Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What Is Agricultural Use? We all know the story, and the percentages: of water used by human beings in California (i.e. not going to environmental uses), agriculture uses a whopping 80%. So it makes little sense to call on urban users to conserve, so the story goes, until ag goes first. Certainly nonprofits like Food and Water Watch think so: As drought and climate change continue to wreak havoc on California’s water supply, an environmental advocacy group is calling on the state to limit the c

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Portable sensors and artificial intelligence are helping researchers decode animal communication—and begin to talk back to nonhumans

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Yale E360

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Australian environment minister Tanya Plibersek has blocked a proposed open-pit coal mine just six miles from the Great Barrier Reef, raising hopes among advocates that she will block other potentially destructive projects.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the fastest-growing occupation from 2019 to 2029 is expected to be wind turbine service technicians, with a growth rate of 61%. The post What are the Fastest Growing Sustainability Professions? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Explore the interactive map. A Spanish version of the map is available here. This week, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) released a report assessing 104 facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico that emit ethylene oxide, a toxic, colorless gas. Ethylene oxide is used to sterilize medical equipment and some dried food products, and it is also a byproduct of manufacturing other chemicals.

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Law and Environment

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Earlier this week, the decision in Bartell Ranch v. McCullough generally supported the Bureau of Land Management’s review under NEPA and related statutes of a lithium mine near Thacker Pass, Nevada. If approved, Thacker Pass would be the largest lithium mine in the United States. The decision and the entire review of the mine are important, given how controversial large mining projects can be and how important lithium and other minerals are to building a zero-emission economy.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In the aftermath of major power outages, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the interest in microgrids increased significantly as a way to provide critical infrastructure and services with reliable and resilient power during emergencies. The post Optimizing Energy Efficiency: The Benefits of Microgrids, PPAs and CHP appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Black History Month, for me, has always been a time to celebrate Black people, and our contributions to society. As a first-generation American, I’m also reflecting on and grateful for the avenues that were made available for my parents when they emigrated to the United States in the late 1980s: Black people in America made it possible for them to come and seek opportunities.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

An informal settlement built alongside the polluted Nairobi River. Photo courtesy of Kristina Rosinsky, 2008/Undugu Society of Kenya YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Due to the strains of population growth and inaccessible sanitation systems, the Nairobi River and surrounding farmland are becoming more polluted. The U.K. government’s new environmental improvement plan will seek to ensure each home is within a 15-minute walk to green space or water.

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Yale E360

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Endangered rhinos and elephants are rebounding in Uganda's wildlife reserves, buoyed by decades-long conservation efforts, the state wildlife agency said Thursday.

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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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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Mack Defense is currently working on two major defense programs that fit well with the CTT and utilize vehicles from the global Volvo Group network that have been modified for commercial use. The post Mack Defense to Design Fuel Efficient Trucks for the US Army appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Winter storms, which are now raging across the country, are a stark reminder of how important it is for people to prepare for extreme weather, and how catastrophic things can get if they don’t. In 2021, Winter Storm Uri killed at least 246 Texans. Eight percent of those deaths were attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning. Without electricity or heat, some people apparently turned to portable generators, which can fill a home with carbon monoxide exhaust.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

UN Biodiversity, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons By Ashley Anderson, Elana Nager, and Madeline Ward As 2022 wound down, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) convened in Montreal. The conference ended with around 190 of the world’s nations adopting the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework , which establishes four goals and twenty-three targets to be achieved by 2030.

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Yale E360

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Brazil's federal police have launched a new raid on illegal gold miners operating in Indigenous Yanomami territory in the northern Amazon, officials said on Friday.

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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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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has set a 2030 deadline for the energy sector to deploy smart meters nationwide, with a view to have the digital infrastructure for a close-to zero-energy supply. The post German Government Accelerates Smart Meter Rollout appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has known for years that emissions of ethylene oxide —a colorless, odorless gas used to sterilize medical equipment and some food products—pose a long-term cancer risk to communities near commercial sterilizing facilities. Regardless, the agency has failed to adequately protect nearly 14 million people who currently live within five miles of a commercial sterilizer facility.

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Energy & the Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The issue in QBE Syndicate 1036 v. Compass Minerals Louisiana, LLC was whether the scope of the Louisiana Oilfield Indemnification Act applies to operations involving salt mining? QBE issued a commercial general liability insurance policy to FSS and MC Electric. Clements, an employee of MC Electric, was electrocuted while working in the Cote Blanche salt mine owned by Compass Minerals, by touching a live electrical line.

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Yale E360

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

A Swiss energy firm has installed nearly 5,000 solar panels on the country's longest dam. The panels will generate clean electricity through the winter, when a drop in rain and meltwater diminishes the production of hydropower across the country.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The findings showed that a rise in the number of EVs per 1000 population was linked to improved air quality, as measured by decreased nitrogen dioxide levels, and reduced asthma-related emergency department visits. The post Is EV Adoption Really That Beneficial for the Environment and Our Health? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

I have to admit that at first I didn’t see the Chinese spy balloon drifting into US airspace as the crisis that it would, well, balloon into. Countries spend large amounts of resources spying on each other, expanding their methods as new technologies become available, this is well-known. High-altitude intelligence gathering is routine. As a frequent user of the UCS Satellite Database , I know that China fields more satellites than any other nation besides the United States and that China fields

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In 1916 he strapped on his “safety hood” and dragged rescuers to safety, but racism prevented him from being hailed as a hero

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Frontiers

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Studies on mosquito feeding behavior are crucial to fighting malaria, dengue, and other mosquito-borne pathogens – but traditionally, they require humans or animals to act as meals for the mosquitoes. Scientists have developed a biomaterial which mimics skin, right down to blood under the surface, to make studies on mosquito feeding easier to run.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Environmental, social, governance, and smart water management are interconnected and crucial for building a sustainable future. A key area where organizations can make a significant impact toward reaching their targets is by implementing smart water management strategies. Water is a finite resource and its responsible use is critical to the. Read more » The post E:Book: How Organizations Can Achieve ESG & Sustainability Targets with Smart Water Management Strategies appeared first on Enviro

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session Feb. 27 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Senate Environmental, Consumer Protection Committees To Hold Feb. 27 Hearing On Grid Reliability And Winter Storm Elliot [PaEN] -- PA Physicians For Social Responsibility Host Feb. 22 Webinar On Radioactive Contaminants From PA Oil And Gas Operations [PaEN

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

“Realists” argue that climate plans need to accommodate oil and gas, but that only perpetuates the climate crisis

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Cleannovate

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

I had been collecting kitchen waste from my home for a while.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Despite high consumer awareness and public circularity claims by polymer producers, a new report discovers that single-use plastic production is on the rise. The post Surprising Increase in Single-Use Plastic: New Report Holds Industry Leaders Responsible appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks Valentine’s Day edition of its Environmental Education newsletter is now available and includes articles on-- -- Teaching Ideas, Activities, & Lessons for Winter! -- Winter In-Person & Virtual Educator Professional Development Workshops -- Conferences for Educators -- Explore the Outdoors! -- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) -- PA State Park Updates Click Here to read the entire EE newsletter.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

By Ama Francis* Ama Francis speaking in the “People on the Move: Seeing the Opportunities” session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 19 January. Copyright: World Economic Forum/Jakob Polacsek From January 16-20, 2023, leaders in politics, business, civil society, media, and academia gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting to discuss some of the world’s most pressing issues.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

“ Natural” gas is not clean or green, as its misleading name implies Every reputable environmental organization and energy agency around the world is saying we can’t build new gas projects if we want to avoid complete climate chaos. Fossil gas, or “natural gas,” as it’s been cunningly branded, is a fossil fuel that causes warming and is harmful to human health.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In the aftermath of major power outages, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the interest in microgrids increased significantly as a way to provide critical infrastructure and services with reliable and resilient power during emergencies. The post Optimizing Energy Efficiency: The Benefits of Microgrids, PPAs and CHP appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The February 10 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- Tell your story about being in love with a state park or forest. Read how Ryerson Station State Park, Greene County, is powered by Solar Panels. Our heartfelt condolences to DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn whose mother Shirley passed away last week.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fires in central and southern Chile, exacerbated by extreme temperatures and megadrought, have led to at least 26 deaths and burned more than 2700 square kilometres

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