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The California ESA and habitat protection

Legal Planet

Following up on my prior post about the proposed changes to the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations that protect against habitat modification, what might California do to protect the species within its border? California currently has 140 federally listed animal species, and 182 federally listed plant species, 19% of the 1684 species listed under the ESA in the United States.

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A Grim Signal: Atmospheric CO2 Soared in 2024

Inside Climate News

Scientists are worried because they cant fully explain the big jump, but they think it might mean that carbon absorption by forests, fields and wetlands is slowing downa major problem for the world. By Bob Berwyn The latest anomaly in the climate system that cant be fully explained by researchers is a record annual jump in the global mean concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere measured in 2024.

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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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Addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis at Our Ocean 2025

Ocean Conservancy

The Sea and the Butterfly by Kim Kirim No one told him about the waters depth. The white butterfly did not know how to fear the sea. Thinking it to be a field of blue radish leaves, he floated down. Young wings ended up pickled in the waves, Then he returned, tired like a princess. No flower blossomed on the sea of Marchs moon.

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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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New Report: Role Of Community-Based Watershed Organizations In Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Mine Drainage Treatment In Pennsylvania - Barriers & Recommendations

PA Environment Daily

The PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers and its partners just released a final report on the historic role community-based watershed organizations have played in abandoned mine reclamation and mine drainage treatment in Pennsylvania. The report highlights the challenges they face, and the conditions and support necessary to ensure meaningful, practical, sustained watershed organization engagement in the acceleration of AMD remediation in Pennsylvania and its long-term benefits for water qu

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New polling confirms people in Canada support action on plastics, forever chemicals

Enviromental Defense

86 per cent support the Government of Canada stepping in to stop plastic pollution both at home and around the world with international allies Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat A survey commissioned by Environmental Defence and conducted by Abacus Research between April 14 and 16, 2025 reconfirms that people across Canada overwhelmingly support action from the federal government to tackle plastic pollution an

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Field Diaries: A PhD Student’s Journey into Waterfowl Research

The Applied Ecologist

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Cassidy Waldrep shares her story working with waterfowl across the Atlantic Flyway. In the waterfowl world, many biologists grow up with a love for ducks and geese, some having hunted since they could walk.

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Sweden’s first systemic climate mitigation case and the application of KlimaSeniorinnen: unpacking the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Aurora case

Law Columbia

Credit: Christine Olsson/TT On February 19, 2025, the Swedish Supreme Court dismissed the Aurora case ( Anton Foley and others v Sweden ), the first systemic climate change case brought in Sweden. The case is among the first in which a national apex court has applied the principles developed by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Verein KlimaSeniorinnen and others v Switzerland.

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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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Illinois Delays a Project Meant to Keep Asian Carp Out of the Great Lakes

Inside Climate News

The governor wants assurances that the federal government will pay its share before moving forward. By Susan Cosier One stretch of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Joliet, Illinois, is what freshwater biologists call a pinch point. Here, at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam, workers are preparing a site for barriers to keep invasive bighead and silver carp from infiltrating the Great Lakes.

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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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Wildlife Returns to Site of Devastating Southern California Wildfire

Yale E360

Four months after the disastrous Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, California, wildlife is making a comeback.

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Statement on CSA Pausing Work on Mandatory Climate Disclosures 

Enviromental Defense

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ECOJUSTICE, SHIFT: ACTION FOR PENSION WEALTH & PLANET HEALTH Toronto, ON | Traditional territories of the Wendat, Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewa and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the umbrella group representing Canadas 13 provincial and territorial securities regulators, announced a pause today on its work in developing new mandatory climate-related disclosure rules.

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EPA Extends Comment Period on Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for PFOA and PFOS

Nanotech

On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the comment period on a draft risk assessment of the potential human health risks associated with the presence of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in biosolids, also known as sewage sludge. 90 Fed. Reg. 16128. According to EPA, the draft risk assessment reflects the agencys latest scientific understanding of the potential risks to human health and the environment posed by the The post

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Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Seeking Student Leaders For Young Ambassadors Program, Grades 10-12

PA Environment Daily

On April 24, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , in partnership with the Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is seeking civic and environmental leaders in 10th -12th grade to keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful through the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania Program. Applications are being accepted through June 10. Students will be chosen through a competitive application process.

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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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The Feed: Vol. 3, Issue 8

National Law Center

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for.

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To Help Growers and the Grid, Build Solar on Farmland, Research Says

Yale E360

Two new studies suggest that devoting a small fraction of U.S. farmland to solar power would be a boon both for the energy system and for farmers themselves.

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Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year

Environmental News Bits

by Laura Dee, University of Colorado Boulder Red skies in August, longer fire seasons and checking air quality before taking my toddler to the park. This has become the new norm in the western United States as wildfires become more frequent, larger and more catastrophic.

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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s Final Report Includes Recommendations to Boost Economy and Protect National Security

Nanotech

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on April 8, 2025, the availability of its final report and action plan, urging Congressional action to bring the full weight of American innovation to improve and maintain U.S. global leadership in biotechnology. After an extensive study that included more than 1,800 stakeholder consultations, a holistic review of unclassified and classified material, site visits across the United States, and meetings with foreign gover

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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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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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Is an AI-Drafted Contract Better Than No Contract?

JANZEN AG

Nearly every profession has been disrupted by the ability to Google the answer to a question. How do I fix a faucet leak? Google a how-to video instead of calling the plumber. How can I stop my knee from hurting? Ask Google instead of your doctor. The same scenario happens in law, any lawyer will tell you. And now with generative artificial intelligence widely available, the online answer can be much more comprehensive than a traditional Google search was only a couple years ago.

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Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Analysis: New Enrollments Reveal Path Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

Chard leaves from Pie Ranch, CA; Credit: USDA, NRCS CA This year marks the tenth anniversary of Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) , a novel insurance product that offers farmers nationwide the option to insure the revenue of their entire operation, including crop, livestock, and nursery production, under a single policy. WFRP also rewards adoption of business practices that reduce risk with its premium discount for crop and enterprise diversification.

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Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone

Environmental News Bits

by Alexus Cazares-Nuesser, University of Hawaii Picture an ocean world so deep and dark it feels like another planet where creatures glow and life survives under crushing pressure. This is the midwater zone, a hidden ecosystem that begins 650 feet (200 meters) below the ocean surface and sustains life across our planet.

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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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EPA Announces Updates to MyPest, a Pesticide Registration Tracking App for Companies

Nanotech

On April 18, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced updates to its pesticide registration tracking app, MyPest. EPA states MyPest allows registrants of pesticide products to monitor the status of their pesticide registration submissions in real time. The launch of the latest version of MyPest includes updates to an enhanced dashboard page with information about the registrants cases and products, the ability to view detailed information of each application, and the capabi

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Gov. Shapiro: FERC Approves Settlement With PJM To Prevent Unnecessary Prices Hikes, Save Consumers Over $21 Billion On Electric Bills

PA Environment Daily

On April 22, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved his settlement with PJM Interconnection , resolving the Governors lawsuit against PJMs price hikes and saving consumers over $21 billion over the next two years. Left unaddressed, PJMs next capacity auction scheduled for July 2025 could have tripled energy costs for 65 million people across the region.

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First ever 'black hole bomb' created in the lab

New Scientist

A black hole bomb - an idea first proposed in 1969 - has now been realised in the lab as a toy model made from a rotating cylinder and magnetic coils. Studying the bomb could help us better understand real black holes.

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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Marks 35 Years from Launch

Scientific American

Happy anniversary to the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched on April 24, 1990

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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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Waste not, want not: turning food waste into fertile soil for sustainable growth

Environmental News Bits

by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro, Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation Magazine In Catalonia there are 7.7 million residents and approximately 7.9 million pigs. Thats over one pig per person. Large-scale pig farming has led to an excess of nitrogen in the soil, a problem shared by many European regions.

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EPA Provides Technical Support for Companies Submitting New Chemical Data

Nanotech

On April 25, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of new resources intended to help companies with the requirements described in EPAs December 2024 final rule governing the review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to EPA, the new materials provide companies with clear instructions on how to include required data elements in the current system used for new chemical submissions while the agency works to The post EPA

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Stories You May Have Missed Last Week: PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic

PA Environment Daily

PA Environment Digest Puts Links To The Best Environment & Energy Articles and NewsClips From Last Week Here By Topic-- -- 4.28.25 - PA Environment Digest - All Articles & NewsClips From This Issue By Topic Other Handy Groups Of Articles & NewsClips From This Week-- -- 189 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported

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Lyme disease treated with antibiotic that doesn't harm gut microbiome

New Scientist

Mice overcame a Lyme disease infection after being given an antibiotic that is often used for pneumonia, and its effect on their gut microbiomes was negligible

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Roman Gladiator Remains Show First Proof of Human-Animal Combat

Scientific American

The first physical evidence of Roman gladiators fighting animals has been found in skeletal remains from England

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