new From an ISO perspective, no documentation (e.g., policy, procedure) is required. However, it is important to have a disposal and destruction policy, acceptable usage policy, and security operations procedures in place that specify how system administrators and other responsible personnel must delete sensitive information from their devices, servers, and networks. It is also important to have a data retention policy that defines how long each category of information should be stored and when it should be erased. — ISACA, in future

new .... Indeed global macroeconomic and political instability is accelerating the risk potential for geopolitical or ecological-based terrorism. Rising consumer consciousness around energy security and sustainability is also affecting expectations and behaviours, for example meaning utilities are needing to evolve both business models and revenue models, this could range from support for Electric Vehicles (EV) right through to provision of EV charging stations themselves - and of course managing the... — bbntimes.com, 5h ago

new Both project-level and jurisdictional scale REDD+ refer to an activity or collection of activities that reduces forest-based emissions and enhances removals in an accounting area. To generate fungible carbon credits, the activities and their impacts on greenhouse gas emissions are monitored, reported, and independently audited against accepted accounting standards that include provisions for environmental and social safeguards (called third-party validation and verification). The primary difference between the two is scale. — winrock.org, 5h ago

new As global population increases and the demand for mobility grows in parallel, it has become more urgent to control the problem of motor vehicle emissions. The electrification of transport reduces oil demand and greenhouse gas emissions, and helps achieve better health outcomes. At the same time, implementing vehicle electrification programmes increases demand for electricity and certain minerals used to manufacture batteries and other components. This entails other issues on their own, and will need to be dealt with accordingly. — ORF, 7h ago

new Recent mandates require government facilities to develop energy policies that enable energy conservation, increase the use of renewable…... — POWER Magazine, 7h ago

new Therefore, industry participants must adhere to strict safety standards and regulatory compliance regulations to ensure the safe and responsible use of these products. Overall, the global NGL market is an important and rapidly expanding component of the energy industry, providing a diverse range of applications and possibilities for further growth and advancement.Natural Gas Liquid Market Overview:Forecast CAGR (2022-2032): 5.64 %... — openPR.com, 13h ago

new Increasing concerns pertaining to environmental safety are proving to be boon for the market as pipelines usually transport harmful and flammable compounds which can pose great harm to the surroundings. In this regard, pipeline integrity management systems are gaining traction across various end use sectors to prevent environmental degradation, destruction of vegetation, water pollution, and to prevent adverse impacts on local wildlife.The flourishing international trade of crude oil, petroleum, and natural gas between strong economies is another crucial driving factor of the pipeline integrity management market. Furthermore, pipeline integrity management services also offer root cause analysis of failure and risk assessment, which are expected to provide impetus to the market in the forecast period.Pipeline Integrity Management Industry Definition and Major SegmentsPipeline integrity management is defined as a structured system which is aimed at ensuring proper functionality of a pipeline, effectively and efficiently, while ensuring safety and placement of people, environmental components, and other resources. Pipeline integrity management systems use modern computing technologies to improve the reliability of pipelines.Read Full Report with Table of Contents -... — openPR.com, 14h ago

new The Central Government has taken a number of initiatives for prevention, control and abatement of pollution including enactment of environmental laws and associated regulations; issuance of guidelines on various aspects of environment protection, forests and biodiversity conservation; notification of National Ambient Air Quality and effluent discharge standards; introduction of cleaner / alternate fuels; ethanol blending program; leapfrogging from Bharat Stage (BS) IV to BS VI fuel norms; promotion of cleaner production processes; incentives for production and use of hybrid and electric vehicles; notification of various rules for environmentally sound management of different types of waste-solid, plastic, hazardous, bio-medical, construction and demolition and e-Waste; ban on identified single use plastic; banning open burning of leaves, biomass and waste; monitoring the implementation of notified rules, standards and guidelines; and issuance of directions under Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and under Section 18(1)(b) of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, wherever required; etc. — https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/, 20h ago

new ...is leading the country in mitigating the safety issues with lithium-ion battery-operated products. Requiring e-bikes, e-scooters and other personal mobility devices to earn third-party product safety certification can significantly reduce related fire, explosion, property damage and other risks associated with micromobility equipment. Third-party product safety certification is granted once a product meets safety certification program requirements. This means that it demonstrates conformity to consensus-based safety standards and undergoes regular factory surveillance during manufacturing. — prnewswire.com, 1d ago

new The Critical Infrastructure Digitalization and Resilience (CIDR) program is a five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by DAI Global LLC (DAI). The CIDR program will support the governments of countries within USAID’s Europe and Eurasia (E&E) portfolio in assisting critical infrastructure entities to: incorporate cybersecurity best practices into organizational operations, planning, and procurement; prioritize cybersecurity investment needs; select appropriate mandatory or voluntary standards and corresponding security controls; and establish the basis for region-wide cybersecurity information sharing. Through a regional approach targeting improved policies and legislation, information sharing, workforce development, and capacity-building, the program will target sectors such as energy, water, transport, healthcare, finance, and telecommunications to improve their cybersecurity protection and response capabilities. — devex.com, 20h ago

new ...supply chain risk management requirements to low impact BES Cyber Systems with remote access connectivity. Consistent with the 2019 NERC Supply Chain Risk Assessment, NERC proposes new Requirement R1.2.6 that would require responsible entities to include the topic of ‘vendor electronic remote access security controls’ in their cyber security policies and redesignate the currently effective Requirement R1.2.6 as Requirement R1.2.7. — Industrial Cyber, 1d ago

new Local rules and regulations: most standard term contracts incorporate local rules and regulations into the bunker supply contracts. Local rules and regulations can bring about surprises that the parties to the contract might not be aware of at the time of contracting. Consideration is accordingly recommended to be given to the exclusion of local rules and regulations either in their entirety or to limit their applicability to fuel sampling only. — hellenicshippingnews.com, 20h ago

new ...natural gas distribution companies and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets; our ability to incorporate new technologies into our businesses, including those designed to support governmental and private party energy and climate goals; weather, natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, terrorism, information system outages or other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities or systems, cause the release of harmful materials, cause fires or subject us to liability for damages, fines and penalties, some of which may not be recoverable through regulatory mechanisms, may be disputed or not covered by insurers, or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable insurance; the availability of electric power, natural gas and natural gas storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the transmission grid, pipeline system or limitations on the withdrawal of natural gas from storage facilities; Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's (Oncor) ability to eliminate or reduce its quarterly dividends due to regulatory and governance requirements and commitments, including by actions of Oncor's independent directors or a minority member director; changes in tax and trade policies, laws and regulations, including tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements and sanctions, such as those that have been imposed and that may be imposed in the future in connection with the war in... — prnewswire.com, 1d ago

new Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning the projected in-service date for Plant Vogtle Unit 4. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the potential effects of the continued COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction, and operation of facilities or other projects, including Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, which includes components based on new technology that only within the last few years began initial operation in the global nuclear industry at this scale, due to current and/or future challenges which include, but are not limited to, changes in labor costs, availability and productivity, challenges with the management of contractors or vendors, subcontractor performance, adverse weather conditions, shortages, delays, increased costs, or inconsistent quality of equipment, materials, and labor, contractor or supplier delay, the impacts of inflation, delays due to judicial or regulatory action, nonperformance under construction, operating, or other agreements, operational readiness, including specialized operator training and required site safety programs, engineering or design problems or any remediation related thereto, design and other licensing-based compliance matters, including, for Plant Vogtle Unit 4, inspections and the timely submittal by Southern Nuclear of the Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria documentation and the related investigations, reviews and approvals by the NRC necessary to support NRC authorization to load fuel, challenges with start-up activities, including major equipment failure, or system integration, and/or operational performance, continued challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic or future pandemic health events, continued public and policymaker support for projects, environmental and geological conditions, delays or increased costs to interconnect facilities to transmission grids, and increased financing costs as a result of changes in market interest rates or as a result of project delays; the ability to overcome or mitigate the current challenges at Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 that could further impact the cost and schedule for the project; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to construction projects, such as Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, including Public Service Commission approvals and NRC actions; under certain specified circumstances, a decision by holders of more than 10% of the ownership interests of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 not to proceed with construction; the notice of tender by Oglethorpe Power Corporation and the City of Dalton of a portion of their ownership interests in Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 to Georgia Power, including related litigation; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses (including satisfaction of NRC requirements), to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; the inherent risks involved in operating and constructing nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power's business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events, political unrest, wars or other similar occurrences; and the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power's business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating or storage resources. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward–looking information. — prnewswire.com, 1d ago

new Policy measures that make these changes less disruptive can help accelerate needed transitions, such as subsidizing zero-carbon technologies and taxing high-emissions technologies like fossil-fueled cars. Infrastructure design — like reallocating street space for sidewalks or bike lanes — can help people transition to lower-emissions lifestyles. It is important to note there are many co-benefits that accompany these transformations, too. Minimizing the number of passenger vehicles on the road, in this example, reduces harmful local air pollution and cuts traffic-related crashes and deaths. — Ecosystem Marketplace, 1d ago

new In land, water, and food systems, the top options are to reduce the loss of natural ecosystems, followed by carbon farming and ecosystem restoration. The IPCC says reducing food loss and food waste has the least impact among a list of strategies. And in settlements and infrastructure, fuel-efficient vehicles, efficient lighting and appliances, transit, biking, efficient shipping and aviation, and avoiding demand for energy services show up as the least expensive options. Efficient buildings are more costly, but can deliver somewhat higher emission reductions in this decade. — Corporate Knights, 1d ago

new Marine vessels must meet stringent safety regulations. Designers must account for safety features such as fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, and escape routes. These features must be incorporated into the design without compromising on aesthetics or functionality. — WriteUpCafe.com, 1d ago

new Governments and organizations are becoming increasingly aware of the risks associated with workplace exposures to dust and other particulate matter. Industrial dust collectors play a crucial role in minimizing these risks, thereby prompting a safe working environment. Moreover, government are introducing stringent regulations that require industrial facilities to maintain certain levels of air quality. Compliance with these regulations often necessitates the installation of dust collectors. The industrial sector is expected to grow in the coming years, especially in emerging economies. As industrial manufacturing activities increase, the demand for dust collectors also increases. Industrial dust collectors help reduce equipment wear and tear maintenance costs, and downtime. In addition, some industries may require paying fines for non-compliance with environmental regulations. Installing dust collectors can help industries to avoid this expense. — alliedmarketresearch.com, 1d ago

new Solar PV will “undoubtedly” play a prominent role in addressing Japan’s energy security, energy supply and decarbonisation concerns, Wilkinson wrote. However, the scale-up of renewables faces several major challenges, and opening up the market to battery storage will be an important step to achieving those aims, Wilkinson wrote, along with other regulatory changes like a new ‘Feed-in Premium’ successor to the Feed-in Tariff, paying higher prices for energy inputted from renewables to the grid network during peak times. — Energy Storage News, 1d ago

new Labeling and manufacturing guidelines for specialty fertilizers, which serve as a mark of a superior standard or trust, have been mandatorily adopted and regulated in many nations, especially the US and European countries. Domestic fertilizer regulatory agencies promote these products under government policy frameworks to minimize the environmental hazards caused by leaching and nutrient loss. For instance, China’s guiding catalog of Industrial Infrastructure Adjustment (2011 edition) classified CRFs as encouraging items, indicating the development of CRFs to speed up during China’s 13th five-year plan from 2016–2020. The five-year plan indicates reduced use of pesticides and fertilizers and the introduction of water, food control, and safety management. According to a report published by FertilizersEurope in 2021, the European fertilizer industry has greatly improved the energy efficiency of its ammonia production through European Green Deal. In the future, ammonia will be produced with zero or near-zero carbon footprint. Similarly, the government of India has imposed no restrictions on the import of MOP... — marketsandmarkets.com, 1d ago

new ...due to its potential for generating large amounts of renewable energy with minimal environmental impact. In order for Rhode Island to remain competitive in this growing industry, it must continue investing in infrastructure and technology related to offshore wind development while also ensuring that any projects meet stringent safety standards and adhere to strict environmental regulations. — OilPrice.com, 1d ago

new To help consumers navigate the EV tax credits and rebates available to them, The Ascent has compiled a list of all state and federal EV and EV charger incentives. This list covers non-commercial incentives and does not include terms-of-use rate incentives, emissions inspection exemptions, or other perks for owning an EV like HOV exemptions. — The Motley Fool, 1d ago

new Industry-driven standards encourage interoperability and provide a standardized approach to ensure security and privacy safeguards are implemented. But they also require developers and organizations to invest in additional work to meet those standards. For example, how do you cache APIs that may contain Protected Health Information (PHI)? And how do you securely expose APIs to developers through portals, or other tools as they are building integrations, without displaying health information?... — Cloud Native Computing Foundation, 1d ago

new The market for industrial dust collectors has expanded because of increasing rates of industrialization and urbanization around the world. Furthermore, in November 2022, according to the World Bank, India will need to invest around $840 billion in urban infrastructure over the next 15 years in order to adequately meet the needs of its rapidly growing urban population, which is expected to reach $600 million by 2036, or 40% of the country's population. In addition, according to this World Bank projection, 40% of India's population, or 600 million people, would live in urban areas by 2036. As a result, the government will have to make significant expenditures on building the different amenities required to support urban inhabitants’ livelihoods. As a result, demand for industrial dust collectors increases as more commercial and residential construction increases. For instance, Vietnam is constructing approximately 400 industrial parks around the country. The demand for dust collectors in these facilities is anticipated to rise significantly because these parks will service a variety of businesses, from the production of building materials to the processing of food. Moreover, the need for industrial dust collectors has grown as a result of strict environmental and governmental requirements. For instance, in June 2022, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the EPA sets restrictions on specific air contaminants, including the maximum amounts that can be present in the air at any place in the U.S. The Clean Air Act also gives the EPA the power to control air pollution emissions from several sectors of the U.S. economy, including steel mills, utilities, and chemical plants. Owners of manufacturing facilities must adhere to rules because of these kinds of international government prohibitions. As a result, they set up commercial dust collectors at their factories and other construction sites. However, high capital and operational costs of industrial dust collectors are anticipated to restrain the industrial dust collector market growth. Moreover, constant innovations in dust collector products from different key players is an industrial dust collector market opportunity for the growth of the key players. For instance, in June 2021, Atlas Copco AB, a leading manufacturer of industrial tools and equipment launched a new product called the DCP 30 pneumatic dust collector, which is the first pneumatic dust control system available on the market that can be used to collect dust at the source while drilling with three handheld rock drills simultaneously and reducing the exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust, improving the operators' health and assuring a safe working environment. — Allied Market Research, 1d ago

new The environmental protection mandates and laws are getting more valued across the world to reduce the impact of marine emissions. These standards emphasize on supporting the use of non-toxic materials, implementing conservation techniques, and changing production processes. This supports the recycling or reuse of materials more accurately than driving them into the waste stream, which helps to eradicate pollution. Europe and North America are a few early law adopters of environmental protection across the globe. — alliedmarketresearch.com, 1d ago

new However, gas producers responded angrily to the government’s proposal to set “reasonable” pricing controls, which would reflect cost of production plus an appropriate return on capital. The industry has argued that the draft proposal ignores the significant and unique risks involved in oil and gas projects, such as unsuccessful exploration activity, development costs, power costs and extensive decommissioning requirements. — The Sydney Morning Herald, 1d ago

new Additional specific areas of cooperation identified under the two agreements include the testing and deployment of zero-emission vehicles, cargo handling equipment and vessels; exploring energy use and alternative energy sources; and cooperating on initiatives related to pollution-reduction technologies for terminals, ocean-going vessels and drayage trucks. — hellenicshippingnews.com, 1d ago

new Today, Dahunsi supports National Nuclear Security Administration programs that develop technical and regulatory best practices for safeguards and security approaches. Countries embarking or expanding their nuclear programs partner with the NNSA to meet international safeguards obligations and security best practices for the protection of nuclear and radiological materials. — ornl.gov, 1d ago

new ...notes that, although the clean energy transition is bringing a major structural change in the generation profile of electricity systems around the world, “governments, industries, and other stakeholders will need to improve their frameworks for ensuring electricity security through updated policies, regulations, and market designs.”... — CleanTechnica, 1d ago

new Lawmakers have introduced bills during the 2023 legislative session to raise the mandatory minimum staffing hours in nursing homes, to require more transparency in how facility operators spend state money, to mandate that owners provide air conditioning in resident rooms, and to prompt broader disclosures about private equity investment in long-term care, among other proposals. — Hartford Courant, 1d ago

new Data center software is essential for coordinating and analyzing IoT data, optimizing production processes and determining predictive maintenance trigger points. Public cloud services are a scalable option for AI computing and big data storage that can be harmonized with the unique requirements of each industrial network. Encryption techniques alleviate the privacy and security concerns of factory operators partnering with hyperscalers. — Bisinfotech, 1d ago

new The researchers modeled hourly electricity demand under BEV and PV adoption in the two cities, and then investigated mitigation strategies that do not require changes in behavior (i.e., travel) or new technologies such as vehicle-to-grid and networked chargers. — Green Car Congress, 1d ago

new The White Card course covers topics such as identifying hazards and risk assessment; how to use appropriate personal protective equipment; safe manual handling techniques; proper housekeeping practices; awareness of hazardous chemicals; first aid principles; fire prevention and control measures; emergency preparedness procedures; working with electricity safely, plus other general workplace health and safety issues. — SME Business Daily Media, 2d ago

new A big part of safety is keeping up with regulatory requirements and protocols for fire. Because of technological developments, these systems too are undergoing a huge change. — Zacks Investment Research, 1d ago

new In Asia Pacific, China has relaxed rules under its national carbon market to reduce the financial burden on coal-fired power generators after a year of record fuel prices. The key measures include setting a limit on penalties under the mechanism, and allowing power plants to borrow emissions allowances from future years to offset current obligations. Meanwhile India is on course to announce details for its national carbon market scheme in June, consulting on market elements with a view to trade in 2025. In Australia and New Zealand, institutional investors are starting to participate in local carbon markets, attracted by rising carbon prices and improved policy certainty. Finally Japan and Germany have agreed to cooperate on clean energy, hydrogen and battery supply, while Singapore has approved 1 GW of renewable electricity imports from Cambodia. -- Henry Edwardes-Evans... — Platts Live, 1d ago

new A solution to address privacy and data protection concerns in AI includes implementing strict access controls, such as password-protected access, encryption of sensitive information, and regular monitoring and auditing of data usage. It also includes regularly updating privacy policies and practices to keep up with changing regulations, conducting privacy impact assessments before implementing new AI systems, and providing clear and concise explanations to customers about how their data is being used. — The European Business Review, 2d ago

new With today’s supply chains under such intense pressure to control costs and preserve margins, operations need proven, reliable technology to power their lift truck fleet, without breaking the bank. Add increasingly strict regulations for greenhouse gas emissions, corporate sustainability initiatives and indoor air quality requirements to the mix, and lead-acid batteries are a sensible electrification choice. — yale.com, 2d ago

new As complex industrial systems are digitalised, trust, resilience and security become even more essential. With a growing number of distributed, connected devices and assets used in the system, it will be critical to ensure cybersecurity risks are better managed. While greater digitalisation increases these risks, technology tools are also critical to improve security processes, for example performance prediction or preventing asset failure. This means organisations will need to effectively address cyber critical high-risk assets and applications with advanced levels of cybersecurity, but also apply a wider holistic baseline for cybersecurity across the entire supply chain. Regulators have a key role to play in this area by promoting risk-based and principle-focussed cybersecurity policies, leveraging recognised international standards and best practices. — sustainabilitymag.com, 2d ago

new Projects addressing Scope 1 and 2 emissions fall into three broad categories. First, we have projects aimed at improving energy efficiency, such as construction energy consumption audits and optimization. Next, there are projects aimed at reducing the use of non-renewable energy, such as renewable energy purchase, on-site generation of renewables and the use of electric vehicles. Finally, we have projects exploiting opportunities for carbon removal, such as onsite carbon removal and carbon offsetting. — Roland Berger, 2d ago

new We live in a world full of pressures. Industry in particular knows a thing or two about it. Whether highly flammable gases or otherwise delicate liquids - all of these must be kept in check in order not to harm our environment even more than it already does. But how do you detect even the smallest leaks in time, even before major trouble threatens? INFICON, whose German headquarters are located in Cologne, Germany, has been tackling this rather difficult task for quite some time. As one of the world's leading developers, producers and suppliers of instruments and devices for leak testing, INFICON covers a wide range of applications. INFICON's main customers include manufacturers and service companies of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, the automotive and automotive supplier industry, the semiconductor industry and manufacturers of leak testing equipment. Automotive manufacturers and their suppliers in particular rely almost without exception on INFICON's expertise. Whether airbags, air-conditioning systems, fuel tanks, injection systems, fluid containers or modern components of alternative drives - almost everything is tested for leaks using the appropriate technical solutions. — https://www.hannovermesse.de, 2d ago

new As the frameworks accompanying cybersecurity mandates and compliance guidelines are also refined, many now encourage (and sometimes mandate) that businesses transition to a proactive, risk-based approach – one that establishes their liability based on the type of data they’re collecting and how it’s used. At the same time, many data-centric cybersecurity frameworks are pushing the industry towards full proactive prioritization and risk ranking gap analysis to enable an accurate measure of system risk while reducing the resources and time required for compliance. This collision of data privacy concerns and the associated regulations with cybersecurity frameworks is overwhelming for companies trying to strengthen their security and compliance posture. — CPO Magazine, 2d ago