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Ford Government Backtracks on Promise to Require EA for Proposed Dresden Dump

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Rebecca Kolarich, Water program manager Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Its shameful that the Ford government is backpedaling on its promise to protect the Sydenham River and surrounding communities from York1’s proposed Dresden Dump. If passed, Bill 5 would remove environmental assessment requirements from the site and cause devastating impacts to the Sydenham River’s most s

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Guest Essay: A Fish Drawn To Water: My Yellow Breeches Watershed Journey

PA Environment Daily

By Leigh Ann Chow, Cumberland County Master Watershed Steward Candidate Ive always explained my fascination with bodies of water by my astrological predisposition: as a Pisces, I am, by nature, drawn to the sea. And on a local level, as we know, all watersheds lead to the ocean. Where I live now in Mechanicsburg, all watersheds first flow to the Mighty Susquehanna.

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What Should You Do For Earth Day? Get On The Phones

Legal Planet

Politics matters. A lot. This assertion might strike as the epitome of obviousness, but when it comes to Earth Day, there is a tendency to get away from the hard work of blocking and tackling and more toward thinking about Our Relationship With The Earth on a conceptual level. At this point, I’m sick of concepts. No Administration has ever threatened the planet more than this one; together with a Supreme Court that often seems devoting to destroying environmental law, that puts defenders o

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Surviving the Thaw: Greenland’s Inuit Grapple with Their Melting World

Inside Climate News

The decline of the islands ice and increasingly volatile weather have made it hard to maintain some Indigenous traditions. The effects of those changes and other impacts of the climate crisis on mental health can be harder to see. By Maddy Keyes This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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A Rousing Success at the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting

ESA

Contributed by ESA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Chair Lea Johnson On April 5, nearly 300 ecologistsfaculty, students, and practitionersgathered at Longwood Gardens for what were told may have been the largest meeting of ESAs Mid-Atlantic Chapter in its decades-long history. As chair of the regional chapter for the year, I was also chair of the meeting so the enthusiastic participation this year feels extremely rewarding.

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Another CEQA urban residential exemption bill

Legal Planet

Following up on my recent post about SB 607 , which proposes creating a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption for urban infill housing, a similar bill, AB 609 , has also been introduced this session. Like SB 607 , AB 609 exempts from CEQA housing projects in urban areas. The main difference with respect to the infill exemption provision is that SB 607 simply instructs a state agency (the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation) to develop a map of urbanized areas where the exem

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Throne Speech Attempts Re-Brand of Failed Housing, Environmental and Energy Policies

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Phil Pothen, Ontario Environment program manager Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Todays throne speech was another astounding example of the Ontario government attempting to re-package the same set of counter-productive, environmentally destructive policy concessions to well-connected friends as a response to the crisis of the day.

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DCED Conventional Oil & Gas Well Owner Advisory Group Meets April 24 To Discuss Disposal Options For Wastewater; Updates On Well Plugging, New Methane Reduction Program

PA Environment Daily

The DCED PA Grade Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on April 24 to discuss conventional oil and gas well wastewater disposal options as well as hear updates on DEPs well plugging and new methane reduction programs. At the last meeting of the Council in December, Kurt Klapkowski, DEP Deputy Secretary for Oil and Gas Management, said Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley directed DEP executive staff to form an internal work group to develop a strong scientifically-based posi

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Listening for Whale Sounds 1,000 feet Deep in the Antarctic Ocean

Inside Climate News

Heidi Ahonen is a bioacoustician recording whale calls, whistles and songs to understand if the marine mammals are crossing paths with krill fishing vessels in one of the most extreme environments on Earth. By Teresa Tomassoni GERLACHE STRAIT, AntarcticaThe steel gray sea mirrored the overcast sky as Heidi Ahonen buckled her life jacket over her red waterproof coat.

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Explainer: What is the carbon footprint of your Easter Egg

A Greener Life

The complexity of the carbon footprint of your Easter Egg. Image generated by AI. By Anders Lorenzen This Sunday, millions of children will be out and about hunting for Easter Eggs. In the Easter period, it is estimated that over a billion Easter Eggs will be consumed. As the table later in this article shows, the carbon footprint of Easter eggs varies significantly depending on the type of product you buy.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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Entries Invited for Yale Environment 360 Film Contest

Yale E360

The 12th annual Yale Environment 360 Film Contest is now accepting entries.

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Astronomers claim strongest evidence of alien life yet

New Scientist

On a faraway planet, James Webb Space Telescope has picked up signs of molecules that, on Earth, are produced only by living organisms but researchers say we must interpret the results cautiously

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PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct. 14-16 In State College; Sponsorships, Exhibit Space Available

PA Environment Daily

Save The Date! The 2025 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference - From Our Roots To The Future -- will be held October 14-16 at the Toftrees in State College. Conference organizers are actively inviting sponsors to help keep the Conference affordable and reach a diverse audience of for-profit businesses, non-profit volunteers, and Conservation District staff.

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New Stream Gauges and Weather Stations Poised to Help Wyoming Tribes Endure Flooding and Drought

Inside Climate News

The new devices, which are part of a slew of planned infrastructure upgrades, will help the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho improve their disaster warning system. By Jake Bolster ETHETE, Wyo.Travis Shakespeare and Lokilo St. Clair of the Northern Arapaho tribe were driving through central Wyomings Wind River Indian Reservation in May 2010 to check the integrity of bridges during a wet spring full of snow and rain that sent water roaring through rivers across the reservation.

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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.

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Analysis: China’s power system needs climate proofing

A Greener Life

Air conditioning units in Shenyang, Liaoning province. Photo credit: ZUMA Press / Alamy. By Kostantsa Rangelova and Yang Muyi Rising use of air con calls for more energy storage, electricity pricing reform and sturdier grid infrastructure, write two experts from think-tank Ember. What needs to change The northern summer of 2024 didnt just break records.

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In a First, Chimps Found Sharing Fermented Fruit

Yale E360

For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been caught on film sharing fermented fruit. The footage comes from Cantanhez National Park in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau, where camera traps recorded chimps eating fermented breadfruit together on 10 separate occasions.

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The Real Reason Autism Rates Are Rising

Scientific American

Autism rates are rising, but RFK, Jr. is wrong about the reasons.

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Sen. Yaw Introduces ‘Skill’ Gambling Games Regulation Bill Directing Some Revenue To Clean Streams Fund

PA Environment Daily

On April 14, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) introduced Senate Bill 626 regulating skill gambling games that directs some of the revenue to the state Clean Streams Fund to support the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program. The legislation directs 50% of the expected $300 million annual revenue generated by regulating skill games to the Clean Streams Fund.

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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.

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National Park Units Dot America’s Most Endangered Rivers List

Inside Climate News

American Rivers' annual report includes 10 rivers that hold significance to people and nature, or are threatened by climate change. By Kurt Repanshek, National Parks Traveler Creeks, streams, and rivers provide a sense of place, a grounding at times, an identity for surrounding communities. They provide a recreational outlet, and can provide food, but often it’s that sense of place that roots deepest.

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Earth Day 2025: Embracing renewable energy for our planet

A Greener Life

By Shadia Haq Earth Day 2025 focuses on the theme Our Power, Our Planet and urges a global shift to renewable energy. We look at this years goals, standout events, key participants, and the growing debate about its real impact. Person Tossing a Globe. Photo Credit: Cup of Couple Earth Day timeline: key milestones Year Milestone 1970 First Earth Day held in the United States, with 20 million participants. 1990 Earth Day expanded globally to 141 countries. 2016 The Paris Climate Agreement was sign

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One-off gene-editing therapy could permanently lower cholesterol

New Scientist

In an early-stage trial, a single dose of a CRISPR treatment lowered cholesterol levels, possibly permanently

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Researchers Discover New Color That’s Impossible to See without Lasering Your Retinas

Scientific American

Researchers discover a new color outside the range of human color vision, but you have to laser your retinas to see it

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center’s May 2-3 Birding Cup Bird Identification Competition To Benefit Musser Gap Greenway’s Grassland Habitat In Centre County

PA Environment Daily

This years Birding Cup from Shavers Creek Environmental Center will raise money for the restoration and management of 25 acres of grassland habitat at the Musser Gap Greenway in Centre County. The 2025 Birding Cup , Shavers Creeks annual fundraiser, will take place from 7:00 p.m. May 2 to 7:00 p.m. May 3. Registration for the Birding Cup ends Sunday, April 27, and donations are accepted until June 30.

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Green lending

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in American Libraries. In 1979, Berkeley (Calif.) Public Library became one of the first libraries to start a tool lending program. Today, library patrons can choose from dozens of household options, from lawn mowers to miter saws, cold-press juicers to knife sharpeners.

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The future starts now: A new direction for preparing early career engineers

HumanNature

Guest Post by Chika Winnifred Agha , 2024-2025 Vice President for Research Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University Ben Horowitzs quote perfectly captures the shift that occurs once theory meets with reality. A true moment engineers are bound to encounter as they transition from the classroom to professional practice.

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Why vanishing sea ice at the poles is a crisis for the entire planet

New Scientist

Extremely low sea ice levels in the Arctic and Antarctica signal a "new normal" that may accelerate global warming and disrupt ocean currents, on top of the consequences for people and wildlife that rely on the ice

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Miners Are Pulling Valuable Metals from the Seafloor, and Almost No One Knows about It

Scientific American

The owners of a controversial mining license have begun extracting valuable metals from the ocean floor

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PA Firefly Festival Receives Over 1,800 Entries To Campout Lottery; Private Guided Firefly Eco-Tours Available At Kellettville Firefly Farm In Forest County

PA Environment Daily

The PA Firefly Festival organizers announced more than 1,800 entries for this years PA Firefly Campout lottery and winners were notified on March 31. The Festival said the Kellettville Firefly Farm in Forest County offers private guided firefly eco-tours for couples and small groups. Tours are available on a first-come basis for a limited number of nights.

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Comments on Minnesota’s Proposed Rule for Reporting Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS Are Due May 21, 2025

Nanotech

With the January 1, 2026, reporting deadline fast approaching for reporting on products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), on April 21, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) published a proposed rule intended to clarify the reporting requirements, specify how and what to report, and establish fees.

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Sustaining for the future: Library sustainability leaders grapple with threats, from natural disasters to environmental racism

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in American Libraries. With the acceleration of human-driven climate change, libraries are playing an increased role in helping their communities navigate environmental calamities. The downtown public library in Asheville, North Carolina, for instance, was a beacon of connectivity after flooding from Hurricane Helene disrupted the areas Wi-Fi service in September 2024.

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First ever confirmed image of a colossal squid in the deep ocean

New Scientist

The colossal squid is the largest invertebrate on the planet, but it is also surprisingly elusive.

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