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On October 29, the PA Association of Environmental Educators announced it is accepting nominations for the annual PAEE Awards and the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences Awards programs. The deadline for nominations is December 13. Do you know someone who is making an impact in the field of environmental education in Pennsylvania? Maybe it's a dedicated educator, a passionate student, or an organization leading the charge for a better environment.
Plastics generate interest because they are easy to make but very difficult to degrade leading to a plastic solid waste catastrophe. Most plastics are a by-product of petroleum refining, which make their presence a guarantee as long as we use fossil fuels. Some might say that we can recycle plastics into other products like building blocks, diesel etc However, is this form of recycling- also called chemical recycling- really sustainable?
During a routine inspection on October 25, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection discovered an oil and gas wastewater release from the Bear Lake Properties LLC Bittinger #4 conventional injection well site in Columbus Township, Warren County. The wastewater release traveled approximately 1,770 feet from the Bittinger 4 well, down drainage swales, across an ATV trail and into unnamed tributaries to Brokenstraw Creek, according to DEP’s inspection report.
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.
The Environmental Quality Board is scheduled to meet on November 12 to consider a proposed regulation on notification of spills, corrections to Air Quality regulations on RACT requirements for nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds and final-omitted regulations on noncoal mine blasting. Spill Notification This proposed regulation is intended to provide clarity on the issue of when companies and other responsible parties are required to notify DEP of spills and releases to protect the wate
The DEP Citizens Advisory Council and DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board are scheduled to hold a joint meeting November 12 to hear presentations on the new federal oil and gas methane emission reduction rule, hydrogen hubs and discuss issues of joint concern. Acting DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley is on the agenda for an update on agency activities.
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The DEP Citizens Advisory Council and DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board are scheduled to hold a joint meeting November 12 to hear presentations on the new federal oil and gas methane emission reduction rule, hydrogen hubs and discuss issues of joint concern. Acting DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley is on the agenda for an update on agency activities.
Manafpour, A. A., Feyzi, F., & Rezaee, M. (2024). An environmentally friendly deep eutectic solvent for CO2 capture. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 19744. [link] Abstract A leading cause of global warming is the increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions due to anthropogenic activities which prompts an urgent need for substantial reduction.
The Pennsylvania Forestry Association will hold its 138th Annual Symposium - What Makes A Health Forest November 16 at the Ramada Conference Center in State College from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Everyone interested in the care and support of Penn's Woods are welcome to attend. The agenda includes presentations on-- -- Conserving working woodlands with a goal of enhancing forest health -- Healthy wildlife habitat and resources available -- DCNR Bureau of Forestry Update -- Conservation volunteers a
Simulations suggest that when a quantum battery shares a quantum state with the device it is powering, the device can gain more charge than was stored in the battery to begin with
For Black History Month 2024, the British Ecological Society (BES) journals are celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world and sharing their stories. In this blog, Lekeah Durden shares her story and journey in academia. Contact: Affiliation: University of Georgia-Athens, USA LinkedIn: [link] Ecological Interests How did you get into ecology?
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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Zhou, H., Zheng, W., Cooke, R., Oladeji, O., Tian, G., & Bhattarai, R. (2024). Sorption materials for phosphorus reduction in drained agricultural fields: Gaps between the results from laboratory evaluation and field application. Ecological Engineering, 207, 107351. [link] Abstract Phosphorus (P) losses from drained agricultural fields are a major cause of eutrophication.
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.
McDonagh, J. L., Zavitsanou, S., Harrison, A., Zubarev, D., van Kessel, T., Wunsch, B. H., & Cipcigan, F. (2024). Chemical space analysis and property prediction for carbon capture solvent molecules. Digital Discovery, 3(3), 528–543. [link] Abstract We present a new chemical representation (the CCS fingerprint) and data set (ccs-98) for carbon capture solvents.
Simulations suggest that when a quantum battery shares a quantum state with the device it is powering, the device can gain more charge than was stored in the battery to begin with
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.
A specialised algorithm could help autonomous vehicles track hidden objects, such as a pedestrian, a bicycle or another vehicle concealed behind a parked car
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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In a published opinion filed October 21, 2024, the Second District Court of Appeal (Div.7) reversed a judgment entered after the trial court granted without leave a real party developers motion for judgment on the pleadings, based on statute of limitations grounds, in a writ of mandate action alleging CEQA and Planning and Zoning Law causes of action and challenging the permit and vesting tentative map approvals for a residential subdivision project.
Read the full story at Biochar Today. Excess phosphorus from agricultural runoff is a key factor contributing to water pollution and harmful algal blooms. A recent study explored the use of designer biochar pellets to reduce phosphorus loss from tile-drained agroecosystems, a common feature in intensive farming regions.
Harris recently proposed a Medicare plan that would cover at-home health aides and other long-term care services, which could provide much needed relief to older adults and caregivers
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