Inside Climate News
OCTOBER 29, 2022
A new tool can tell you how big an impact climate change had on the temperature in those cities on any given day, plus postcards from the apocalypse, multilingual storm warnings and a plastics curriculum for school kids. By Katelyn Weisbrod Was the temperature in your city on a given day influenced by climate change? A new tool can answer that question for more than 1,000 cities ar.
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Losses and damages caused by climate change to intangible cultural heritage such as Indigenous and local knowledge, and traditional agricultural practices have been vastly underestimated in discussions of Paris Agreement implementation. This needs to change. A new IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report , published in the lead-up to COP27 and co-authored with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and ICOMOS (the International Council on Monumen
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Circle of Blue
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
New program encounters many hurdles. A Detroit resident displays a past-due water bill. Photo © J. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – November 3, 2022. It wasn’t expected to be quick and easy. And it hasn’t been, not with the staffing and technical challenges inherent to starting a new government benefit program. But the rollout of the first federally funded program to assist low-income households with their water bills is gaining speed, observers say.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Faced with mounting impacts from warming and a push for resource development, Indigenous communities in northern Canada are setting aside vast areas for protection. They are also partnering with scientists on research that can help conserve their lands and their way of life. Read more on E360 ?.
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
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 completed a solar and energy storage project at IBEW's headquarters in Dorchester, MA. The post International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Erects Energy Storage System at Headquarters appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
I’ve written previously about how the truck industry is fighting regulations at the state and federal level with everything they’ve got. One of the scare tactics truck manufacturers have been pushing is the old industry canard of job-killing regulations. To tackle this topic head-on, UCS, together with the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Sierra Club, commissioned a study of the impacts of truck regulations on employment from Environmental Resources Management (ERM), an independent cons
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Yale E360
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Digital technology is enabling scientists to detect and interpret the sounds of species as diverse as honeybees, peacocks, and elephants. In an e360 interview, geographer Karen Bakker discusses the surprising and complex ways that animals and plants use sound to communicate. Read more on E360 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Autdodesk is committed to a low-carbon future where renewable energy powers the world while it also minimizes waste and dedicates itself to the circular economy. The post Autodesk Is Striving for Circular Economy and Helping Its Value Chain Do the Same appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Cleannovate
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Trees better our world. But what if we are to give them a sweet twist… That’s what fruit trees do. … More.
Circle of Blue
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The Rundown. The Bureau of Reclamation begins paperwork to would allow for less water to be released from lakes Mead and Powell. The EPA publishes a plan for improving sewage lagoons. Government, state, and industry officials discuss low Mississippi River water levels. And lastly, Senate Democrats ask the EPA to adopt a “strong” Lead and Copper Rule.
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
Yale E360
OCTOBER 31, 2022
In just 10 years, fires, drought, and insect infestations have devastated close to a third of forests in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains, a new study finds. Read more on E360 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The system is part of a state program to increase long-duration energy storage. The post Viejas Tribe Energy Storage Project Enhances California’s Energy Transition appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Cleannovate
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
I’ve always wondered whether we can find profitable use for used cooking oil… The type that has remained after deep … More.
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
It has been about a month since we launched the Federal Oil & Gas Lobbying Bot on Twitter. Since then, it has been tweeting out a constant stream of announcements about which oil & gas companies and associations have been lobbying which Canadian government politicians and ministries. ( Read more about the bot. ). We’ve looked at the raw data from the lobbyist registry , and pulled out highlights from September, the most recent month with complete data.
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.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Blue whales, the largest creatures on Earth, are ingesting 10 million pieces of microplastic daily, scientists estimate. Read more on E360 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The new program introduces a new solution for customers to recycle empty beauty containers through Saks.com and at Saks Fifth Avenue stores across the US. The post Saks and TerraCycle Announce Beauty Recycling Program appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Cleannovate
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Biochar is not your normal charcoal. It’s mostly used as an amendment for deficient soils. It boosts the soil with … More.
Inside Climate News
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
In rapidly warming northern forests, restricting human activities can slow the rate of warming by as much as 20 percent, but managing lands in between protected areas is also important. By Bob Berwyn Measured at a global scale, protected forests with legal limits on human activity are significantly cooler than neighboring forests that lack protections, scientists reported in a new Science Advances study today.
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.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Not only do U.S. communities of color breathe more fine particulate pollution, they also breathe a form of particulate pollution that is richer in toxic, cancer-causing metals, new research finds. Read more on E360 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The homes are designed to be all-electric with the hopes of providing insight to sustainable construction. The post California Communities Built for Resilience with Microgrid, Battery Storage appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Cleannovate
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Kenya stole the show when it banned single use plastic bags For a long time these wastes had created a … More.
Enviromental Defense
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Statement and Detailed Analysis of Bill 23 from Phil Pothen, Ontario Environment Program Manager, Environmental Defence. Toronto | Traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – The Ontario government’s Bill 23 “More Homes Built Faster Act” includes only tepid measures to enable more badly needed home construction in existing cities, while diving deep into dangerous attacks on wetland habitat, w
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.
Frontiers
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer. Image: Citizen scientist image from www.bigcompostexperiment.org.uk. In a UK-wide study, researchers found that 60% of home-compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate in home compost bins, and inevitably end up in our soil. The study also found that citizens are confused about the labels of compostable and biodegradable plastics, leading to incorrect plastic waste disposal.
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Nationwide Energy Partners, an energy services company serving apartment communities, has announced the release of a new data-driven energy reporting tool known as ApartmentFacts. . The post NEP Releases Energy Reporting Tool for Apartments appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Cleannovate
OCTOBER 29, 2022
Aren’t you astonished at the vegetables that seem to grow on wastewater? These green leafy veges are usually difficult to … More.
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
29 species listed under the federal Species at Risk Act, including birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects and trees, are in harm’s way. Toronto | Traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – A new report from Environmental Defence, The Road To Our Ruin: How Highway 413 Would Impact Threatened and Endangered Species , draws attention to the fact that the proposed highway would put threatened and endang
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Earth 911
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Much has been written about last week’s Greenpeace report decrying the state of plastic recycling. The post Recycling, Like Everything Else, Needs an Upgrade appeared first on Earth911.
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
This follows a demonstration project that began in July 2021 to collect plastic waste from the community through the Hefty EnergyBag program and convert the materials into ByBlocks. The post Boise Area Continues to Divert Hard-to-Recycle Plastics from Landfills appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 31, 2022
A database of photos taken from 1886 to 2019 reveals that horn size has gradually decreased in five species of rhinoceros, probably due to poaching
Law and Environment
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced that proposed amendments to the state’s Clean Energy Standard (CES) were finalized earlier this month without substantive changes from draft language initially proposed by the agencies in April 2022. The amendments are intended to accelerate progress towards decarbonization of the electricity sector and further ensure the state meets its goal of net zero
Energy & the Law
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Plaquemines Parish, et al v. Chevron et al has characteristics of the many pending climate-change suits brought by governments in state courts against Big Oil, which Big Oil tries to remove federal court. In this case the question was whether the producers were acting under federal officers’ control when they ramped up oil production during World War II.
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