Legal Planet

APRIL 11, 2023

A new study on upzoning is out from the highly-respected Urban Institute , and it doesn’t have great news for YIMBYs: We find that reforms that loosen restrictions are associated with a statistically significant 0.8 percent increase in housing supply within three to nine years of reform passage, accounting for new and existing stock. This increase occurs predominantly for units at the higher end of the rent price distribution; we find no statistically significant evidence that additional lower-c

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Yale E360

APRIL 11, 2023

Christian Menefee, the first Black person to serve as Harris County Attorney, grew up in Houston’s notoriously polluted Fifth Ward. Now, as he pushes oil and gas companies and other industries to clean up their operations, he finds the state of Texas standing in the way.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 11, 2023

Building energy infrastructure is a tricky business. Private entities have limited resources, and the payoff is often too distant. But there’s pressure on companies to meet their net-zero goals — requiring more grid space or grid miles. The post The Corporate World Can’t Reach Net Zero If The Grid Doesn’t Grow appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2023

This blog post was first published on Utility Dive on March 6, 2023. During climate disasters and extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, or winter storms, people with underlying health conditions and disabilities face global mortality rates that are four times higher than those without disabilities. Fortunately, solutions like energy storage and clean energy technologies can provide safe, reliable, and equitable power during severe weather conditions.

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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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Legal Planet

APRIL 13, 2023

The Amazon rainforest on the Urubu River. Photo by Andre Deak via Flickr. Climate litigation is gaining momentum in Brazil as a tool to protect the Amazon rainforest from illegal deforestation. A new wave of cases differs from traditional environmental lawsuits by highlighting the connections between preserving the Amazon and the climate, the grave risk of greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation, and the critical role of the forest as a major global carbon sink.

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Yale E360

APRIL 13, 2023

Before the Anthropocene can be officially proclaimed, a scientific working group must select a single site that permanently captures the new human-influenced epoch. Nine candidate sites — from California to China to Antarctica — are under consideration, with a decision expected soon.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2023

The storm and tornado outbreak that recently barreled through the US Midwest, South and Mid-Atlantic was a devastating reminder of how much danger spring can deliver, despite it being the “milder” season compared to summer and winter. Danger season is approaching, and the country is starting to see the impacts. The event killed at least 32 people across seven states.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 12, 2023

A child collects drinking water in Rajasthan, India. Photo © J. Carl Ganter / 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. Public health officials in Mozambique are trying to contain a cholera outbreak made worse by flooding from Tropical Cyclone Freddy.

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Yale E360

APRIL 14, 2023

Since 2012, more than half of forest loss in the Brazilian Amazon occurred on private lands, according to a new study highlighting the impact of Brazil's landowner-friendly policies.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 10, 2023

With an ever-growing population and increased consumption, the amount of plastic waste generated worldwide has skyrocketed, leading to severe environmental problems such as pollution and habitat destruction. The post Plastic Waste Management for a Sustainable Future appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 10, 2023

Puede que sea un romántico, pero realmente creo que podemos volver a imaginar la agricultura, las comunidades rurales desfavorecidas y el medio ambiente de una manera que haga felices a todos. Amo la naturaleza y veo la agricultura como parte de la naturaleza, no como un enemigo. Pero las prácticas agrícolas, especialmente en California, deben actualizarse para sobrevivir en el futuro.

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New Scientist

APRIL 10, 2023

A three-year drought in Cape Town, South Africa, may have been worsened by high-income people filling their swimming pools and irrigating their gardens

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Yale E360

APRIL 12, 2023

Wind and solar accounted for a record 12 percent of global power generation last year, according to a new analysis which finds that the rapid buildout of clean energy heralds "a new era of falling fossil generation.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 13, 2023

Companies that prioritize investments in skills, capacity, and technologies today will be at the forefront of their industries, positioned for success in the decades to come. The post Beyond TCFD: The Age of Corporate Climate Accountability and Opportunity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2023

This piece was originally posted on Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally. Scientists are expressing a growing interest in working with local communities. Effective engagement at this level can present a number of challenges. In support of these endeavors, I am sharing observations and lessons learned through the initiative I lead called Science for New York (Sci4NY).

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Inside Climate News

APRIL 12, 2023

China’s ban on accepting most plastic waste may have led to a burning stockpile in eastern Indiana that sent black smoke billowing into the air—and local residents scrambling to safety. By James Bruggers The dense black smoke from a fire at a plastics recycler in Richmond, Indiana, that began Tuesday afternoon and continued burning on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of 2,000 nearby residents, was dramatic, but far from an isolated incident in the world of facilities that store or recycle vast

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Yale E360

APRIL 13, 2023

Before the Anthropocene can be officially proclaimed, a scientific working group must select a single site that permanently captures the new human-influenced epoch. Nine candidate sites — from California to China to Antarctica — are under consideration, with a decision expected soon.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 11, 2023

Current estimates by MEA indicate that offshore wind projects will create more than 12,000 direct full-time equivalent jobs during the development and construction phase. The post Maryland’s POWER Act to Bring Over 12,000 Jobs to the State appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Frontiers

APRIL 12, 2023

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Coral-eating fish are thought to weaken coral reefs because they consume coral tissue, whereas grazer fish are assumed to have positive effects because they eat algae that compete with corals. However, a new study shows that feces from coral-eating fish contain bacteria that can be beneficial to corals.

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Inside Climate News

APRIL 9, 2023

As relentless drought dries out subsistence farmers’ wells, vast eucalyptus and pine plantations, remnants of the Pinochet dictatorship, are torching their communities. Story and Photos by James Whitlow Delano CHIGUAYANTE, Chile—As the dark curtain descended, turning the blazing afternoon sun over the braided currents of the Bío Bío River into a burnt orange twilight, a firefighting helicopter with a gigantic bucket dangling below it emerged from the gloom and followed the river back toward the

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New Scientist

APRIL 12, 2023

Bacteria, fungi and other microbes, which are vital to life on Earth, were long thought impervious to threats endangering larger lifeforms.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 11, 2023

As of 2023, over 330 card issuers across 80 countries work to transition to recycled or other sustainable materials. Mastercard’s announcement to remove first-use PVC plastic is one step towards environmental sustainability, and extends the initiative created in 2018. The post Mastercard Accelerates Efforts to Pursue Environmental Sustainability appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Yale E360

APRIL 10, 2023

The tenth annual Yale Environment 360 Film Contest is now accepting entries.

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Cool Green Science

APRIL 10, 2023

As you travel around the US there are some fish species you encounter again and again. The bluegill is one of them. The post 50 Fish, 50 States: Bluegill Break appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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New Scientist

APRIL 12, 2023

Researchers have put a sapphire crystal containing quadrillions of atoms into a superposition of quantum states, bringing quantum effects into the macroscopic world

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 13, 2023

With the addition of the federal portion, the proposal represents a $3.62 billion investment and includes a number of clean hydrogen projects. The post Seven Northeastern States Submit Proposal to Become National Clean Hydrogen Hub appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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APRIL 12, 2023

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea: Latest News, [link] On December 12, 2022, the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS) requested the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issue an advisory opinion on the State Parties’ obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to prevent, reduce, and control pollution of the marine environment from climate change, and to protect and preserve the marine en

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NRDC

APRIL 10, 2023

NRDC is a member of the Moving Forward Network and we are working together to secure strong federal-level actions across the freight sector including the advancement of zero emission freight vehicles.

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APRIL 10, 2023

Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TUESDAY 9:00: Agenda Posted. Environmental Quality Board meeting.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 14, 2023

Clean Energy Commonwealth provides a valuable resource for Pennsylvanians to explore the innovative clean energy projects taking place in each county. The post PennEnvironment Launches Interactive Map of Clean Energy Projects Across Keystone State appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientific American

APRIL 13, 2023

The CDC and FDA have decided that one updated COVID booster is enough for now, in contrast to recommendations from other countries and global health organizations

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NRDC

APRIL 13, 2023

Local, regional, state and national partners participate in Food Waste Prevention Week to educate and inspire culture change about food waste.

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