Yale E360
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Solar panels and batteries will account for more than 80 percent of new power capacity installed in the U.S. this year, officials say. Both technologies are set for record growth, helping to hasten the decline of coal power.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
There is an abundance of Native American imagery in the US imagination, and much of it is inaccurate: The Western films depicting cowboys winning against local Natives, Wild West TV shows, the classic tear rolling down the cheek of a man in a headdress as he looks at litter, or the picturesque images as Disneys Pocahontas sang about all the colors the wind holds.
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Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The Supreme Court tends to get all the attention, but for every Supreme Court opinion on environmental law there are probably fifty opinions in the lower federal courts. Collectively, the lower courts have done fat least as much to shape the law than the Supreme Courts occasional interventions. Any top ten list is a bit arbitrary. Given the sheer number of lower court cases, my selection will reflect chance which lower court cases I happen to know the most about as well as personal judgment.
Inside Climate News
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Modeling shows an estimated loss of global GDP of up to 50 percent in coming decadesunless we make changes now. Interview by Jenni Doering, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radios environmental news magazine , an interview by Jenni Doering with Dr. Tim Lenton, a professor at the University of Exeter.
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.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Wildfires, floods, intense heat, droughts, and other extreme events fueled by climate change are threatening water systems in the U.S. and around the globe. Experts warn of the increasing threat of contamination and the need to improve infrastructure to keep drinking water safe.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania ! - Pennsylvanias largest community improvement program! Events scheduled from March 1 through May 31 receive free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by support from the Department of Environmental Protection and PennDOT, as supplies last. Events can include litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, community greening and beautification, special collections and anti-litter education events.
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Law Columbia
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
In Japan, climate litigation ( / Kiko soshou ) has been used to challenge the legality of the construction and operation of the coal-fired power plants and promote coal phase-out. The first climate case in Japan was filed in Sendai in 2017 ( Sendai Citizens v. Sendai Power Station ). Subsequently, two administrative cases were filed, one in Kobe in 2018 ( Citizens Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Facing trade barriers in the U.S. and other wealthy countries, Chinese solar firms are exporting cheap panels to poorer countries, fueling a surge in solar installations in parts of the developing world.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
The Tribune-Democrat last week published a series of articles on how the region is using solar energy and energy efficiency projects to reduce energy costs. The articles include-- -- Tribune-Democrat: Solar Energy Project Rising In Bedford County To Help Power Natural Gas Pipeline Compressor Station [ PDF of article ] A massive solar array under construction along U.S.
Circle of Blue
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Biological collection specialists are divers who travel around the country relocating freshwater mussels and other vulnerable aquatic species before river restoration projects begin. In September of 2024, a team of 20 divers scoured 40,000 square meters of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. In just two weeks, the team found, identified, marked, tagged, and relocated every native freshwater mussel within their search area.
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
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Photo credit: AgriSolar Clearinghouse The recent freeze to federal grants and loans has impacted countless federal programs and simultaneously left rural businesses and farmers in a lurch. Among the most impacted programs has been the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). As a result, farmers and businesses alike may be on the hook for millions of dollars of energy efficiency and energy independence improvements they have already purchased or installed.
PBS Nature
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Beyond its iconic height, the Redwood Forest is sacred to the Yurok Tribe and a scientific frontier for the study of vast biodiversity that exists nowhere else on Earth. This episode of Untold Earth explores the varied relationship between The Redwoods, their forest ecosystems, and the humans who live and work among them. Asking, at every turn, what makes these trees epically singular in nature?
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
PA Environment Digest Puts Links To The Best Environment & Energy Articles and NewsClips From Last Week Here By Topic-- -- 2.24.25 - PA Environment Digest - All Articles & NewsClips From This Issue By Topic Other Handy Groups Of Articles & NewsClips From This Week-- -- 104 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported
Ocean Conservancy
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
This blog was written by Hannah De Frond. Hannah works with Ocean Conservancy and the University of Toronto Trash Team to manage the International Trash Trap Network (ITTN), a global network of local groups using trash traps to increase cleanup efforts, engage communities and inform upstream solutions. During coastal cleanup events, no matter where you are in the world, chances are youll encounter plastic items like bottles, bottle caps, straws and packaging.
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.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
When the US Federal Emergency Management Agency removed a map of future climate hazards from its website, researchers built their own version
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Avian influenza continues to fuel egg shortages.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
On February 25, the Department of Environmental Protection posted environmental testing results from the SPS Technologies fire in Montgomery County online today. Results show that air quality is at normal levels and drinking water supplies are not contaminated. DEP has been working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Philadelphia Water Department to conduct air and water quality monitoring around the site to date, drinking water supplies are not at risk and testing from both t
A Greener Life
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Steel production in Luannan, north-east China. The industry has been one of Chinas first to face substantial pressure to decarbonise. Photo credit: YongXin Zhang / Alamy. By Qiu Ju and Chen Xi As the COP29 climate conference wrapped up in late November, it became clear that its legacy would be uncertain regarding global climate action cooperation. Attendees did predominantly agree on one thing, however.
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.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
For a few evenings around 28 February, every planet in the solar system will be visible in the night sky, thanks to a rare great planetary alignment. Here's how to make sure you don't miss this planetary parade.
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Scientists studying a centuries-old mystery of physics suggest two “arrows of time” control the evolution of quantum systems
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
By Nate Reagle, Certified Pollinator Steward Natural resource professionals and nature enthusiasts in Pennsylvania have reason to celebrate. Two House Bills have been introduced that will enhance the conservation of biodiversity in the state. Native insects are critical to both agricultural and natural systems due to the services they provide. Many crops, including some specialty crops, and some timber trees like our world renown black cherry depend on insect pollination.
Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Statement by Stephen Legault, Senior Manager, Alberta Energy Transition The Alberta governments 2025 budget threatens the future economic prosperity of the province by failing to take action to transition from a fossil fuel based economy to a renewable energy economy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2024 Oil Futures report , demand will plateau within the next two to three years, and by 2030 the world will need 1,000,000 barrels a day less oil each year as countries move forwa
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New Scientist
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The electrons in a twisted piece of graphene show a strange repeating pattern first predicted in 1976, but never directly measured until now
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Opting against vaccines may uphold ideas of personal freedom, but it has doomed the county at the center of the Texas measles outbreak
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the March 1 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 1 [PaEN] -- DEP published notice in the March 1 PA Bulletin announcing the approval of an Air Quality Permit for the Nova Energy LLC Cryptocurrency Data Center natural gas-fired electric generators and corresponding well pad emissions at the facility located in Frenchcreek Twp., Venango County.
Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Statement by Stephen Legault, Senior Manager, Alberta Energy Transition The Alberta governments 2025 budget threatens the future economic prosperity of the province by failing to take action to transition from a fossil fuel based economy to a renewable energy economy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2024 Oil Futures report , demand will plateau within the next two to three years, and by 2030 the world will need 1,000,000 barrels a day less oil each year as countries move forwa
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Type-1 diabetes, IBD, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease and lupus are all caused by the body attacking itself.
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
NASA’s SPHEREx mission will survey the entire sky in 102 different “colors” of light, offering scientists an unprecedented look at the earliest days of the universe and much more
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
This article first appeared in The Derrick on February 22, 2025 [ PDF of Article ]-- Aqua Pennsylvania reports operating the Venango Water Company has cost $1,103,000 since it was ordered by the Public Utility Commission to act as a Receiver for the company in August 2023. The PUC ordered Aqua to take over as Receiver after a Petro Erie, Inc. conventional oil well wastewater spill in July 2023 contaminated Bellow Spring, one of the springs supplying water to Venango Water Company customers.
Energy & the Law
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
After four stops at the lower courts, Kenneth Hahn v. ConocoPhillips has been resolved by the Supreme Court of Texas. The Court opined on the effect of two instruments often used to clarify land titles in Texas: ratifications of an oil and gas lease and stipulations of interests. See this post for background. And remember: These brief posts are not presented as fulsome discussions of the cases we report on.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Tracks and footprints found in New Mexico are by far the earliest evidence of people using primitive vehicles to transport things
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The overly sterile environment of the International Space Station is missing important microbes, a new detailed map shows.
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