One in Four Workers Still Fear Catching COVID-19 at Work
U.S. workers' fear of contracting COVID-19 on the job has waned over the course of the pandemic, but a certain amount of unease persists. About one in four employed adults still say they are "very" (6%) or "moderately" (20%) concerned about being exposed to the coronavirus at work, while a third are "not too concerned" and 41% are "not concerned at all."
Gallup
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How Will Republicans Influence Energy Policy In 2023?
Republicans will take over the House of Representatives in 2023, giving them some power to influence energy policy. The two main areas of focus for republicans appear to be repealing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and pushing to promote U.S. energy independence. As the Democrats control the Senate and Presidency, there is a high likelihood of stalemate when it comes to significant energy policies in 2023.
OilPrice
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Biden Interior Rule Would Limit Methane Leaks, Gas Flaring From Public Lands Drilling
The Interior Department has proposed rules to reduce methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on public lands. The proposal would impose strict monthly time and volume limits on gas flaring and require payment for flaring that exceeds those limits. Methane is a key component of natural gas and is 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide, but doesn’t last as long in the atmosphere before it breaks down.
CNBC
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Identifying Hazards In Non-Routine Work & Emergencies
Non-routine or infrequent tasks, including maintenance and startup/shutdown activities, present a range of hazards. Emergencies also present hazards that must be identified and understood. In both cases, hazard identification, situational awareness and critical thinking are essential to optimizing outcomes and making what may turn out to be life-saving decisions.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog - Sponsored by COVE
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Why The Plastics Circular Economy Is The Next Greenfield For Climate Investors
The conclusion from COP27 is inescapable: it is “all hands-on deck” to fight climate change. Despite our best efforts, the United Nations says we are still careening towards disaster. The financial sector needs to step up.
Forbes
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Glimmers of Movement, Hope at COP27
Kennedy School’s Stavins details return of U.S.-China cooperation, creation of loss, damage fund for nations hit hardest by climate change.
The Harvard Gazette
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How an Early Oil Industry Study Became Key in Climate Lawsuits
For decades, 1960s research for the American Petroleum Institute warning of the risks of burning fossil fuels had been forgotten. But two papers discovered in libraries are now playing a key role in lawsuits aimed at holding oil companies accountable for climate change.
Yale School of the Environment
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Rolls-Royce Tests Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Engine in Aviation World First
Successful ground test in the development of hydrogen power to cut carbon emissions.
Ars Technica
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2023 NAEM Members-Only Events
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NAEM Members (Regents, Individual, Corporate & Affiliate Members)
Save the dates for NAEM’s most anticipated week of the year – Member Appreciation Week. This is the week when we thank you for being an NAEM member with members only programming, raffles, discounts, and more.
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NAEM's 2023 Annual Member Meeting
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET - Virtual
Get an exclusive look into how NAEM can help you with EHS&S management challenges in 2023 and how to get additional support throughout the year. You'll also get a recap of 2022 highlights of the EHS&S field and the NAEM community.
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Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Washington, D.C.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C.
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Dura-Line
Sparks, Nevada
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GXO Logistics
Lebanon, Indiana
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SUMCO Corp.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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DSM Biomedical
Exton, Pennsylvania
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