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New Research Led by James Hansen Documents Global Warming Acceleration

Inside Climate News

The rapid meltdown of polar ice could shut down a key ocean current by 2050, triggering catastrophic surges of sea level rise along the U.S. East Coast and dangerous climate shifts in northwestern Europe. By Bob Berwyn New research by an international team of climate scientists documents a surge of global warming during the past 15 years that risks shutting down a key ocean current by 2050.

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How Tearing Down Small Dams Is Helping Restore Northeast Rivers

Yale E360

More than 30,000 small dams currently block river tributaries from Maine to Maryland. New initiatives to remove them are aimed at restoring natural flows, improving habitat for aquatic life, and reopening thousands of river miles to migratory fish, from shad to American eels.

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The shocking discovery that our gut microbiome drives ageing

New Scientist

A new understanding of our relationship with our "friendly" gut microbes shows they actually have a dark side and help cause ageing.

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Meet phosphine, a gas commonly used for industrial fumigation that can damage your lungs, heart and liver

Environmental News Bits

by Aliasger K. Salem, University of Iowa In 1980, two children and 29 crew members aboard a grain freighter became ill. They had been exposed to phosphine a chemical used in fumigation to kill pests in and on grain for four days. In the end, one child died.

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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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Grand canyons formed on moon in minutes after colossal asteroid strike

New Scientist

Two canyons that splay out from a vast asteroid crater on the moon may have been quickly formed by chains of impacts that followed the initial one

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MPCA Recommends Exempting until 2032 Intentionally Added PFAS in Electronic or Other Internal Components within the 11 Product Categories Prohibiting PFAS in 2025

Nanotech

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has posted a January 2025 report to the legislature regarding recommendations for products containing lead, cadmium, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). During the previous legislative session, the legislature directed MPCA to support a report by January 31, 2025, with legislative recommendations related to the following chemicals and products: The MPCA report recommends that the legislature grant an exemption until 2032 for the

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How Bad Are COVID, Flu and RSV This Winter?

Scientific American

COVID levels may have peaked but flu is still high; RSV is on the way out

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Is cleaner air accelerating global warming more than we expected?

New Scientist

Reductions in air pollution have helped warm the planet by cutting down on reflective particles in the atmosphere but researchers still disagree on the size of this effect

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Mathematicians Solve Infamous ‘Moving Sofa Problem’

Scientific American

What’s the largest couch that can turn a corner?

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Spiders can run just as fast after two of their legs drop off

New Scientist

When spiders self-amputate two of their legs, they quickly adjust their running gait so they can return to full speed

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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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Ensuring representative sample volume predictions in microplastic monitoring

Environmental News Bits

Cross, R. K., Roberts, S. L., Jrgens, M. D., Johnson, A. C., Davis, C. W., & Gouin, T. (2025). Ensuring representative sample volume predictions in microplastic monitoring. Microplastics and Nanoplastics, 5(1), 5. [link] [open access] Abstract A large body of literature is available quantifying microplastic contamination in freshwater and marine systems across the globe.

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Arctic geoengineering project shut down over danger to wildlife

New Scientist

The non-profit Arctic Ice Project was experimenting with using silica beads to slow ice melt in the Arctic, but tests showed the plan posed risks to the food chain

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The Intersection of Climate Justice and Criminal Justice: Extreme Heat and Health Inequities in Carceral Facilitie

Environmental News Bits

Haber, L. A., Cloud, D. H., Boudin, C., & Williams, B. A. (2025). The Intersection of Climate Justice and Criminal Justice: Extreme Heat and Health Inequities in Carceral Facilities. JAMA.

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Laughing gas could be picked up by a breathalyser

New Scientist

Many countries have made it illegal to possess nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, and research now shows the drug can be picked up in someone's breath

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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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Adsorption of perfluorooctanoic acid from aqueous matrices onto chitosan-modified magnetic biochar: Response surface methodology-based modeling, performance, and mechanism

Environmental News Bits

Saawarn, B., Mahanty, B., & Hait, S. (2025). Adsorption of perfluorooctanoic acid from aqueous matrices onto chitosan-modified magnetic biochar: Response surface methodology-based modeling, performance, and mechanism. Environmental Pollution, 368, 125734. [link] Abstract Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) removal has gained significant attention due to its environmental stability and potential toxicity.

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FDA bans Red Dye No. 3

National Law Center

On January 16, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the color additive listing for use of Red Dye No. The post FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Spotlight on Sustainability: Towards a greener TV and video value chain

Environmental News Bits

Download the white paper. A global shift in the standard of living has caused significant growth in greenhouse carbon emissions (GHG), with the TV and video streaming industry accounting for 4% of total global emissionsdouble that of the aviation industry, which stands at 2%.

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Restoring Appalachian Forests After a Legacy of Mining

Cool Green Science

Shaping a resilient future for forests means a lot of planting. And a lot of ripping and tearing. The post Restoring Appalachian Forests After a Legacy of Mining appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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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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The Feed: Volume 2, Issue 3

National Law Center

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for. The post The Feed: Volume 2, Issue 3 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Companies lean into paper packaging innovations amid scrutiny of plastic

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Growing regulatory and public pressure on single-use plastic is creating market opportunities for fiber products. Pulpex, Paboco, DS Smith and others are helping clients innovate bottles and more.

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January Monthly Roundup

National Law Center

Roundup As January has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information in. The post January Monthly Roundup appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Marine plastic is a breeding ground for disease-causing bacteria, study finds

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in Oceanographic. Microplastics plastic particles under 5mm are a widespread environmental pollutant.

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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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Inside the NSF’s Effort to Scour Research Grants for Violations of Trump’s Orders

Scientific American

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A Disinformation Deluge on California Policies

Legal Planet

Trumps longtime strategy of flooding the zone aka overwhelming opponents with a flurry of announcements and superficial initiatives took a literal turn last week, when his administration ordered the release of a significant amount of water from two dams in the Central Valley to try to score political points. As the New York Times reported , the water dump wont do anything to serve the supposed policy objectives to help Southern California firefighters and Central Valley farmers.

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Interactions between Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at the Water–Air Interface

Environmental News Bits

Lemay, A. C., & Bourg, I. C. (2025). Interactions between Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at the WaterAir Interface. Environmental Science & Technology. [link] Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)so-called forever chemicalscontaminate the drinking water of about 100 million people in the U.S. alone and are inefficiently removed by standard treatment techniques.

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From the Port to Your Porch, Every Part of the Freight System Can Get Cleaner 

Union of Concerned Scientists

At certain times of year (the holidays, back-to-school week, Amazon Prime Day), my neighborhood can feel like package central, with trucks from UPS, FedEx, and the post office making multiple trips a day. But theres no comparison to neighborhoods closer to major nodes in the freight system. Take the intersection of South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street, in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago, where homes sit across the street from an Amazon warehouse, and where people walking to nearby

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Evaluating Seaweed as a Sustainable Solution: A Path Toward Eco-Friendly Bioplastics and Biofuels

Environmental News Bits

Mun, N. (2025). Evaluating Seaweed as a Sustainable Solution: A Path Toward Eco-Friendly Bioplastics and Biofuels. Critical Debates in Humanities, Science and Global Justice. [link] Abstract Sustainable materials gain importance as material production increases carbon emissions, driving climate change.

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Trump EPA Spending Freeze Continues despite Court Orders

Scientific American

Two judges have ordered the Trump administration to lift a freeze on spending, including at the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Calcium Carbonate Decomposition Coupled with In Situ Conversion of CO2 into Syngas: Industrial Scenario Analysis for Carbon Capture and Clinker Production

Environmental News Bits

Jiang, P., Li, L., Zhao, G., Ji, T., Mu, L., Lu, X., & Zhu, J. (2025). Calcium Carbonate Decomposition Coupled with In Situ Conversion of CO2 into Syngas: Industrial Scenario Analysis for Carbon Capture and Clinker Production. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. [link] Abstract CaCO3 calcination is closely associated with the production of essential materials.

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USAID Shutdown Causes Global Alarm in International Water and Climate Programs

Circle of Blue

Trump administrations declared aim is to eliminate U.S. foreign aid agency. A USAID water project in Ethiopia, in 2017. Photo courtesy of Flickr/Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue February 4, 2025 The attempt by President Donald Trump and his aide, Elon Musk, to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development, a global leader in humanitarian assistance, is short-sighted and will do long-term harm to millions of people who benefit from its programs,

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CDC advisers push agency to explain data removal, say when info will be restored

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Stat. The Internet Archive has a complete archive of all CDC datasets uploaded before January 28th, 2025.

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Reflections on the Voluntary Response to Climate Change

Acoel

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Jim Blackburn Today in the United States, there is no federal comprehensive statute addressing climate change. With the Trump Administration now in power, it is doubtful that any such statute will be forthcoming anytime soon. Unfortunately, many corporations and the lawyers that advise them dont know what to do in the absence of such regulation.