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UN Carbon Removal Estimates "By No Means Feasible," Scientists Warn

Yale E360

U.N. estimates of the amount of carbon that humans can remove from the atmosphere are deeply unrealistic, scientists warn. A new paper offers more plausible carbon removal targets.

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EPA Grants Louisiana Class VI Primacy

Clean Energy Law

EPA’s transfer of primary enforcement authority to states for carbon capture and storage projects may decrease permitting delays but raise legal questions. By Nikki Buffa , Joshua Bledsoe , Jennifer Roy , Michael Dreibelbis , Brian McCall , Austin Wruble , and Sam Wong Louisiana has become the third state in the United States to receive primacy from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), allowing it to assume permitting authority for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

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Nuclear fusion reaction releases almost twice the energy put in

New Scientist

The US National Ignition Facility has achieved even higher energy yields since breaking even for the first time in 2022, but a practical fusion reactor is still a long way off

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Statement: The Ontario Government’s So-Called “Get It Done” Bill Would Revive the Sprawl and Land Speculation Scandal

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Phil Pothen, Ontario Environment Program Manager, on reports of forthcoming legislation to reinstate forced boundary expansions and circumvent expropriation & land use rules Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Environmental Defence is concerned by recent reports in the Narwhal that the Ontario government is contemplating a new bill that would throw gasoline on the government’s smoldering spraw

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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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Ancient Herculaneum scroll piece revealed by AI – here's what it says

New Scientist

A Greek philosopher’s musings on pleasure, contained in ancient papyrus scrolls buried by Mount Vesuvius’s eruption 2000 years ago, have been rediscovered with the help of AI

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The Government's Former UFO Hunter Has a Lot to Say

Scientific American

Sean Kirkpatrick looked into the skies and deep into government archives for extraterrestrials. What he found is, to him, more concerning than little green men.

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Is The Current Hurricane Warning System Outdated?

Inside Climate News

A new study highlights the rising risks of storms that exceed a currently nonexistent ‘Category 6’ tropical storm rating in a warming world. By Bob Berwyn As Typhoon Haiyan howled into the Philippines in November 2013, people knew that a powerful storm was coming, but they were not expecting a typhoon with 196 mile per hour winds, driving a storm surge up to 23 feet high.

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Extinct elk species had antlers that were too big to make sense

New Scientist

For decades we thought the Irish elk’s body size alone explained why it had enormous antlers, but the truth may be more complicated

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We Need Cybersecurity in Space to Protect Satellites

Scientific American

Amid rising numbers of cyber threats, safeguarding our satellites is no longer optional but a necessity for global security and reliability

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Blue eyes may be better for reading in dim light than brown eyes

New Scientist

People with blue eyes may have better sight in dim conditions than those with brown eyes, which could explain why the colour has persisted in certain populations

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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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New NASA Earth Science Mission Could Change the Way We See Our Planet

Scientific American

NASA’s PACE mission aims to increase our understanding of Earth’s carbon cycle, pollution particles and ocean plankton

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Could mysterious marine fungi save us from antibiotic resistance?

New Scientist

DNA sampling is revealing fungi thriving throughout the oceans, from hydrothermal vents to the open seas.

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Jupiter's Supervolcanic Moon Io Dazzles in Photos from NASA's Close Flybys

Scientific American

During close flybys of Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io, NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured stunning “bonus science” about the nightmarish world

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Lightning during volcanic eruptions may have sparked life on Earth

New Scientist

Lightning strikes during volcanic eruptions could have provided nitrogen in a form that was needed by early life forms

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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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Media Advisory: Environmental Defence Expert Testifying at Parliamentary Environment Committee on Anniversary of Imperial Oil Disaster

Enviromental Defense

Expert Testimony on the Impact of Toxic Tailings on Groundwater Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Tomorrow, Environmental Defence expert Aliénor Rougeot, Climate and Energy Program Manager, will testify before the Parliamentary Environment Committee (ENVI) about the impacts of tar sands mining, including its toxic tailings waste on groundwater.

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Dominion Energy’s Offshore Wind Project Will Strengthen Resilience, Reliability for Coastal Virginia 

Cresforum

Dominion Energy recently received major federal approvals needed to continue development on its new 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project (CVOW). Once completed in 2026, it will be the largest offshore wind farm in the United States, powering 660,000 homes. The CVOW will consist of 176 turbines and cover nearly 113,000 acres off the coast of Virginia Beach.

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How String Theory Solved Math's Monstrous Moonshine Problem

Scientific American

A concept from theoretical physics helped confirm the strange connection between two completely different areas of mathematics

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February 5 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Feb

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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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Reasons You Should Ditch Plastic Bottled Water for Good

Earthava

The post Reasons You Should Ditch Plastic Bottled Water for Good appeared first on Earthava. Water is a fundamental necessity for us all and having convenient access to it is essential. For decades, one of the most convenient ways to keep hydrated has been plastic water bottles. However, while this is undoubtedly convenient it is incredibly bad news for a planet already teetering on the brink of an environmental calamity. […] The post Reasons You Should Ditch Plastic Bottled Water for Good

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DEP Begins Emergency Project To Plug Abandoned Conventional Gas Wells In Scott Twp., Allegheny County; DEP Tried To Get Well Operators To Stop The Leaks For Nearly 9 Years

PA Environment Daily

On February 5, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has begun an emergency project to plug two leaking abandoned natural gas wells along Scrubgrass Road in Scott Township, Allegheny County. Two additional wells will be plugged in the same area using federal well plugging funds. [DEP has been trying to get the operators of the wells-- Economy Natural Gas Inc. and Michael Harju (who actually share the same address in Armstrong County)-- to stop the gas leaks and plug the wells f

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Global temperatures may have passed 1.5°C of warming a decade ago

New Scientist

Earth’s air temperature passed the agreed 1.

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EUON Announces New Tender Notices Published by ECHA

Nanotech

The European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) announced on February 5, 2024, that the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published two new ex-ante publicity notices for two service contracts: The post EUON Announces New Tender Notices Published by ECHA appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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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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Deaths from shark attacks across the world doubled in 2023

New Scientist

There were 69 unprovoked shark attacks on people and 10 fatalities in 2023 worldwide, with four of the deaths occurring in Australia

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Lynn L. Bergeson Quoted in Science Article on Fluoride in Drinking Water

Nanotech

On February 2, 2024, Lynn L. Bergeson was quoted by Science in the article “Does fluoride in drinking water lower IQ? Question looms large in court battle.” The case, being heard in a federal district court, “is precedent setting,” says Lynn Bergeson, a managing partner of Bergeson & Campbell who focuses on chemical toxicity. Rarely have judges had to “manage the enormity of this record of scientific evidence. … That’s why there’s a lot of attention The post Lynn L.

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Feb. 12 EVENT | Solving Today’s Water Infrastructure Challenges – Forever Chemicals, Water Plant Innovation, and More

E2 Law Blog

Please join Greenberg Traurig , IDE Technologies , and several distinguished panelists for insightful presentations, interactive discussions, and enriching experiences as we examine the path to a more sustainable and efficient water future. The event “Solving Today’s Water Infrastructure Challenges – Forever Chemicals, Water Plant Innovation, and More” will be held at GT’s Miami office Feb. 12, 2024 , and will include presentations from GT Shareholders Kerri L.

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EPA Releases Draft 6PPD-Quinone Water Testing Method for Widespread Use

Nanotech

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on January 30, 2024, the publication of a draft testing method (EPA Method 1634) that will enable government agencies, Tribes, and other groups to determine where and when 6PPD-quinone is present in local stormwater and surface waters. As reported in our November 3, 2023, blog item, on November 2, 2023, EPA announced that it granted a petition filed under Section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) The post EPA Releases Draft 6PP

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Montrose Environmental Group Acquires Epic Environmental, Expanding Consultative and Engineering Services in Australia

Montrose

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. & BRISBANE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (“Montrose” or “the Company”) (NYSE: MEG), a high-growth global environmental services company, today announced the acquisition of Epic Environmental Pty Ltd, a leading environmental consultancy in Australia. Epic Environmental’s senior leadership team, including founders Mark Breitfuss and Brad May, will join Montrose’s Consulting and Engineering division, which reports into the Company’

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EPA Proposes to Modify the Definition of Hazardous Waste and Add Multiple PFAS as Hazardous Constituents

Nanotech

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on February 1, 2024, two proposed rules that will add to its comprehensive approach to tackling per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution and the commercial bottom line for hundreds of businesses facing costs for cleanup. The first proposed rule would modify the definition of hazardous waste as it applies to cleanups at permitted hazardous waste facilities.

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National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships

Environmental News Bits

Informational meeting: Feb. 7, 2024 at noon CT Register hereApplication deadline: Feb. 23, 2024 at 5 pm CTLearn more and apply. The Association of Health Care Journalists, the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing and the Society of Environmental Journalists together offer this development opportunity for early-career journalists. (Meet last year’s class.

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January Monthly Roundup

National Law Center

January Roundup As January has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information. The post January Monthly Roundup appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Closing the Loop on Cups

Environmental News Bits

Download the report. To-go paper cups are ubiquitous, everyday items that we all interact with. They are also a highly visible representation of our disposable, take-make-waste culture. Every year, we use an estimated 250 billion cups globally—the majority of which end up in landfills after a single-use.

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Banks Continue to Prop Up the Fossil Fuel Industry

Union of Concerned Scientists

The hypocrisy of the world’s biggest banks on climate change keeps mounting. Last month, the British-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) reported that London-based HSBC, one of the world’s top-10 biggest banks, has helped raise $47 billion for the fossil fuel industry since its 2022 announcement that it would not finance new gas and oil infrastructure.