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On November 25 at a Washington County Courthouse hearing, Shell Falcon Pipeline LP pleads no contest to three of 13 criminal charges for violating the state Clean Streams when it constructed a natural gas liquids pipeline in Allegheny, Beaver and Washington counties serving the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County, according to the Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community.
On November 25, Natural Lands and ClearWater Conservancy announced the preservation of the 667-acre Ridge Farm in Jackson and Miller Townships, Huntingdon County. The property is now under a conservation easement with Natural Lands that will forever protect the forest and streams, and the wildlife that call these places home. Ridge Farm is 90 percent wooded with mature conifers and hardwood trees.
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.
By Mariah Lucas, Penn State News Since 2001, the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies , housed in the Larson Transportation Institute in the Penn State College of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has worked to reduce the environmental impact of public dirt and gravel roads and undersized bridges and culverts by contributing to the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission’s Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Maintenance Program (DGLVR).
Most people born before 1968 have antibodies against flu viruses similar to the H5N1 strain circulating today, which might lower their risk of severe illness
By Penn State News Sometimes seemingly small efforts can have a big impact. That’s what Autumn Sabo is hoping will happen with The Patch Project, an initiative with local nonprofit Reforest Our Future that aims to restore natural elements to the local landscape. Sabo, assistant professor of biology at Penn State Beaver, and Jeff Karwoski, founder and executive director of Reforest Our Future , are planting 10 small patches of forest around Beaver County.
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By Penn State News Sometimes seemingly small efforts can have a big impact. That’s what Autumn Sabo is hoping will happen with The Patch Project, an initiative with local nonprofit Reforest Our Future that aims to restore natural elements to the local landscape. Sabo, assistant professor of biology at Penn State Beaver, and Jeff Karwoski, founder and executive director of Reforest Our Future , are planting 10 small patches of forest around Beaver County.
On November 20, 2024, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Representative Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) introduced the Get Toxic Substances Out of Schools Act of 2024. This is the third consecutive Congress in which Senator Markey has introduced similar legislation. The 118th Congress version, S. 5363 and H.R. 10173, builds on earlier versions by authorizing new grants to address indoor air quality in schools and childcare centers.
By Marel King , PA Director, Chesapeake Bay Commission & Julia Krall , PA Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Foundation An unprecedented period of cooperation between two gubernatorial administrations, legislative leaders, farmers, local governments and countless volunteers is leading to cleaner water in Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams as well as the Chesapeake Bay.
On November 25, the PA Parks and Forests Foundation announced the formation of the new Friends of Promised Land State Park Group dedicated to supporting and enhancing Promised Land State Park in Pike County. Friends Groups are composed of volunteers who share a passion for their local state parks and forests. These dedicated individuals contribute their time, energy, and creativity to steward the natural spaces they enjoy and connect new visitors to these places.
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
Countries are meeting in South Korea this week to hash out the final details of a global treaty aimed at eliminating plastic pollution — here's what experts say it needs to include
Projects to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by making the oceans less acidic are popping up all over the world – New Scientist visited one in New York City’s East river
Fattahi Juybari, H., Parmar, H. B., Rezaei, M., Nejati, S., Oh, J., Alsaati, A. A., Camacho, L. M., & Warsinger, D. M. (2024). Unifying Efficiency Metrics for Solar Evaporation and Thermal Desalination. ACS Energy Letters, 9(10), 4959–4975. [link] Abstract Worsening water crises and climate change drive the need for solar evaporation and thermal desalination.
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.
Gene editing in the womb could be more effective than the same treatment after birth, as fetal cells are better able to take up the mRNAs coding for the necessary genetic machinery
RFK, Jr., could restructure the CDC, FDA and NIH in pursuit of his flawed vision of public health. Plus, we discuss chimpanzees at play and the first-ever close-up image of a star.
A reluctant deal finalised at the COP29 climate summit isn't generous enough to encourage nations to submit more ambitious climate plans, delegates warn
By Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed Association Our creeks looked more like rocky roads than water bodies until recent rain and snow finally broke our long fall drought. Red and white "Burn Ban” signs had shown up along roads throughout the Brodhead Watershed and elsewhere in Monroe County. Did you ever wonder who decides when those signs need to go up?
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.
By Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed Association Pure, safe drinking water is essential, one of the few things in life that is truly indispensable. If you live in the Brodhead Watershed in Monroe County, you very likely get your water from your own well. That’s the good news. With a well, the person in charge is you. It’s also the bad news, because you’re probably not a water quality expert.
Read the full story from the Center on Global Energy Policy. When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed in August 2022, it triggered unprecedented enthusiasm among potential hydrogen suppliers.More than two years later, progress on final investment decisions (FIDs) for low-emissions hydrogen projects has been slower than anticipated.
On November 25, the Public Utility Commission reminded consumers electricity supply prices for all PUC regulated electric utilities will adjust on December 1. Those prices will vary from an 8.4 % decrease to a 31.2% increase. To help manage winter energy bills, the PUC urges consumers to explore #SaveInPA tools like energy shopping, conservation tips, and assistance programs.
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.
The Plants of Hawai‘i database includes information for all documented native, naturalized, and cultivated flowering and cone-bearing plants, ferns, mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.
The Capital Resource, Conservation and Development Area Council will host a Pasture Walk on December 11 on the Titus and Linda Martin Farm in Spring Run, Franklin County from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Graziers often use the term stockpile when referring to grass and forage that is left standing specifically to provide nutrition in the non-growing season. This technique allows graziers to continue putting their livestock on pasture instead of only feeding stored forage in a heavy use area.
“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Nov
Read the full story at Environmental Factor. Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to a new study by NIEHS researchers.
On November 21, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has determined , in response to a rulemaking petition, the state Environmental Quality Board has the statutory authority to adopt a regulation setting more protective setbacks from shale gas wells for homes, schools and streams in its initial petition review. EQB regulations at 25 Pa.
Read the full story from the NIH Partnerships for Environmental Public Health. A shellfish toxin testing program launched by tribes in Southeast Alaska fills a gap in the state. This testing provides community members with timely information on the safety of consuming shellfish harvested from particular areas.
“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule [End Of Session, Al
Read the full story from Purdue University. As climate change worsens, water scarcity becomes a more pressing issue. Desalinating seawater is a possible solution; however, because of its massive energy demands, many believe there isn’t much room for improvements in the desalination process. Purdue University researchers have proven otherwise.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) ) will host the next Project Peer Review from April 22-25, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. During the 2025 Project Peer Review, around 200 projects in BETO’s research, development, and demonstration portfolio will be presented to the public and systematically reviewed by external subject-matter experts from academia, industry, and federal agencies.
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