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Dead Tree Standing: Saltwater Threatens Coastal Forests and Ecosystem Services

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Salt marshes are migrating to take the place of wetland forests, causing a transition of ecosystem services. Dr. Chris Asaro has spent the last eight years tracking forest health for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. Water quality and quantity will decrease as a result. Ghost forests aren’t like that.

Sea Level

Sea Level Ocean Regulations Conservation

Energy Transitions, Regulations Driving Energy as a Service Market Growth

Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The post Energy Transitions, Regulations Driving Energy as a Service Market Growth appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The market is expected to grow at more than 10% a year through 2027, according to a new report.

Regulations

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Babcock & Wilcox Gets $65 Million Providing Services for UK Plant

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post Babcock & Wilcox Gets $65 Million Providing Services for UK Plant appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. A joint venture formed by FCC Environment (UK) and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the Lostock plant will generate 60+ megawatts of energy utilizing residential waste for both businesses and residential areas.

Waste

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Master Service Agreement Dispute Turns on Definitions

Energy & the Law

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Wild Willy’s Welding LLC , a Texas case governed by Oklahoma law, Tite Water was Devon’s contractor under a Master Service and Supply Agreement. The legalists prevailed. The facts In Tite Water Energy LLC v. Bigbey was injured and sued. Under the MSSA, Tite Water was required to defend and indemnify members of the “Company Group”.

Law

Law Government

SME Profile: Nicholas Nelson, Scientist, Ecosystem Service Economics, Montrose Environmental Group

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 13, 2023

The post SME Profile: Nicholas Nelson, Scientist, Ecosystem Service Economics, Montrose Environmental Group appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Join Nick and his colleagues on Wednesday, February 1, for a discussion on how NEBA-CA can create the best offshore infrastructure decommissioning solution. .

Energy Transitions, Regulations Driving Energy as a Service Market Growth

Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The post Energy Transitions, Regulations Driving Energy as a Service Market Growth appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The market is expected to grow at more than 10% a year through 2027, according to a new report.

Regulations

Regulations 2027 Renewable Energy

Insurance Coverage Not Limited by a Texas Service Agreement

Energy & the Law

APRIL 18, 2023

As you negotiate your master service agreements are you confident that you know how insurance choices might affect indemnity obligations? National Union Fire Insurance Company was whether an insurance policy incorporated payout limits in an underlying service agreement. Me neither. It did not. Exxon sued for breach of contract.

Law

Hurricane Ida Damages Louisiana Water Systems, Cuts Water Service

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The post Hurricane Ida Damages Louisiana Water Systems, Cuts Water Service appeared first on Circle of Blue. And they need fuel, which is currently in short supply. “I I got several calls from utilities that have generators but no fuel,” Credeur said.

Electricity

Electricity Conservation 2021

Connecting New Housing to Needed Energy Service

Legal Planet

MARCH 10, 2023

An article in the San Francisco Chronicle highlights an apparent pattern of delays on the part of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in providing energy service to new homes. Download as PDF The post Connecting New Housing to Needed Energy Service appeared first on Legal Planet.

Regulations

Regulations Electricity

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Updates Permitting Regulations

Endangered Species Law

APRIL 11, 2024

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will publish its final rule updating regulations implementing section 10 of the Endangered Species Act (Section 10), which addresses the agency’s issuance of incidental take permits and enhancement of survival permits under Section 10. Tomorrow, the U.S.

Endangered Species Act

Endangered Species Act Regulations

Services Finalize Endangered Species Act Regulatory Revisions

Endangered Species Law

MARCH 29, 2024

Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (collectively, the Services) made available pre-publication versions of the agencies’ long-awaited updates to regulations implementing sections 4 and 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). On March 27, 2024, the U.S.

Endangered Species Act

Endangered Species Act 2024 Regulations

US Forest Service: Weathering The Warmth - Early Spring's Impact On Trees

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2024

Phillips, US Forest Service Northern Research Station As the first official day of spring arrives [on March 19], many regions of the United States are experiencing above-average temperatures. Resource Links: -- US Forest Service Northern Research Station Features [Posted: March 19, 2024] PA Environment Digest By Joseph M.

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2024 Regulations

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Final Rule Amending Eagle Permit Regulations

Renewable + Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Fish and Wildlife Service (“Service”) published notice in the Federal Register of a final rule amending its regulations authorizing permits for eagle incidental take and eagle nest take. Most notably, the Service has authorized general permits for certain activities where standard conditions can be met. Today, the U.S.

Regulations

Republic Services Acquires California’s first Anaerobic Digester

Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 28, 2023

North State Bioenergy has recently been acquired by Republic Services, with the intention of entering the anaerobic digestion business. The post Republic Services Acquires California’s first Anaerobic Digester appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Recycling Waste

ICE Plans Traceability Services to Help Cocoa, Coffee Industry Meet Deforestation Regulations

Environment + Energy Leader

JUNE 14, 2023

The new tracking service will help the cocoa and coffee industry comply with the EU’s recently released rules on regulating deforestation.

Deforestation

Deforestation Regulations

Sphera to Help Blackstone Reduce its Carbon Emissions with Software as a Service Platform

Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The post Sphera to Help Blackstone Reduce its Carbon Emissions with Software as a Service Platform appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions

Carbon Emissions Greenhouse

New Report: Expanding Public Transit Service Can Double Ridership and Cut Emissions by 65 Million Tonnes

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The report highlights that public transit systems across Canada are currently not allowed to use federal public transit funding to add service hours or increase service frequency, despite these measures being the most important drivers of ridership growth and emissions reductions. This has led many to cut services and hike fares.

Carbon Emissions

Carbon Emissions Government Greenhouse 2024

Fish and Wildlife Service to Consider Restoring Manatee’s Endangered Status

Inside Climate News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Fish and Wildlife Service will consider tightening protections on the West Indian manatee after concluding that a petition demanding that the animal’s endangered status be restored presented substantial scientific evidence, the agency said Wednesday. By Amy Green ORLANDO, Fla.—The

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SME Profile: Joe Nicolette, VP, Ecosystem Service Economics Montrose, Environmental Group

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 19, 2023

The post SME Profile: Joe Nicolette, VP, Ecosystem Service Economics Montrose, Environmental Group appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The formalized NEBA-CA framework will be published by the Frontiers in Marine Science Journal in early 2023.

2023

Short-Changing Michigan Local Governments Has Resulted in Deteriorating Water Systems and Other Services

Circle of Blue

MAY 9, 2022

Short-Changing Michigan Local Governments Has Resulted in Deteriorating Water Systems and Other Services. Getting enough money from the state and federal governments to help maintain city services has become a struggle for many Michigan municipalities. Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging.

Government

Government 2022 Clean Water Act 2009

Accenture Bolsters Sustainability Services with Green Domus Acquisition

Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 30, 2023

Together, they will enable customized plans to lower carbon emissions, focusing on reducing costs while creating long-lasting solutions for decarbonization.

Carbon Emissions

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Establishes Expedited Eagle Permits

Endangered Species Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a final rule creating new permitting pathways and revising existing regulations for the take of bald eagles ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) and golden eagles ( Aquila chrysaetos ). On February 12, 2024, the U.S.

2024

2024 Regulations

Service Lists Population of North American Wolverine as Threatened with Interim 4(d) Rule

Endangered Species Law

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a final rule listing a distinct population segment (DPS) of the North American wolverine ( Gulo gulo luscas ) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). On November 30, 2023, the U.S.

Endangered Species Act

Endangered Species Act 2023

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Listing Oblong Rocksnail, Once Believed Extinct

Endangered Species Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed listing the oblong rocksnail ( Leptoxis compacta ) as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). On October 31, 2023, the U.S. The freshwater snail exists only in the Cahaba River in central Alabama and subsists on algae growing on the riverbed.

Endangered Species Act

Endangered Species Act 2011 2023

US Forest Service: Sugar Bay Wildfire In Allegheny National Forest 100% Contained

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

On November 9, the US Forest Service announced the 62-acre Sugar Bay Wildfire in Allegheny National Forest reached 100 percent containment. Click Here for the Forest Service Incident webpage. The fire was reported on November 6. Given the weather forecast, fire activity is projected to remain minimal.

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Southwestern PA Commission Water Resource Center Hosts April 29 Webinar On Challenges For Drinking Water Systems: PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Lead Service Lines

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

On April 29, the Southwestern PA Commission Water Resource Center will host a webinar on How To Address Challenges For Drinking Water Systems - PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' and Lead Service Lines starting at 10:00 a.m.

2024

Added Party Can’t Avoid Amended Master Service Agreement

Energy & the Law

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Let’s begin with a question: Master service agreements (“MSA’s” in the trade), once agreed upon, often remain in force for years. Stingray Pressure Pumping and Gulfport Energy entered into an MSA for oilfield fracing services in 2013. Co-author Brittany Blakey. Was Stingray Pressure Pumping, LLC v. The MSA and amendments.

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Field-based environmental service learning

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 2, 2023

How can students get immersed in their natural environment through service learning? Read the full story from National Geographic. Find ideas for projects that can make a difference locally and beyond.

Conservation

Temporal mismatches in flight activity patterns between Pipistrellus kuhlii and Prays oleae in olive farms: Implications for biocontrol services potential

The Applied Ecologist

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To enhance biocontrol services, they propose increasing the availability of suitable roosting and foraging sites as well as conserving areas of remnant native woodland and scattered …

Conservation

PA American Water Launches Lead Water Service Line Inventory Project

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The company announced it has reached the customer information-gathering phase of its statewide service line material inventory project in its service territory and is asking customers to “pipe up” and tell the company what their water service lines are made of. What is a water service line?

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2023 2024 Regulations

Service Proposes Listing Two Populations of California Spotted Owl Under ESA

Endangered Species Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued a proposed rule to list two distinct population segments (DPSs) of the California spotted owl ( Strix occidentalis ) as endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed rule also serves as the Service’s 12-month finding on a petition to list.

Endangered Species Act

PureNav: A Personalized Navigation Service for Environmental Justice Communities Impacted by Planned Disruptions

Environmental News Bits

MARCH 18, 2024

PureNav: A Personalized Navigation Service for Environmental Justice Communities Impacted by Planned Disruptions (arXiv:2402.11180). Rahman, M. Clements, N., Miller, S., & Sullivan, E.

2024

Friends Of Wissahickon Celebrate Earth Day And Their 100th Anniversary With Super-Mega Service Day April 20

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

The Friends are celebrating Earth Day and their 100th anniversary on Saturday, April 20, with a multi-location service day across the Wissahickon with a variety of projects that help clean and beautify the park. Click Here to register for these service events. Sign up to join FOW at one of these five locations from 9 a.m.

Earth Day

Earth Day 2024

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Again Finds Listing of Joshua Trees Not Warranted

Endangered Species Law

MARCH 13, 2023

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued its 12-month finding that listing Joshua trees ( Yucca brevifolia and Y. The 12-month finding was made to comply with a September 20, 2021 court-ordered remand of the Service’s previous “not warranted” finding in August 2019. The Service issued.

Endangered Species Act

Endangered Species Act 2015 2019 2021

CFA Awards Over $1 Million In Grants To Extend Natural Gas Service In Susquehanna, Warren Counties

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

the Mountain View School District, and area residents. - - $34,652 to Sugar Grove Township, Warren County , to extend natural gas service. This project will provide natural gas to Jeffers Farms, Inc.,

Natural Gas

Natural Gas 2024

PUC Safety Division Investigating Columbia Gas Service Disruptions To 4,000+ Customers In Beaver County

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On October 17, the Public Utility Commission announced pipeline engineers from the PUC’s Safety Division are investigating an ongoing incident in Beaver County that has disrupted natural gas service to several thousand residents and businesses served by Columbia Gas.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Regulations Greenhouse

Wesley Family Services Cut Ribbon On Rooftop Solar Energy System With West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund In Westmoreland County

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 22, Wesley Family Services was joined by Westmoreland County Commissioner, Douglas Chew; West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund ; and the PA Solar Center to cut the ribbon on its brand-new rooftop solar energy system at its Pioneer Apartments location, which was installed by local developer, EIS Solar.

Clean Energy

Clean Energy 2024 Electricity

5 Reasons Why the Federal Government Should Fund Public Transit Service

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 3, 2023

Did you know that Canada’s federal government doesn’t fund public transit service? Funding for day-to-day service, like hiring new bus drivers to drive those new buses – is called operations funding. This also works in reverse: if public transit service is cut, it drives riders away. This is called capital funding.

Government

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Fish and Wildlife Service Increases Civil Penalties for Violations of Federal Wildlife Protection Laws

Endangered Species Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a final rule increasing civil monetary penalties for violations of several federal wildlife and natural resource protection laws (Final Rule). On February 2, 2024, the U.S.

Endangered Species Act

Endangered Species Act Law Natural Resources 2024

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Make Final Listing Decision for Texas Mussel Species

Endangered Species Law

APRIL 26, 2024

Today, the U.S.

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Earth911 Podcast: ReUser Founder James Wilson Introduces a Reusable Takeout Packaging Service

Earth 911

MAY 29, 2023

The post Earth911 Podcast: ReUser Founder James Wilson Introduces a Reusable Takeout Packaging Service appeared first on Earth911. Making circular living easy for people is the key to achieving our sustainability goals.

Statement on Michigan Public Service Commission’s Decision to Approve Dangerous Line 5 Tunnel Project

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The post Statement on Michigan Public Service Commission’s Decision to Approve Dangerous Line 5 Tunnel Project appeared first on Environmental Defence. 30 – For more information or to request an interview, please contact: Paula Gray, Environmental Defence, media@environmentaldefence.ca

Government

Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Delisting Apache Trout

Endangered Species Law

AUGUST 21, 2023

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a proposed rule to delist the Apache trout ( Oncorhynchus apache ) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to the species’ recovery. Then, in 1975, the Service downlisted the species to threatened status. On August 11, 2023, the U.S.

Endangered Species Act

Endangered Species Act 2023

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Revised Critical Habitat for the Sickle Darter

Endangered Species Law

JANUARY 27, 2023

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed to designate approximately 104 river miles as critical habitat for the sickle darter ( Percina williamsi ) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). On January 24, 2023, the U.S.

Endangered Species Act

Endangered Species Act 2023

Dead Tree Standing: Saltwater Threatens Coastal Forests and Ecosystem Services

Energy Transitions, Regulations Driving Energy as a Service Market Growth

Webinars

Trending Sources

Babcock & Wilcox Gets $65 Million Providing Services for UK Plant

Webinars

Master Service Agreement Dispute Turns on Definitions

SME Profile: Nicholas Nelson, Scientist, Ecosystem Service Economics, Montrose Environmental Group

Energy Transitions, Regulations Driving Energy as a Service Market Growth

Insurance Coverage Not Limited by a Texas Service Agreement

Hurricane Ida Damages Louisiana Water Systems, Cuts Water Service

Connecting New Housing to Needed Energy Service

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Updates Permitting Regulations

Services Finalize Endangered Species Act Regulatory Revisions

US Forest Service: Weathering The Warmth - Early Spring's Impact On Trees

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Final Rule Amending Eagle Permit Regulations

Republic Services Acquires California’s first Anaerobic Digester

ICE Plans Traceability Services to Help Cocoa, Coffee Industry Meet Deforestation Regulations

Sphera to Help Blackstone Reduce its Carbon Emissions with Software as a Service Platform

New Report: Expanding Public Transit Service Can Double Ridership and Cut Emissions by 65 Million Tonnes

Fish and Wildlife Service to Consider Restoring Manatee’s Endangered Status

SME Profile: Joe Nicolette, VP, Ecosystem Service Economics Montrose, Environmental Group

Short-Changing Michigan Local Governments Has Resulted in Deteriorating Water Systems and Other Services

Accenture Bolsters Sustainability Services with Green Domus Acquisition

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Establishes Expedited Eagle Permits

Service Lists Population of North American Wolverine as Threatened with Interim 4(d) Rule

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Listing Oblong Rocksnail, Once Believed Extinct

US Forest Service: Sugar Bay Wildfire In Allegheny National Forest 100% Contained

Southwestern PA Commission Water Resource Center Hosts April 29 Webinar On Challenges For Drinking Water Systems: PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Lead Service Lines

Added Party Can’t Avoid Amended Master Service Agreement

Field-based environmental service learning

Temporal mismatches in flight activity patterns between Pipistrellus kuhlii and Prays oleae in olive farms: Implications for biocontrol services potential

PA American Water Launches Lead Water Service Line Inventory Project

Service Proposes Listing Two Populations of California Spotted Owl Under ESA

PureNav: A Personalized Navigation Service for Environmental Justice Communities Impacted by Planned Disruptions

Friends Of Wissahickon Celebrate Earth Day And Their 100th Anniversary With Super-Mega Service Day April 20

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Again Finds Listing of Joshua Trees Not Warranted

CFA Awards Over $1 Million In Grants To Extend Natural Gas Service In Susquehanna, Warren Counties

PUC Safety Division Investigating Columbia Gas Service Disruptions To 4,000+ Customers In Beaver County

Wesley Family Services Cut Ribbon On Rooftop Solar Energy System With West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund In Westmoreland County

5 Reasons Why the Federal Government Should Fund Public Transit Service

Fish and Wildlife Service Increases Civil Penalties for Violations of Federal Wildlife Protection Laws

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Make Final Listing Decision for Texas Mussel Species

Earth911 Podcast: ReUser Founder James Wilson Introduces a Reusable Takeout Packaging Service

Statement on Michigan Public Service Commission’s Decision to Approve Dangerous Line 5 Tunnel Project

Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Delisting Apache Trout

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Revised Critical Habitat for the Sickle Darter

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