—A ceremony on the Capitol’s West Lawn to light a 78-foot red spruce from Pisgah National Forest earlier this month heralded the festive holiday season.
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