Circle of Blue
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Lake Erie’s Failed Algae Strategy Hurts Poor Communities the Most Algae blooms are hiking the cost of water for people already struggling to pay their bills. By Laura Gersony, Circle of Blue. Photographs by J. Carl Ganter, Circle of Blue. September 20, 2022 . Fourth of a six-part series. Every August, says Alicia Smith, the city of Toledo holds its breath. .
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Rural areas cover more than 70 percent of our country’s land area and are home to approximately 46 million people. If you live in a rural area, you probably have limited or no access to public transit, such as buses, shuttles or ride-sharing. Public transit in rural areas is limited by frequency of service, cost, long travel distances, and inadequate funding to address these limitations.
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Environment + Energy Leader
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The island continues to face energy deficiencies since the last major storm, as the DOE and other agencies try to build resiliency. The post Hurricane Fiona Another Blow to Puerto Rico’s Vulnerable Grid appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is considering a proposal to expedite approvals for certain utility pilot projects to encourage innovation and enable utilities to get up to speed more quickly. The rationale behind the proposal is to help utilities decarbonize their operations more rapidly and support Michigan’s ambitious goal of achieving economy-wide carbon neutrality.
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Amazon will begin using Infinium Electrofuels in the retailer's middle mile fleet as an ultra-low carbon alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The post Amazon to Use Electrofuels in its Middle Mile Fleet appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
If burned, global fossil fuel reserves would release 3.5 trillion metric tons of carbon emissions, more than has been unleashed since the start of the Industrial Revolution, according to the Global Registry of Fossil Fuels, a new database launched by Carbon Tracker and Global Energy Monitor. Read more on E360 ?.
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Circle of Blue
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water” – your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann. In the United States, a ruling by a federal judge in Wisconsin has long-term implications for fossil fuel infrastructure in the Great Lakes region. U.S. District Judge William Conley ruled that the Line 5 oil pipeline has been trespassing on certain tribal lands, according to the Wisconsin Examiner.
Academy of Natural Sciences
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
More than 100 student delegates will converge at Drexel University to draft the United States’ contribution to the Global Youth Statement that will be submitted at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). America’s first Local Conference of Youth (LCOY USA) — a gathering of young people from across the United States that will contribute to an international statement on behalf of the youth of the world at the next United Nations Climate Change Conference — will be held at Drex
Washington Nature
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Two students from The University of Washington completed science internships with The Nature Conservancy over the summer. Stephanie Schmid and Eileen Arata worked with us on several projects including Ellsworth Creek Preserve camera trap and tree reproduction research projects, an eastern forests literature review, Greening Research in Tacoma , and Port Susan Bay Preserve restoration.
The Energy Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
In a recent opinion released by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the court declined to vacate a deficient environmental impact statement (“EIS”) prepared in connection with two offshore lease sales held in 2018, the records of decision announcing the sales, or the leases issued. The court stated that although vacatur is the typical remedy, the decision “depends on the seriousness of the order’s deficiencies (and thus the extent of doubt whether the agency
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
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test is preparing to crash into the asteroid Dimorphous in an attempt to change its orbit
Inside Climate News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
State funding intended to lower emissions on dairy farms is largely lining the pockets of two enterprises with diverse ties to oil and gas ventures. Is that investment helping to preserve a reliance on fossil fuels? By Grace van Deelen, Emma Foehringer Merchant The second of a three-part series on California’s program to reduce carbon emissions on dairy farms by subsidizing the construction of digesters to capture methane.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The particle physicists explain the latest thinking on what happens to the stuff that falls into black holes – and what it reveals about the deepest structure of the universe
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Read the full story from the Prairie Research Institute. The exotic Asian tiger mosquito, known to transmit diseases to humans, is more widespread in southeastern Illinois than previously realized, according to Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) researchers who conducted a study on how invasive mosquito communities form and shift because of different land uses.
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.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Machine learning software can identify individual pigs based on their facial features with high accuracy, which could help farmers give animals individualised food and veterinary care
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Read the full story at GreenBiz. The sustainability career isn’t mapped out. How will you find your treasure map?
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
On September 20, the departments of Education, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources honored U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools across Pennsylvania in recognition of their environmental sustainability efforts. “Pennsylvania’s Green Ribbon Schools demonstrate a commitment to promoting environmental awareness in the classroom and teach students and communities how we are all responsible for protecting our environment,” said Acting Secretary of Education Er
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Read the full story at GreenBiz. Over the last 15 years, community solar in the United States has grown dramatically: Installed community solar capacity increased almost 700 percent between 2006 and 2019. But these gains have not always translated into access for low- and moderate-income (LMI) customers. To support LMI participation in the clean energy … Continue reading Innovative partnerships bring community solar to low-income households in the US.
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.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Squeezing nutrient-rich blood from the umbilical cord into babies who are born pale or struggling to breathe improves health outcomes
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Read the full story at Sustainability. We look at the top 10 companies demonstrating their commitment to achieving zero waste to landfill and supporting the development of a circular economy.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The Merge, a long-awaited update which promised to slash Ethereum’s vast energy consumption, has instead pushed miners towards other cryptocurrencies
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
RECOUP, a UK organization committed to securing sustainable, circular, and practical solutions for plastic resources, has released a series of reports related to recyclability and design of plastic packaging.
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New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
A quantum memory device can store information at room temperature – a step towards building a quantum internet that could transmit secure data across fibre-optic cables
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. A Cook County jury on Monday awarded $363 million to a woman who alleged medical tool sterilization company Sterigenics exposed Willowbrook residents to ethylene oxide gas and gave her cancer. It was the first of nearly 800 lawsuits against the company to go to trial. The jury … Continue reading $363 million verdict against Sterigenics in first trial over toxic gas emissions: ‘It’s been a long four years,’ plaintiff says.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Tadpoles of frogs, toads and salamanders eat the larvae of mosquitoes, which spread malaria
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Read the full story from the University of Illinois. Located on the bank of the Sangamon River near Monticello, Illinois, sits the University of Illinois RiverLab, built to study the chemical makeup of the river—and provide insights into inland surface waters like never before. Situated near an array of scenic woodlands, grassy fields, and farms, … Continue reading Bringing science closer to the water.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Eleven of the 20 largest economies got a C or worse on a renewable energy report card, which assessed their plans to reach net zero and their targets for producing and using renewable energy
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Read the full story at GreenBiz. The current standards have served their purpose, but we must evolve to Accounting 2.0 to account for siting and timing of clean energy.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The brain circuitry that lets birds learn songs is active when woodpeckers drum on trees, suggesting the abilities may have emerged from similar evolutionary processes
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Read the full story at Health Care Dive. The U.S. healthcare system is responsible for an estimated 10% of national greenhouse gas emissions, which cause extreme weather events and contribute to worse health outcomes, according to a new report from the House Ways and Means Committee. The healthcare system is now experiencing the damaging effects of climate-related … Continue reading Health sector causes 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, report finds.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
On September 19, the Board of Directors of Rodale Institute announced the upcoming retirement of Jeff Moyer from the position of Chief Executive Officer. Moyer will remain as CEO until the Spring of 2023, when he will transition to CEO Emeritus and continue to support and advise the organization. Since joining Rodale Institute in 1976, Moyer has been dedicated to advancing the mission of the Institute and regenerative organic agriculture as farm director, executive director, and CEO.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Read the full story at Fast Company. The tire giant is making a big bet on guayule, which produces rubber to protect itself in the desert and doesn’t require any irrigation.
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