5 key facets of a strong sustainability strategy
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 12, 2023
Read the full story at GreenBiz. Sustainability strategy can be complicated. Here are five key elements to creating a successful one.
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Does Upzoning Reduce Housing Prices?
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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Deep in the Heart of Texas, an Uphill Fight for Clean Air for All
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.
The Corporate World Can’t Reach Net Zero If The Grid Doesn’t Grow
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.
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.
Energy Storage Can Help People with Disabilities Through Extreme Weather Events
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.
Brazil Advances in Climate Change Litigation
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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Walmart Plans to Grow Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 13, 2023
Not only is Walmart developing a coast-to-coast EV charging network, but they have also made changes to their product supply chains. In 2020, Walmart set the goal to achieve zero emissions across their global operations by 2040. The post Walmart Plans to Grow Electric Vehicle Charging Network appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Tornadoes and More: What Spring Can Bring to the Power Grid
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.
What’s Up With Water – April 11, 2023
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.
Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon Largely Occurring on Private Lands, Study Finds
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.
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
Plastic Waste Management for a Sustainable Future
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.
Reúso de tierras de cultivo en California: ¿una solución para todos?
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.
The shocking decline of Earth’s microbiome – and how to save it
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.
World Likely Hit Peak Fossil Power in 2022, Analysis Finds
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.
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.
Beyond TCFD: The Age of Corporate Climate Accountability and Opportunity
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.
Tips for Scientists to Work Effectively with Communities
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).
Rich people use so much water that it is threatening the global supply
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
Entries Invited for the Tenth Annual Yale Environment 360 Film Contest
Yale E360
APRIL 10, 2023
The tenth annual Yale Environment 360 Film Contest is now accepting entries.
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.
Maryland’s POWER Act to Bring Over 12,000 Jobs to the State
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.
A Number System Invented by Inuit Schoolchildren Will Make Its Silicon Valley Debut
Scientific American
APRIL 10, 2023
Math is called the “universal language,” but a unique dialect is being reborn
Where There’s Plastic, There’s Fire. Indiana Blaze Highlights Concerns Over Expanding Plastic Recycling
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
A Golden Spike Would Mark the Earth’s Next Epoch: But Where?
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.
Sustainability at Retail
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Mastercard Accelerates Efforts to Pursue Environmental Sustainability
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.
How Often Should People Get COVID Boosters?
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
50 Fish, 50 States: Bluegill Break
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.
BLM Approves the TransWest Express Transmission Project; This Is Good News and We Need More of It
Law and Environment
APRIL 12, 2023
Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management announced that it has given final approval to the TransWest Express transmission line, a 732-mile project that will move electricity from a large wind farm in Wyoming to an interconnection point near Las Vegas. Most of the electrons will ultimately provide power to California. According to EnergyWire (subscription required), the notice to proceed was issued a mere 18 years after the project was first initiated.
Seven Northeastern States Submit Proposal to Become National Clean Hydrogen Hub
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.
New Planet-Hunting Technique Finds Worlds We Can See Directly
Scientific American
APRIL 13, 2023
A promising combination of exoplanet-finding methods pinpoints details about its first world
More Than a Decade of Megadrought Brought a Summer of Megafires to Chile
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
Coral-eating fish poo may act as ‘probiotics’ for reefs
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.
PennEnvironment Launches Interactive Map of Clean Energy Projects Across Keystone State
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.
Southeastern U.S. Seas Are Rising at Triple the Global Average
Scientific American
APRIL 11, 2023
Sea levels off the southeastern U.S.
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