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In Bolivia, Mercury Pollution Spreads Amid a Surge in Gold Mining

Yale E360

A boom in small-scale gold mining in Bolivia has raised concerns about pollution from mercury used in the mining process. Researchers are citing the health impacts on downstream villages, but the government has yet to act to stem the widespread use of the highly toxic chemical. Read more on E360 →.

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Kappahl Uses TrusTrace Traceability System to Improve Sustainable Textiles

Environment + Energy Leader

The system helps with supply chain transparency to add insight into the impacts of materials. The post Kappahl Uses TrusTrace Traceability System to Improve Sustainable Textiles appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Should China Pay Climate Reparations?

Legal Planet

At the international negotiating session in Egypt, demands for climate reparations — “Loss and Damage” in UN lingo — were front and center. The debate was focused on the obligations of developed countries. But there was another issue percolating in the background: Does China, the world’s largest carbon emitter, have an obligation to compensate poorer countries for the harm it is causing?

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What’s Up With Water – December 6, 2022

Circle of Blue

Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water” – your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann. Large parts of Planet Earth were drier than normal last year, and that is especially true of river basins in southern South America. S o says the World Meteorological Organization in its first report focusing on the availability of global water resources.

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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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Americans Flocking to Fire-Prone Regions, Study Finds

Yale E360

Americans are moving away from parts of the Midwest that are prone to heat waves, but are moving into regions in the West that are increasingly vulnerable to wildfires, according to a 10-year study. Read more on E360 →.

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Technology Key to Making Waste Management Sustainable

Environment + Energy Leader

Digital systems can help track and reduce waste, increase recycling, and lower operational costs. The post Technology Key to Making Waste Management Sustainable appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Supercharging Electrolyzers to Support Zero-Emission Hydrogen Generation

Legal Planet

Join us for a webinar on December 13 at 12 PM to discuss the report’s findings. Hydrogen could play a critical role in helping California to decarbonize its electricity grid and achieve carbon neutrality. The gas can be generated from surplus renewable energy resources (like solar or wind) to create zero-emission (or “green”) hydrogen. The clean electricity powers a device called an electrolyzer , which uses the process of electrolysis to separate water into oxygen and hydrogen.

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The 30 Percent Goal: Is Bigger Always Better for Biodiversity?

Yale E360

The UN biodiversity conference now meeting in Montreal is considering a proposal to commit to putting 30 percent of land and sea under protection by 2030. Some ecologists warn that focusing too much on the size of protected areas risks missing what most needs saving. Read more on E360 →.

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Deloitte Report Points to Strong Growth in Renewables for 2023

Environment + Energy Leader

While many challenges will likely carry over into 2023, growth will accelerate, powered by robust demand and the record-breaking raft of clean energy incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The post Deloitte Report Points to Strong Growth in Renewables for 2023 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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How Should the USDA Spend its Research Budget? (We Have Some Ideas.)

Union of Concerned Scientists

One of the many functions of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to advance cross-cutting, innovative research in, well, agriculture. With a budget of $4.1 billion for research (which sounded like a lot until I realized it was mere 2% of the overall USDA budget of $198 billion), the USDA funds scientific work within its own agencies, as well as through grants to other organizations.

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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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The Sleepwalking COP

Legal Planet

It’s two weeks since the end of this year’s annual Conference of the Parties to the international climate treaties, COP27, held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. You might have noticed an odd vagueness in accounts of this year’s COP. These annual meetings are huge media events — understandably, since they are the highest-level international event on climate change, even if this over-states their importance relative to other ongoing work — but there was a strange vagueness, and near-s

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U.S. Commits $75 Million to Relocate Three Tribes Threatened by Climate Change

Yale E360

The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs will grant three tribes $25 million each to relocate homes, schools, and critical infrastructure threatened by sea-level rise, flooding, and erosion. These are the first grants distributed under a program aimed at helping tribes cope with climate change. Read more on E360 →.

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State Farm Signs 50 Megawatt Renewable Energy Agreement with Constellation

Environment + Energy Leader

State Farm recently announced a 50 megawatt agreement with Constellation to purchase zero-emission, renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its corporate headquarters. The post State Farm Signs 50 Megawatt Renewable Energy Agreement with Constellation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Missouri Community and Its Children Grappling With Conflicting Nuclear Waste Exposure Reports

Union of Concerned Scientists

EDITORIAL UPDATE, 12/16/22: this blog was updated from a previously published version. This version contains content updates and includes new information from Coldwater Creek area community members. The families, students, and school officials in Florissant, Missouri have been living a modern nightmare for the past several weeks, learning and unlearning that Jana Elementary school and the surrounding region may have significantly higher than estimated exposure levels of radioactive contamination

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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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A Harsh Result From a Lopsided Indemnity Agreement

Energy & the Law

Co-author Brittany Blakey. Wagner v. Exxon Mobil Corporation is an example of the misfortune that can befall the purchaser who assumes the burden of comprehensive, one-sided indemnity obligations. We will disregard evidentiary and other issues in this case and will focus on indemnity. The parties executed an Agreement to Purchase and Sell in 1994 whereby the Wagners acquired oil and gas interests in Louisiana from Exxon.

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Los Angeles City Council Moves to End Oil and Gas Drilling

Yale E360

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Friday to ban all new oil and gas drilling within the city and to phase out existing wells over the next 20 years. Read more on E360 ?.

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Puro.earth Accredits Carbon Removal Method Enhanced Rock Weathering

Environment + Energy Leader

The methodology will allow companies to purchase credits on the voluntary carbon market. The post Puro.earth Accredits Carbon Removal Method Enhanced Rock Weathering appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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My COP27 Takeaways from Sharm el-Sheikh

Union of Concerned Scientists

For nearly three decades, the United Nations—the world’s preeminent multi-lateral institution working to advance peace, dignity, and equality for a healthy planet—has been bringing together almost every country around the globe for an annual climate summit. This twenty-seventh ‘Conference of the Parties’ (COP) was hosted by Egypt from November 6-18 this year.

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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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CIRCULAR ECONOMY – RECLAIMING E- WASTE

Cleannovate

E-waste is a mixture of many things. From used computer parts to spent batteries… From used fluorescent bulbs to used … More.

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Top Environmental Law Topics from 2022

National Law Center

Over the past year, the environmental law arena has seen various issues and developments that have had impacts on agriculture. Some. The post Top Environmental Law Topics from 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Farm Powered Strategic Alliance Grows, Turns Food Waste to Renewable Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

The group aims to turn waste from manufacturing into renewable natural gas. The post Farm Powered Strategic Alliance Grows, Turns Food Waste to Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Could new cancer drugs come from potatoes and tomatoes?

Frontiers

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer. Image/Shutterstock.com. Polish scientists revealed the potential for new cancer drugs to be formulated from bioactive compounds found in plants from the genus Solanum , like potatoes and aubergines. Everyone knows someone who has had cancer. In 2020, around 19m new cases — and around 10m deaths — were registered worldwide.

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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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CIRCULAR ECONOMY – PROFITABLE CARBON IN SOIL

Cleannovate

With the climate change debate raging on, there’s a lot of talk about carbon. But is carbon all that bad? … More.

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Canada delivers on climate promise, takes significant step towards ending public fossil finance 

Enviromental Defense

Federal government releases new policy aimed at ending international public financing for fossil fuels, next step is ending domestic financing . Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [Ottawa, ON] – Today the Government of Canada released a plan to end new public finance for fossil fuels abroad and instead prioritize clean energy projects. The policy, which comes into effect on January 1, 2023, marks a critical first step towards eliminating Canada’s massive levels of support for oil an

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Yeti Aims to Reduce its Carbon Footprint and Develop Eco-Friendly Products

Environment + Energy Leader

Besides deploying energy efficiency techniques and renewable energy, Yeti is working with its suppliers to develop more environmentally friendly materials. The post Yeti Aims to Reduce its Carbon Footprint and Develop Eco-Friendly Products appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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As the World Scrambles to Halt Biodiversity Loss, 'Things Are Getting Worse'

Scientific American

More than one quarter of the more than 150,000 species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are threatened with extinction.

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Lancaster Clean Water Partners: Local Agriculture Operator Mark Heller Making A Difference

PA Environment Daily

In 2018, Mark Heller looked out over his property in Lancaster County and saw a muddy, heavily used meadow right up to the edge of a stream with eroding banks. He thought “this doesn’t look healthy.” But he didn’t see a way to correct the problems with his career taking him away from home for several weeks at a time. Mark describes the situation as “kismet” when a representative from Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center visited him in 2020 and asked if he was interested in making improv

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To Save Whales, Should We Stop Eating Lobster?

Inside Climate News

Whole Foods plans to pull Maine lobster from its shelves amid a debate about its sustainability. By Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Mother Jones This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.

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APP Looks at COP27 Discussions on Achieving Net Zero and More

Environment + Energy Leader

Indonesia is no stranger to the challenges of a changing climate. To meet its climate targets, Indonesian businesses must act in partnership with Government and invest in circular business models that encourage regenerative efforts and improve environmental protections. The post APP Looks at COP27 Discussions on Achieving Net Zero and More appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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November Monthly Round Up

National Law Center

As we begin December and reflect on last month, staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research. The post November Monthly Round Up appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Flocking to fire: wildfires don’t deter Americans from moving to at-risk regions

Frontiers

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer. Image/Shutterstock.com. Scientists investigated whether environmental hazards put people off moving to regions at risk and found that heatwaves and hurricanes deter newcomers, but wildfires don’t. The climate crisis has caused humans to move both within their countries of origin and across borders.

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Astronomers Grapple with JWST's Discovery of Early Galaxies

Scientific American

Researchers are convinced the James Webb Space Telescope has glimpsed an unexpected population of galaxies in the early universe. Now they’re trying to decide what this means for our understanding of the cosmos.

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