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Building a Better Power Grid for Minnesota

Union of Concerned Scientists

Minnesotans are facing concurrent crises of climate change, high energy prices and inflation, and the inequitable public health impacts of fossil fuel air pollution. Renewable energy will help with all of that—but we need a grid that is designed for wind and solar instead of having to rely on expensive coal and gas plants. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Legislature failed to act on climate and clean energy investments this session, leaving progress toward a more affordable, equitable, healthy Minn

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Reusable and Refillable Packaging Becomes a Major Trend for 2022

Environment + Energy Leader

Reusable and refillable packaging is one of the most dynamic sectors of the packaging market in 2022, with rapid growth fueled by innovative formats and the need to enact more planet-friendly business models. The post Reusable and Refillable Packaging Becomes a Major Trend for 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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What’s Up With Water — July 19, 2022

Circle of Blue

This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers a setback to the environmental rights of nature in Florida and a recent lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, Circle of Blue breaks down the top five must-know facts about drought in the American West. Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water” – your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue.

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How Preventing Unwanted Pregnancies Can Help in Climate Fight

Yale E360

Voluntary family planning is too often ignored as a means to lower carbon emissions. But by making reproductive technologies more freely available, we can reduce global population — and human-caused emissions — in a manner that is consistent with personal liberties. Read more on E360 ?.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Midwest Transmission System Investments Will Be a Game Changer for a Clean Energy Future  

Union of Concerned Scientists

The most consequential vote to advance a clean energy future won’t be happening in Washington, D.C., or your state capital next week. It will be happening in the (virtual) boardroom of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which has authority over the bulk electric transmission system across much of the Midwest. MISO board members are expected to approve nearly $10.5 billion in new transmission investments to accommodate a shift to clean energy.

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UK Unveils Net-Zero Aviation Plan as Country’s Overall Emissions Targets in Question

Environment + Energy Leader

The United Kingdom announces a strategy to achieve net zero in aviation while a court rules against its overall sustainability strategy. The post UK Unveils Net-Zero Aviation Plan as Country’s Overall Emissions Targets in Question appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Wild Tiger Numbers 40 Percent Higher Than Previously Estimated

Yale E360

The number of endangered tigers around the world is 40 percent higher than previously thought, according to new data from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Read more on E360 ?.

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Massachusetts Needs Ambition: In the Wake of W.V. v. EPA, What One State Can Do

Union of Concerned Scientists

The US Supreme Court’s recent decision dramatically limiting EPA’s ability to curb carbon emissions is bad news for our fight against climate change. The setbacks in the latest negotiations among congressional Democrats (with no Republicans willing to talk climate) cast doubt on the viability of a legislative pathway at the federal level anytime soon.

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EPA Adds Five New PFAS to Reporting Requirements

Environment + Energy Leader

The EPA is issuing a final rule to update the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to identify five additional PFAS subject to reporting requirements. The post EPA Adds Five New PFAS to Reporting Requirements appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Coronavirus may enter the brain by building tiny tunnels from the nose

New Scientist

How the virus behind covid-19 enters the brain was somewhat of a mystery, but new evidence hints it may build tiny tubes from nose cells to brain cells that it can shuttle through

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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Gone for Thousands of Years, Wild Bison Return to the UK

Yale E360

Wild bison, absent from the United Kingdom for thousands of years, are being reintroduced to a forest near Canterbury, England to help restore the woods to their natural state. Read more on E360 ?.

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Cool Green Summer Book Review 2022

Cool Green Science

Six perfect summer nature reads, from bird observation to a wildlife thriller to conservation history. The post Cool Green Summer Book Review 2022 appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Hexion Adds Bio-Methanol to Production

Environment + Energy Leader

The chemical company will add the methanol to its production of formaldehyde. The post Hexion Adds Bio-Methanol to Production appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Wild bison released in UK for first time as part of rewilding efforts

New Scientist

The release of four bison in a block of ancient woodland is expected to improve the area's biodiversity, in what could mark the first of a new wave of rewilding projects

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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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Proposed Coal Mine in Queensland Would Destroy More Than 2,000 Acres of Koala Habitat

Yale E360

A proposed coal mine in Queensland, Australia would eliminate more than 2,000 acres of koala habitat and more than 150 acres of greater glider habitat, two species that were recently listed as endangered. Read more on E360 ?.

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Microbial ´dark matter´: centuries-old lava caves of Hawai?i Island contain thousands of unknown bacterial species

Frontiers

By K.E.D. Coan, science writer. Thick microbial mats hang under a rock ledge in steam vents that run along the Eastern Rift Zone on Hawai?i Island. Image Credit: R. Prescott. Volcanic habitats in Hawai?i are rich in bacterial diversity, including many yet undiscovered species, shows a new study. These lava caves and geothermal vents are similar to what may have once existed on Mars and the bacterial communities that co-exist there provide clues about how life can exist in extreme environments.

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EPA Adds Five New PFAS to Reporting Requirements

Environment + Energy Leader

The EPA is issuing a final rule to update the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to identify five additional PFAS subject to reporting requirements. The post EPA Adds Five New PFAS to Reporting Requirements appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Let slip the online shiba inus of war

New Scientist

Feedback lifts the veil on the cartoon dogs debunking Russian propaganda, while also checking in on the hunt for the legendary Sasquatch

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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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Brazilian Police Doing Little to Combat Destruction of the Amazon's Unprotected Lands, Report Finds

Yale E360

In the past six years, Brazil's Federal Police have undertaken just a handful of operations to stem the destruction of unprotected lands in the Amazon Rainforest, according to a new report. Read more on E360 ?.

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Federal Water Tap, July 18: White House Considers Impacts of Breaching Snake River Dams

Circle of Blue

The Rundown. The White House releases a pair of reports on Snake River hydropower and fisheries restoration. The Bureau of Reclamation revises the storage capacity of Lake Powell to account for storage loss due to sediment buildup. Federal nuclear regulators intend to issue a license for an interim nuclear waste storage facility in southeastern New Mexico.

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Meet the 100: John Hanselman, Cofounder & Chief Strategy Officer, Vanguard Renewables

Environment + Energy Leader

The Environment+Energy Leader 100 is an annual list that recognizes environment and energy management “doers.” Here, John Hanselman explores the topic of reducing commercial organic waste from large food and beverage producers. The post Meet the 100: John Hanselman, Cofounder & Chief Strategy Officer, Vanguard Renewables appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Legal battle over UK's Net Zero Strategy poses challenge for next PM

New Scientist

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s successor will have to sign off on a new net-zero strategy after the UK government's plan was ruled unlawful

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Which E-Transportation Works Best for You?

Earth 911

There are many reasons to want to switch to electric-powered transportation, from climate change to. The post Which E-Transportation Works Best for You? appeared first on Earth911.

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How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize

Environmental News Bits

by W. Larry Kenney, Penn State; Daniel Vecellio, Penn State; Rachel Cottle, Penn State, and S. Tony Wolf, Penn State Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes – lasting longer, becoming more frequent and getting just plain hotter. One question a lot of people are asking is: “When will it get too hot … Continue reading How hot is too hot for the human body?

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PepsiCo Issues Green Bond with Focus on Regenerative Ag, Plastic Waste, Water Impacts

Environment + Energy Leader

The sustainability financing will go toward initiatives outlined in the company's pep+ agenda. The post PepsiCo Issues Green Bond with Focus on Regenerative Ag, Plastic Waste, Water Impacts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Coronavirus in late pregnancy raises premature birth risk seven-fold

New Scientist

Testing positive for the coronavirus in the last three months of pregnancy may double the risk of a premature birth, rising to a seven-fold increased risk if infected after 34 weeks

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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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Sen. Yaw To Deny Counties Act 13 Drilling Impact Fee Revenue If They Make Only 99% Of Their Land Area Available For Shale Gas Development

PA Environment Daily

On July 19, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, circulated a memo to all Senators asking them to co-sponsor legislation to ban counties that ban fracking under county-owned land from receiving their share of funding from the Act 13 drilling impact fees and related grants. “It is only fitting that those counties which choose to support the safe and responsible development of our domestic energy resources benefit from those Impact

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Ultra-black Fish Are “Living Black Holes”

Ocean Conservancy

The ocean is full of mysteries, and nowhere is more mysterious than the deep sea. Because of its intense pressure, utter darkness and freezing temperatures, the deep-sea habitat is not for everyone. But from tube worms that thrive on toxic hydrothermal vents to entire communities that pop up around whale falls , animals have employed all kinds of strategies to survive there.

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Steel Dynamics Boosts Access to Sustainable Aluminum for Beverage, Automotive Industries

Environment + Energy Leader

The recycled aluminum facilities will help provide materials for the beverage packing and automotive industries. The post Steel Dynamics Boosts Access to Sustainable Aluminum for Beverage, Automotive Industries appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Doctors are concerned about the risk of hospital-acquired covid-19

New Scientist

People who go to hospital for non-covid treatment are at higher risk of the virus compared with the general public, which is why high levels of hospital-acquired covid-19 in England are worrying some doctors

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PA AML Campaign: Urge Sen. Toomey To Support Abandoned Mine Remediation STREAM Act

PA Environment Daily

By Andy McAllister, WPCAMR Regional Coordinator and Co-Chair PA AML Campaign The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that passed on November 15, 2021 provides Pennsylvania and the nation with a once-in-a-life time opportunity to further address the Abandoned Mine Drainage caused by the unregulated mining practices of the past.

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