Yale E360
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A U.N. carbon market is expected to open as soon as next year, with carbon-rich Indonesia planning to generate billions of dollars in credits from its vast rainforests. But critics say the trading system is susceptible to fraud and errors that will undermine emissions goals.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Settle in to hear how a utility got in trouble. PJM, one of the largest utility companies in the US, has been put in a hard spot by circumstances only partly of its own design. Numerous delays to new energy supplies, generally faulty planning, and then sudden changes to both supply and demand created $12 billion in new costs for the coming year—a cost that will be passed on to the 65 million people that rely on them for electricity.
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Scientific American
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Arctic is likely to become “ice-free” by midcentury—and could pass that grim milestone much sooner—unless much more is done to combat climate change
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Statement by Alienor Rougeot, Senior Program Manager, Climate and Energy, on the passage of Bill 214, the Affordable Energy Act Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – We are troubled by the Ontario government’s passage of Bill 214 , the so-called Affordable Energy Act.
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.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The phrase “brain rot” spiked 230 percent from 2023 to 2024, according to the makers of the Oxford English Dictionary
New Scientist
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Parts from dozens of different individual comb jellies have been fused together to create strange new animals unlike anything seen before
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Astronomers spotted a 70-centimetre asteroid hours before it hit the atmosphere above northern Siberia, making a fireball in the sky
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 3, 2024
On December 2, the Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation filed a Petition in Commonwealth Court challenging the constitutionality of the use of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for recreation in Pennsylvania’s Northcentral State Forests. The petition alleges the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Governor have failed to protect state forests used by ATVs on more than 300 miles of ATV trails built by DCNR and 2,000+ miles of illegal trails created by riders in Sproul , Su
New Scientist
DECEMBER 3, 2024
We collected some of the wildest physics that New Scientist covered in 2024, findings that are forcing scientists – and us – to rethink reality
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 3, 2024
On December 3, the Public Utility Commission's independent Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement (I&E) announced it has filed a formal complaint against Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) regarding a natural gas explosion in Philadelphia on November 30, 2021. The incident, which occurred at a home on Jackson Street, caused significant damage, injured three residents, and necessitated the temporary evacuation of neighboring homes.
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
New Scientist
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Astronomers have spotted a 70-centimetre asteroid that is set to hit the atmosphere above northern Siberia at 4.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 3, 2024
On December 3, College Township announced the award of $300,000 in funding for the development of the ClearWater Community Conservation Center in College Township, Centre County. The award will support essential infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing accessibility and community engagement at the center. The funding was awarded by DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2), which supports environmental projects across the state to develop new parks, rehabilitate existing sp
Nanotech
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced on November 13, 2024, that it added modifications a plant may contain and qualify for exemption from regulations governing movement of organisms modified or produced using genetic engineering because the modifications are achievable through conventional breeding. 89 Fed.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 3, 2024
From perfecting your hydration levels to tracking hormones, analysing your perspiration can give new insights into your fitness and how to improve it
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.
Nanotech
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a hearing on December 5, 2024, titled “Examining the Public Health Impacts of PFAS Exposures.” The Subcommittee will hear from the following witnesses: As reported in our October 9, 2024, blog item, this hearing, which was originally scheduled for September 26, 2024, was postponed September 25, 2024, when Congress adjourned
Scientific American
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Plate tectonics, or the recycling of Earth's crust, may have begun much earlier than previously thought—and may be a big reason that our planet harbors life
National Law Center
DECEMBER 3, 2024
“It’s important that the ag industry has a consistent pipeline of talent, and the NALC Bridges Initiative is one part of. The post National Ag Law Center Bridges Initiative prioritizes career development for students appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Young people have brought energy, new visions for the future, and renewed hope to the movement for climate justice. These Gen Z and Millennial leaders are championing concrete actions, bringing new legislation to the United States and across the globe, and demanding their rightful places at policy tables worldwide.
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.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 3, 2024
There is a large population of older adults with physical problems that prevent them from leaving home.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 3, 2024
by Virginia Iglesias, University of Colorado Boulder Wildfires are becoming increasingly destructive across the U.S., as the country is seeing in 2024. Research shows wildfires are up to four times larger and three times more frequent than they were in the 1980s and ‘90s, with some consuming hundreds of thousands of acres.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 3, 2024
There are fewer than 500 Ethiopian wolves, and they may be the first large carnivore known to act as a pollinator
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 3, 2024
On December 3, the Independent Fiscal Office reported third quarter natural gas production increased slightly from the second quarter to 1,838 billion cubic feet, but remains 1.7% below production in the third quarter of 2023-- 1,871 billion cubic feet. There were 63 new shale gas wells drilling in the third quarter which matches the second quarter as the lowest number of new wells drilled since 2008, according to the IFO.
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 3, 2024
We collected some of the wildest physics that New Scientist covered in 2024, findings that are forcing scientists – and us – to rethink reality
National Law Center
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A federal court in the Northern District of California has recently ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) does not have. The post Federal Court Upholds Treated Seeds Exemption appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 3, 2024
From Alzheimer's disease to depression to heart disease, Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist drugs appear to offer a solution. Can one type of drug really tackle so many conditions, and if so, how does it actually work?
NRDC
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A new report documents widespread “neonic” pesticide contamination in Minnesota waters, with dire implications for aquatic life.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Read the full story at Carbon Market Watch. Oxfam recently published its ‘Carbon inequality kills’ report, which exposed the cataclysmic climate responsibility of the world’s richest. The remaining global carbon budget would be exhausted in under five months if everyone emitted at the same rate as the wealthiest 1% by income.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake Bay host a December 5 webinar on Moving Towards Sustainable Consumption - Navigating The Holidays starting at 7:00 p.m. Explore practical tips and thoughtful strategies to embrace sustainability during the festive season. Learn how small changes in consumption habits can make a big impact on our planet's health.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Read the full story from Nonprofit Quarterly. For someone interested in the environment, I have killed more plants than I care to tell. Since high school, I have rooted myself (pun intended) in a curiosity of nature. Research presented an outlet through which I felt comfortable exploring my environmentalism.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Earlier this year, we found toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in children’s gloves. Given that you’ll regularly find kids chewing on a mitten or a coat collar, these types of PFAS exposures require immediate attention and action—action from the companies that make these products and from the federal government that should be setting stronger rules to protect us.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Download the report. The paper explores the relationship between CO2 emissions and consumption and argues that high and unsustainable level of per capita consumption is the primary driver of climate change.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 3, 2024
During a routine inspection on November 27, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a violation to Stonehaven Energy MGT Co. LLC for abandoning an oil and gas wastewater injection well in Cranberry Township, Venango County. The Latshaw 9 conventional well was first issued a permit as a waste injection well by DEP on June 10, 2014 and by the US Environmental Protection Agency on June 28, 2016.
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