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Kylie Soanes: Do wildlife crossing structures mitigate the barrier effect of roads on animal movement?

The Applied Ecologist

Shortlisted for the 2024 Southwood Prize Kylie Soanes details how, alongside colleagues, they analysed 313 studies to determine whether wildlife crossing structures mitigate the barrier effect of roads on wildlife movement. About the research Overview Wildlife crossing structures are a common tool to help animals cross roads safely.

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Retreating Arctic Glaciers Have Exposed 1,500 Miles of Coastline

Yale E360

Since 2000, the melting of Arctic glaciers has exposed some 1,500 miles of coastline, a study finds.

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Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards: Monitoring Road Salt Pollution And Taking Action At Home

PA Environment Daily

By Jennifer Latzgo, Little Lehigh Master Watershed Steward This article originally appeared on the Penn State Extension website with maps, photos and diagrams. In 2023, members of the Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards heard about the issues related to road salt pollution and decided to study its effects in our watershed. The Little Lehigh Watershed is composed of the Little Lehigh Creek to the south and east of Allentown and the Jordan Creek, which is to the north and feeds into the Little Lehigh

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With NOAA Cuts, a Proud Legacy and Vital Science Are at Risk

Yale E360

For more than 50 years, NOAA has pioneered climate research and been instrumental in advancing modern weather forecasting. Now labeled by Project 2025 as part of the climate alarm industry and facing DOGE-driven cuts, the future of this valuable public asset is in jeopardy.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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How a surprising twist on rewilding could help settle our carbon debt

New Scientist

Weve pumped huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that needs to be paid back.

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Lijun Chen: Integrating variation in bacterial-fungal co-occurrence network with soil carbon dynamics

The Applied Ecologist

Shortlisted for the 2024 Southwood Prize Lijun Chen explores how bacterial-fungal interactions mediate soil organic carbon dynamics in the context of artificial forest ecosystems. About the research Overview Eucalyptus is one of the most widely planted tree species worldwide. It has been demostrated that long-term short-rotation practices of eucalyptus induced to declining of soil organic carbon content and ecosystem services capacity.

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Master Watershed Stewards Expand Watershed-Friendly Residential Certification Program To Include New Residents; Over 400 Certified So Far

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program and The Nurture Nature Center recently announced your home, no matter how large or small, can be Watershed-Friendly, certified under the Watershed-Friendly Certification Program. Large, complex problems aren't solved by individuals, but collective individual actions can make a difference. Its exciting that over four hundred Pennsylvanians have committed to making watershed-friendly decisions and behaviors where they live and became certif

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Water can turn into a superacid that makes diamonds

New Scientist

Simulations suggest that water can become a superacid under extremely high heat and pressure conditions.

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The Role of Lightweight AI Models in Supporting a Sustainable Transition to Renewable Energy: A Systematic Review

Environmental News Bits

Miller, T., Durlik, I., Kostecka, E., Kozlovska, P., Staude, M., & Sokoowska, S. (2025). The Role of Lightweight AI Models in Supporting a Sustainable Transition to Renewable Energy: A Systematic Review. Energies, 18(5).

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Floating wood could help us refreeze the Arctic seas

New Scientist

Floating platforms of wood could draw up seawater and help it to freeze, seeding the formation of new sea ice

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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Canada Releases Final State of PFAS Report and Proposed Risk Management Approach

Nanotech

On March 5, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) announced the availability of its final State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report (State of PFAS Report) and proposed risk management approach for PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers. The State of PFAS Report concludes that the class of PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers, is harmful to human health and the environment.

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Greenland has gained over 1600 km of new coastline as glaciers retreat

New Scientist

Melting ice is revealing new coastal zones in the Arctic, but while this new landscape might fuel speculation about natural resources, it is vulnerable to rockfalls and landslides that can cause dangerous tsunamis

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Webinar: University of Illinois Rainwater Management Program

Environmental News Bits

April 2, 2025, 3 pm CTRegister The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaigns Rainwater Management Program (RMP) showcases a future vision for the campus that transitions from the traditional viewpoint of stormwater runoff as a maintenance issue to one that envisions rainwater as a commodity to retain and celebrate, that is essential to supporting natural aspects of … Continue reading Webinar: University of Illinois Rainwater Management Program

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EPA Provides Update on Status of TSCA Risk Management Rule for TCE

Nanotech

On March 24, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided an update on the effective date of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) final risk management rule for trichloroethylene (TCE). As reported in our January 13, 2025, memorandum, on December 17, 2024, EPA issued a final rule prohibiting all uses of TCE, most of which would be prohibited within one year, including TCE manufacture and processing for most commercial and all consumer products.

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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.

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Eco‐Friendly Adsorbent: Insights Into the Performance and Adsorption Mechanisms of Banana Fruit Shaft Biochar for the Removal of Mn(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), and Cu(II)

Environmental News Bits

Zhao, D., Zhang, S., Deng, H., Hu, L., & Li, A. (2025). EcoFriendly Adsorbent: Insights Into the Performance and Adsorption Mechanisms of Banana Fruit Shaft Biochar for the Removal of Mn(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), and Cu(II). Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 39(3), e70036.

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A Prenatal Test of the Fetus Turns Up Cancers in Pregnant Mothers

Scientific American

A test for abnormal fetal chromosomes can also detect maternal cancers—and physicians are struggling to incorporate that knowledge into routine care

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From wind to win: Vattenfall’s recycled turbine blades hit the ski slopes

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at REVE. Imagine the thrill of gliding down the piste on skis that not only offer top-notch performance but also contribute to a sustainable future. In a groundbreaking collaboration, Vattenfall, Gjenkraft and EVI are using discarded wind turbine blades to create high-performance skis.

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To Win Trust and Admiration, Fix Your Microphone

Scientific American

From job interviews to dating, we subconsciously judge one another based on sound quality when we interact digitally

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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.

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Climate Change vs. Circular Economy: Challenges of the Most Common Route for Recycling Gold from WEEE

Environmental News Bits

Fritz, B., & Schmidt, M. (2025). Climate Change vs. Circular Economy: Challenges of the Most Common Route for Recycling Gold from WEEE. Sustainability, 17(5). [link] [open access] Abstract Gold production poses significant environmental challenges, including resource depletion, CO2 emissions, and toxic chemical usage. Similarly, improper WEEE management harms the environment.

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50 Zero-Waste Brands That Are Changing the World: Sustainable Innovation Leaders

Earthava

The post 50 Zero-Waste Brands That Are Changing the World: Sustainable Innovation Leaders appeared first on Earthava. The world faces enormous waste challenges, but a new wave of innovative brands is stepping up to make a difference. These companies aren’t just selling eco-conscious productsthey’re pioneering solutions that reduce environmental impact while creating beautiful, functional items.

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FEMA Disaster Aid Review Could Deter Migrants from Seeking Help in Extreme Weather

Scientific American

A previously undisclosed FEMA review could block disaster assistance to millions of undocumented people and deter legal immigrants from seeking help in extreme weather

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Webinar: Collaborative Initiatives to Reduce Chemical Hazards: A Path Forward

Environmental News Bits

Mar 26, 2025, 3:30 pm CTRegister [in person at Harvard University | virtual] Join the Belfer Center’s Environment and Natural Resources Program for a discussion panel on the role of information access in enhancing environmental initiatives to reduce pollution and chemical toxins.

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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NASA Astronauts Return, Seals Hold Their Breath Underwater, and Penguin Poop Panics Kril

Scientific American

In this week’s news roundup, two NASA astronauts finally return to Earth after nine unexpected months in space, gray seals hold their breath for more than an hour, and penguin poop panics krill.

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U.S. Army completes third phase of Fort Riley solar project

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in pv magazine. The U.S. Army is powering 40% of Fort Rileys electric needs with the competition of its onsite solar project. Located in Kansas, the 4.23 MW phase brought the forts total installed solar capacity to more than 16 MW, one of the largest renewable energy projects in the state. … Continue reading U.S.

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What the World’s First Case of Bird Flu in Sheep Means for the Virus’s Spread

Scientific American

The detection of bird flu in a sheep is another sign that the H5N1 virus is adapting to hop to new hosts

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Webinar: Drawdown Nexus: How We Can Create a Triple Win for Climate, Nature, and People

Environmental News Bits

Mar 26, 2025, 1 pmRegister Protecting and restoring biodiversity is one of the most important things we can do for the well-being of our planet and we who depend on it for our survival. People are increasingly realizing that the challenges that nature and climate face are linked; fortunately, so are the solutions.

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What the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA Ruling Means for Wetlands and Other Waterways

NRDC

How the twisting of words in the Clean Water Act spells disaster.

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Manufacturers earn ENERGY STAR recognition for improving energy performance

Environmental News Bits

Manufacturing plants and other industrial facilities can earn recognition by taking the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry. The Challenge is a benchmarking and goal-setting program that rewards plants for improving their energy performance by 10% within five years or less.

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Setting Parental Controls Is Not As Complicated As You Think

Scientific American

Programming devices with parental controls may seem daunting, but they can help parents ensure what their kids find on TV and the Internet is age-appropriate

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How Birds and Crocs Work Together to Trap Fish

PBS Nature

A crocodile could easily devour a stork in a single snap of its jaws. Instead, these waterhole crocodiles form an unexpected alliance with the birds. Working together, they create a floating dam, trapping helpless catfish in their collaboration.

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In the wake of devastating fires, California architects and developers turn to natural materials 

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Trellis. Adobe, rammed earth and hempcrete are more fire-resistant and less damaging to the climate than conventional materials.

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NALC news release: Can your land be searched? Western conference session details Fourth Amendment and ag

National Law Center

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture March 24, 2025 Fast facts: Session at.

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