Physics World

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Here is a selection of some of our favourite materials and nanotechnology research in 2021. The world produces than 40 million tonnes of electronic waste each year, yet only about 20% of this e-waste is recycled. The technique was first used by the team to create graphene from waste food and plastic.

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2021 Waste Electricity Ozone 127

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 27, 2022

As electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to increase, questions about how these cars and their batteries will be disposed of have been top of mind for current owners, future buyers, policymakers, and many experts in the automotive industry. Current lithium-ion battery collection, repurposing, and recycling network in North America.

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Recycling Electricity Renewable Energy Technology 362

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 19, 2022

A recent Union of Concerned Scientists analysis found that Minnesota could meet its electricity demands with 100-percent renewable energy by 2035, which would provide significant economic and health benefits. million to support electric vehicles , including charging infrastructure and bus electrification. billion budget surplus.

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Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Electricity 260

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 28, 2022

In part from converting oat waste into clean energy, two Oatly production facilities in the United States transitioned to using 100% renewable electricity in 2021.

Electricity 75

Electricity Waste Renewable Energy Clean Energy 75

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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Wind Power Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 242

Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role in reducing carbon pollution from transportation. But there are some false and half true claims being made about electric vehicles. Here we will separate fact from fiction about electric vehicles. Question: Do Electric Cars work in cold weather? grams of CO2 per kilometre.

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Electricity Fossil Fuels 2030 2010 105

Circle of Blue

JULY 8, 2021

I hope this study will endeavor to get to the crux of the problem, not to gloss over it or waste time.” – Greg Milner, a Irymple farmer living along the Murray River. The post The Stream, July 8, 2021: Dams in California Hurt Ability of Streamside Trees to Adapt to Climate Change appeared first on Circle of Blue. 95 PERCENT.

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Climate Change 2021 Waste Electricity 147

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

More than a week after Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana, residents in lower Plaquemines Parish returned to their homes, many of which had no electricity and no access to safe drinking water. Most coastal desalination facilities discharge their waste back into the ocean. TODAY’S TOP WATER STORIES, TOLD IN NUMBERS.

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2021 2012 Ocean 2019 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2025

Hill also noted the company has been under investigation by the Office of Attorney General for possible state Solid Waste Management Act violations road dumping their wastewater under the co-product determination process in DEPs Residual Waste Regulations. Original violation issued April 19, 2021. Read more here.

2025 94

2025 Natural Gas Waste 2011 94

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

When the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing, batteries help store clean energy to continue supplying electricity to the grid and to customers consistently and reliably. It is wasteful by design. Explore some of UCS’s resources on electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling here , here , here, here and here.

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Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Recycling 181

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2023

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to hold a June 5 hearing on legislation requiring environmental impact reports on certain electric generation, waste management, sewage treatment and other facilities that are a major source of air pollution proposed in already burdened communities. Read more here.

Air Pollution 75

Air Pollution Waste Electricity Recycling 75

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 16 PA Bulletin prohibiting the sale of electronic devices by Wiltronic Corp (IVIEW) as a result of violations of the Covered Device Recycling Act-- Pennsylvania’s electronics waste recycling law. ( Read more here. Read more here.

Recycling 80

Recycling Waste Law 2017 80

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2022

The November 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIL, includes an $8 billion “regional clean hydrogen hubs” program that charges the Department of Energy (DOE) with the development of at least four hydrogen hubs to advance the nation’s clean hydrogen sector.

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Natural Gas Waste 276

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2023

The grants support projects that address food waste prevention, reduction, and recovery across The GIANT Company’s operating area. which received $20,000 to complete an anaerobic digester project for conversion of community food waste and dairy manure into biogas and grid-tied electricity. “As

Waste 96

Waste 2023 Natural Resources Conservation 96

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Since the summer of 2021, five Republican-controlled state legislatures have passed bills banning their state governments from doing business with financial institutions that they allege have divested from fossil fuel companies as a result of ESG investment policies. As the climate crisis worsens, there is no time to waste.

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change Carbon Emissions Politics 362

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2021

DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet in-person and virtually on October 19 to hear a presentation from DEP on the decontamination and decommissioning of oil and gas wastewater treatment facilities, nuclear power plants, waste dump sites and other sites in Pennsylvania. Posted: October 8, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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Radiation Waste Nuclear Power Pollution Control 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

On January 12, the PJM Interconnection declared ‘Conservative Operations’ to maintain electric grid reliability forced by natural gas pipeline fuel restrictions brought on by winter weather impacts on their operations. When PJM declares Conservative Operations, system operators have more flexibility to make decisions to maintain reliability.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation 2023 92

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Panther Creek power plant is a waste coal-fired power plant home to thousands of cryptocurrency mining computers. Because Panther Creek does not supply more than one-third of its potential electric output capacity to a utility for sale, it should not be permitted as an electric utility steam generating unit.”

Air Pollution 113

Air Pollution Electricity Environmental Protection Waste 113

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold its second hearing May 1 on electric grid reliability and the failure of natural gas and other generation to provide power when called on by PJM during Winter Storm Elliot in December. Read more here. Read more here ] Click Here to read more from February hearing.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

Owner also failed to submit annual production, waste generation and well integrity reports. Well owner also failed to submit annual production, waste generation and well integrity reports. Well owner also failed to submit annual production, waste generation and well integrity reports. DEP arrived on site at 11:30 a.m.

2025 70

2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 70

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2024

On January 16, a Tweet from the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee announced the Committee will hold a second hearing February 1 with its counterpart in the Ohio Legislature on electric grid reliability within the PJM Interconnection. No time or place for the hearing was Tweeted yet as of this posting. Read more here.

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas Electricity 2022 2023 88

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

On April 27, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has tentatively scheduled an online "public conference" May 18 on the proposed Roulette Oil & Gas waste injection well in Clara Township, Potter County from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Waste 98

Waste Natural Gas Climate Change Environmental Protection 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A quick glance at the latest data from CARB shows there are three large and growing sources of credits: bio-based diesel, biomethane and electricity. Bio-based diesel, biomethane and electricity are the largest and fastest growing sources of LCFS credits in recent years.

Fossil Fuels 317

Fossil Fuels Regulations Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy 317

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) set a target for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. of the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion, many airlines are considering carbon-capture-and-storage technologies and electric-powered planes. Synthetic kerosene.

Carbon Dioxide 98

Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Waste Carbon Emissions 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

Industry Has No Interest In Changes In September 2021, environmental groups submitted rulemaking petitions to the Environmental Quality Board to increase well plugging bonding amounts for conventional and unconventional shale gas wells to what it costs taxpayers to plug oil and gas wells abandoned by their owners. Read more here.

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2025 2009 2026 2013 62

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. In 2021 in the US, 8,000 blades —which each average about 200 feet—were retired. Blade materials are special. Recycling the blades is a greater challenge, but an important one to overcome.

Recycling 254

Recycling Wind Power Technology Technology 254

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As of 2021, oil and gas industry jobs comprised just 1.44% of total jobs in the Commonwealth. Contributes To Rising Electricity Bills Fracking development may also be contributing to Pennsylvanians’ rising electricity bills. From 2009 through March 2024, the average retail price of electricity leapt by $3.21 28 to Oct.

Regulations 131

Regulations Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity 131

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 19, 2023

Global demand for oil will peak and decline this decade, with the acceleration of global climate action and the uptake of electric vehicles. The tar sands generate vast amounts of toxic industrial waste, known as tailings, which are currently stored in precarious, leaking pits along the Athabasca River.

Government 111

Government Waste Fossil Fuels Technology 111

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. . Enrolled the apartment complex in Bullfrog Power, ensuring that the buildings’ electricity and fuel costs would be offset by an investment by the landlord in renewable energy. Tomken Manor Apartments.

Waste 98

Waste Electricity Recycling 2012 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

On May 11, the PJM Interconnection released its annual summer assessment and predicts sufficient supply to meet summer electricity needs for the 65 million people it serves across 13 states and the District of Columbia-- including Pennsylvania-- under anticipated conditions. and particularly the East Coast and Gulf Coast. A record $1.8

Electricity 75

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 2006 75

Law and Environment

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Council further agreed to soften its recommendation that the state enact clean fuel standard legislation, and instead decided to recommend in the draft plan the use of biofuels and electric vehicles. The public comment period will also include a series of stakeholder meetings and Council discussions.

Greenhouse 130

Greenhouse Clean Energy Biofuels 2030 130

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

DEP inspection report. -- Lynn 9 , Rostraver Twp, Westmoreland County: Drilled in 2009, Well abandonment, not plugged [original violation issued June 9, 2021 ], failed to get a well transfer permit for sale to Big Dog Energy, LLC in 2023, other violations. Owner requested to submit a response by October 4, 2024. Well was drilled in 2009.

Waste 98

Waste 2024 2009 Natural Gas 98

Environmental Leader

AUGUST 17, 2021

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a leading think tank for the power sector, has published its 2021 list of sustainability priorities for the North American power sector, based on extensive research conducted in 2020 with U.S. and Canadian stakeholders.

2020 110

2020 Electricity 2021 Renewable Energy 110

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 ?

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Waste 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

A July 27, 2021 DEP inspection report notes the ownership of the Tatonka Oil Co. Tatonka Oil was also issued notices of violation in March 2020 and again in December 2022 for failing to submit annual production and waste generation and well integrity reports for multiple wells. No further follow up was indicated in the eFACTS records.

2018 98

2018 2006 Natural Gas Waste 98

Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , renewable energy sources are to become the first electricity source by 2025, surpassing dirty coal. Solar and wind are also due to cover most if not all of global electricity demand growth in the meantime. Good news everyone !

2025 52

2025 Electricity Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

Original violations issued October 18, 2022 for abandonment, failing to obtain a bond, failure to submit production, waste generation and mechanical integrity reports. Original violation issued June 9, 2021. Original violation June 9, 2021. Request response by January 28. Suchko holds 3 conventional well and one pipeline permit.

2025 107

2025 2024 Natural Gas 2022 107