Sat.May 18, 2024

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Q&A: The Dire Consequences of Global Warming in the Earth’s Oceans

Inside Climate News

Imagining a world without fish in the world’s tropical oceans. Interview by Aynsley O’Neill, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine , an interview with Bob Bewyn, a staff writer at Inside Climate News, based in Austria.

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$2.7 Million Settlement To Pay Certain Out-Of-Pocket Expenses For Residents In Bucks County, Philadelphia Impacted By Release Of Chemicals Into Delaware River In March 2023

PA Environment Daily

On May 17, it was announced by the Philly Water Settlement Administrator a class action lawsuit settlement has been reached with Altuglas LLC and Trinseo LLC in the lawsuit captioned McGraw, et al. v. Altuglas LLC, et al., No. 240100060 (Phila. CCP). The settlement resolves claims alleging that class members suffered out-of-pocket losses as a result of the release of chemicals in the Delaware River in March 2023, and the public notice and drinking water advisories issued by the City of Philadelp

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What Is Pasteurization, and How Does It Keep Milk Safe?

Scientific American

The pasteurization process was invented in the 1860s and continues to keep people safe from a range of foodborne illnesses

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - May 11 to 17; Lots Of Spills Week; 3 More Abandoned Shale Well NOVs; Well Shut In To Prevent Frack-Out

PA Environment Daily

From May 11 to 17, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 465 inspection entries, and caught up on posting more than the usual number of inspection reports from the previous week. So far this year, DEP took these actions as of May 10 -- -- NOVs Issued In Last Week: 261 conventional, 60 unconventional -- Year To Date - NOVs Issued: 4,882 conventional and 1,003 unconventional -- Enforcements 2024: 9 conventional and 1 unconventional -- Inspections Last Week: 3* co

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Changing the Game with MES: Cut Costs, Drive Efficiency, & Achieve Sustainability Goals!

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes

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Hurricanes Caused Lost Income among at Least Half of Local Residents

Scientific American

Nearly half of residents lost income after a hurricane, a new study shows.

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The Derrick: PUC Notifies Customers, Municipalities Of Hearings Into How Seven Rhodes Utilities Water Companies Will Be Operated In The Future After Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Spill In Venango County

PA Environment Daily

On May 18, The Derrick reported the customers and municipalities served by seven water systems owned by Rhodes Utilities were notified May 14 by the Public Utility Commission of hearings into how they will be operated in the future. The companies include the Venango Water Company, Sugarcreek Water Company, West Hickory Water Company, Plumber Water Company, Fryburg Water Company, Cooperstown Water Company and the Blane E.

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CIRCULAR ECONOMY- REIMAGINING FAT IN A HEALTHY WAY

Cleannovate

A quick visit to your local butchery reveals a very unique type of waste – animal fat Most of it is possibly sold to pet owners or thrown away altogether. But what if this fat forms a raw material for manufacturing of something we use several times in a day?

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.18.24

PA Environment Daily

“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 next voting day May 20, 21, 22, Jun