Why Did the Maui Fire Spread So Fast? Drought, Nonnative Species and Climate Change Among Possible Reasons
The wildfires that ripped through Hawaii on Tuesday and Wednesday are “unnerving,” and comparable to the landscape-altering wildfires that are common in the West, said Erica Fleishman, director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at Oregon State University.
CNN
New SARS-CoV-2 Variant Gains Dominance in US Amid Mild Summer COVID Wave
Absolute numbers are low, but several indicators show pandemic virus is on the rise.
Ars Technica
Amazon Nations Seek Common Voice on Climate Change, Urge Developed World to Help Protect Rainforest
Leaders from South American nations that are home to the Amazon challenged developed countries on Tuesday to do more to stop massive destruction of the world’s largest rainforest, a task they said can’t fall to just a few when the crisis has been caused by so many.
Associated Press
World Has First Real Taste of Life at 1.5 Degrees Celsius Above Preindustrial Times
July was the warmest month on record, and it won’t be the last.
The Washington Post
The Era of Compliance: The Changing Landscape of ESG Reporting
Companies are feeling the pressure to report on Environment, Social, and Governance-related (ESG) topics— but many are confused about where to begin. Throughout this blog series, we’ll explore how to start planning, what these requirements mean, and how to phase new regulations into annual reporting processes.
NAEM's Green Tie Blog, Sponsored by Antea
The EPA’s Ambitious Plan to Cut Auto Emissions to Slow Climate Change Runs Into Skepticism
The U.S. government’s most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism both about how realistic it is and whether it goes far enough.
AP News
Biden's Carbon Proposal is Unworkable, US Power Sector Warns
U.S. power plant owners warned the Biden administration on Tuesday that its sweeping plan to slash carbon emissions from the electricity sector is unworkable, relying too heavily on costly technologies that are not yet proven at scale.
Reuters
5 Tips for Convincing Senior Leadership to Invest in EHS Software
If you've researched EHS software, you already know that it can streamline operations, reduce accidents and injuries, and create a safe and productive workplace for your people. But convincing senior leadership to invest in EHS software can be a challenge. While EHS professionals live and breathe safety every day, those who manage the budget may not see the value in investing in such software. However, advocating for workplace safety in the organizational budget doesn't have to be an uphill battle.
NAEM's Green Tie Blog, Sponsored by KPA
Environmental Groups Call on the EPA to Ban the Toxic Chemical Vinyl Chloride
On Thursday, public health and environmental advocates gathered at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Washington, DC, headquarters to call on the agency to ban vinyl chloride, a cancer-causing chemical used to manufacture PVC plastic.
Environmental Health News
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Strengthening Your Environmental Reporting
August 22, 2023
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Cost: Free for NAEM members; $99 for non-members
This webinar will explore best practices to assist your efforts in completing internal ESG data readiness checks to prepare for mandatory disclosure and stakeholders’ demands for verifiable metrics.
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Using ISO Management Systems to Reach ESG Goals
September 7, 2023
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Cost: Free for NAEM members; $99 for non-members
Join us to learn what makes ISO management systems certification an effective tool for tracking and meeting ESG goals and helping to determining ESG risks in your supply chain.
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2023 EHS & Sustainability Events
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IMPACT23 | Sustainability Impact Series
December 7, 2023
Virtual
Q4's IMPACT program will provide corporate leaders with a look at how to best prepare for the coming year's reporting cycle, as well as cover the latest developments in reporting standards and regulations.
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Group EHS Director
Moog Inc.
Elma, New York
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Valence Surface Technologies
El Segundo, California
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Simplot
Boise, Idaho
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Richardson International
St. Louis, Missouri
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Duquesne Light Holdings
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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