Energy Environment Economy

Energy Environment Economy

di Ann Gisinger

Climate Change Integration in Infrastructure: A Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Infield

What is the role of the private sector in integrating climate resiliency into projects? How about policy’s role? What are the co-benefits of climate resilient projects? In this episode, Dr. Elisabeth Infield, a Professor of Regional Planning at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, discusses the integration of climate change into municipal planning and infrastructure through the lens of her book, Planning for Climate Change: A Reader in Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Design for Resilient Cities. Please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/ Links from the episode: Buy the book! Planning for Climate Change: A Reader in Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Design for Resilient Cities: https://www.routledge.com/Planning-for-Climate-Change-A-Reader-in-Green-Infrastructure-and-Sustainable/Infield-Abunnasr-Ryan/p/book/9780815391685 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program: https://www.mass.gov/municipal-vulnerability-preparedness-mvp-program Where to find Dr. Infield: UMass Amherst Bio Page: https://www.umass.edu/social-sciences/about/directory/elisabeth-infield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-hamin-infield-11650a174/ Publications Website: https://works.bepress.com/elisabeth_hamin/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

ESG Primer for New England & Beyond – Part Two, ESG as a Career Path

Part Two of our ESG Primer series focuses on ESG as a Career Path. Guests Dr. Matthew Gardner and Cristina Mendoza, both of Sustainserv, explore various career opportunities in the ESG space and the essential skills required, from people skills to problem-solving. Gain insight into what hiring managers seek in students pursuing ESG careers and discover the significance of a genuine passion for ESG initiatives. As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/ Links from the episode: Sustainserv Homepage: https://sustainserv.com/en/ EBC Fall Sustainability Series: Part Two – Industry Experts: https://ebcne.org/event/ebc-ascending-professionals-fall-sustainability-series-part-two-industry-experts/ Where to find Matt and Cristina: Matt’s Bio: https://sustainserv.com/en/about/people/dr-matthew-gardner/ Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtgardner/ Cristina’s Bio: https://sustainserv.com/en/about/people/cristina-mendoza/ Cristina’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmariemendoza/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

ESG Primer for New England & Beyond – Part One

ESG is on the rise, exerting a significant influence on the New England marketplace and beyond. In part one of this two-part series, gain insight into the dynamic nature of ESG principles and how they impact various sectors and corporate strategies. Industry experts Dr. Matthew Gardner, Founding and Managing Partner of Sustainserv, and Cristina Mendoza, Senior Consultant with Sustainserv, shed light on these transformative principles. As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/ Links from the episode: History of Sustainserv: https://sustainserv.com/en/about/history/ “EU’s New ESG Reporting Rules Will Apply to Many US Issuers”, Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance: https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2022/11/23/eus-new-esg-reporting-rules-will-apply-to-many-us-issuers/ EBC Ascending Professionals Fall Sustainability Series: Part Two – Industry Experts: https://ebcne.org/event/ebc-ascending-professionals-fall-sustainability-series-part-two-industry-experts/ Where to find Matt and Cristina: Matt’s Bio: https://sustainserv.com/en/about/people/dr-matthew-gardner/ Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtgardner/ Cristina’s Bio: https://sustainserv.com/en/about/people/cristina-mendoza/Cristina’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmariemendoza/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Everybody Wins with Disability Inclusion

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this year’s campaign centers “advancing access and equity”. Jeff Lafata-Hernandez, Executive Director of Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC), joins the podcast to review language best practices when talking about the disabled community, the definition of terms like disability and ableism, and the first baby steps an employer can take toward a more inclusive workplace.As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/ and follow the podcast on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/energy.environment.economy Links from the episode: Everybody Wins with Disability Inclusion – A Three-hour Virtual Training – October 10, 2023: https://ebcne.org/event/everybody-wins-with-disability-inclusion-a-three-hour-virtual-training/ Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act: https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-panetta-introduces-marriage-equality-disabled-adults-act SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act: https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-cassidy-announce-first-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-in-decades-to-update-supplemental-security-income-program Where to find EPIC: Homepage: https://www.epicleaders.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/epicleaders Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/epicleaders X, formerly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/EPIC_Leaders YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/epicleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epicleaders/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/energy.environment.economy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Higher Yield, Higher Efficiency, Lower Labor Farming

Farming in a shipping container is energy intensive but water efficient, low on labor requirements, and provides fresh produce year-round. Learn more about the ways Freight Farms is innovating in the “ag tech” space to bring fresh lettuce to your doorstep in all climates, across the globe, with Caroline Katsiroubas, Director of Marketing, and my co-host and EBC’s summer intern Anna Wilcox. As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/ Links from the episode: Case Studies: https://www.freightfarms.com/case-studies Buzz Button Plant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmella_oleracea Where to find Freight Farms: Homepage: https://www.freightfarms.com/home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freightfarms X, formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreightFarms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freightfarms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DDLe2tbF1vPTW7FgM6QPQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freight-farms/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freightfarms Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Good or Bad? What a Career in Risk Assessment Looks Like with Jane Parkin Kullmann

“Don’t do this at home” may be the most common type of risk communication you hear, but for Dr. Jane Parkin Kullmann, a lead consultant, human health risk assessor, and Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology, talking about risk is a bit more complicated. Dr. Kullmann shares her experience in the field of risk assessment in this career conversation. As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/ Links from the episode: Jane’s Ph.D. Thesis! https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/20589 ABT Diplomate: https://www.abtox.org/candidates/overview/ CPH Credential: https://www.nbphe.org/ Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL): https://www.epa.gov/ccl Kangaroo Island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_Island Where to find Jane: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeparkinkullmann/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB95

Wonderful Wetlands with April Doroski and Mary Schoell

Wetlands are a vital component of managing sea level rise, protecting water quality, and fostering wildlife habitat. April Doroski, Water Resources and Climate Resilience Specialist at Fuss & O’Neill, and Mary Schoell, Project Coordinator with the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, discuss wetland science and its intersection with climate science. As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/ Links from the episode: National Collegiate Soils Contest: https://www.agronomy.org/undergrads/contests/soils-contests/ Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: http://nbnerr.org NBNERR’s latest news: https://twitter.com/prudencesteward White House Nature Based Solutions Resource Guide: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nature-Based-Solutions-Resource-Guide-2022.pdf Where to find April & Mary: April on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildoroski/ Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryschoell/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Passive PFAS (Sampling) with Dr. Matt Dunn

PFAS is an emerging contaminant with a complex story. Matt Dunn, PhD candidate at the University of Rhode Island and STEEP Superfund Trainee, joins the podcast to discuss his research on passive sampling techniques for PFAS, fate and transport of the chemicals, and how he communicates about PFAS risk. Don’t miss the most exciting things he’s seen while scuba diving! As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/ Links from the episode: STEEP Website: https://web.uri.edu/steep/ STEEP guide to PFAS exposure: https://web.uri.edu/steep/pfas/exposure/ Where to find Matt: URI: https://web.uri.edu/lohmannlab/people/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MDunn_33 Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Breezing into the Future with Dr. Mike Howland

Offshore wind energy in the United States is a nascent industry but one that has great potential to move the country closer to net zero. A fascinating aspect of offshore wind is how to optimize the energy production of a wind farm given all the variables involved: wind speed, wind direction, how close the turbines are to each other… the list goes on. This episode features Dr. Michael Howland, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT, whose fluid mechanics and modeling research is leading the way in optimizing renewable energy systems. As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/ Links from the episode: Wind Farm Control Joint Press Release: https://www.dnv.com/article/wind-farm-control-227708 Wind Farm Control News Article: https://www.energyglobal.com/wind/04042023/dnv-launches-joint-industry-project-to-confirm-potential-of-wind-farm-control-technology/ Queued Up: Characteristics of Power Plants Seeking Transmission Interconnection: https://emp.lbl.gov/queues Where to find Mike: Lab Webpage: https://www.howlandlab.com Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

The Hero of Net-Zero: Narragansett Bay Commission

The Narragansett Bay Commissions (NBC) Net-Zero Renewable Energy Program stabilizes electric costs and sewer rates and demonstrates to other agencies the efficacy of investing in renewable energy generating assets. NBC has already invested $38 million in a diverse array of renewable generating assets, including onshore wind turbines, solar arrays, and an anaerobic digester biogas project. In this episode you’ll learn how NBC has made this program possible. This is a continuation of a series highlighting the five EBC EBEE award winners; organizations and individuals noted for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental management, energy resources and management, and climate change. As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/ Links from the episode: EBC EBEE Award: https://ebcne.org/news/award/corporate-leadership/ NBC Renewable Energy Initiatives: https://www.narrabay.com/about-us/renewable-energy/ Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering Overview: https://energy.ri.gov/renewable-energy/wind/net-metering Where to find NBC: Webpage: https://www.narrabay.com/ Twitter: @narrabay Instagram: @narrabay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/narrabay/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

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