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FOOD ‘WASTE’ (AND IT’S HIDDEN OPPORTUNITIES) 

Cleannovate

As a person who’s been raised in urban areas, I am always baffled by the amount of food waste we produce. Just picture the mounds of garbage lying next to residential neighborhoods around us and we get a picture of the kind of problem we face. Food waste (and food scraps) are posing a great solid waste problem in many cities and towns. Most waste collection companies only end up dumping the waste in unregulated landfills which have become another health hazard by themselves.

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Collateral Damage: The Environmental Impacts of the Ukraine War

Yale E360

As the war in Ukraine drags on, scientists are increasingly concerned about the environmental consequences of the destruction. From forests ignited by shelling to wrecked factories spewing pollution to precarious nuclear plants, the long-term impacts could be profound. Read more on E360 ?.

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Bridgestone Increases Investment In Guayule for Natural Rubber Materials

Environment + Energy Leader

The tire company has been researching and implementing materials from the desert plant since 2012. The post Bridgestone Increases Investment In Guayule for Natural Rubber Materials appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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September Is Here. That Means Another Nail-Biter for California’s Grid.

Union of Concerned Scientists

For a lot of folks, September brings to mind the end of summer, the time to go back to school and get back into the swing of work and home routines, and of course the classic Earth, Wind & Fire song. But not for me. For California power grid experts, September is a nerve-wracking month, still very much part of danger season on the West Coast. At any point in the summer, extreme heat could trigger electricity supply shortages and rotating power outages.

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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.

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Leadership Blog Part 17: Infrastructure Investment and Climate Change

NAEP Leadership Blog

We have all heard a lot about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the 1.2 trillion dollars that it promises to pump into fixing our roads, bridges and other infrastructure. What might not be readily apparent to some who have not yet taken a deep dive into the IIJA is what the investment could do for climate change. The IIJA proposes to invest approximately $75 billion in targeted carbon emission reduction initiatives and billions more in other initiatives that will have the ef

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After Two Murders, a Brazilian Indigenous Leader Steps Up His Fight

Yale E360

In an interview with e360 , Beto Marubo, a leader of Brazil’s Indigenous Amazon people, discusses the recent murders of an activist and a journalist and excoriates President Jair Bolsonaro for opening Indigenous territories to a host of environmentally destructive activities. Read more on E360 ?.

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New US Policy Makes Federal Science Accessible to All

Union of Concerned Scientists

Last week, the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) provided new guidance to federal agencies to ensure that federally funded research is accessible to all. OSTP has been working on this policy for at least two years and, in response to OSTP’S request for information on the issue, UCS provided input on it in 2020. The guidance aligns with our recommendations to break down barriers and make federally funded research rapidly and widely accessible—which we hope can make work

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Unforced variations: Sep 2022

Real Climate

This month’s open thread on climate topics. Check out the new State of the Climate in 2021 report from NOAA and BAMS. A blast from the past , though yamal-age may vary… As always, please stay civil, on topic, and limit comments to one a day. The post Unforced variations: Sep 2022 first appeared on RealClimate.

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Arctic Lakes Are Vanishing a Century Earlier Than Predicted

Yale E360

Arctic lakes are drying out nearly a century earlier than projected, depriving the region of a critical source of fresh water, according to new research. Read more on E360 ?.

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Coke Florida Earns GreenCircle’s Zero Waste to Landfill Certification

Environment + Energy Leader

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announces that its Broward Manufacturing Facility has obtained GreenCircle’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification. The post Coke Florida Earns GreenCircle’s Zero Waste to Landfill Certification appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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.

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New Global Energy Market Risk: War Pushes Overreliance on US LNG in Path of Climate-Amped Hurricanes

Union of Concerned Scientists

The first half of the Atlantic hurricane season has been unsettlingly quiet, but it’s not over yet—and experts continue to anticipate a busy few months to come. Beyond the widespread and catastrophic domestic consequences such storms can bring, this year’s hurricane season carries with it heightened international consequences, too, given the threat that these storms pose to Gulf Coast fossil fuel infrastructure and the degree to which that infrastructure is tightly intertwined with the global re

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For the Love of Lake Erie

Enviromental Defense

Written by Annette Paiement, Artist, Producer. Growing up in Ontario, I have always had a deep connection to the Great Lakes, so when the opportunity arose to work with Environmental Defence to assist with raising awareness about threats to Lake Erie, I jumped at the chance. With a background in arts & culture, using visual art to engage people was a natural way for me to connect with people from different communities.

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Mammals With Fewer Young Are More Resilient Against Extreme Weather, Study Suggests

Yale E360

Longer-lived mammals with fewer young are better able to cope with extreme weather, according to a new study. Read more on E360 ?.

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Report: Alliance to End Plastic Waste’s Progress Slow, Clearer Targets Needed

Environment + Energy Leader

The Planet Tracker analysis finds the group is significantly short of its initial waste diversion and recycling goals and says it needs to be more transparent with its results. The post Report: Alliance to End Plastic Waste’s Progress Slow, Clearer Targets Needed appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Sustainability at Retail

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.

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It’s Good to Be a Brownfield Site — As Long As It’s Not Too Brown

Law and Environment

Tucked away in the recesses of the Inflation Reduction Act is a provision that reminds everyone why they love Superfund so much. On its face, it’s simply an incentive for renewable energy development, giving an adder to the amount of the investment tax credit (ITC) or production tax credit (PTC) to which certain renewable energy projects would otherwise be entitled, if they are located in an “energy community”.

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Whale songs can spread between groups nearly 8000 kilometres apart

New Scientist

Songs that were first heard from humpback whales off eastern Australia were picked up in whales off Ecuador several years later, suggesting that the noises passed between groups across the south Pacific Ocean

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Germany's Cheap Summer Train Fares Prevented 1.8 Billion Tons of Carbon Pollution

Yale E360

A German initiative slashing summer train fares drove widespread use of public transit, helping avoid 1.8 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to an estimate from the Association of German Transport Companies. Read more on E360 ?.

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Meet the 100: Mike Dieterich, R&D Sustainability Lead, AstraZeneca

Environment + Energy Leader

The Environment+Energy Leader 100 is an annual list that recognizes environment and energy management “doers.” Here, Mike Dieterich discusses how he solves problems when things go wrong as well as his vision of upcoming decarbonization trends. The post Meet the 100: Mike Dieterich, R&D Sustainability Lead, AstraZeneca appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Apple Is Tackling Climate Change by Using Renewables, Increasing Recycling, Limiting Waste

Environmental Leader

Apple's goal is carbon neutrality by 2030 and to create products that are also net zero by the same time. It also hopes to ensure its product supply chain only uses renewable electricity by 2030. . The post Apple Is Tackling Climate Change by Using Renewables, Increasing Recycling, Limiting Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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What we know about the mysterious pneumonia in Argentina

New Scientist

Three people have died this week due to a pneumonia outbreak of unknown origin in the Tucumán province of northwestern Argentina

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A climate scientist on the planet’s simultaneous disasters, from Pakistan’s horror floods to Europe’s record drought

Environmental News Bits

by Andrew King, The University of Melbourne Extreme floods are devastating Pakistan, caused by a combination of heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers. While Pakistan is no stranger to deadly floods, this event is especially shocking with more than 1,100 people dead so far and many millions more affected. Pakistan’s climate chief has said one-third … Continue reading A climate scientist on the planet’s simultaneous disasters, from Pakistan’s horror floods to Europe’s record drought.

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Ethereum Plans to Cut Energy Use by Nearly 100%

Environment + Energy Leader

The cryptocurrency is changing from a mining system to a validation system that won't require the use of energy-intensive computing. The post Ethereum Plans to Cut Energy Use by Nearly 100% appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Climate Grief: 6 Tips for Coping With Widespread Loss

Earthava

There is little use in denying that we’ve reached the point of crisis when it comes to the climate. Every day there appears to be fresh evidence of the inevitability of irreversible environmental damage or alteration. This isn’t just what we receive from news reports or scientific research, either.

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FDA’s Color Additive Regulations and the Skittles Litigation

National Law Center

Recently two separate plaintiffs filed cases against Mars Incorporated (Mars), the maker of the popular candy, Skittles. The plaintiffs argue that. The post FDA’s Color Additive Regulations and the Skittles Litigation appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Carbon Rivers makes wind turbine blade recycling and upcycling a reality with support from DOE

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from U.S. DOE. A new fiberglass recycling technology is helping to develop a circular wind turbine economy while creating jobs and revitalizing a historic site. Carbon Rivers, a company that produces advanced material and energy technologies, has commercialized a process to recover clean, mechanically intact glass fiber from decommissioned wind turbine … Continue reading Carbon Rivers makes wind turbine blade recycling and upcycling a reality with support from DOE.

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Carbon Credit Market to Experience Huge Growth Through 2027

Environment + Energy Leader

The market is being enhanced by new regulations and an increased focus on industrial reductions of emissions. The post Carbon Credit Market to Experience Huge Growth Through 2027 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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A Billion Dollar Development Threatens the Niagara Escarpment – One of Ontario’s Natural Wonders

Enviromental Defense

This is a guest post by Mike Robbins, a Board member with the Escarpment Corridor Alliance. The Niagara Escarpment, one of Ontario’s natural wonders, has been described as a “masterpiece of living art.” This spectacular landform was designated in 1990 as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. UNESCO defines biosphere reserves as “learning places for sustainable development.

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Most major carbon capture and storage projects haven't met targets

New Scientist

Most of 13 flagship existing CCS schemes worldwide, representing 55 per cent of captured CO2, have either failed entirely or captured much less CO2 than expected

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Coyotes are here to stay in North American cities – here’s how to appreciate them from a distance

Environmental News Bits

by David Drake, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Bret Shaw, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Mary Magnuson, University of Wisconsin-Madison Coyotes have become practically ubiquitous across the lower 48 United States, and they’re increasingly turning up in cities. The draws are abundant food and green space in urban areas. At first these appearances were novelties, like the hot … Continue reading Coyotes are here to stay in North American cities – here’s how to appreciate them from a d

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SAS Develops Analytics to Study the Factors that Influence Water Quality

Environment + Energy Leader

The University of Florida's Center for Coastal Solutions is partnering with analytics company SAS to study the factors that influence water quality in Charlotte Harbor. . The post SAS Develops Analytics to Study the Factors that Influence Water Quality appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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IRA Incentives Hold Big Potential to Cut Building Emissions

Environmental Leader

The legislation's energy offerings could provide up to 30% of the carbon reduction needed to hit 2030 net-zero goals. The post IRA Incentives Hold Big Potential to Cut Building Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Meet the Bat Falcon, the ABA Area’s Newest Bird

Cool Green Science

Meet the bat falcon, one of 5 new species added to the American Birding Association's checklist. The post Meet the Bat Falcon, the ABA Area’s Newest Bird appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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The US has ruled all taxpayer-funded research must be free to read. What’s the benefit of open access?

Environmental News Bits

by Virginia Barbour, Queensland University of Technology Last week, the United States announced an updated policy guidance on open access that will substantially expand public access to science not just in America, but worldwide. As per the guidance, all US federal agencies must put in place policies and plans so anyone anywhere can immediately and … Continue reading The US has ruled all taxpayer-funded research must be free to read.

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EPA Says Certain PFAS Should Be Labeled Hazardous Chemicals

Environment + Energy Leader

EPA is proposing to designate two of the most widely used per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response. The post EPA Says Certain PFAS Should Be Labeled Hazardous Chemicals appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.