Yale E360
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
By practicing agroforestry — growing trees alongside crops and livestock, for example — farmers can improve soils, produce nutrient-rich foods, and build resilience to climate change. Now, a movement is emerging to bring this approach to the depleted lands of the Corn Belt.
Cleannovate
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
It’s OK to dream. But it takes more to start moving towards achieving it. Too often do we let ideas bounce off our heads without action. But have you ever thought of picking up and running with that one idea to its logical end? Well, it’s good to be a think tank – churning up those ideas per minute. But it’s better to pick one or two and create something out of it.
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New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
When worker ants are exposed to a pathogenic fungus, they build nests that are more compartmentalised to reduce the risk of an epidemic
Edouard Stenger
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Unless you are oblivious to your surroundings, it’s hard to not be aware of the already catastrophic effects climate change is having on our lives. Each new year is bringing an increase in catastrophes and extreme weather events. It is thus easy to be suffering from eco-anxiety (or solastalgia). This can be downright depressing and paralyzing. I wanted to write an article stating that we are not doomed just yet.
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 10, 2024
Using images captured by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express spacecraft, researchers have created a cloud atlas of Mars, to better understand the climate of the Red Planet
NRDC
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The 2025 building code will save Californians money, increase comfort, and reduce the state’s dependency on fossil fuels.
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NRDC
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Indigenous People are the most likely racial demographic in the United States to lack daily transportation options. Can clean public transit help bridge this gap?
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Five satellites due to launch this week could be brighter than most stars, and astronomers fear the growth of such constellations could have a catastrophic impact
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Polaris Dawn’s astronauts will travel farther from Earth than anyone since the early 1970s, and will attempt the world's first private spacewalk
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Four private astronauts are riding a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule further from Earth than any human since 1972, where they will attempt the first ever civilian spacewalk
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.
Inside Climate News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Forgoing tillage helped some vegetable crops, but not as much as steady rain would have. Beyond the drought and the heat, farmers said, climate change brings instability. By Sean Sublette Meteorological summer—the three hottest calendar months of the year—was the fourth hottest on record in the U.S. in 2024, with the worst of the heat in the Southwest, the Gulf Coast and the East Coast, according to a report released on Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
From migrating sauropods and semi-aquatic predators to doting parents, palaeontologists are finally uncovering the mysteries of the lifestyles of dinosaurs
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
After decades of work, physicists have finally broken into the atom to build the first nuclear clock
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
On September 10, the York County-based Horn Farm Agricultural Education Center announced it is launching two training programs focused on ecological stewardship-- new, 3-day Ecological Restoration Certificate Program starts this winter on Saturday, December 14 and the 4th annual Ecological Gardener Training program which begins on February 9 and runs for 16 weeks.
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.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Nicotine analogs allow e-cigarette makers to avoid traditional tobacco product regulations.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
On September 10, the Ohio River Valley Institute reported the $55 million Tenaska Tri-State Carbon Sequestration Hub Project is expected to permanently employ a total of four people, according to an economic impact study commissioned and funded by the company and prepared by West Virginia University’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research. Parent company Tenaska intends to develop, construct and operate 22 carbon injection well sites across six counties: Carroll, Jefferson, and Harrison Count
NRDC
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
New bill standardizing food date labeling, reducing consumer confusion and the environmental and socio-economic impacts of food waste awaits Governor Newsom’s signature.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
On September 10, US. Department of Energy announced the selection of six projects totaling $11.6 million funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act in the second round of a program that will improve planning, siting, and permitting processes for large-scale renewable energy facilities. DOE also launched an $8.2 million prize to advance agrivoltaics, specifically the co-location of solar energy production and cattle grazing.
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A Greener Life
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm. Photo credit: Orsted. By Anders Lorenzen The UK government has said that the UK’s sixth renewable energy auction has delivered a record 131 clean energy projects. This exceeds the 92 projects agreed in the 2023 auction. Under current projections and with no change to the scale, the 2024 record auction would power 11 million British homes.
Nanotech
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) program supports the development of new information that will assist federal regulatory agencies in making evidence-based decisions about the effects of genetically engineered organisms on the environment. BRAG is co-administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and jointly funded by NIFA, ARS, and USDA’s Forest Service.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Throughout October, Pennsylvania Resources Council will collect electronics for recycling on designated weekdays in Allegheny County. Through the generous support of the Allegheny County Health Department , PRC will conduct e-waste collection events on Mondays and Wednesdays in October in North Park. “PRC helps residents conveniently and cost-effectively dispose of a wide variety of items not accepted in curbside pickup,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman.
Global Green
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Global Green Endorses Astera and Carbon Conversion Group, Converting Industrial Plastic Waste Into Valuable Resources. We look forward to this partnership with Astera and Carbon Conversion Group, this is a game-changer for environmental conservation and global development.” — William Bridge, CEO Global Green LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, USA, July 24, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / — Global Green USA , in a significant move, has formally endorsed and entered into a strategic partnership with Aste
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Need to get rid of tires or wheels from your car or light truck? The Independence Conservancy will hold affordable community tire collections in cooperation with the following municipalities this fall. All collections are held on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to Noon-- -- Beaver County: September 28 : Brighton Township Public Works, 1250 Brighton Road, Beaver, PA -- Beaver County: October 5 : Hookstown Fair Grounds, Junior Livestock Pavilion, 1198 Route 168, Hookstown, PA -- Washington County
NRDC
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
With historic EPA grants, state and local governments still have an opportunity to cut greenhouse gas emissions by prioritizing food loss and waste in Comprehensive Climate Action Plans.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Countryside Conservancy recently announced its latest property acquisition, the 420-acre “Peck Preserve” in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County. This incredible property features a 40-acre lake at the center with massive rock outcroppings & cliffs around the perimeter of the preserve. Financial assistance for the purchase of the property was provided by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation via the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conserv
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Jena, M. K., Hakeem, I. G., Patel, S., Veluswamy, G., Thulasiraman, A. V., Surapaneni, A., & Shah, K. (2024). A critical review of biochar versus hydrochar and their application for H2S removal from biogas. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, 23(3), 699–737.
Enviromental Defense
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The post Opinion: What you won’t hear about carbon capture at this week’s Edmonton convention appeared first on Environmental Defence.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Duvall, E. S., le Roux, E., Pearson, H. C., Roman, J., Malhi, Y., & Abraham, A. J. (2024). Resisting the carbonization of animals as climate solutions. Nature Climate Change. [link] Abstract Large animal conservation and rewilding are increasingly considered to be viable climate mitigation strategies.
Montrose
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and DENVER , Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (“Montrose” or “the Company”) (NYSE: MEG), a high-growth global environmental solutions company, today announced the acquisition of Origins Laboratory, LLC (“Origins”), a leading environmental laboratory. Origins, including owners Noelle and David Mathis, will be integrated into the Company’s Measurement and Analysis Segment and operate as part of Enth
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Jiang, T., Wu, W., Ma, M., Hu, Y., & Li, R. (2024). Occurrence and distribution of emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment plants: A globally review over the past two decades. Science of The Total Environment, 951, 175664.
Law Columbia
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) represents the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history. In the two years since its enactment, the IRA has spurred a flurry of activity aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emission, and protecting communities from the impacts of climate change. But there is still more work to do to realize the full promise of the IRA and the outcome of the next Presidential election could have a big impact on whether that work happens.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Leggett, V., Strum, M. D. (Dee), Watson, T. K., Simmons Jenkins, Rep. G., McKinstry, C., Padula, V., Divine, L., Spencer, M., Matiku, D., Pierel, E., & Huntington, H. P. (2024). People, Places, and Plastic: Environmental Justice and Local Action. Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development, 66(5), 29–34.
Law Columbia
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) represents the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history. In the two years since its enactment, the IRA has spurred a flurry of activity aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emission, and protecting communities from the impacts of climate change. But there is still more work to do to realize the full promise of the IRA and the outcome of the next Presidential election could have a big impact on whether that work happens.
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