Yale E360
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Scientists have created the first global distribution map for bees, analyzing nearly 6 million public records of where individual species have appeared around the world. The project, published in the journal Cell Biology , found that bee diversity is higher in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern, and that bees prefer temperate regions over the tropics.
Water Research & Technology
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Dr. Changseok Han is currently an Assistant Professor in Department of Environmental Engineering at the INHA University, Korea. He earned his B.S. and M.S. in Department of Environmental Engineering at Yeungnam University, Korea, in 2005 and 2007, respectively. Dr. Han achieved his Ph.D in Environmental Science and Engineering program, Department of Biomedical, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, USA in 2014.
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Climate Change Blawg
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
By Alexandra Lauren Horn, Esq., a U.S. Attorney, admitted to the Bar in New York and New Jersey, with a Certificate in International Law and an interest in Environmental Law and Human Rights. Note you can also download this article as a Word Document or PDF with full footnotes/endnotes below the post. On November 4, […]. The post The U.S. Falls Behind Majority of the World in Reducing CO2 Emissions: The Case for Rejoining the Paris Agreement. appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate
Manning Law
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Yesterday, the Canadian Government introduced legislation, the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act , to achieve Canada’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Act will do the following: Legally bind the Government to a process to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Set rolling five-year emissions-reduction targets and require plans to reach each one and report on progress.
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.
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
As it “is impossible to transfer rights to an assignee under an expired mineral lease,” in a case where oil, gas and mineral leases had expired prior to plaintiff’s acquisition of the property, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Litel Explorations, L.L.C. v. Aegis Development Company, L.L.C., et al. affirmed dismissal of claims pursuant to the subsequent purchaser doctrine, which provides that the right to sue for property damage is a personal right that belongs to the landowner who
Global Green
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT METHODS and Opportunities for Compost Use. By Joseph Lim. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IS AN ISSUE FACING many communities across the country. Stormwater runoff causes flooding, pollution of water, contamination of drinking water supplies and a danger to public health. Many cities in the United States have combined sewer systems which are designed to collect stormwater runoff, sewage, and industrial wastewater.
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Global Green
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
PROJECT. Helping Haiti rebuild green following the devastating earthquake in January 2010. OUR PARTICIPATION. Global Green mobilized immediately after the earthquake, and we received generous donations from individuals as well as actor and activist Walton Goggins (who raised over $6,000), and SBE (which raised $20,000 from their employees) to help us make an impact.
Global Green
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Global Green to expand biogas program to 2 California cities. By Global Green | March 26, 2018. Non-profit, Global Green announced March 23 it will select two Southern California cities as partners to participate in a new food waste recycling program, using an Eco-Ambassador resident outreach model. The two cities will be chosen based on existing access to food-waste-to-biogas production, or an interest in investing in biogas production infrastructure, as well as their focus on underserved commu
Global Green
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
JORDAN MCKAY DECEMBER 15, 2017. Invented as a form of exercise during the 70’s, running is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the US. I began running to serve an objective — weight loss. I lost the weight (circa 100lbs) over a decade ago, but I’m still running…like….a lot. I’m addicted. I’m dependent. I NEED it. Of running, I would use all of those cliched descriptions like, “It’s my happy place,” or “It’s a form of meditation, the only place I can clear my head and think”.
Global Green
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Children are among the most vulnerable people in emergencies, and the harm they suffer can have lifelong impacts. Green Cross helps children overcome these physical scars through a wide range of medical and rehabilitative services. Malformations and damage to limbs is one such area that Green Cross responds to. In South-East Asian nations and the countries affected by the Chernobyl disaster, Green Cross supports surgical procedures to help correct malformations, and fits children with prosthetic
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.
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
This blog post is the first in a series of blog posts that will discuss some of the nuances of Louisiana property law relating to solar leasing. With solar companies entering the Louisiana market, many of which having no prior experience in Louisiana, it is important to identify and avoid some pitfalls that may not be immediately obvious to the common-law practitioner.
Global Green
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Global Green USA Launches Public #2020VISIONFOREARTH Campaign To Replant Forests And Rebuild Global Habitats Over The Next Year. First Campaign Targets Post-Fire Restoration of Australian Wildlife Habitats in Partnership with Ignite International Brands, Ltd. and its Founder and CEO, Dan Bilzerian; Ongoing 2020 Programs Focus on Kangaroo Island and the Amazon Via Public Donations and Corporate Partnerships.
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
As it “is impossible to transfer rights to an assignee under an expired mineral lease,” in a case where oil, gas and mineral leases had expired prior to plaintiff’s acquisition of the property, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Litel Explorations, L.L.C. v. Aegis Development Company, L.L.C., et al. affirmed dismissal of claims pursuant to the subsequent purchaser doctrine, which provides that the right to sue for property damage is a personal right that belongs to the landowner who
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Governor John Bel Edwards has identified offshore wind energy as a feature component of his recently announced renewable energy initiative for the Gulf of Mexico. The Governor announced the initiative at the inaugural meeting of his Climate Initiative Task Force. In August, Governor Edwards created the 23-member Climate Initiative Task Force via an executive order.
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.
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Governor John Bel Edwards has identified offshore wind energy as a feature component of his recently announced renewable energy initiative for the Gulf of Mexico. The Governor announced the initiative at the inaugural meeting of his Climate Initiative Task Force. In August, Governor Edwards created the 23-member Climate Initiative Task Force via an executive order.
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
In Sanchez v. Smart Fabricators of Texas, LLC , 970 F.3d 550, a three-judge panel of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal held on August 14, 2020, that seaman status under the Jones Act may apply to an injured welder on a jack-up oil rig adjacent to an inland pier. Maintaining that the plaintiff qualified as a seaman under controlling Fifth Circuit precedent but questioning that precedent in light of Supreme Court case law, the panel urged the Fifth Circuit to review the case en banc
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
In Sanchez v. Smart Fabricators of Texas, LLC , 970 F.3d 550, a three-judge panel of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal held on August 14, 2020, that seaman status under the Jones Act may apply to an injured welder on a jack-up oil rig adjacent to an inland pier. Maintaining that the plaintiff qualified as a seaman under controlling Fifth Circuit precedent but questioning that precedent in light of Supreme Court case law, the panel urged the Fifth Circuit to review the case en banc
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
This blog post is the first in a series of blog posts that will discuss some of the nuances of Louisiana property law relating to solar leasing. With solar companies entering the Louisiana market, many of which having no prior experience in Louisiana, it is important to identify and avoid some pitfalls that may not be immediately obvious to the common-law practitioner.
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The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Several major oil and gas producers around the world are working with the Rocky Mountain Institute to develop a digital platform to assist in tracking and reducing emissions. Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron are among the industry leaders piloting this new digital platform, which will enable emissions data to be obtained from a number of different sources, as well as industry reports.
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Several major oil and gas producers around the world are working with the Rocky Mountain Institute to develop a digital platform to assist in tracking and reducing emissions. Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron are among the industry leaders piloting this new digital platform, which will enable emissions data to be obtained from a number of different sources, as well as industry reports.
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