Executive Brief • May 5, 2022
NAEM
"Wood already touched by fire is not hard to set alight"
African proverb
New Omicron Subvariant Spreading in U.S. as Coronavirus Cases Increase
Cases of BA.2.12.1, which appears to be more transmissible than BA.2, or ‘stealth omicron,’ are quickly growing in the U.S.
U.S. News and World Report
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Solar Industry ‘Essentially Frozen’ Amid Federal Probe, Grid Delays
The U.S. solar industry is “essentially frozen” as it delays projects and lays off workers in the face of the Commerce Department’s panel imports probe, the threat of new tariffs, and interconnection delays
Energy News Network
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Can Semiconductor Makers Meet Surging Demands Sustainably?
It will likely take more than pledges to make the chip industry sustainable.
Ars Technica
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Officials Worry Southern California Won't Have Enough Water To Get Through Summer Without Unprecedented Cuts
As Southern Californians brace for unprecedented water restrictions, officials worry some communities won't have enough water to get through the summer -- at least not without residents and businesses significantly cutting back on their usage.
CNN
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Scientists Identify The Most Extreme Heatwaves Ever Recorded Globally
A new study has revealed the most intense heatwaves ever across the world—and remarkably some of these went almost unnoticed decades ago.
Phys.org
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“Elephant In The Room”: Clean Energy’s Need For Unsustainable Minerals
Our need for minerals may strain supply and lead to environmental issues.
Ars Technica
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Vegetation Played A Major Role In Climate Warming
Climate models backed by pollen records validate a spike in global temperatures that took place 6000-9000 years ago.
Advanced Science News
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2022 Webinars
Consequential Convergence: Understanding Climate Risk and Environmental Justice Intersections in a Distributed Portfolio
The Intersections of Climate Risk & Environmental Justice
June 23, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (ET)

This webinar will help EHS & Sustainability leaders understand the scope and interrelatedness of climate change risk and environmental justice. It will also offer recommendations for corporate policy development in relation to these issues.
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Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Reporting: One Company's Turn-Key Advancement Journey
Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Reporting: One Company's Turn-Key Advancement Journey
August 25, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Both privately held and publicly traded companies alike are working to advance their sustainability journey in the current landscape of new regulations and requirements. This webinar will arm the audience with practical advice toward tackling their own ESG advancement challenges.
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2022 EHS & Sustainability Events
OPEX22 | EHS Operational Excellence Conference
OPEX22 | EHS Operational Excellence Conference
May 18 - May 19, 2022
Virtual

Are you looking for new ideas to ensure that your company has strong EHS management systems in place? Join NAEM at our annual showcase of the leading practices to reduce risk, embed compliance into business culture and reach new levels of EHS operational excellence.
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WOMENLEAD22 | EHS&S Leadership Roundtable
WOMENLEAD22 | EHS&S Leadership Roundtable
July 27 - July 29, 2022
Save up to $200 off until 5/20

Denver, Colorado

NAEM's Women's EHS&S Leadership Roundtable is the only conference that helps women working in corporate EHS & Sustainability become better business leaders, excellent communicators and strong influencers in order to advance their EHS&S business initiatives and reach their career goals.
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FORUM22 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
FORUM22 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
October 18 - October 21, 2022
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Tampa, Florida

NAEM's EHS & Sustainability Management Forum is the largest annual gathering for environment, health and safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) decision-makers. Join your peers from leading companies, get exposed to new ideas, and come away energized and ready to implement what you've learned.
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
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MicroAire Surgical Instruments LLC
Charlottesville, Virginia
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