Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It’s been one year since passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which included provisions to further clean transportation. Importantly, the BIL invests in electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and repurposing– important strategies for increasing the sustainability of EVs. . The Department of Energy recently announced 10 recycling and repurposing projects that will receive a total of $73.9 million in funding.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Using bio-based and other low-carbon materials could help create urban sinks in the built environment. The post Green Construction Technology Investments Surge appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Yale E360

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As cities around the world look to rid their waterways of remaining pollution, researchers are installing artificial islands brimming with grasses and sedges. The islands’ surfaces attract wildlife, while the underwater plant roots absorb contaminants and support aquatic life. Read more on E360 ?.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

California and Australia are 8000 miles apart, but it turns out they have similar wildfire problems. And in both cases, the electric grid and climate change are part of the equation. The problems in California and the rest of the West are familiar to many readers. Though they don’t necessarily get much attention in the U.S., Australia has had some horrendous fires, with blackouts as one consequences.

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Not far from where world leaders are gathered at Sharm El Sheikh to negotiate the latest round of climate commitments lies a 3,000-year-old temple that revolutionized how we think about humanity’s shared sense of continuity. Past the briny beaches of the Red Sea and down the fertile banks of the Nile, the relief sculptures of the Abu Simbel Temples stand in intimidating silence.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Officials have signed on to sell only zero-emission heavy vehicles by 2040. The post US Commits to Zero-Emissions Heavy Trucks appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Cleannovate

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

No seriously…the title isn’t a hoax. It’s possible. Much in the same way rain drops form, its possible to capture … More.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As I write this the world has wrapped up international climate talks in Egypt.?The United States brought to COP27 in Egypt the historic Inflation Reduction Act , which Congress passed this summer, as evidence of our renewed participation with the rest of the world on climate action.?. The Inflation Reduction Act—which my colleague Dr. Rachel Cleetus describes as a bright moment of hope —is the most significant step Congress has ever taken to address climate change.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Industrial and healthcare sectors lead the way in looking for sustainable properties, according to a report from Deepki. The post Commercial Real Estate Seeing Green Premiums in Europe appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Researchers have reproduced the entire biochemical pathway for how coca plants make cocaine in another plant, which could help people manufacture the drug for scientific study

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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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Cleannovate

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The word ‘algae’ is confusing in many ways. Most of the time we associate it with the greenish stuff that … More.

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Yale E360

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

U.S.-based conservation group the Nature Conservancy has taken out a $2 million insurance policy for Hawaii's coral reefs. It is the first policy to cover a natural structure in the U.S., according to the group. Read more on E360 ?.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Caterpillar completed a successful demonstration of its first battery electric 793 large mining truck while committing to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future. The post Caterpillar Demonstrates First Battery-Powered Large Mining Truck appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Eco Justice

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In the past few weeks, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his government has been determined to trample on laws and policies that have protected Ontarians and the places that we. Read more. The post The Ford government is trying to sell off our natural heritage appeared first on Ecojustice.

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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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Cleannovate

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

You attend that coveted event… A wedding, a cocktail party, a family get together… And after all the merry making, … More.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

On November 22, the Delaware River Basin Commission announced it will meet on December 7 to consider special regulations covering the import and export of water from the basin and discharges of wastewater from high volume hydrofracking [shale gas drilling] activities. DRBC published proposed shale gas drilling wastewater regulations in October 2021 for public comment and held several hearings on the proposal.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Types of household and personal care packaging are looked at in the study by Ball. The post Survey: Recyclability Most Important in Sustainable Packaging appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Inside Climate News

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

“Yes, it’s a catastrophe,” Elizabeth Weil writes of climate change. “And no, you would not be better off if you continued to tell yourself otherwise.” By Kiley Bense In the 14th century, the Italian poet Petrarch wrote a letter to a friend in Avignon, describing his sense of “foreboding” after an earthquake shook the foundations of Rome’s churches. “What should I do first, lament or be frightened?

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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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Cleannovate

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

An afternoon swim in the ocean was worth it. Me and my two friends just had enough fare to take … More.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

On November 22, the Clean Air Council , PennFuture , and the Center for Biological Diversity announced they appealed an extension of Renovo Energy Center’s air pollution permit for a large gas-fired power plant — a significant source of new pollution within an environmental justice area. The extension by the Department of Environmental Protection allows the power plant developer an additional 18 months to build the Northcentral Pennsylvania power plant.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Campbell Soup Company and Enel North America today announced a 12-year virtual renewable power purchase agreement, supporting Campbell’s goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The post Campbell Soup Company to Source 115 MW of Renewable Energy from Oklahoma Wind Farm appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With thanksgiving right around the corner, food safety is on the minds of many Americans. Currently, tracing the source of a. The post Focus on Food: FDA Publishes Food Traceability Final Rule appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Inhabitant

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Chef Daniel Humm shocked the fine dining world last year when his upscale New York restaurant Eleven Madison Park went vegan. But he vindicated himself from haters when the restaurant became the first plant-based establishment to be awarded three stars by the Michelin guide.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

By Adam Peltz and Jon Goldstein , Environmental Defense Fund This article first appeared on the Environmental Defense Fund Blog on November 21, 2022-- A natural gas storage site in Western Pennsylvania has sprung a massive gas leak that’s impacting both the climate and the communities who live in Cambria County. The leak began Thursday, Nov. 6 at a facility operated by Equitrans Midstream Corporation. [ Read more here ] Despite efforts from the company and state officials, it has continued for w

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Schneider Electric, an energy management company, commissioned reports by three independent research firms that focused on sustainability in IT and data center operations, and the results reveal a disconnect between intent and action, indicating most of the industry is still at the beginning stage of its sustainability journey. The post Report: Disconnect Between Sustainability Intent and Action Within Data Center Ops appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Earth 911

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This article is the fourth in a six-part series that explores how we get our electricity. The post What You Need To Know About Nuclear Power appeared first on Earth911.

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Elon Musk’s Starlink and other satellite sources of light pollution and orbital debris should face an environmental review, the U.S. Government Accountability Office finds.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

By Friends Of Allegheny Wilderness Tionesta, Pennsylvania’s most famous native son, [federal] Wilderness Act of 1964 author Howard Zahniser’s first job as a teen was putting away the old-fashioned handset type every day at The Forest Press newspaper in town, which by then had already been publishing continuously for some fifty years [in Forest County].

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A survey shows without aid from a government program nearly a quarter of companies could close or significantly alter their operations. The post UK Small Businesses May Struggle With End of Energy Relief appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The performance of image-generating AIs drops when trained using images previously created by other AIs, which may create problems for them given the proliferation of these images

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

I’ve been working on space elevators for almost 20 years, and though we still have issues to solve, we are getting closer to making them reality.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By Penn State News Critical minerals, including rare earth elements, are used to power devices like smartphones and computers and are essential to our nation’s economy and national security. Penn State’s Center for Critical Minerals has developed a new purification process that extracts mixed rare earth oxides from acid mine drainage and associated sludges at purities of 88.5% Critical minerals (CMs), including the 17 rare earth elements (REEs), are used in many common household products like sm

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