Legal Planet
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Our last post explained the background of the Seven Counties NEPA case, which is currently pending in the Supreme Court. Today, we discuss the radical arguments that have been made in the case and why they should be rejected. NEPA requires that agencies consider the environmental effects of their projects, but the petitioners raise hairsplitting arguments to exclude obvious effects due to technicalities.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
On November 12, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the investment of $79.4 million in grants to support 307 projects across Pennsylvania, aimed at expanding recreational opportunities, conserving natural spaces, and revitalizing communities. These grants will support a wide range of projects, including improving local parks, expanding trails and river access points, and creating more green space in local communities.
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Inside Climate News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Texas-based scientist warns people who care about climate change and the energy transition against despair—and looks to examples from the Bible. By Dan Gearino For people involved with research and advocacy about climate change, the results of last week’s presidential election sting.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Light from cars, homes, and street lamps may be keeping bees up at night, according to a new study.
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.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
On November 8, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission sent an advisory to shale gas drillers, water systems and companies with water withdrawal approvals to begin "investigating or planning for alternative operation options" in the current low streamflow conditions, according to Stacey Hanrahan, SRBC Communications and Outreach Specialist. The Commission advisory said, "Currently, low flow conditions are being observed throughout most of the basin.
Vermont Law
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Bridging the Gap: Ensuring a Just Transition for Rural Communities in the Clean Energy Revolution by Olivia Moulton As we begin transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy, we must be mindful of the disproportionate effects that the existing energy system has had on certain communities. In order to meet the 2050 goals set forth by the International Renewable Energy Agency, approximately 37 gigatons of annual CO2 emissions must be cut by 2050.
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Vermont Law
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Agriculture, Animals, and AI – Modern Solutions for Age-Old Problems by Scott Scribi When you think of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), folks usually point towards ChatGPT, not agriculture. However, this modern technology extends to help farmers effectively and sustainably pursue their practice. Whether it is ensuring the health of their crops, monitoring livestock, harvesting, or conserving energy, AI has advanced the productivity and in turn the environmental impact of agriculture.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
You might have heard about plans to establish a self‑sustaining city on Mars.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The unexpected discovery of a geometric phase shows how math and physics are tightly intertwined
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Eurasian reed warblers don’t just get a sense of direction from Earth’s magnetic field – they can also calculate their coordinates on a mental map
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
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Jonny Kim—a former Navy SEAL and ER doctor—is now a NASA astronaut who will soon launch to the International Space Station as flight engineer for the crew of Expedition 72/73
NRDC
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Syracuse city officials downplay extraordinarily high levels of lead in city drinking water.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Read the full story at ESG Dive. Global spending on clean energy technologies and infrastructure is on track to hit $2 trillion in 2024. Much of this funding is slated to be put toward renewables, electric vehicles, low-emission fuels, storage solutions, nuclear power and other green technology.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
An annual accounting of CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels and land use change finds no sign emissions will peak this year
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.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Read the full story at Bridge Michigan. The transition to electric energy requires lots of nickel and copper, which are abundant in the western Upper Peninsula. Prospectors seek to expand mining in the area that has struggled since the industry went bust decades ago.
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great opportunity for agricultural producers looking to add value to their operation and for consumers. The post Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Formation and Contracting with Members) appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. As climate change accelerates, hurricanes, wildfires and hail storms pound the U.S. with growing vigor—and the insurance market is struggling to foot the bill of the damages they leave behind for customers. In 2023 alone, extreme weather cost the U.S. more than $92 billion.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
An AI-assisted robot can listen to spoken commands and assemble 3D objects such as chairs and tables out of reusable building blocks
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.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
By Katie Bohn, Penn State News The effectiveness of national voluntary programs asking companies to pledge to lower their pollution and greenhouse gas emissions depends on pressure from the public, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher. The research, published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists , found that companies contributing the greatest pollution and emissions were more committed to reducing pollution because they faced greater publ
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
SpaceX is preparing for the sixth test flight of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
On November 12, the Environmental Quality Board approved for public comment a proposed regulation on notification of spills and corrections to Air Quality regulations on RACT requirements for nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds. The spill regulation was approved for comment with only one negative vote from the representative of Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron).
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Droplets of fluid have been known to hover above a hot surface, but a new experiment suggests the same can happen to tiny jets of liquid too
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Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A U.S. federal court ruled in favor of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma after it sued Enel Group for violating its tribal sovereignty. Enel was ordered to remove a massive 84-turbine wind farm that it built without obtaining mining permission, in order to profit from the renewable energy boom.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
An analysis of crystals in lava from the 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa has revealed an unknown magma reservoir within the volcano, which could extend forecasts of eruptions from minutes to months
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Last month, 44 climate scientists from 15 countries wrote an open letter to the Nordic Council of Ministers highlighting the risk of a potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical ocean current system in the Atlantic Ocean. In the letter, the climate scientists stress that the risk of an AMOC collapse due to climate change has been greatly underestimated according to new observational evidence.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
AI and Google Street View have created 'digital twins' of living trees in North American cities – part of a huge simulation that could help make urban tree planting and trimming decisions
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Read the full story at ESG Dive. The world is not on track to meet the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius due to inadequate climate action from committed nations, according to a Thursday report from the United Nations. The report revealed global greenhouse gas emissions increased to a record … Continue reading UN says current climate policies and pledges ‘nowhere near’ meeting 1.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Samantha Harvey has won the UK's top fiction prize for a novel that takes place over 24 hours on the International Space Station
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Read the full story from Smart Cities Dive. Urban buildings are significant drivers of climate change — and governments at every level in the U.S. are working to slash greenhouse gas emissions associated with buildings.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
On November 12, the Environmental Hearing Board issued a temporary supersedeas to stop the opening of the Catalyst Energy, Inc. oil and gas wastewater injection well near the town of Cyclone in Keating Township, McKean County until the Board can hold a hearing on the full supersedeas request by appealants. The order prohibits the company from disposing of fluids at the well and it may not engage in any earth disturbance activities.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Read the full story at Bridge Michigan. Up to 3.2 million Michiganders get their water from aquifers containing detectible amounts of PFAS, according to a new federal report. That’s 1-in-3 state residents, a stat that highlights the prevalence of both household wells and polluting industries in Michigan. Michigan isn’t alone: Up to 95 million U.S. … Continue reading Up to 3.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
“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 -- November 12, 13
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