Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 4, 2023

California’s grid reliability struggles have intensified in recent years as extremes summer heat strains the system and threatens power outages. The state’s grid reliability is also inextricably linked to issues of improving energy affordability and achieving California’s ambitious clean energy goals. With California’s power woes apparent, Western grid regionalization has been raised as a potential path to address these related concerns.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 6, 2023

This report assesses how well the OEM is reducing its impact on the environment by reusing materials, recycling devices, and minimizing waste at each stage. The post New Report Shows Apple Leads Circular Smartphone Market appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 6, 2023

20 Years of Severe Drought Impede Huge Developments in Southwest Uncertain path forward for largest development ever proposed in Arizona. By Keith Schneider. Circle of Blue. January 5, 2023. BUCKEYE, AZ. — The White Tank Mountains were the backdrop in October when senior executives of the Howard Hughes Corporation broke ground for Teravalis, the largest planned community ever proposed in Arizona.

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Yale E360

JANUARY 6, 2023

On many summer days, trees, shrubs, and grasses across the New York metro area soak up as much carbon dioxide as is generated by all cars, buses, and trucks, according to new research. Read more on E360 →.

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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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Legal Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

Last year, Congress took its first big step into climate policy by passing blockbuster spending measures. Nonetheless, many states are ahead of the Feds in climate policy. There were important developments in a multitude of states. California remained a hotspot for climate action. In terms of transportation emissions, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved regulations banning the sale of new gas and diesel vehicles by 2035.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 6, 2023

On January 11, Jessica Hunt will sit down with Mr. Sakellaris for a discussion on why today’s technology and market dynamics make us uniquely positioned for a turning point from a reliance on fossil fuels and how we can accelerate the transition to alternate energy sources. The post CEO Profile: George Sakellaris, Founder & CEO of Ameresco appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Yale E360

JANUARY 5, 2023

Florida neighborhoods hit by hurricanes have seen little drop in interest from homebuyers. On the contrary, these communities have tended to gentrify, with the price of homes and the income of buyers rising slightly after a storm, a new study reveals. Read more on E360 →.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

Photo by Flickr user Kolby (license: CC BY-NC 2.0 ). The City of Los Angeles is going into the new year with a big new building-decarbonization ordinance : starting this year, nearly all new buildings in the city will have to be entirely electric. This means that, with few exceptions, new buildings will need to exclusively use electric appliances, and will not be allowed to contain any fossil-fuel infrastructure, like natural-gas lines.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 6, 2023

Stellantis and Archer Aviation Inc. will expand their partnership by working together to develop Midnight, Archer’s flagship electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The post Stellantis & Archer Aviation Expand Partnership appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 5, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a $3.5 billion funding opportunity to create regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs. The DAC Hubs program is one of four new programs announced by the Biden-Harris administration aimed at building “a commercially viable, just, and responsible carbon dioxide removal industry,” in the U.S. with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

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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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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 4, 2023

Distribution pipe at a water treatment plant. Photo © J. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. An unseasonal arctic blast over the holiday season disrupted water access throughout the American South. Visitors to a ski resort in British Columbia are being asked to bring and ration their own water amid a record-low potable supply. A 2,000-year-old fountain in Turkey’s “City of Gladiators” is being restored to flow once again with fresh water.

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Yale E360

JANUARY 4, 2023

From Ethiopia’s highlands to Siberia to the Australian rainforest, there are thousands of sacred forests that have survived thanks to traditional religious and spiritual beliefs. These places, many now under threat, have ecological importance, experts say, and must be saved. Read more on E360 →.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 6, 2023

This report assesses how well the OEM is reducing its impact on the environment by reusing materials, recycling devices, and minimizing waste at each stage. The post New Report Shows Apple Leads Circular Smartphone Market appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 4, 2023

Last week, EPA and the Army Corps finally published their long-awaited rule defining “Waters of the United States.” Will the WOTUS rule finally provide the clarity for which we have been waiting, allowing the rule to be as “durable” as the agencies claim, or will it instead be dead on arrival, made irrelevant by the upcoming Supreme Court decision in Sackett , which many observers expect will significantly narrow the scope of jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act?

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JANUARY 3, 2023

The Alps are seeing a dearth of snowfall this winter amid unusually warm temperatures, forcing closures at some slopes. Read more on E360 →.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Through the acquisition, Changeblock will be able to reach a larger global audience and expand its business overseas. The post British Tech Company Completes Merger with Canadian ESG Capital Markets Firm appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 3, 2023

Here we are, starting another year. Last year turned out to have some major environmental developments. The most notable were the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia case, striking down the Clean Power Plan, and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, with its huge economic incentives for clean energy. Here’s quick rundown of what 2023 might hold in store.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 3, 2023

As we bid farewell to 2022 and look forward to 2023, I’ve been reflecting on progress made in the past year, particularly in the implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. We had a strong start to 2022 when the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration released guidance to states in February, reflecting many UCS recommendations.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 4, 2023

Maximizing Data to Fill Jobs and Upskill Workers. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 10:00. Type of Content. Multimedia with summary. Layout. Standard Format. Body. In a recent U.S. Chamber Foundation conversation about talent development, IBM’s VP of Global Education and Workforce Development Lydia Logan discusses how the IBM SkillsBuild career readiness program is an important component of IBM’s commitment to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the STEM

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 6, 2023

According to the analyst, overall third-party IoT platform sales will increase from $4.2 billion in 2021 to $9.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%. . The post IoT Platforms and Software Market to Reach $9.4 Billion by 2026 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 2, 2023

Tucked deep inside the massive Omnibus bill is what has been called the “Baby YIMBY” provision — an $85 million grant program, to be administered by HUD : The bill provides the U.S. Secretary for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with $85 million to dole out on a competitive basis to jurisdictions for “the identification and removal of barriers to affordable housing production and preservation.” The secretary, currently Marcia Fudge, would have wide discretion to

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 4, 2023

January 4, 2023. By coincidence rather than design, two different approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the electric power sector have been under discussion by North Carolina agencies since 2021. This post will describe draft rules being considered by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission (EMC) in response to a petition for rulemaking submitted by Clean Air Carolina and the N.C.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 5, 2023

How One Nonprofit Is Using Mock Roofs To Grow Solar Jobs. Mon, 01/09/2023 - 09:30. Subheader. U.S. Bank has partnered with GRID Alternatives since 2010, supporting job training programs while providing access to renewable solar energy in communities facing poverty and restricted access to secondary education. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Standard Format.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 6, 2023

Through its Google Cloud partnership and via the Google Cloud Marketplace, Plainsight is providing MarineSitu with its platform, expertise, and deeply integrated vision AI solutions that deliver the production-grade accuracy and scale necessary to safely manage underwater machinery and protect marine populations. The post Plainsight and MarineSitu Announce Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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JANUARY 2, 2023

Last week, MIT’s “Technology Review” reported that a small startup firm is proposing to spray reflective aerosols in the stratosphere commercially as a climate corrective. (Stratospheric Aerosol Injection or SAI.) The firm is small and new, operating with a claimed total of $750K of venture financing. They say they have thus far launched two small weather balloons, which each released a few grams of sulfur dioxide gas (SO 2 ) in the stratosphere.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 6, 2023

By Jeremy Williams. There has been some unwarranted fussing about solar farms in the UK recently. There is an enduring perception that they compete with food production and should be restricted. I’ve described why that’s not the case , but even if land is in short supply and isn’t suitable for solar panels, there are other options. Yes, there are roofs, the natural habitat of the PV.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 6, 2023

Equity, Workplace Well-Being, ESG: Trends To Watch in 2023. Mon, 01/09/2023 - 10:00. Subheader. In a new year marked by uncertainty, healthy buildings are poised to help fuel company performance and so much more. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Originally Published by IWBI. Economic uncertainty. Persistent inflation. Market volatility.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 6, 2023

Vertically integrated PV company Canadian Solar will supply 550MWh of battery storage equipment for developer Pulse Clean Energy’s UK projects. The post Canadian Solar Supplies 550MWh of Battery Storage to Pulse Clean Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Reflections of the Natural World

JANUARY 6, 2023

I will be posting one image a day from my Yucatan Birds Gallery. I decided to try and present an extra-wide format (21×9) to show more of the habitat surrounding each bird. Red-crowned Ant-Tanager – Piranga Hormiguera Corona Roja IMAGE DETAILSLocation: Zona Arqueológica Cobá, Quintana Roo, MexicoDate: 2021-12-06Camera: Canon EOS R5Lens: Canon RF 100-500mmFocal Length: … Continue reading YUCATAN BIRD WALLPAPERS #21 – Red-crowned Ant-Tanager.

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The Applied Ecologist

JANUARY 6, 2023

Lead author Olivia St-Laurent explains why she and her co-authors of the new article advocate for a novel approach to environmental tree planting, benefitting people and nature by prioritizing biodiversity conservation. Everywhere, governments are making commitments to stop or slow the loss of local biological diversity and to restore degraded ecosystems.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 5, 2023

Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Achievements. Fri, 01/06/2023 - 13:25. Type of Content. Multimedia with summary. Layout. Standard Format. Body. As we continue our vision of improving life at home for our consumers around the world, let's take a look back at our 2022 Year in Review. About Whirlpool Corporation.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 6, 2023

All of Transcontinental's plastics and packaging will be recyclable or reusable — and it will work to do the same in its supply chain and where it operates. The post Transcontinental Commits to Recycling or Reusing Its Plastics and Packaging appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Inside Climate News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Links between global warming and the decline of sea ice in the Southern Ocean are still unclear, but climate can’t be ruled out as a driver. By Bob Berwyn The new year started with the familiar refrain of climate extremes, as scientists with the National Snow and Ice Data Center reported Jan. 3 that the sea ice around Antarctica dropped to its lowest extent on record for early January.

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