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In Europe, a Backlash Is Growing Over Incinerating Garbage

Yale E360

For years, European countries have built “waste-to-energy” incinerators, saying new technology minimized pollution and boosted energy production. But with increasing concern about the plants’ CO2 emissions, the EU is now withdrawing support for these trash-burning facilities. Read more on E360 ?.

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Should the official Atlantic hurricane season be lengthened?

Real Climate

By Jim Kossin, Tim Hall, Mike Mann, and Stefan Rahmstorf The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season broke a number of records , with the formation of an unprecedented 30 “named storms” (storms that reach wind-speed intensity of at least 18 m/s and are then given an official name). The season also started earlier than normal. In fact, when ranked by their order in the season, the date of formation of every named storm, from Tropical Storm Arthur to Hurricane Iota was substantially earlier tha

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WHEN MY LUNGS TOOK THE BEATING: COVID-19

Cleannovate

Busy Friday hit with a bang (as usual). I was supposed to have a teaching class, followed by a lab session and another teaching class. But somehow things just changed and the lab session had to be converted into a teaching class. Suddenly, I was forced to come up with a PowerPoint class within 15 minutes. I had to do something akin to a miracle to capture the concetration of students for two hours.

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The Great Climate Change Race Between The Rising Threat and Our Increasing Ability to "Take a Punch"

Environmental and Urban Economics

In their important book: The Race Between Education and Technology, Claudia Goldin and Larry Katz use a supply and demand framework to discuss changes in the U.S labor markets over the last 100 years. For decades in the middle of the 20th Century when manufacturing was thriving in the U.S, the wage premium for being highly educated was steady over time and more Americans were graduating from high school and these two facts combined meant that income inequality was declining.

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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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The Oil Well Next Door: California’s Silent Health Hazard

Yale E360

Unlike other oil-producing states, much of the drilling in California takes place in residential neighborhoods, often in Spanish-speaking communities. Despite mounting complaints about pollution from the wells, the state has failed to take action to address this public health problem. Read more on E360 ?.

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Unforced Variations: Apr 2021

Real Climate

This month’s open thread for climate science discussions. Be nice, it’s Earth month. The post Unforced Variations: Apr 2021 first appeared on RealClimate.

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Now We Know What is Killing the Birds

Greenbuilding Law

A cause is now known for bird deaths that eluded scientists for more than 25 years. It is beyond dispute that there are human activities that have a known negative impact on the natural environment, but sometimes events come together, only in part arising from human activities, to create unknown environmental consequences. During the winter of 1994, 29 bald eagles died at DeGray Lake in Arkansas, the largest undiagnosed mass mortality of bald eagles in the United States.

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Washington’s Famed Tidal Basin and Cherry Trees Face Rising Waters

Yale E360

Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin, flanked by rows of the city's celebrated cherry trees, is facing a growing threat from rising seas and land subsidence. Read more on E360 ?.

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Seagrasses Turn Back the Clock on Ocean Acidification

Science & Climate

Seagrasses Turn Back the Clock on Ocean Acidification. Expansive Study Shows Seagrass Meadows Can Buffer Ocean Acidification. featured image by Melissa Ward/UC Davis. Spanning six years and seven seagrass meadows along the California coast, a paper from the University of California, Davis, is the most extensive study yet of how seagrasses can buffer ocean acidification.

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Suez Canal aftermath: Time to question the environmental and social impacts of our Megaship Mania

Corp Watch

One megaship - the Ever Given operated by Evergreen Marine of Taiwan - single-handedly blocked as much as 12 percent of global shipping last week when it got stuck in the Suez canal en route from the port of Ningbo in China to the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

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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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Palm oil map to aid in sustainable planning

Successful Green

Researchers have used satellite imagery from the European Space Agency to produce a map of the extent and year of detection of oil palm plantations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand that will help policymakers... The post Palm oil map to aid in sustainable planning appeared first on successful GREEN.

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Climate-legislation delay is causing a crisis of confidence

Eco Justice

This article was originally published by iPolitics. Legislation is stalled in Ottawa, and political parties have resorted to blaming each other for the delay as they posture ahead of a. Read more. The post Climate-legislation delay is causing a crisis of confidence appeared first on Ecojustice.

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Getting Others on Board with Going Green: Leading by Example (post 1 of 5)

Eco Coach

One of the obstacles many of my clients encounter is how to get others at work on board with going green. In some organizations, it may seem like a heavy lift, and it may feel that much tougher when you aren’t in a management position. In this and the following four posts, I will be addressing this topic. I could write a book – or two – on the topic, but this needs to be digestible and actionable, so I’ll be keeping it to five short posts.

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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s

The Energy Law Blog

Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions The Texas Supreme Court recently issued its anticipated decision in BlueStone Natural Resources II, LLC v. Randle , affirming in part and reversing in part the lower court’s ruling. No. 19-0459, 2021 WL 936175 (Tex. Mar. 12, 2021). The Court (1) affirmed that the lower court correctly concluded the oil and gas lease at issue explicitly resolved conflicting royalty provisions in favor of a gross-proceeds calculation; a

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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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The importance of groundwater in coastal areas

Successful Green

A new study highlights the major importance of nutrient inputs to coastal oceans from groundwater. Such nutrients can play a critical role in the function and vulnerability of coastal ecosystems worldwide. Nutrient budgets in... The post The importance of groundwater in coastal areas appeared first on successful GREEN.

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Moving beyond climate ‘silver bullets’ in agriculture

HumanNature

Guest Post By Shelby McClelland , 2020-2021 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences and Graduate Degree Program in Ecology The foodie’s dilemma There is no debate about it: I am a foodie through and through. My love for food and agriculture is undoubtedly a result of my upbringing on a small ranch in northern California.

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Massachusetts Governor Baker Signs New Climate Legislation

Capaccio

On 3/26/21 , Governor Baker signed comprehensive new legislation to support its commitment to Net Zero emissions by 2050, and builds on previously issued 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap and Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2030. The legislation, announced in a Press Release , updates the greenhouse gas emissions limits related to the 2008 Massachusetts Global Warming Solutions Act, and commits Massachusetts to achieve Net Zero emissions in 2050.

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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions

The Energy Law Blog

The Texas Supreme Court recently issued its anticipated decision in BlueStone Natural Resources II, LLC v. Randle , affirming in part and reversing in part the lower court’s ruling. No. 19-0459, 2021 WL 936175 (Tex. Mar. 12, 2021). The Court (1) affirmed that the lower court correctly concluded the oil and gas lease at issue explicitly resolved conflicting royalty provisions in favor of a gross-proceeds calculation; and (2) affirmed the lower court’s interpretation regarding application of the

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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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AI is helping make food production smarter

Successful Green

Food production is a complex process involving the monitoring of raw materials, supply chains, market prices and much more besides. Access to smart data can help producers make their processes both greener and more... The post AI is helping make food production smarter appeared first on successful GREEN.

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Is there an ancient black hole at the edge of the solar system?

New Scientist

Hints of a hefty source of gravity beyond Pluto sparked the search for a possible “Planet Nine”.

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Association of Mass. Wetland Scientists – Ethics Presentation

BCM Environmental Land Law

BCM’s Jason Reimers will be making an ethics presentation for the Association of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists on April 22nd. Register here. The post Association of Mass. Wetland Scientists – Ethics Presentation appeared first on BCM Environmental Land Law.

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Western District Rejects Disgorgement of Profits Claim for Pipeline Trespass

The Energy Law Blog

In Mary v. QEP Energy Company , the Western District of Louisiana rejected, for the second time in this case, Plaintiffs’ claims seeking a disgorgement of QEP’s profits. QEP was the lessee of a mineral lease covering Plaintiffs’ property, but because it wanted to transport off-site gas across their property, QEP also obtained a pipeline servitude across Plaintiffs’ land.

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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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More effort needed to reduce bat fatalities at wind turbines

Successful Green

In order to assess the risk of bats dying at wind turbines, the acoustic activity of bats within the operating range of the rotor blades is recorded. Ultrasonic detectors are attached to the nacelles... The post More effort needed to reduce bat fatalities at wind turbines appeared first on successful GREEN.

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Back in Black: Creating positive changes by focusing on a short-lived pollutant

HumanNature

Guest Post By Erin Boedicker , 2020-2021 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Chemistry You’re driving down the road on a beautiful day, maybe your windows are down and you’re listening to your favorite music. From behind you hear a sudden sputtering sound and an old car passes by, leaving you in a black cloud of exhaust.

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Agrarian Commons – Little Jubba Farms

BCM Environmental Land Law

The Agrarian Trust works to break down the barriers preventing new farmers from accessing and securing land by creating Agrarian Commons. The Agrarian Commons holds land parcels in trust and gives the power back to the farmer, rather than the landowner. Somalian refugees in Maine have struggled with land security and tenancy in since 2014, forced to move and recreate their farm systems multiple times before BCM’s own Beth Boepple helped launch Little Jubba Agrarian Commons, making it possi

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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions

The Energy Law Blog

The Texas Supreme Court recently issued its anticipated decision in BlueStone Natural Resources II, LLC v. Randle , affirming in part and reversing in part the lower court’s ruling. No. 19-0459, 2021 WL 936175 (Tex. Mar. 12, 2021). The Court (1) affirmed that the lower court correctly concluded the oil and gas lease at issue explicitly resolved conflicting royalty provisions in favor of a gross-proceeds calculation; and (2) affirmed the lower court’s interpretation regarding application of the

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Here’s what you need to know about the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark climate decision

Eco Justice

Less than a week after Conservative party members voted to deny the reality of climate change, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) handed down one of the most significant climate-related. Read more. The post Here’s what you need to know about the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark climate decision appeared first on Ecojustice.

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Western District Rejects Disgorgement of Profits Claim for Pipeline Trespass

The Energy Law Blog

In Mary v. QEP Energy Company , the Western District of Louisiana rejected, for the second time in this case, Plaintiffs’ claims seeking a disgorgement of QEP’s profits. QEP was the lessee of a mineral lease covering Plaintiffs’ property, but because it wanted to transport off-site gas across their property, QEP also obtained a pipeline servitude across Plaintiffs’ land.

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Supreme Court decision means it’s time the premiers stopped politicking about climate action

Eco Justice

This was originally published by the Ottawa Citizen. In a striking 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled last week that the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and minimum. Read more. The post Supreme Court decision means it’s time the premiers stopped politicking about climate action appeared first on Ecojustice.

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President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

The Energy Law Blog

During his first hours in the Oval Office, President Biden issued Executive Order 13990, entitled “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis.” Section 6 of the Order revoked TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P.’s March 2019 permit to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities at the U.S.

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President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

The Energy Law Blog

During his first hours in the Oval Office, President Biden issued Executive Order 13990, entitled “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis.” Section 6 of the Order revoked TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P.’s March 2019 permit to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities at the U.S.

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