Lakes Environmental Newsletter
In this issue:
- News & Events
- Upcoming Courses
- Modeling Tip Video: Creating Projects from MMIF Output in AERMET View
- Articles
- Upcoming Conferences & Trade Shows
News & Events
Happy Holidays from Lakes Environmental!
Lakes Environmental wishes you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year!
With the holiday season upon us, we want to take this opportunity to specially thank you, our subscribers and customers, for reading our newsletter throughout the year. Your feedback and suggestions enable us to continually provide you with the most relevant information in your field of expertise. We look forward to working with you in 2019!
Please find below the holiday schedule for Lakes Environmental’s Waterloo and Dallas offices:
If you have an urgent sales matter requiring assistance during the holidays, please e-mail us at sales@webLakes.com. For urgent matters requiring Technical Support please e-mail support@webLakes.com |
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AERMOD and CALPUFF Courses in Dallas, Texas – Feb 18-21, 2019
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Lakes Environmental will hold 4 days of AERMOD and CALPUFF training in Dallas, Texas from February 18 to 21, 2019. CALPUFF attendees will have the opportunity to complete a Do It Yourself Case Study using WRF processed data for a location of their choice making this course of great benefit to their modeling work. Early registration discounts are available until January 4, 2019. Register now!
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AERMOD Course in Toronto – Feb 25-26, 2019
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Lakes Environmental will present a 2-day AERMOD course in Toronto from February 25-26, 2019. This course will feature a special section and case study regarding the dispersion modeling requirements of Ontario Regulation 419/05: Air Pollution - Local Air Quality. Register online today to take advantage of our early registration discount! Early Registration Discount Ends: January 14, 2019
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AERMOD and CALPUFF Courses in Las Vegas – Apr 8-11, 2019
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Lakes Environmental will host 4 days of AERMOD and CALPUFF training in Las Vegas from April 8 to 11, 2019. The CALPUFF portion of this course will include a special Class I Area Visibility case study and WRF case study for each student’s desired location. Register now to take advantage of our early registration ending February 22, 2019.
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AERMOD Course in London, UK – May 27-28, 2019
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Lakes Environmental will be in London to present a 2-day AERMOD course from May 27-28, 2019. You only have until March 27, 2019 to take advantage of our early registration discount. Register online now!
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Upcoming Courses
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Feb 18-19, 2019 |
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Feb 25-26, 2019 |
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Apr 8-9, 2019 |
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May 27-28, 2019 |
For more information on the above courses, including registration information, location, and course outlines, please visit our web site: https://www.weblakes.com/courses.html.
Modeling Tip
Creating Projects from MMIF Output in AERMET View
Following up on Lakes’ November webinar, you can purchase global AERMET-ready met data online from the WRF or MM5 meteorological models. Lakes utilizes the Mesoscale Model Interface Program (MMIF) to format prognostic meteorological model output for use in air quality models.
By purchasing data online, users are able to easily set up new projects in AERMET View. Watch the video below for a step-by-step look at this process.
Submit Your Modeling Tips Today!
We are currently accepting submissions for the Monthly Modeling Tip section that appears in our newsletters. If you have a modeling tip that may benefit our readers, please send it to us at support@webLakes.com. Your name and the name of your organization will appear below the tip providing you with an opportunity for increased exposure.
Articles
Nations Must Triple Efforts to Reach 2°C Target, Concludes Annual Review of Global Emissions, Climate Action
November 27, 2018 - Global emissions are on the rise as national commitments to combat climate change come up short. But surging momentum from the private sector and untapped potential from innovation and green-financing offer pathways to bridge the emissions gap. Those findings along with a sweeping review of climate action and the latest measurements of global emissions were presented by authors of the 2018 Emissions Gap Report during a launch event here.
The flagship report from UN Environment annually presents a definitive assessment of the so-called 'emissions gap' – the gap between anticipated emission levels in 2030, compared to levels consistent with a 2°C / 1.5°C target.
The findings presented today offer the latest accounting of national mitigation efforts and the ambitions countries have presented in their Nationally Determined Contributions, which form the foundation of the Paris Agreement.
Combined Local and Global Actions Could Lessen Impacts of Climate Change
November 27, 2018 - Writing in Scientific Reports, researchers say effective management of the marine environment could mitigate the impact of future global changes.
Increased oil and gas activities could combine with ocean warming and acidification to have a significant negative impact on marine organisms, a new study suggests. A team of researchers led by Renée K. Bechmann at the NORCE Norwegian Research Centre conducted one of the first studies to explore the impact of multiple stressors in the marine environment.
The study’s lead author, Dr Maj Arnberg, carried out the research as part of her PhD under the supervision of Professor John Spicer and Dr Piero Calosi, both affiliated to the Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre at the University of Plymouth, together with Dr Sam Dupont at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) at the University of Gothenburg.
New Federal Climate Assessment for U.S. Released
November 23, 2018 - A new federal report finds that climate change is affecting the natural environment, agriculture, energy production and use, land and water resources, transportation, and human health and welfare across the U.S. and its territories.
Volume II of the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4), released today by the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), focuses on climate change impacts, risks and adaptations occurring in the U.S. The report contains supporting evidence from 16 national-level topic chapters (e.g., water, oceans, energy, and human health), 10 regional chapters and two chapters that focus on societal responses to climate change. USGCRP also released the Second State of the Carbon Cycle Report (SOCCR2).
EPA Issues Final State Plans Rule to Ensure Attainment of the Standards for Ground-Level Ozone
November 16, 2018 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final state implementation plan (SIP) Requirements Rule for implementing the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone. These requirements apply to states and tribes with nonattainment areas as well as the 13 northeastern states that currently comprise the Ozone Transport Region. This rule will assist our state and tribal partners in developing their implementation plans to meet the 2015 ozone standards, while providing the greatest flexibility possible.
“This final rule grants states the flexibilities they need to incorporate factors that are often outside their control, such as international air pollution, so they can meet the 2015 ozone standards and continue our nation’s tremendous clean air progress,” said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “By working with states to provide greater regulatory certainty, we are helping them improve air quality, protect public health, and enhance economic growth.”
For additional environmental news, visit the Environmental News Network (ENN), the most
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Upcoming Conferences & Trade Shows
Jan 3-5, 2019 |
The IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment – Hawaii 2019 |
Honolulu, HI, USA |
Jan 14-17, 2019 |
World Future Energy Summit |
Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Feb 13-15, 2019 |
10th International Conference on Environmental Science and Development |
Milan, Italy |
Feb 25-27, 2019 |
22nd EUEC 2019: Energy, Utility & Environment Conference |
San Diego, CA, USA |
Mar 19-21, 2019 |
AWMA 8th Specialty Conference on Air Quality Models |
Durham, NC, USA |
Mar 26-28, 2019 |
AMERICANA 2019 |
Montréal, QC, Canada |
Apr 7-9, 2019 |
4th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Treatment and Protection (ICEPTP'19) |
Rome, Italy |
May 7-9, 2019 |
Canadian Environmental Conference and Tradeshow (CANECT) 2019 |
Vaughan, ON, Canada |
May 14-15, 2019 |
Environmental Trade Fair and Conference (ETFC) |
Austin, TX, USA |
Jun 25-28, 2019 |
AWMA 112th Annual Conference & Exhibition |
Québec City, QC, Canada |
About this Newsletter
This newsletter contains information gleaned from various sources on the web, with complete links to the sources cited. Organizations cited are in no way affiliated with Lakes Environmental Software.
Lakes Environmental Software is a leading environmental IT company that offers a complete line of air dispersion modeling, risk assessment, emissions inventory, and emergency release software as well as training and custom software services. With satisfied users located around the globe, Lakes Environmental Software will continue to revolutionize the environmental software field.
For more information please visit our web site at: www.webLakes.com. You may also contact us by phone at (519) 746-5995.
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