Circle of Blue

JULY 8, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to remove 35-year-old controls on mercury and other toxic emissions, and has ordered coal-fired plants to cancel plans to shut down. Budgets for environmental science are being slashed ; staffing levels of key agencies are being dramatically reduced.

Endangered Species Act

Legal Planet

MARCH 6, 2025

This tracker builds on two earlier trackers hosted by the Sabin Center: The Climate Deregulation Tracker (2017-2020, Trump 1.0) tracked rollbacks in the first Trump Administration and covers actions from 2017 to 2020.

2017

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

On June 10, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science released its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card , the most comprehensive annual assessment of the Chesapeake Bay and its Watershed. There was a substantial upturn in the overall Bay Health score in 2024, and it came down a little this year.

2024

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

Environmental science teacher Maddie Bentz used to use the Amazon rainforest and the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park to teach her students about ecosystems and biodiversity. Were not just educating the students, but were educating our community. We live here. Click Here to support their work.

Environmental Science

Scientific American

JULY 9, 2025

According to our guest for this episode, which originally aired in August 2024, a reef at its peak sounds something like this. On supporting science journalism If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. But do you know what a sick reef sounds like?

Ocean

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Conor Lamb (D), Energy Future PA -- Pittsburgh Business Times: How Pittsburgh Airports Microgrid Prevents Heathrow-Like Outages -- City & State PA Hosts April 22 Energy Summit - The Future Of Energy In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Youth For Climate Action Summit Set For March 29 [PaEN] -- NextPittsburgh: Prototype Pittsburghs New Job Training (..)

Conservation

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 28, 2024

and other countries are currently stumbling their way to a sharp reduction in carbon emissions. At this point, the effort has been a mixed success. We definitely seem to be on the path to reducing emissions but having trouble doing so quickly enough.

2024

Legal Planet

MAY 28, 2025

In 2024, fires were the main cause of forest loss in tropical forests for the first time since WRIs survey began two decades ago, Climate Home News notes. The annual survey of global forest loss by the World Resources Institute just came out.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2025

Emily Wenger , a summer intern, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at Bethany College, where she also serves as captain of the college lacrosse team. We need to be faithful stewards and protectors of our precious natural resources, and I invite everyone to join in their own way.”

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Sayre High School Students Together at Cobbs Creek To Learn Environmental Science, Engineering In Philadelphia -- Erie Times: Venango Twp. 17 Hearing On Orchard BJK Company Warehouse Chapter 105 Permit In Monroe County -- Penn Today: New Program Brings Penn And William L.

Natural Gas

Scientific American

JUNE 25, 2025

In February 2024 dairy farmers in Texas started noticing cows who were under the weather. Carolyn says that fortunately, unlike those early days of 2024, dairy farmers now know what to look for, like the cows stop eating as much food. He was a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2018.

2015

Scientific American

JUNE 27, 2025

Amarsy: For the 2024–2025 flu season the CDC said it expected about 80 percent of flu vaccines in the U.S. He holds dual masters degrees in journalism and in Earth and environmental sciences from Columbia University. He was a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2018.

2009

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Don’t take it from me, take it from Jessie Fleming, the incredible UCLA soccer player who minored in environmental science and went on to play in England and now the U.S. Fleming recently told the New York Times that she’s working to offset the carbon footprint of her 2024 season travel. for the Portland Thorns.

2019

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

On March 29, the PA Association of Environmental Educators announced the winners of its 2024 awards. The PAEE annual awards play a vital role in the environmental education community in Pennsylvania by providing a platform for educators to acknowledge and honor each other's contributions.

2024

ESA

MAY 10, 2024

The EFP is a two-year funded fellowship designed to provide leadership training in publishing, through which early career scientists may influence the broader publishing landscape in ecological and environmental sciences and contribute to the growth and direction of ESA’s journal portfolio.

Environmental Science

Physics World

OCTOBER 22, 2021

They will join three other journals belonging to the Environmental Research series, which address major areas of environmental science. To support researchers, IOPP will waive all?open-access open-access article publication charges (APCs) for papers that are submitted?to to the three new launches before?2024.?After

2021

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

The PA Association of Environmental Professionals is pleased to announce that the 12th Annual PAEP Environmental Science Scholarship application period is now open! For more information on programs, initiatives, workshops and other special events, visit the PA Association of Environmental Professionals website.

Environmental Science

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

Join Dickinson College Environmental Science instructor Gene Wingert for this program where he will share his expertise on vernal ponds in the forest community. Posted: January 29, 2024] PA Environment Digest These small wetlands typically fill with water during the fall, then dry in late spring.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Improving The Prairie On Saturday, January 20, 2024, DCNR's Jennings Environmental Education Center [nearly Slippery Rock in Butler County] held the 23rd annual Prairie Improvement Day. Posted: February 26, 2024] PA Environment Digest Don’t forget the Super Solar Eclipse Word Search!

Environmental Science

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

To formally kick-start the partnership, the EPA invited Heights students from the Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to its Lower Darby Creek Area Superfund Site, the Clearview Landfill, to participate in activities with volunteers to celebrate Earth Day. Woods, Esq., C0-President, Heights Philadelphia.

Earth Day

Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE), in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES), invites applications and nominations for the Stuart L. and Nancy J.

2024

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Kennedy Jr. made headlines when a Super PAC supporting his presidential bid ran a pricey Super Bowl ad, stealing the look of a famous 1960 spot for his uncle John F. But he got far less attention for another move that says a lot about his campaign: He has tapped Del Bigtree to run his communications team. Bigtree, like RFK Jr.,

Climate Scientist

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2024

Shapiro for including $50 million in funding for the Clean Streams Fund in the new FY 2024-25 state budget to support on-farm conservation practices and other local water quality improvement projects. The new funding in the fiscal year 2024-25 plan extends the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program. How Clean Is Your Stream?

Conservation

Academy of Natural Sciences

JUNE 27, 2023

I am a senior in environmental science in Drexel University’s Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Enviromental Science, expected to graduate in the summer of 2024. My time at the Academy has also significantly aided in my environmental science education. Tell us more about yourself.

Environmental Science

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2024

Professionals and researchers spanning biorenewables-related industries and research programs are invited to join Penn State’s 2024 Biorenewables Symposium , which is designed to help them gain insights into cutting-edge research, cultivate partnerships and explore pathways within the field of biobased energy, products and materials.

Environmental Science

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

The former Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) Student Leadership Council (SLC ) members are working toward master’s degrees in Environmental Education, Wildlife Science or Conservation Biology, and studying Environmental Science and Outdoor Recreation Leadership. CBF has over 275,000 members in Bay Watershed.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2024

The following groups were awarded grants-- -- Allegheny CleanWays , Allegheny County – Cleanup of illegal dumping sites and litter on Allegheny County waterways ($10,000) -- Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay , York County – Train and empower community champions to improve, restore and protect their local watershed ($51,776) -- Berks Nature , Berks County (..)

2024

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Penn State Institute of Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science and its Agriculture and Environment Center seek a dynamic self-starter with experience and training in agricultural and natural resource sciences to join its team in the AEC Lower Susquehanna Office as its Agricultural Outreach Specialist.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2024

Yes, but … “It depends on where you’re looking and what you’re looking for,” said Dr. Peter Smyntek , associate professor of Environmental Science at Saint Vincent College (SVC). John Pawlak, 25, an environmental science major from North Huntingdon, was part of the internship group last summer.

Environmental Science

ESA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Tune in to the Ecological Society of America’s webinar on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET to learn about the emerging biodiversity credit market, a market-based strategy to fund conservation and restoration. What are biodiversity credits??

Environmental Science

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2024

I was told about the Chester Water Authority by my Water and Environmental Science professor, Mrs. Butler, at Thaddeus Stevens,” explains Makayla Weathers. Posted: July 22, 2024] PA Environment Digest It’s our ultimate hope to train the next generation of water works leaders,” says Michael D'Agostino, Human Resources Director.

Environmental Science

Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Environmental Science & Policy, 160, 103865. Markusson, N., & Carton, W. Racial capitalism’s role in mitigation deterrence from carbon removal. link] Abstract Two major sociopolitical challenges loom over the development of carbon removal.

Environmental Science

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 22, 2024

Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology (2024). Chung, W.J., Breakthrough innovations in carbon dioxide mineralization for a sustainable future.

Carbon Dioxide

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 21, 2024

Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering, 18(10), 125. Shentu, J., Zhu, M., & Long, Y. Overlooked risk of microplastics from municipal solid waste–storage site. link] Abstract Municipal solid waste (MSW) storage sites are potential and overlooked contributors to microplastic (MP) pollution.

Waste

Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Microplastic detectives: A citizen-science project reveals large variation in meso- and microplastic pollution along German coastlines. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 12. Walther, B. Pasolini, F., Korez Lupše, Š., & Bergmann, M.

Environmental Science

Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Enhanced Rock Weathering for Carbon Removal–Monitoring and Mitigating Potential Environmental Impacts on Agricultural Land. Environmental Science & Technology, 58(39), 17215–17226. Almaraz, M., Beerling, D. Raymond, P., Reinhard, C. Suhrhoff, T. J., & Taylor, L.

Environmental Science

Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, 23(3), 699–737. Hakeem, I. Veluswamy, G., Thulasiraman, A. Surapaneni, A., & Shah, K. A critical review of biochar versus hydrochar and their application for H2S removal from biogas.

Environmental Science