Fri.Jun 02, 2023

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Coal Will Nosedive by 2050 While Wind and Solar Shoot Up, Benefiting Companies

Environment + Energy Leader

The latest data from the Energy Information Administration doesn't look good for coal. In the most likely scenario, coal provides 5% of the electric portfolio, while wind and solar make up 55%.

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Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Federal Government Headed for Trial

Yale E360

A federal judge has ruled that a high-profile climate lawsuit, brought by a group of Oregon youth against the U.S. government, can finally go to trial.

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Walmart Takes Steps Toward Reducing Plastic Waste in B2B E-Commerce

Environment + Energy Leader

The company leverages its extensive store network and electric vans for delivery, aligning with its commitment to achieving zero emissions by 2040.

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Digitalization and Predictive Policing in Conservation

Legal Planet

Digitalization is reshaping environmental governance in profound ways. As environmental degradation and climate change intensify, society increasingly turns to digital technologies to live more sustainably and protect biodiversity and other natural resources, such as land, water, and energy. Digital tools are transforming who is involved in environmental decision-making, how environmental problems are understood and assessed, and what actions are ultimately taken.

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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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Oceanworks Launches Plastic Action Dashboard

Environment + Energy Leader

The new tool will help organizations with accessing blockchain information, material movement tracking, and impact metrics, allowing for supply chain risk reduction and helping consumers understand companies’ plastic reduction efforts.

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Texas Supreme Court Rules on Suspension of Proceeds of Oil and Gas Production

Energy & the Law

Freeeport-McMoRan Oil and Gas, LLC and Ovintiv USA Inc. v. 1776 Energy Partners LLC presented a recurring question faced by Texas oil and gas producers: When can proceeds of production be withheld by the operator without liability for interest? Ovintiv and its predecessor operator, Freeport-McMoRan, represented by Gray Reed partners Jim Ormiston and David Leonard , suspended proceeds it was contractually obligated to pay to non-operator 1776 in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of Sectio

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Reports of an AI drone that 'killed' its operator are pure fiction

New Scientist

It has been widely reported that a US Air Force drone went rogue and "killed" its operator in a simulation, sparking fears of an AI revolution - but this simulation never took place. Why are we so quick to believe AI horror stories?

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Sener Tanker Design Takes on Energy Efficiency, Emissions

Environment + Energy Leader

This holistic approach enables the tanker to comply with the IMO and European Union regulations while actively reducing emissions.

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Pioneering Advanced Math from Behind Bars

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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ExxonMobil, Nucor Unite for Carbon Capture Partnership

Environment + Energy Leader

In 2022, the company announced a partnership with the University of Kentucky Research Foundation that would test a carbon capture system.

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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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Car-Free Cities Are the Future, Biometrics Reveal

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Unforced Variations: Jun 2023

Real Climate

This month’s open thread on climate topics. The post Unforced Variations: Jun 2023 first appeared on RealClimate.

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Why Venus Is So Bright Right Now

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Human activities in Asia have reduced elephant habitat by nearly two-thirds since 1700, dividing what remains into ever-smaller patches

Environmental News Bits

by Shermin de Silva, University of California, San Diego Despite their iconic status and long association with humans, Asian elephants are one of the most endangered large mammals.

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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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This Gargantuan Bird Weighed as Much as a Sports Car

Scientific American

The elephant bird was the heaviest bird to ever walk the earth. Also, its eggs were 150 times the size of chicken eggs, and thick as a dinner plate.

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FloodVision™

Environmental News Bits

FloodVision™ is a technology from Climate Central that provides precise elevation measurements and photorealistic visualizations of potential future flooding. It can produce visually realistic images of potential flooding for buildings or scenes the FloodRover drives by, including for future sea levels, forecasted storm surges, or any combination, to any level of feet and inches.

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DEP Posts 59 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In June 3 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the June 3 PA Bulletin -- The Department of Environmental Protection gave notice in the June 3 PA Bulletin it is taking action to enforce an order against Michael Harju and Economy Natural Gas, Inc. for their failure to plug four conventional natural gas wells leaking methane in Scott Township, Allegheny County. ( June 3, 2023 PA Bulletin, page 3031 ) Read more here. -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To C

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Does Brain Stimulation Boost Memory and Focus? Huge Study Tries to Settle Debate

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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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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Pneumatic computer uses pressure instead of electricity

New Scientist

A computer chip made of glass and silicone holds liquids that move from one side of the chip to the other in reaction to pressure changes.

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June 2 Take Five Fridays With Pam From PA Parks & Forests Foundation

PA Environment Daily

The June 2 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- Saturday Kicks Off National Trails Month! Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA. -- Visit PPFF’s Publications Webpage For All Sorts Of Useful Information! Click Here to read the entire Take Five. Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

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Newfound 'Quasi-Moon' Has Been Earth's Fellow Traveler for Thousands of Years

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Dive-bombing falcon strikes Loop commuter: ‘It felt like a 16-inch softball’

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. Wildlife in the Loop usually includes just pigeons and rats. But a family of federally protected Peregrine falcons has made a temporary home there. In the last week, they have been dive-bombing pedestrians passing below their seventh-story nest at an office building on Wacker Drive.

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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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This Hurricane Season May See a Key FEMA Disaster Fund Run Out of Money

Scientific American

A key FEMA disaster fund and state insurance programs could run out of money to finance disaster recovery and pay claims, respectively, as hurricane and wildfire seasons begin

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Now On Demand: Responsible Decarbonization Alliance Webinar On Climate Change And Penn’s Woods: What Does The Future Hold

PA Environment Daily

The Responsible Decarbonization Alliance webinar on Climate Change and Penn’s Woods: What Does the Future Hold is now available on demand. Greg Czarnecki, Director of Applied Climate Science at DCNR, will focus on the current and projected impacts of climate change globally, nationally, and here in Pennsylvania. Following the presentation there was a Question/Answer session with participants.

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Earth911 Podcast: Catching Up With the HomeMore Project’s Zac Clark

Earth 911

Zac Clark, founder and executive director of the HomeMore Project in San Francisco, returns to. The post Earth911 Podcast: Catching Up With the HomeMore Project’s Zac Clark appeared first on Earth911.

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PA Resources Council Announces Schedule Of Summer Public Events Committed To Zero Waste In Western Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

On the heels of a busy spring season – which featured seven events that diverted tons of material from landfills – Pennsylvania Resources Council “Green Team” members are ready to lessen waste at numerous large-scale events this summer. In coming months, PRC’s Zero Waste Program will partner with numerous events including the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, Northside Music Festival and PedalPGH to achieve waste minimization and diversion via a system that coordinates planning, logistics,

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New method for making ammonia could take a bite out of global energy use

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Stanford University. A triphasic cocktail of water, nitrogen gas, and a solid catalyst sprayed through a low-tech, garden variety, gas-powered sprayer yields ammonia at low energy and low cost.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - June 3

PA Environment Daily

The following DEP notices were published in the June 3 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Conventional Well Plugging Notice The Department of Environmental Protection gave notice in the June 3 PA Bulletin it is taking action to enforce an order against Michael Harju and Economy Natural Gas, Inc. for their failure to plug four conventional natural gas wells leaking methane in Scott Township, Allegheny County. ( Ju

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This astoundingly simple ancient technique is helping to beat back drought

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Scientific American. Amid a warming world, these conservationists have brought back a very old and very low-tech drought-busting practice, and they are getting results.

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Fort Indiantown Gap Offers Free Guided Tours Of Rare Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat In Lebanon County

PA Environment Daily

During the months of June and July, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs wildlife staff will provide free guided tours of the only population of the rare regal fritillary butterfly in the eastern United States at Fort Indiantown Gap , near Annville, Lebanon County. Reservations are required and attendance is limited. All attendees, including children, must register online and obtain a free permit.

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Food, beverage manufacturers hit “reset” on alt protein, invest $9.5bn in ESG projects in 2022

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Food Navigator USA. As food and beverage companies look to allocate capital in the coming year, many food and beverage manufacturers are taking a moment to reflect on how best to move forward with alternative meat production while investing heavily in ESG-related infrastructure to clean up their supply chains, Randy … Continue reading Food, beverage manufacturers hit “reset” on alt protein, invest $9.

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This Gargantuan Bird Weighed as Much as a Sports Car

Scientific American

The elephant bird was the heaviest bird to ever walk the earth. Also, its eggs were 150 times the size of chicken eggs, and thick as a dinner plate.

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