Will a billionaire bankroll biodiversity? CBD Decision 15/9 as potential ‘goldmine’ (commentary)
Economic metaphors can be ironic, unexpectedly so. The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the 1992 UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) established a “multilateral mechanism for benefit-sharing from the use of digital sequence information on genetic...Environmental defenders paid the price during Panama’s historic mining protests – report
Panama is still trying to understand the extent of the violence that took place during the massive, nationwide protests last year. Groups from all corners of the country, from teacher unions to hospital workers to Indigenous communities, were targeted by law...EPA ‘failed to protect’ East Palestine residents after Ohio train derailment: Whistleblower – NewsNation Now
EPA ‘failed to protect’ East Palestine residents after Ohio train derailment: Whistleblower NewsNation NowPhthalate chemicals found in popular olive oils
Thirteen popular olive oils recently tested have detectable levels of phthalates, according to a new report from Mamavation.Partnering with EHN.org, the environmental wellness blog and community had 13 olive oils tested by a U.S. Environmental Protection...EPA’s 2020-22 Renewable Fuel Standards Upheld by D.C. Circuit – Bloomberg Law
EPA’s 2020-22 Renewable Fuel Standards Upheld by D.C. Circuit Bloomberg LawHouse Subcommittee Holds Hearing on EPA’s RMP Rule – The National Law Review
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on EPA’s RMP Rule The National Law ReviewEPA ‘failed to protect’ East Palestine residents after train derailment: Whistleblower – NewsNation Now
EPA ‘failed to protect’ East Palestine residents after train derailment: Whistleblower NewsNation NowWhistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment – WFMJ
Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment WFMJShade-grown coffee benefits birds, forests & people in Venezuela
Each morning, as Luis Arrieta heads out to begin work on his shade-grown coffee farm, vindication comes in the form of birdsong gushing from the trees, a cacophony of trills and warbles of passerines punctuated by the croaks of the groove-billed toucanet...Colorado environmental groups threaten to sue EPA for failing to crack down on oil and gas permits – The Colorado Sun
Colorado environmental groups threaten to sue EPA for failing to crack down on oil and gas permits The Colorado SunImpunity and pollution abound in DRC mining along the road to the energy transition
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Rainforest Investigations Network. Click here to listen to an audio version of this article: LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) — On Oct. 13, 2023, on National Road 39, a police officer gestures for us...Sap beetles vs wind: What pollinates screw pines?
Read the full story from the University of Tokyo School of Science. Researchers have discovered the first species pollinated by sap beetles in the genus Pandanus, a group of palm-like plants native to the tropics and subtropics of Africa and Eurasia. The discovery...Unilever Ice Cream wins $21 million from DOE to reduce carbon emissions
Read the full story in Food Processing. Similar projects to significantly reduce carbon emissions at four of Unilever’s U.S. ice cream factories won a $20.9 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy, the company announced March 25. The proposed project would...AI and Climate Misinformation
In this workshop, Prof. Asheley Landrum of Arizona State University addresses the increasing public concern about AI’s potential to worsen misinformation in society. Her discussion begins with an examination of the various AI technologies relevant to the broader issue...A novel biosorbent-based marine macroalgal biomass for efficient removal of toluidine blue and basic yellow 28 dyes-contaminated waters
Sguillar, M., Lakhmiri, R., Eladnani, I., Ait Oukharaz, N., El Fargani, H., Laabd, M., Albourine, A., Safi, M., & Cherkaoui, O. (2024). “A novel biosorbent-based marine macroalgal biomass for efficient removal of toluidine blue and basic yellow 28...Researchers investigating generative AI and scholarly publishing
Read the full story at Inside Higher Ed. The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has confronted the scholarly publishing world with the potential risks and benefits of using the new technology in the production of academic research and writing. As...Hold my ointment: Wild orangutan observed healing wound with medicinal plant
JAKARTA — Self-medicating in animals has been reported before, but scientists noted something particularly special when they observed a wild orangutan in Sumatra treating a wound on its face with a plant known to have healing properties. It was June 22, 2022, when the...Carbon source regulation of microalgal-fungal system for the resource recovery of wastewater: A review
Wu, Q., Teng, Y., Wang, W., Wang, H., Gao, X., Guan, X., Zhang, Z., Li, L., & Zhu, L. (2024). “Carbon source regulation of microalgal-fungal system for the resource recovery of wastewater: A review.” Chemical Engineering Journal, 488, 150851....California groundwater levels rose in 2023 for the first time in 4 years
Read the full story at The Hill. Last winter’s unusual onslaught of rain and snow led to California’s first increase in groundwater levels in four years, state officials reported Monday. The 2023 water year — which spanned from Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2023 —...Pemex waste contaminates Mexican communities while talking ‘sustainability’
When the machines and men came to bury toxic sludge on a property near her house in the Mexican state of Tabasco, Lorenza Castro Castro at first thought it was a kind of fertile soil. Companies contracted by Mexico’s state-owned oil giant, Petróleos Mexicanos, or...America’s green manufacturing boom, from EV batteries to solar panel production, isn’t powered by renewable energy − yet
by James Morton Turner, Wellesley College Panasonic’s new US$4 billion battery factory in De Soto, Kansas, is designed to be a model of sustainability – it’s an all-electric factory with no need for a smokestack. When finished, it will cover the size of 48 football...Global trends and hotspots evolution in soil microplastic pollution research: A bibliometric analysis based on the Web of Science
Pan, B., Zhang, F., Zhu, X., Huang, L., Wu, Y., Tang, J.-Q., & Feng, N.-X. (2024). Global trends and hotspots evolution in soil microplastic pollution research: A bibliometric analysis based on the Web of Science. Ecological Indicators, 161, 111974....Scientific Journeys: Actionable research to chemical safety policy
Read the full story at Environmental Factor. In February, Suril Mehta, Dr.P.H., a Division of Translational Toxicology environmental epidemiologist, completed a year-long detail at the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), where he helped develop...‘Heat batteries’ win $75 million DOE award for two Diageo plants
Read the full story in Food Processing. Diageo North America has won up to $75 million in funds from the Dept. of Energy (DOE) to support the electrification of two U.S. production sites with “heat batteries,” with the goal of making both facilities carbon neutral by...EPA bans methylene chloride after safety campaign and dozens killed – USA TODAY
EPA bans methylene chloride after safety campaign and dozens killed USA TODAYMining the heavens: companies pursue space resources
Mining asteroids could offer potential relief for Earth’s resource strain.Sarah Scoles reports for Undark.In short:A new wave of companies, including AstroForge, aims to mine asteroids for valuable metals like platinum and cobalt, which are essential for...Florida shifts focus from climate change to energy security in new legislation
Florida’s energy policy may exclude climate change considerations.Amy Green reports for Inside Climate News.In short:Florida’s proposed bill redefines its energy policy, emphasizing energy independence and security while removing references to climate change.The...“FERC Shakes Up Power Industry With Landmark Grid Rule”
“Federal energy regulators on Monday directed U.S. electricity grid operators to plan new transmission infrastructure that can deliver more renewable energy and defend against extreme weather.” Climate ChangeEnergy & FuelInfrastructureLaws &...“Biden Signs Bipartisan Bill Banning Imports Of Russian Uranium”
“Joe Biden has signed into law a bipartisan bill that bans the import of enriched uranium from Russia, in the latest effort by Washington to apply further pressure on Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.” Environmental PoliticsNuclear Power &...Toxic legacy: peregrine falcons continue to absorb banned chemicals, study reveals
Concentrations in falcon eggs remain consistent, particularly near urban areas.Stefan Labbé reports for the Times Colonist.In short:Despite being banned decades ago, flame retardants continue to contaminate peregrine falcon eggs, showing remarkably consistent high...Superbugs pose a greater threat than Covid, warns health expert
England’s former chief medical officer claims that the rise of drug-resistant superbugs could present a crisis worse than the Covid pandemic. Kat Lay reports for The Guardian.In short:Prof Dame Sally Davies, the UK’s special envoy on antimicrobial resistance,...Rethinking our approach to zoonotic diseases in a changing world
Despite historical attempts to eliminate diseases, experts now suggest focusing on control and coexistence.Joanna Thompson reports for Undark.In short:Many diseases, like Lyme and malaria, cannot be eradicated due to their complex ecologies involving multiple hosts...Bangladesh island’s switch from solar power to fossil fuels threatens birds
Almost all 2,500 households — mostly fisher folks — on Nijhum Dwip, a national park that has the second-largest mangrove forest in Bangladesh, used solar PVs LED bulbs at night and recharge table fans and button phones. However, since October 2023, the island has been...We Urgently Need More Organs for Transplantation. Science and Policy Can Come to the Rescue.
Both scientific and policy advancements could provide desperately needed organs for transplantation. For example, there have been some promising early studies using kidneys from pigs genetically engineered to prevent rejection, but a policy change — paying human...Teens Are Stinky. Biology, Chemistry Explain (at Least Part of) It
It’s no secret that teens don’t smell all that pleasant. But before you blame them read this article. The unpleasant scents may serve several important purposes.Mexico Indigenous community makes strides to land rights, but obstacles remain
The Rarámuri Indigenous people of Bosques de San Elías Repechique have traveled a long road to defend their community territory in northern Mexico. Living in the state of Chihuahua, the Rarámuri have fought for decades to protect a coniferous forest damaged by...Amid ravaging wildfires in Venezuela, experts cite institutional collapse
CARACAS, Venezuela — In early March, a series of wildfires ravaged the savannas of Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the southeastern state of Bolivar, bordering the Venezuelan Amazon, and reached the Auyantepui, one of the park’s iconic,...Multistate, Nebraska-led lawsuits target California and EPA emission regulations • Nebraska Examiner – Nebraska Examiner
Multistate, Nebraska-led lawsuits target California and EPA emission regulations • Nebraska Examiner Nebraska ExaminerIndonesia civil society groups raise concerns over proposed Borneo nuclear reactor
JAKARTA — Civil society organizations in Indonesia staged protests in late April to raise awareness of a planned nuclear plant near Pontianak, capital of West Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo. “We are advocating that West Kalimantan be kept away from the...Corporate climate watchdog document deems carbon offsets largely ineffective
Read the full story from Reuters. Staff at an influential corporate climate action group whose board announced a plan to allow companies to offset greenhouse gas emissions from their supply chain with carbon credits has now found such offsets are largely ineffective,...Three beloved great horned owls living in Lincoln Park die in a month: ‘It’s a really tragic end’
Read the full story from the Chicago Sun-Times. The deaths in the span of a month of a family of great horned owls that stole the hearts of the Lincoln Park community is likely related to rodenticide poisoning, experts say.Department of Labor investigation into worker’s serious injuries finds healthcare facility’s operator again failed to protect employees from patient violence
May 9, 2024Podcast: Pesticides, Parkinson’s And The Messy Influence Of Genetics
Tort lawyers regularly bring litigation against pesticide companies alleging that their products cause devastating diseases. Of course, our genetic makeup profoundly influences our risk for certain medical conditions, including those allegedly caused by pesticide...African health experts warn of climate change & rising vector-borne diseases
Health experts are particularly concerned about the role of climate change in the rise of vector-borne diseases in Africa’s low- and middle-income countries, which already face numerous health and socioeconomic disparities. “It is crucial to acknowledge the gravity of...Initial test finds ‘forever chemical’ in Mount Rushmore drinking water at level exceeding new limit • South Dakota … – South Dakota Searchlight
Initial test finds ‘forever chemical’ in Mount Rushmore drinking water at level exceeding new limit • South Dakota … South Dakota SearchlightLatest palm oil deforester in Indonesia may also be operating illegally
JAKARTA — The largest case of deforestation for industrial palm oil in Indonesia is happening within a concession on a tiny island off the coast of southern Borneo, according to satellite analysis by technology consultancy TheTreeMap. The deforestation appears to be...Final cheetah conservationists freed in Iran, but the big cat’s outlook remains grim
In December 2023, three staff members from the Iranian Cheetah Society crowded around a laptop, moved to tears by the sight of a mother cheetah and her four cubs, caught on a camera trap. Population estimates for the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx...Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Material Hoists, Personnel Hoists, and Elevators
[Federal Register Volume 89, (Monday, May 13, 2024)] [Notice] [Pages 41473] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Material Hoists, Personnel Hoists, and ElevatorsServicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
[Federal Register Volume 89, (Monday, May 13, 2024)] [Notice] [Pages 41473-41474] Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork)...Fishers, scientists restore mangroves on a Mexican isle wrecked by salt mining
In recent decades, salt extraction has taken its toll on the mangroves and wetlands of Isla del Carmen, in the Mexican municipality of Loreto. Since the start of the 20th century, salt mining even led to the creation of a town for workers traveling back and forth...Pill or Knife? The Economics of Weight-Loss Intervention
For many years now, bariatric surgery reigned supreme as the gold standard for weight loss interventions, offering profound and enduring results for patients battling obesity. However, the landscape has shifted with the advent of GLP-1 medications, raising questions...Mycotoxins: Invisible Dangers in Food
At some point in your life, you’ve heard debates about healthy eating, often emphasizing organic, non-GMO, fresh, and minimally processed foods. These discussions are frequently associated with health gurus who claim to have the secret to longevity through diet....How Tersus handles the resale ‘dirty work’ for The North Face, Arc’teryx and others
Read the full story from GreenBiz. If you ask Steve Madsen, founder and chief technology officer of Tersus Solutions, to describe what his company does, he replies, “The stuff nobody else really wants to do.” He’s not kidding. Although his company has worked with...A review of pharmaceuticals removal from water resources using magnetic iron-based nanomaterials
Nyakairu, G. W. A., & Shehu, Z. (2024). “A review of pharmaceuticals removal from water resources using magnetic iron-based nanomaterials.” Nanofabrication, 9. https://doi.org/10.37819/nanofab.9.1797 Abstract The presence of pharmaceuticals in water resources is a...Heavy metals are in the FDA’s crosshairs
Read the full story at Food Processing. Heavy metals in food have been of concern for a decade or more, but they made headlines last fall when unsafe amounts of lead were found in toddlers’ applesauce products from three American brands. However, in that case, the...What if the heavy rain would have fallen 50 kilometers away?
Read the full story from GFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre. Floods affect more people worldwide than any other natural hazard, causing enormous damage that is expected to increase in a warming world. However, people and decision-makers in vulnerable...New DOE-backed projects tackle factory emissions with heat pumps and more
Read the full story from Canary Media. The Biden admin is directing $500M toward factories that will use heat pumps, electric boilers and thermal energy storage to provide clean industrial heat.Climate change is happening too fast for migrating birds
Read the full story from High Country News. To fuel them on their lengthy journey, western tanagers fill up on insects and berries. Like most migrating birds, they eat constantly when they’re not in the air. But as global climate change causes spring to start earlier,...Finding the needle in the haystack: AI tool to improve the usability of government reports
Read the full story from Carnegie Mellon University. Combing through countless PDF reports for hours in search of a piece of relevant information is no one’s idea of an interesting day at work. Tedious, overwhelming, soul-crushing, maybe. Engaging? Not so much....What’s in tattoo ink? My team’s chemical analysis found ingredients that aren’t on the label and could cause allergies
by John Swierk, Binghamton University, State University of New York Tattoos are an incredibly common form of permanent self-expression that date back thousands of years. Most tattoo artists follow strict health and sanitation regulations, so you might assume that...Japan’s cherry trees have been blossoming earlier due to warmer spring temperatures
Via Our World in Data. The peak flowering of cherry trees in Kyoto, Japan, has been recorded since the ninth century. Yasuyuki Aono and colleagues from the Osaka Prefecture University collated this data from historical diaries and chronicles, indicating the dates on...An analytical strategy for challenging members of the microplastic family: Particles from anti-corrosion coatings
Hildebrandt, L., Fischer, M., Klein, O., Zimmermann, T., Fensky, F., Siems, A., Zonderman, A., Hengstmann, E., Kirchgeorg, T., & Pröfrock, D. (2024). “An analytical strategy for challenging members of the microplastic family: Particles from anti-corrosion...Chemicals in car interiors may cause cancer — and they’re required by US law: Study
Read the full story at The Hill. Tens of millions of Americans each day breathe in carcinogenic chemicals that are woven into the interiors of their cars, a new study has found. While opening a window can help reduce the risk, only reforms can keep people safe,...Afghanistan faces deadly flash floods, devastating impacts
Hundreds of deaths occurred due to severe flash floods in northern AfghanistanRick Noack reports for The Washington Post.In short:Severe flash floods in Afghanistan’s northern and western regions have left around 300 people dead, with many more potentially...“Record-Breaking Increase In CO2 Levels In World’s Atmosphere”
“The largest ever recorded leap in the amount of carbon dioxide laden in the world’s atmosphere has just occurred, according to researchers who monitor the relentless accumulation of the primary gas that is heating the planet.” Climate ChangeEnergy &...How fungi could help clean up our biggest toxic messes
More than 30 years after its closure, the acrid smell of diesel still lingers in parts of a former freight rail yard on the banks of the Los Angeles River. Pieces from old trains are scattered across the sprawling site, in soil so laden with contaminants that...US Republican attorneys general sue to stop EPA’s carbon rule – USA TODAY
US Republican attorneys general sue to stop EPA’s carbon rule USA TODAYConservation Efforts Are Succeeding Overall at Slowing Biodiversity Loss, Global Study Confirms
A first-of-its-kind study that analyzed hundreds of conservation actions around the world has confirmed that efforts toward preserving wildlife are resulting in measurable achievements. The international study, published in the journal Science, sought to assess...Racial bias did not shape Mississippi’s water funding decisions for capital city, EPA says – The Associated Press
Racial bias did not shape Mississippi’s water funding decisions for capital city, EPA says The Associated PressMDEQ executive director responds to findings in EPA civil rights investigation WLBTEPA absolves MDEQ, Health Department of discrimination in funding...US Republican attorneys general sue to stop EPA’s carbon rule – Reuters
US Republican attorneys general sue to stop EPA’s carbon rule ReutersRepublican-led states ask court to overturn EPA power plant rule The Hill’Very Deep Concern’: Efforts to challenge new EPA power plant rule underway Parkersburg NewsAs new EPA air quality rule goes into effect, here’s what it means for Allegheny County – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
As new EPA air quality rule goes into effect, here’s what it means for Allegheny County Pittsburgh Post-GazetteEPA offers grants to swap heavy-duty vehicles for zero-emission versions – Denver 7 Colorado News
EPA offers grants to swap heavy-duty vehicles for zero-emission versions Denver 7 Colorado NewsDespite drought, Amazon deforestation alerts hit five-year low
Month over month, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon declined for the 13th consecutive month as forest clearing in Earth’s largest rainforest fell to the lowest level in five years. This decrease occurred despite a historic drought in the region, according to data...Youth-led climate lawsuit against EPA dismissed – Reuters
Youth-led climate lawsuit against EPA dismissed ReutersUnraveling the Myth of Ultra-Processed Foods
Two extensive longitudinal studies are heralded as unveiling the common “truth” that ultra-processed foods hasten our mortality. However, before embracing that kale smoothie, ultra-processed foods may not be the villains portrayed in the media we’ve been led to...Ridiculously rare photo catches Asian caracal swimming a river in India
If you’ve ever thought of the caracal before, you’ve probably pictured it inhabiting the savannas of Africa, its long-fringed ears sticking up above the wild grasses. But although the caracal (Caracal caracal) is best known from its African habitats, a tiny population...On foot and by drone, radio tracking helps rehabilitate pangolins in Vietnam
When the organization Save Vietnam’s Wildlife receives a pangolin rescued from the wildlife trade, it can take months to remind the scaly, housecat-sized mammal how to be a pangolin again. After treating any diseases or injuries, SVW caretakers place the pangolin in a...Beyond the Peel
The banana has shaped civilizations and sparked scientific inquiry. From its origins in the lush forests of New Guinea to its global domination as a staple of modern diets, the banana’s journey is now in peril. Beneath its familiar yellow exterior lies a...ASCH Explains: Nootropics
It’s final exam time, which means all manner of study hacks are making their semi-annual resurgence amongst students across the country. Among those hacks, nootropics – substances ostensibly increasing cognitive function. What’s behind these brain-boosting...Legal scholars accuse Utah of failing to curb the Great Salt Lake’s decline
Read the full story at The Hill. Three dozen law professors from across the country are demanding that a Utah district court hold the Beehive State responsible for the declining water levels in the Great Salt Lake. The professors submitted an amicus brief on Friday in...Low-intensity grazing is locally better for biodiversity but challenging for land users, a new study shows
Read the full story from the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig. A team of researchers has investigated the motivation and potential incentives for and challenges of low-intensity grazing among farmers and land users in...Researchers team up with tribe, community to fight PFAS with plants
Read the full story at Environmental Factor. Scientists supported by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) together with community and tribal members are using phytoremediation to remove PFAS from a contaminated site in northern Maine. Phytoremediation is a...Combination of the climate crisis and continued deforestation may result in significant damage to the animal world
Read the full story from Tel-Aviv University. A new study states that the combination of global warming and extreme heat events, alongside the continued expansion of deforestation in the world, may be devastating for many species of animals, especially those that know...Corporate boards face ESG pressure from both the left and right
Read the full story from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Companies face pressure from all sides on ESG issues, with advocates pressing their agendas and opponents seeking to rein in diversity and other programs. The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling...The world’s largest carbon removal plant is here, and bigger ones are on the way
Read the full story at The Verge. Mammoth, the largest industrial facility yet built to filter carbon dioxide out of the air, just powered up in Hellisheiði, Iceland. It’s run by Swiss climate tech company Climeworks, whose clients include JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft,...Minnesota publishes new information concerning PFAS in products
Via Bergeson & Campbell, PC.New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, and predict their effects
Read the full story from the University of Cambridge. Analysing the diversity of organic compounds dissolved in freshwater provides a reliable measure of ecosystem health, say scientists.Looking to the past to prevent future extinction
Read the full story from San Diego State University. Anthropologists created a computational model to predict the likelihood of animal extinctions based on the complex interaction of hunting and environmental change.California is wrestling with electricity prices – here’s how to design a system that covers the cost of fixing the grid while keeping prices fair
by Yihsu Chen, University of California, Santa Cruz and Andrew L. Liu, Purdue University Small-scale solar power, also known as rooftop or distributed solar, has grown considerably in the U.S. over the past decade. It provides electricity without emitting air...Plastic recycling rates are increasing, but slowly, in many regions
Via Our World in Data. Over the last twenty years, plastic waste recycling has considerably increased worldwide, as the chart shows. OECD countries in the European Union, India, and China have spearheaded this growth. By 2019, recycling rates were 12–13%. Non-OECD...Using Green Chemistry to Create a More Sustainable Pharmaceutical Industry
The medicines we rely on may look tiny when we hold them in our hands, but the manufacturing processes that create those medicines happen at very large scale. And so anything that makes those processes cleaner, safer and more efficient can have a tremendous impact on...Colorado enacts a ban on PFAS chemicals linked to health risks
Colorado joins 12 other states in taking legislative action against PFAS due to their carcinogenic and persistent nature.Natasha Lovato reports for USA Today.In short:Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a law banning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals...$1 billion: Trump’s aggressive campaign for oil industry funds revealed
Donald Trump’s recent engagement with top oil executives at Mar-a-Lago showcases a bid for campaign funding in exchange for regulatory rollbacks. Josh Dawsey and Maxine Joselow report for The Washington Post.In short:Trump promised oil industry leaders...Vermont enacts climate accountability legislation
Vermont’s new bill holds high-emission companies accountable for climate-related damages.Maura Barrett and Lucas Thompson report for NBC News.In short:Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act requires companies like oil giants to pay for climate change-related...Reevaluating the role of parasites in ecosystems
Research shows that parasites can indicate overall ecosystem health and biodiversity. Jesse Nichols reports for Grist. In short: Chelsea Wood, a parasite ecologist, highlights the often misunderstood benefits of parasites in ecosystems, using their complex...Exploring the 15-minute city concept for sustainable urban living
The 15-minute city concept promotes healthier living through reduced car dependence and increased local engagement.Claire Elise Thompson reports for Grist.In short:Carlos Moreno advocates for cities where daily necessities are reachable within 15 minutes on foot or by...Research shows the Caatinga is Brazil’s most efficient carbon capture biome
Over a decade of studies conducted by the National Caatinga Observatory revealed that it has the best carbon sequestration performance among Brazilian biomes. For every 100 metric tons of CO2 absorbed by that forest in Brazil’s semiarid area, 45-60 tons are retained...EPA Closes Racial Probes Into Jackson Water, Finds ‘Insufficient Evidence’
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) closed its civil rights probes into the water crisis in Jackson, Miss., saying there was “insufficient evidence” to say that the state discriminated against residents on the basis of race.”...Subscribe to EHS Newletter
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