Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 22, 2022

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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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 20, 2022

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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Circle of Blue

JULY 19, 2022

© J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue. By Delaney Nelson, Circle of Blue – July 19, 2022. TOP NEWS . As of July 12, nearly 45 percent of the U.S. and Puerto Rico is in drought, a 14 percent increase since mid-June. The federal Bureau of Reclamation gives Colorado River states a 60-day deadline to develop an emergency plan to conserve water.

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Yale E360

JULY 22, 2022

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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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.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 21, 2022

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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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 19, 2022

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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Yale E360

JULY 18, 2022

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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Energy & the Law

JULY 21, 2022

At issue in RKI Exploration and Production LLC v. AmeriFlow Energy Services LLC and Crescent Services, LLC. were two Master Service Agreements. RKI was the operator of a well in Loving County; AmeriFlow and Crescent were contractors. A sand separator exploded at the well site injuring or killing three workers who worked for another subcontractor. The result was three suits in New Mexico and a mazelike series of indemnity demands, denials, settlements, and judgments, including settlement of one

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 18, 2022

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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Legal Planet

JULY 18, 2022

In my last post, I wrote about universities like Stanford that are creating new programs in sustainability. Stanford’s move may inspire others to follow. There are pros and cons, but it seems inevitable that the organization of universities will ultimately take account of one of the biggest problems facing humanity. Administrative reorganizations, whether in government, business, or the academy, are always difficult and costly, often taking years before the rearranged units gel into a ne

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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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Yale E360

JULY 19, 2022

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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Circle of Blue

JULY 20, 2022

Australia’s Kakadu Flood Plains in February 2022. Photo © Miles Nicholls / Flickr. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Constant flooding in Australia is taking a toll on residents’ mental health. Also in Australia , a new report reveals severe environmental deterioration over the last five years. Flash floods in China leaves at least a dozen dead and displaces thousands.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 18, 2022

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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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2022

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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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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Frontiers

JULY 20, 2022

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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Circle of Blue

JULY 18, 2022

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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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 18, 2022

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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New Scientist

JULY 17, 2022

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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Cool Green Science

JULY 17, 2022

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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Inside Climate News

JULY 19, 2022

Researchers spot a vast new crack on a crumbling Italian glacier that killed 11 people earlier this month, as warming temperatures and snow droughts take a toll on alpine icefields. By Bob Berwyn The Marmolada Glacier in the Alps of southern Italy, where 11 people died on July 3 when part of the ice collapsed into a massive avalanche, may crumble even more before Europe’s brutally hot summer ends.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 22, 2022

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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New Scientist

JULY 19, 2022

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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Earth 911

JULY 18, 2022

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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Environmental News Bits

JULY 22, 2022

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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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 22, 2022

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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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2022

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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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2022

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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Environmental News Bits

JULY 20, 2022

by Serina Taluja, Texas A&M University Products derived from the cotton plant show up in many items that people use daily, including blue jeans, bedsheets, paper, candles and peanut butter. In the United States cotton is a US$7 billion annual crop grown in 17 states from Virginia to Southern California. Today, however, it’s at risk. … Continue reading Cotton breeders are using genetic insights to make this global crop more sustainable.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 21, 2022

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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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2022

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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PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2022

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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Environmental News Bits

JULY 20, 2022

Read the full story from Oregon State University. Land managers have invested millions of dollars annually since the 1980s to place large pieces of wood back in streams, owing primarily to its importance for fish habitat. But little is known about how large wood in streams impacts birds and land-based animals. Oregon State University scientists … Continue reading Oregon State research highlights importance of large wood in streams for land-based animals.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 18, 2022

As the commercial aviation industry maps a path to net zero emissions, Boeing has unveiled a new data modeling tool to show the most effective scenarios for reaching the destination by 2050. The post Boeing Unveils Model to Show Best Routes to Zero Carbon Future appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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