Only 15 minutes had passed since the doors opened for the 14th annual Portland Seafood and Wine festival, and already a crowd was forming around the Rock+Sole booth. Attracted by the bright design of the mock kitchen and the sight of delectable seafood samples being prepared, visitor’s faces lit up with curiosity and excitement as […]

Earlier this month, the House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife hosted a hearing on “Healthy Oceans and Healthy Communities: the State of our Oceans in the 21st Century.” This was one in a series of hearings hosted by the House Committee on Natural Resources, all discussing climate change and its impacts. And at this hearing, the story of coastal Louisianans was front and center. To learn more about the impacts of climate change on coastal and fishing communities, the ...

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Earlier this month, the House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife hosted a hearing on “Healthy Oceans and Healthy Communities: the State of our Oceans in the 21st Century.” This was one in a series of hearings hosted by the House Committee on Natural Resources, all discussing climate change and its impacts. And at this hearing, the story of coastal Louisianans was front and center. To learn more about the impacts of climate change on coastal and fishing communities, the ...

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The post Congress is Setting Out to Tackle Climate Change and Coastal Louisiana is in the Spotlight. appeared first on Restore the Mississippi River Delta.

Many Americans are aware that we are experiencing a major energy boom. But what many folks may not realize is that with this increase in oil and gas, also comes an increase in waste – specifically wastewater. In fact, for every barrel of oil produced wells can generate 10 times as much chemical-laden wastewater. All […]

Many Americans are aware that we are experiencing a major energy boom. But what many folks may not realize is that with this increase in oil and gas, also comes an increase in waste – specifically wastewater. In fact, for every barrel of oil produced wells can generate 10 times as much chemical-laden wastewater. All […]

The post Trump’s EPA may weaken restrictions on disposal of oilfield wastewater — here’s what you need to know appeared first on Energy Exchange.

Many Americans are aware that we are experiencing a major energy boom. But what many folks may not realize is that with this increase in oil and gas, also comes an increase in waste – specifically wastewater. In fact, for every barrel of oil produced wells can generate 10 times as much chemical-laden wastewater. All […]

Written by Addie Fisher

During Black History Month, it’s easy to get lost in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, as his dream reminds us this month, and every month, that we must be deliberate in how we celebrate African-American culture and history. We’re honoring the contributions and...

Written by Sandi Schwartz

Ever since I was a little girl, science has been a tremendous part of my life. My father is a chemical engineer, and I have fond memories of numerous trips to science museums and nature centers around the country, and conducting science experiments at our...

Gov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio Unite to Clean Air through Congestion Pricing

Tom Neltner, J.D., is Chemicals Policy Director and Maricel Maffini, Ph.D., Consultant Updated March 27, 2019 to include a link to EDF’s comments and to Project TENDR’s comments. The United States has asked the Codex Alimentarius (Codex), the international standard setting body for food, to prioritize inorganic arsenic for evaluation of non-cancer effects such as neurodevelopmental, immunological, and […]

Tom Neltner, J.D., is Chemicals Policy Director and Maricel Maffini, Ph.D., Consultant Updated March 27, 2019 to include a link to EDF’s comments and to Project TENDR’s comments. The United States has asked the Codex Alimentarius (Codex), the international standard setting body for food, to prioritize inorganic arsenic for evaluation of non-cancer effects such as neurodevelopmental, immunological, and […]

Three key takeaways for other food companies looking to build sustainability.

The post What food companies can learn from Smithfield Foods exceeding its grain sustainability goal first appeared on Growing Returns.

Three key takeaways for other food companies looking to build sustainability.

Three key takeaways for other food companies looking to build sustainability.

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This was written by Claire Schoen: Following in the noble tradition of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr, millennials are turning to civil disobedience to call attention to the looming climate catastrophe. But what about their moms? Should older women risk arrest as well...