Physics World

JUNE 28, 2021

A device that can generate electricity while desalinating seawater has been developed by researchers in Saudi Arabia and China, who claim that their new system is highly efficient at performing both tasks. The device uses waste heat from the solar cell for desalination, thereby cooling the solar cell.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 29, 2023

This transition will require an increase of minerals used in batteries that power our electric vehicles (EVs), trucks, and buses. When these electric transportation modes retire, the batteries’ usefulness continues. Even with diminished capacity, they can be reused, refurbished, or repurposed and then eventually recycled.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Also, in 2020, all the electricity it purchased to run its plants worldwide came from renewables. The post BMW Is Driven to Cut CO2 Emissions and Rely on Recycled Parts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Between 1995 and 2020, BMW reduced its CO2 emissions by 53%.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 16, 2022

When the rechargeable battery wears out inside a typical electric toothbrush, it can’t be replaced—which means the entire, otherwise functional toothbrush ends up in a landfill (or, if someone is particularly responsible, an e-waste recycling facility).

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2022

That’s driving part of its effort to shift from the internal combustion engine to electric vehicles. The post Sustainability Is Key to Nissan’s Success, Including Selling More EVs and Reducing Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Nissan's focus is on sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Now, more than 25% of its purchased electricity comes from clean energy. The post Dow Is Buying Renewables and Cutting Waste In Its Environmental Quests appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Dow says it will reduce CO2 releases by 2 million metric tons a year while growing its earnings by an estimated $2 billion by 2025.

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Environmental Leader

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Ford and Volvo are the first automakers to participate in an electric vehicle battery recycling program in California. The post Ford, Volvo Participate in Redwood Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Program appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental Leader

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Ford and Volvo are the first automakers to participate in an electric vehicle battery recycling program in California. The post Ford, Volvo Participate in Redwood Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Program appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

On February 8, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority announced it will soon make the switch to solar with the help of the nonprofit Pennsylvania Solar Center’s G.E.T. Businesses that go solar are hedging against volatile electricity pricing because the cost of solar, once the upfront equipment costs are paid, is nearly free.

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Greenbuilding Law

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

electric generation capacity, compared to just 4% in 2010. Overall, more than 3% of electricity in the United States was produced using solar technologies in 2020. While in use, solar panels safely generate electricity without creating greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, solar panels provided about 40% of new U.S.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Rare earth elements, or REEs, are important parts of a wind turbine’s permanent magnets , located in the center of the blades in the electrical box (called the nacelle). A large rare earth element waste lake is located twenty minutes from the city center. Recycling rare earth elements. Source: Ian Watkinson/Imaggeo.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2022

The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority celebrated 50 years this month. In honor of the 50th Anniversary, the Centre County Commissioners dedicated Proclamation 22 of 2022 – Proclaiming the 50th Anniversary of Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority in Centre County.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The post Air Canada Aims to Decarbonize Using Electric-Hybrid Aircraft and Sustainable Aviation Fuels appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The coalition's mission is to accelerate the deployment and use of sustainable aviation fuel technologies to reach 10% of the global jet aviation fuel supply by 2030.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The post Air Canada Aims to Decarbonize Using Electric-Hybrid Aircraft and Sustainable Aviation Fuels appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The coalition's mission is to accelerate the deployment and use of sustainable aviation fuel technologies to reach 10% of the global jet aviation fuel supply by 2030.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 28, 2021

worth of critical raw materials for the net-zero transition, such as lithium, to the linear economy each year, due to a lack of capacity for recycling used electricals and electronics. The UK alone is losing at least £13.6m Read more →

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Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 10, 2023

What if cities tomorrow were using all their waste as resources to the circular economy ? According to data from the European Union, each EU citizen currently generates 505 kgs of municipal waste per year (or 1.38 Food scraps, food waste and other putriscible materials such as yard waste can go to biodigestors or composting solutions.

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Physics World

JUNE 30, 2021

Researchers at the Empa in Dübendorf, Switzerland, have made a high-performance supercapacitor entirely from recyclable, non-toxic materials. The development of the IoT has heightened the already-difficult problem of electronic waste. Carbon-based inks make first fully recyclable transistors. Onto the compost heap.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 3, 2023

The joint venture will help recover valuable reusable materials from batteries as electric vehicles and clean energy use increase in the region.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JUNE 2, 2023

The company leverages its extensive store network and electric vans for delivery, aligning with its commitment to achieving zero emissions by 2040.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Last December, the European Union (EU) agreed on a comprehensive battery policy that aims to make electric vehicles (EVs) more sustainable. Included in the regulation are requirements for mineral sourcing, life cycle emissions, information sharing, and recycling. Essentially, it is decoupling economic activity from resource extraction.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Pennsylvania’s waste and recycling industry is teaming up with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to raise awareness about a growing epidemic of fires caused by the improper disposal of rechargeable batteries in recycling containers and trash bags. Posted: November 13, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A wind turbine includes a foundation, a tower, electrical wiring, a nacelle between the blades, and the blades themselves. Can wind turbine blades be recycled? The good news is the steel, iron, aluminum, copper, concrete, and electronic components of wind turbine foundations, towers, and wiring can be completely recycled.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2022

announced it has begun providing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority in Bellefonte, Centre County, supporting a transition to a cleaner, low-carbon fuel produced from organic waste. On December 7, Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Sleek solar panels forged from silver and silica from the depths of the Earth translate the sun’s blindingly fiery light energy into electricity. While most energy storage for the US electricity grid today is in the form of pumped hydro systems , batteries are a growing piece of the storage pie. Batteries help store surplus energy.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Read the full story at Waste Dive. Call2Recycle CEO Leo Raudys lays out four recommendations around education, infrastructure, handling and labeling for the agency as it distributes historic levels of infrastructure funding.

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Environmental Leader

AUGUST 9, 2022

The post Procter & Gamble Is Well On Its Way to Using 100% Green Electricity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Procter & Gamble has cut emissions at all of its global operations by 52% from 2010 to 2020. It has done so using energy efficiency and renewable energy.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Announces Mimi Joy Cooper As Recycling Coordinator CleanWater Conservancy: Volunteers Needed For 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day April 20 In Centre County Allegheny County Conservation District Offering Gardeners Free Soil Lead Screening PA Resources Council Launches New What's Up Watershed?

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Environmental Leader

JULY 22, 2022

The post Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. Home Depot’s stores will run entirely on renewable energy by 2030. Solar will provide 75% of that by the end of 2023. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This TGD describes the process by which transporters of residual waste may comply with the Department's rules and regulations for developing a Transporter's Contingency Plan. Washington County , impacting Dutch Fork (High Quality), wetlands and associated floodways in 31 different areas. ( Cambria County. ( Cambria County. (

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

It is the largest solar project in the Commonwealth and the University of Pennsylvania will purchase all electricity produced at the sites. The projects included the 220 MW Great Cove Solar Energy Facilities in Franklin and Fulton counties commissioned in multiple phases. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

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E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The changes are designed to support a renewable energy grid, make buildings more energy efficient, support the use of electric vehicles, and reduce waste and stormwater runoff. This will provide greater flexibility for electric equipment such as heat pumps. The proposal will now advance to the City Council for final approval.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With advice and input from local experts, Berks Nature identified 25 environmental indicators across five categories: Water, Energy, Air, Waste, and Land. Waste was a popular focus in these reflections with many vowing to reduce their waste and recycle more.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov. 30 Guest Essay: My Hometown Shows The Benefits Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Come At A Tremendous Cost - Gov. Billion In Grants To Strengthen Power Grid Against Extreme Weather, To Deliver Cheaper, Cleaner, Reliable Energy, PA Included Gov.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Horrified by the small mountain of waste produced by the tenants’ annual bar-b-que, she set out to make some changes, large and small. . Scrapped the plastic (and non-recyclable) gift cards that were the landlord’s holiday present to the tenants. Revamped that waste-producing bar-b-que. Tomken Manor Apartments.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 22, 2022

The post Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. Home Depot’s stores will run entirely on renewable energy by 2030. Solar will provide 75% of that by the end of 2023. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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