Unforced variations: Feb 2023
Real Climate
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Please be constructive, polite, and succinct. The post Unforced variations: Feb 2023 first appeared on RealClimate. This month’s open thread for climate related topics.
Political engagement in organic chemistry: An advocacy project utilizing green and sustainable chemistry
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Political engagement in organic chemistry: An advocacy project utilizing green and sustainable chemistry. link] Abstract This paper describes the design and implementation of a political advocacy project in an Organic Chemistry II course. Bastin, L. Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 16(1), 2185546.
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2023 in Climate News
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The push and pull of progress and catastrophe made 2023 one of the most discordant—and consequential—years for the world’s climate. By ICN Staff In 2023, clean energy progress and the horrors of a radically warming climate fought almost to a draw.
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The spy balloon saga of 2023 inflated US-China political tensions
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
One of the year’s most unexpected controversies exploded after a US fighter jet shot down a Chinese balloon that drifted across North America – it also sparked fears over other unidentified flying objects
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Good News—and Bad—about Fossil Fuel Power Plants in 2023
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 23, 2023
Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Compiled by UCS from Energy Information Administration data as of January 2023. The general outlook includes some good news and some bad news.
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European Parliament and Council Reach Political Agreement on Right to Repair Directive
Clean Energy Law
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The directive was proposed in March 2023 by the European Commission [1] (Commission), seeking to deliver on environmental targets outlined in the European Green Deal, specifically regarding sustainable consumption and the circular economy.
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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Opinions of 2023
Scientific American
DECEMBER 29, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we look back at a year of poignant commentary on space, politics, climate, artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons, and health—and the ways we explore the human experience
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Avangrid Behind Political Campaign Against CT Utility Regulator
Corp Watch
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Avangrid Behind Political Campaign Against CT Utility Regulator Energy and Policy Institute PaulaR Tue, 10/31/2023 - 22:11 Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Read more Itai Vardi Connecticut utility United Illuminating, a subsidiary of Avangrid, is behind a political campaign targeting a draft decision by state regulators rejecting its requested rate hike. (..)
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How 2023 saw the UK going backwards on climate issues
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The past 12 months featured constant alarming news on the environment coupled to a political class still not heeding the warnings from scientists. But there have been highs amid the lows, says Graham Lawton
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Fed rate hikes, recession fears and political backlash leave ESG investors at a crossroads
Environmental News Bits
MAY 4, 2023
by Sehoon Kim, University of Florida The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again on May 3, 2023, by a quarter point, making it the Fed’s 10th rate hike since March 2022 in an ongoing fight to tame inflation.
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As Planet Warms, Water Risks Abound
Circle of Blue
JANUARY 11, 2023
Ahead of a high-profile UN conference, political forecasters issue water warnings. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – January 11, 2023. The World Economic Forum acknowledged once again that ecological shocks such as these reverberate mightily in politics and society. The Nile, cutting here through Cairo, is the heart of Egypt.
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The Stream, June 6, 2023: Evacuations and Flooding in Southern Ukraine After Blast Hits Dam
Circle of Blue
JUNE 7, 2023
In terms of political will to do something risk tolerant and using a local actor, we also are not going to have anyone there.” — Benham Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington. . In terms of international law, you’re not going to have anyone there on your side.
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Pentagon admits political appointee had role in awarding no-bid contract to Halliburton
Corp Watch
JULY 27, 2023
Pentagon admits political appointee had role in awarding no-bid contract to Halliburton HalliburtonWatch PaulaR Thu, 07/27/2023 - 16:52 Monday, June 14, 2004 Read more WASHINGTON, June 14 (HalliburtonWatch.org) - The Pentagon admitted that a $7 billion no-bid contract to extinguish oil fires in Iraq was awarded to Halliburton after a "political appointee" (..)
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How political will often favors a coal billionaire and his dirty fossil fuel
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
How political will often favors a coal billionaire and his dirty fossil fuel Washington Post pratap Sun, 11/12/2023 - 21:09 Friday, December 9, 2022 [link] Gerry Shih, Niha Masih and Anant Gupta GODDA, India — For years, nothing could stop the massive coal-fired power plant from rising over paddies and palm groves here in eastern India.
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Sabin Center Releases Its Winter/Spring 2023 Semi-annual Report
Law Columbia
JULY 7, 2023
The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law posted its Winter/Spring 2023 Semi-annual Report, which includes a summary of the Center’s key activities between January and June 2023. Michael Burger was featured among the “Power Players in Climate, Energy and Sustainability” in Politics NY. It is available for download here.
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2023 could mark a turning point for the Amazon rainforest
New Scientist
DECEMBER 28, 2022
New political leaders in Brazil and Colombia have promised to protect the rainforest, raising hopes of saving the ecosystem from becoming savannah
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Frontiers community engagement update – spring 2023
Frontiers
APRIL 4, 2023
Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization active in more than 80 countries with the mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. About Frontiers Frontiers is the 3rd most-cited and 6th largest research publisher.
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Uniting generations for a sustainable future: Insights from the 2023 Villars Symposium
Frontiers
JULY 18, 2023
Last month, a team of Frontiers staff led our first collaboration with the Villars Institute by taking part in its 2023 Villars Symposium , an event that fosters intergenerational collaboration and promotes transdisciplinary cooperation. It aims to create a healthier planet through intergenerational collaboration and systems leadership.
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Happy new year 2023 !
Edouard Stenger
JANUARY 3, 2023
All that is lacking is political will to implement such solutions. On a personal note, 2023 will mark another beginning. We have all the means to restore Nature and regenerate our planet. (Cf Cf my recent review of Regeneration by Paul Hawken ). The business case for doing so is now overwhelming as solutions are cheaper and better.
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N.C. Water Quality Legislation (2023)
Smith Enviorment
DECEMBER 14, 2023
December 14, 2023. General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards.
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California Enacts Major Water Law Reform Legislation–But More Changes Are Needed
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The political momentum for water law reform continued apace in 2023, as evidenced by the Legislature’s passage of SB 389. However, the 2023 legislative session ended before either bill could be fully considered by the State Senate. But that momentum did not stop there. That effort should and will continue.
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PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals Announce 2023 Scholarship Winners
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 14, 2023
On August 14, the PA Association of Environmental Professionals announce winners of its 2023 student scholarships-- Elizabeth Bruner and Alysha Ulrich and the first winner of the new Zulene Mayfield Scholarship-- Grace Hassing. GPA, Alysha is majoring in Earth Science and Policy and minoring in Political Science and Environmental Inquiry.
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EU Member States Reach Agreement on Corporate Due Diligence Directive
Clean Energy Law
MARCH 18, 2024
Green , and James Bee On 15 March 2024, EU Member States endorsed the Belgian Presidency’s political deal on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), despite Germany abstaining from the vote. Davies , Michael D. For more information on the original proposal, refer to this Latham blog post.
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Frontiers participates in One Sustainable Health for All Forum 2023 on inclusive and adaptive systems for health
Frontiers
JULY 5, 2023
Open access publisher Frontiers is participating in the One Sustainable Health for All Forum 2023 co-organized by the One Sustainable Health for All Foundation and the French Development Agency (AFD). As part of this commitment and in line with its mission, Frontiers focuses on making science open to enable healthy lives on a healthy planet.
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Energy transition and social sciences – How can environmental sociology help us expand the understanding of energy transitions?
HumanNature
MARCH 15, 2024
Guest Post by Emilia Ravetta , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Sociology at Colorado State University The 2023 was the warmest year on record of history (World Meteorological Organization 2023). 2023 “Raw Materials and Society in Latin America”. Hans-Jürgen Burchardt.
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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.31.23
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 31, 2023
23 to 29 - Abandoned Conventional Wells; Shale Gas Wastewater Releases; Conventional Wells Venting Gas [PaEN] -- TribLive: Peoples Gas Seeks State Approval For 21.4% 23 to 29 - Abandoned Conventional Wells; Shale Gas Wastewater Releases; Conventional Wells Venting Gas [PaEN] -- TribLive: Peoples Gas Seeks State Approval For 21.4%
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Reducing GHG Aiming for Net Zero will be the Environmental Issue of 2023
Greenbuilding Law
JANUARY 1, 2023
The certainty that GHG reduction is the environmental issue of 2023 is more than a Magic 8 Ball prediction, although we do regularly consult one of the 1960s era plastic spheres I keep on my desk.”. In 2023 the issue of increasing population in China is “out” and increasing population in India is “in.” Stuart Kaplow.
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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.1.24
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 1, 2024
TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- January 1 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.
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Environmental Defence Welcomes the Election of Naheed Nenshi as Leader of the Alberta NDP
Enviromental Defense
JUNE 24, 2024
All political parties can and should adopt strong policies to reduce our province’s greenhouse gas emissions, while building a robust green energy sector that supports Albertans and their communities. We congratulate all participants in the leadership contest and acknowledge their important service to Albertans.
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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 11.23.23
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. to -25.7%) ] -- PUC: Proposed Settlement With PPL To Resolve Widespread Consumer Billing Issues, $1 Million Penalty -- MCall: PPL To Pay Fines, Forgive Costs Totaling $17.2
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NCEW Recap: The Government’s Role in Incentivizing the Clean Energy Transition
Cresforum
MARCH 13, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of renewable energy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) emerged as a piece of legislation aimed at accelerating the adoption of clean energy practices have become a point of contention among political parties. The panelists agreed finding common ground will allow everyone to find solutions.
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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.27.23
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 27, 2023
TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Bob Donnan Blog: The Story Behind The Yeager Shale Gas Well Pad & Water Impoundment Contamination In Washington County -- PennLive Guest Essay: We Can’t Let Pennsylvania Become The Next Petrochemical Cancer Alley - By Joseph Minott, Clean Air Council -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Lawmakers Debate Proposal (..)
Capital Snapshot: A Monthly Overview of the Issues, Events, Timelines, and Polling Data Driving Federal Policy Decisions
Arnold Porter
JANUARY 6, 2023
Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the January 2023 edition of “Capital Snapshot,” a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions. Additionally, we take a look at the outlook and priorities for 2023 across many public policy areas.
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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 11.26.23
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec.
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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.3.23
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 3, 2023
TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 64 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Salena Zito: Do You Believe In St.
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DEP Now Accepting Applications For Driving PA Forward Rebates To Replace Diesel Trucks, School Buses, Transit Buses
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Posted: November 24, 2023] PA Environment Digest The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for Driving PA Forward Onroad Rebate Funding to replace diesel trucks, school buses and transit buses. The deadline for applications is February 2. Visit DEP's Driving PA Forward website for more information.
Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.28.23
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 28, 2023
TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 4,258 Stories In 2023 - Environmental & Conservation Leadership, Significant Events In PA [PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Discuss The PFOA/PFOS ‘Forever Chemical’ Drinking Water Standard, Hydrogen Hubs In PA At Jan.
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Capital Snapshot: A Monthly Overview of the Issues, Events, Timelines, and Polling Data Driving Federal Policy Decisions
Arnold Porter
APRIL 3, 2023
Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the March 2023 edition of “Capital Snapshot,” a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions.
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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.21.23
PA Environment Daily
MAY 21, 2023
House holds Regular Session May 22, 23, 24, June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 51 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities (..)
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Capital Snapshot: A Monthly Overview of the Issues, Events, Timelines, and Polling Data Driving Federal Policy Decisions
Arnold Porter
MARCH 3, 2023
Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the March 2023 edition of “Capital Snapshot,” a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions.
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Civic associations and polycentric approaches to environmental justice in Louisiana
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
” Constitutional Political Economy. Though Louisiana is not alone in having a corrupt and inefficient political institution, … Continue reading Civic associations and polycentric approaches to environmental justice in Louisiana “Civic associations and polycentric approaches to environmental justice in Louisiana.”
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Color-blind racial ideology and beliefs about environmental inequality among local US government officials
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Dylan Bugden (2023). ” Environmental Politics, DOI: 10.1080/09644016.2023.2265278 Abstract: Recent scholarship argues that racial oppression by the state is central to the formation of environmental inequalities, calling into question reliance on the state to achieve environmental justice.
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Capital Snapshot: A Monthly Overview of the Issues, Events, Timelines, and Polling Data Driving Federal Policy Decisions
Arnold Porter
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the February 2023 edition of “Capital Snapshot,” a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions.
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