Yale E360
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Twenty years ago, scientist Richard Thompson sounded the alarm on microplastics pollution. Now, as understanding of the problem has grown, he says it is critical that international negotiators produce an effective plastics treaty when they meet next month in South Korea.
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Hurricane Helene has left an 800-mile path of destruction across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky. Right now, people are desperately waiting to hear from loved ones to confirm their safety, while others are living their worst fears as the death toll rises. My heart is heavy. The grief of yet another climate-changed event is overwhelming.
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New Scientist
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A traditional yogurt-making practice from south-eastern Europe uses live ants as a starter, with the insects providing the bacteria and acid needed to initiate fermentation
NRDC
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The EPA will soon issue a major new rule to control lead in tap water. We expect it will finally take a big step toward addressing this public health scourge.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The first 18 satellites of a planned Chinese mega constellation are brighter than all but 500 stars in the sky, raising fears of a huge impact on astronomy
Endangered Species Law
OCTOBER 3, 2024
On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 1889 , the “Room to Roam Act.” The Act amends Section 65302 of the Government Code to add certain fish, wildlife, and habitat connectivity considerations to the provisions governing general plans for land use in Californian cities and counties. In light of the Act’s passage, cities and counties will be required to update their general plans to include considerations regarding wildlife movement within o
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Scientific American
OCTOBER 3, 2024
FDA medical examiner Frances Oldham Kelsey saved American lives by refusing to approve thalidomide. But millions of pills had been sent to doctors in the U.S.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A computer simulation suggests that some collisions between exotic, hypothetical stars would make space-time ripple with detectable waves
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In September is now available featuring articles on-- -- Northeast Environmental Partners Awards In Wilkes-Barre Oct. 17 -- Philadelphia Environmental Partnership Dinner Nov. 12 -- Opinion Piece: Trails Are Transportation By Patrick Starr -- PEC Receives Grant For Trail Connectivity In PA, NY -- Celebrating Trails Month In Northeast PA -- Water Trail News: Ohio River Basin -- Watershed Spotlight: Allegheny Land Trust + Chalfant Run-Thompson Run
NRDC
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The oil and gas industry generates massive volumes of dangerous wastewater each day: In 2021, U.S. wells created almost 1.1 trillion gallons.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 3, 2024
By Tali MacArthur, PA Environmental Council Watershed Program Manager This article is part of the Pennsylvania Organization for Watershed and Rivers (POWR) Spotlight on Success Series. Click Here for more stories like this one. When neighbors gathered in 2018 to save the defunct Churchill Valley Country Club — located about ten miles from Pittsburgh — and turn it into a dedicated community green space, they had no idea that this effort would eventually evolve into something much bigger.
Scientific American
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Sooner or later a doomsday asteroid will wipe out most life on Earth—unless, that is, we prevent threatening space rocks from hitting us in the first place
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 3, 2024
On October 3, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its second Fall Foliage Report saying colors in Pennsylvania’s forests are relatively unchanged from last week due to stable day-to-day weather that included persistent mist, light rain and clouds. “It seems the acceleration of color change due to prevalent dryness entering the fall foliage season has been mostly offset by the recent wet and moderating temperature pattern.
Scientific American
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Only 2 percent of households in parts of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina that were flooded by Hurricane Helene can get insurance payments
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The epilepsy medication sodium valproate is linked to developmental problems in fetuses, but lab studies may now have found a way to prevent this
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The latest Upstream newsletter from the Stroud Water Research Center features articles on a variety of topics, including honoring bestselling author Paul Greenberg. Forests & Climate Resilience Whether it’s too much, too little, or too dirty, the primary way humans experience climate change is through water. Streamside forests can help. They provide food and habitat for wildlife.
National Law Center
OCTOBER 3, 2024
On September 17, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a summary report finding that 13 of 210 retail dark. The post Food Labeling: The Regulation of Food Allergen Labels appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice of violation in August to Archer-Daniels-Midland Company for failing to construct carbon capture facility wells to contain carbon dioxide in two monitoring wells and failing to follow emergency response procedures based on a review of well records between January 1, 2022 and July 1, 2024 and inspections of the wells done in June, 2024.
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.
Scientific American
OCTOBER 3, 2024
People living near industrial facilities often have few details about the chemicals inside, which poses major risks when floods occur
Nanotech
OCTOBER 3, 2024
On September 30, 2024, Ya-Wei (Jake) Li, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pesticide Programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced that he will be leaving EPA to take a position with the U.S. Department of Interior’s (DOI) Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) as the Assistant Director for Ecological Services. This program is responsible for how the agency conserves endangered species and many other wildlife.
Scientific American
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A model suggests a massive uplift caused by a phenomenon called “river piracy” partly explains Everest’s impressive height
Nanotech
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) held two public webinars in July 2024 to provide updates and answer questions on Minnesota’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products law (Amara’s Law), which takes effect in stages between 2025 and 2032. MPCA has posted its presentations, recordings of the webinars, and written responses to questions received during the webinars.
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A Greener Life
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Gareth Lloyd. By Gareth Lloyd, Founder, Truly Nuts! When we embarked on a reforestation initiative in Peru , our vision extended beyond planting trees. It was about creating a sustainable future that empowers indigenous communities, the true custodians of the rainforest. Collaborating with indigenous organisations like FECONAPIA and FECONAU, we set ambitious goals: planting one million trees and reforesting 1,000 hectares in the Huánuco and Loreto regions.
National Law Center
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The National Agricultural Law Center compiles and publishes a quarterly newsletter highlighting recent and upcoming events and resources. The newsletter. The post The NALC Quarterly Newsletter: 3Q24 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Nanotech
OCTOBER 3, 2024
On June 26, 2024, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored the all-day virtual conference, TSCA Reform — Eight Years Later. The quality of the discussion, the caliber of the participants, and the timeliness of the content motivated us to repurpose the substantive sessions.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Tracey, M. P., Nigam, M., Pirzada, E., & Osman, T. (2024). A solventless carbonyl addition reaction as a guided inquiry laboratory activity for second-year undergraduate organic students. Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 17(1), 2400121.
NRDC
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Californians can look forward to new environmental laws
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Read the full story from the University of Birmingham. Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers — making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition.
Cresforum
OCTOBER 3, 2024
National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) 2024 brought together policymakers, industry leaders and advocates to discuss the future of clean energy in the U.S. and abroad. The NCEW Policymakers Symposium featured two full days of in-person programming at the Conrad in Washington, D.C. With a robust lineup of panels, congressional speakers , and thought-provoking discussions, NCEW 2024 highlighted several key wins for clean energy advocates everywhere.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Read the full story at Investigate Midwest. The cool morning spring breeze hit Saundra Traywick “like a punch to the face.” Walking through her wooded 38-acre donkey farm in central Oklahoma, Traywick suddenly found it hard to breathe as the air smelled “toxic” and “like death.
Enviromental Defense
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – On Thursday October 3rd, Environmental Defence will be hosting an event at STACKT Market in Toronto, to explore the relationship between our financial system and climate change. The evening will feature immersive games, art and lively discussions with climate finance experts.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Oct 24, 2024, 6 pm CDTRegister here. More about the event from the registration page: 350 Chicago is excited to announce and invite you to a new type of an event: A Conversation About the Climate Crisis. This Zoom meeting will bring together people who want to discuss their climate crisis concerns& questions.
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