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European Imports of Russian Pipeline Gas Dropped by Half Last Year

Yale E360

Pipeline deliveries of Russian natural gas to Europe were down 55.6 percent, year on year, in 2023.

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Vast submerged area near Australia may once have hosted 500,000 people

New Scientist

An area of the seabed north of Australia has been mapped in detail for the first time, revealing that large numbers of people could have lived there until it was inundated by rising seas

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DEP: Shale Gas Operator Found Responsible For Water Supply Contamination After Investigation Documents Chemical Contamination Spread Across 3 Townships In Greene County

PA Environment Daily

On December 28, 2023, DEP posted an inspection report for the Mohr A and B shale gas well pads in Cumberland Township, Greene County operated by Greylock Production LLC-- formerly Energy Corporation of America-- saying-- “This administrative inspection is being conducted of the Mohr A and B locations well sites to document violations related to impacts to a private water supply.

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Probiotics help treat recurring urinary tract infections

New Scientist

Taking a vaginal probiotic, either on its own or with an oral probiotic, for four months reduced the incidence of urinary tract infections in women with a history of recurring UTIs

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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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PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Jan. 12 In-Person Workshop On Climate Art And Networking For Watershed Leaders & Stewards

PA Environment Daily

Join the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and your watershed colleagues on January 12 for an evening of learning, thoughtful engagement, exploration, and conversation at the Climate Awakening: Crafting a Sustainable Future exhibit at Contemporary Craft located at 5645 Butler St. in Pittsburgh. Presenting contemporary art in craft materials by international, national, and regional artists since 1971, Contemporary Craft offers innovative exhibitions focused on multicultural diversi

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Tiny T. rex fossils may be distinct species – but not everyone agrees

New Scientist

Palaeontologists can’t agree on whether fossils from several small dinosaurs represent juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex or smaller adults of a separate species that lived alongside them

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The best new science fiction books of January 2024

New Scientist

From Machine Vendetta by Alastair Reynolds to Tlotlo Tsamaase’s Womb City and Ali Millar’s Ava Anna Ada, January’s sci-fi will chase the New Year blues away

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DEP Chesapeake Bay Update: Funding Opportunities, Projects Supported; County Clean Water Updates; Much More!

PA Environment Daily

The latest Chesapeake Bay Update newsletter from DEP highlights upcoming grant opportunities, grants awarded to support clean water projects, clean water updates from counties and much more. Highlights -- $19.3 Million In 2024 County Clean Water Action Grants -- $175.7 Million In Water Infrastructure Funding -- $7.4 Million US Fish & Wildlife Service, NFWF Watershed Habitat Restoration Grants -- NFWF Nutrient & Sediment Reduction Grant Applications Due Feb. 21 -- Governor’s Environmental

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Why do people get postnatal anxiety and how can we treat it?

New Scientist

The birth of a child is a happy time for most, but overwhelming anxiety can take hold for some parents. Why does this happen and what can we do about it?

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The Curious Joy of Being Wrong

Scientific American

Cultivating intellectual humility can offer individual and social benefits, a psychologist explains

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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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Extreme close-up of Jupiter’s moon Io captured by Juno spacecraft

New Scientist

NASA’s Juno spacecraft flew past Io on 30 December and took one of our best pictures yet of this moon of Jupiter

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Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals: Registration Now Open For Level I Training, Certification; PA DCNR Offering Scholarships

PA Environment Daily

Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification. For this session we will offer the course in both a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field day. Winter 2024 participants will choose one of these two options: -- Hybrid Option - One online session comprised of two half-day interactive online classes via Zoom plus one full day, in person, field practic

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In 2024 the Hera mission will revisit the asteroid punched by NASA

New Scientist

NASA’s DART mission slammed into the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, and the European Space Agency is sending the Hera mission to investigate the collision’s aftermath

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In Memoriam: Jim Brett - Conservation Educator, Naturalist, Recognized For His Local And Global Leadership

PA Environment Daily

James J. Brett, 84, of Kempton, Berks County, who died on Friday, December 29, 2023, had a natural resource conservation career that spanned over 48 years in Pennsylvania and on a global scale. He was recognized by the Department of Environmental Protection as one of the top environmental leaders of Pennsylvania. WeConservePA Profile WeConservePA did this profile of Brett when they recognized him with their 2011 Lifetime Leadership Award-- Following a decade of teaching natural history in the pu

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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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How To Recycle DVDs and DVD Cases

Earth 911

DVDs and DVD cases are recyclable, but if you have a working DVD, it is. The post How To Recycle DVDs and DVD Cases appeared first on Earth911.

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What's Missing from the Emoji Animal Kingdom?

Scientific American

In the digital age, some scientists argue the emojisphere should better represent Earth’s biosphere—tardigrades, flatworms and all

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PJM Urges United Action To Sustain Grid Reliability Through The Energy Transition, Avoid Unreliability Issues Of Natural Gas, Other Generators

PA Environment Daily

On January 2, the PJM Interconnection posted a 2023 In Review summary of key actions taken to deal with a variety of challenges facing the evolving electricity industry, all with the goal of maintaining the reliability of the bulk electric system as more renewable resources connect to the grid. PJM said Winter Storm Elliott in December 2022 offered a prelude to 2023 and the impetus for much of the work PJM and stakeholders undertook throughout the year to bolster reliability.

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Ancient Indigenous 'Songlines' Match Long-Sunken Landscape off Australia

Scientific American

Researchers have found ancient watering holes long ago buried by rising seas.

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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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PA Lung Association: High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Radon Gas Detected In 40% of PA Homes; Test Kits Available At No Charge In Priority ZIP Codes

PA Environment Daily

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the “ State of Lung Cancer ” report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 40% of homes in Pennsylvania. During January for National Radon Action Month , the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania is urging everyone to help save lives by testing their home for radon and mitigating if high levels are detected.

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Heat-Related Death of Postal Worker Leads to Controversial Fine

Scientific American

OSHA says the U.S.

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PA Resources Council: Resolve To Waste Less In 2024, PRC Has Lots Of Tools To Help

PA Environment Daily

By Mary Beth Mueller The start of a new year is the perfect time to start fresh and embrace green habits to reduce waste. If you are thinking about adopting a “greener” lifestyle in the New Year, Pennsylvania Resources Council – a state and national leader in waste reduction and recycling – suggests making a resolution to recycle and commitment to compost in 2024.

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Fifth Circuit Applies U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett Decision to End Long-Standing WOTUS Dispute

The Energy Law Blog

On December 18, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit applied the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision redefining waters of the United States (“WOTUS”) to end a ten-year conflict between the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (“USACE”) and a Louisiana landowner over the agency’s Clean Water Act (“CWA”) jurisdiction over the subject property.

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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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Revolutionizing Waste Management: EHS-Dashboard’s™ Innovative Cloud Based Waste Data Log

Capaccio

In the world of environmental health and safety (EHS), efficient waste management is paramount. For years, organizations struggled with the tedious and time-consuming process of organizing waste pickups. This was particularly true for Capaccio, a forward-thinking company that recognized the need for a streamlined approach to waste tracking. In response to this challenge, Capaccio developed a groundbreaking data collection form that has transformed the way our clients can manage additions to thei

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Lauren A. Liss Named 2023 Massachusetts ‘Go To’ Lawyer for Environmental and Energy Law

E2 Law Blog

Lauren A. Liss , senior counsel in the Environmental , Energy , and Real Estate practices in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office , was named a 2023 “Go To” Lawyer for Environmental and Energy Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Liss and her fellow honorees are featured in the publication’s Dec. 25 issue. “Go To” Lawyers are nominated by their peers and chosen by a panel from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

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EPR policies must make space for climate change measures, working group says

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Waste Dive. A white paper from the West Coast Climate & Materials Management Forum offers suggestions for policymakers to “go beyond recycling” to consider how to make EPR policies more climate friendly.

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Whole Foods did not break the law by banning Black Lives Matter apparel, judge rules

Corp Watch

Whole Foods did not break the law by banning Black Lives Matter apparel, judge rules CNN PaulaR Tue, 01/02/2024 - 13:37 Thursday, December 21, 2023 Read more Ramishah Maruf New YorkCNN — Whole Foods did not act unlawfully by banning employees from wearing items with Black Lives Matter messaging, a judge ruled Thursday. Corporation Amazon Image Image Products online shopping, data hosting, supermarkets, Alexa voice assistant, Kindle e-book reader Amazon Website Summary Amazon is a retail behemot

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Happy New Year 2024 !

Edouard Stenger

Time flies faster than ever for me but I wouldn’t miss the occasion to wish you all a happy and sustainable 2024. Today marks the 17th anniversary of my starting this blog. Even if readership is not exactly on par with my expectations, this endeavor has been a resounding success as it allowed me to 1. Keep on practicing English thru the years ; 2.

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Court orders 42 Ugandan families evicted to make way for oil project

Corp Watch

Court orders 42 Ugandan families evicted to make way for oil project The East African PaulaR Tue, 01/02/2024 - 13:39 Saturday, December 16, 2023 Read more Julius Barigaba Forty-two families in Uganda’s oil-belt are staring at displacement after a court ordered that the households be evicted from their land before compensation to make way for Tilenga Project – the country’s biggest upstream development that is operated by French energy giant TotalEnergies – which w Corporation TotalEnergies S.E.

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Trends in Costs and Capacity of Low-Carbon Energy Technologies in the United States

Environmental Law Reporter

Trends in Costs and Capacity of Low-Carbon Energy Technologies in the United States Rachel Jean-Baptiste Tue, 01/02/2024 - 05:54 Volume 54 Issue 1

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Monsanto ordered to pay $857 million to Washington school students and parent volunteers over toxic PCBs

Corp Watch

Monsanto ordered to pay $857 million to Washington school students and parent volunteers over toxic PCBs CBS News PaulaR Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:47 Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Read more Aimee Picchi Monsanto on Monday was ordered to pay $857 million to a group of seven former students and parent volunteers at a Washington state school who claimed the company's chemicals sickened them.

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Why Do Water Bills Vary So Wildly?

NRDC

A new study holds lessons for water affordability

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Ohio Appellate Court Interprets Reservations of NPRIs Involving Double Fractions as Reserving Fixed Royalty Interests

Vorys Law

Ohio’s Seventh District Court of Appeals recently interpreted two reservations of non-participating royalty interests (NPRIs) involving double fractions, holding that they reserved fixed, rather than floating, royalties. Min. Dev. Inc. v. SWN Prod. Ohio, LLC , 2023-Ohio-4749. The decision marks the third instance in four months where the Court interpreted a NPRI severance.

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