An inventory for acoustic monitoring: Interview with Kevin Darras
It started as a simple spreadsheet that documented locations where researchers were recording sound to monitor biodiversity. Three years on, the Worldwide Soundscapes project is a global database on when, how and where passive acoustic monitoring is being deployed...US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane rules – Reuters
US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane rules ReutersSupreme Court declines to block EPA methane, mercury rules SCOTUSblogSupreme Court allows enforcement of Biden methane and mercury rules in rare win for the EPA CNNSupreme Court allows EPA to...EPA Argues Against Country-Wide Ban on Civil Rights Regulations – Bloomberg Law
EPA Argues Against Country-Wide Ban on Civil Rights Regulations Bloomberg Law‘How much danger are we in?’ | EPA previously flagged area near BioLab plant for ‘potential environmental concerns’ long before fire – 11Alive.com WXIA
‘How much danger are we in?’ | EPA previously flagged area near BioLab plant for ‘potential environmental concerns’ long before fire 11Alive.com WXIAFederal investigators warned EPA about BioLab chemicals after Louisiana fire – The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Federal investigators warned EPA about BioLab chemicals after Louisiana fire The Atlanta Journal ConstitutionEPA Recognizes Eight Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska – U.S. EPA.gov
EPA Recognizes Eight Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska U.S. EPA.govNew EPA standards exempt most Great Lakes ships from installing new treatment systems – MPR News
New EPA standards exempt most Great Lakes ships from installing new treatment systems MPR NewsSupreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulations – The Associated Press
Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulations The Associated PressEPA leads roundtable at Norfolk State University to tackle environmental justice – U.S. EPA.gov
EPA leads roundtable at Norfolk State University to tackle environmental justice U.S. EPA.govProtestors demonstrate outside LC courthouse after EPA ruling – American Press
Protestors demonstrate outside LC courthouse after EPA ruling American PressSupreme Court declines to block Biden rules on planet-warming methane and toxic mercury emissions – NBC News
Supreme Court declines to block Biden rules on planet-warming methane and toxic mercury emissions NBC NewsSupreme Court Considers EPA Enforcement, Project Reviews in New Session – Engineering News-Record
Supreme Court Considers EPA Enforcement, Project Reviews in New Session Engineering News-RecordWeekend warriors and regular exercisers had a lower risk of developing over 200 different diseases
SOURCE— For those who struggle to find time for daily workouts, a new study brings welcome news: cramming your exercise into weekends may be just as beneficial as spreading it throughout the week. Researchers have found that “weekend warriors” enjoy...Supreme Court allows EPA to enforce methane rule for oil and gas facilities for now – CBS News
Supreme Court allows EPA to enforce methane rule for oil and gas facilities for now CBS NewsSupreme Court allows enforcement of Biden methane and mercury rules in rare win for the EPA – CNN
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Biden methane and mercury rules in rare win for the EPA CNNSupreme Court leaves in place two EPA regulations curbing methane and mercury emissions PBS NewsHourUS Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane...The people who make up the Pan-Amazonian melting pot: regional demographics
Supreme Court declines to block EPA methane, mercury rules – SCOTUSblog
Supreme Court declines to block EPA methane, mercury rules SCOTUSblogSupreme Court clears way for Biden limits on methane and mercury pollution
Read the full story in the Washington Post. The Supreme Court on Friday refused to block new Biden administration rules requiring fossil-fuel-fired power plants to slash emissions of mercury and other toxic substances and oil and gas firms to curb methane, a potent...Chicago EPA employees seek protection from contaminated water at their own office
Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. Employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Chicago filed their second complaint in just over a month against their employer, saying that they are not safe as long as a harmful bacteria that causes...New conservation model calls for protecting Amazon for its archaeological riches
It’s all about SNAP
Apparently, we’re saving America one kale salad at a time, courtesy of Calley Means and RFK Jr., as they fight to treat chronic diseases by bringing new “experts” to the federal Dietary Guidelines. In the latest episode of “Follow the...As climate change fuels animal movement, will these structures still help species cross the road?
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Research shows that global warming is triggering widespread species redistribution. This could hinder the effectiveness of a key conservation tool, experts say.Transforming agriculture from carbon source to sink
Read the full story from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis. The food system is one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions on the planet, making the reduction of emissions in this sector a priority for policymakers around the...Leading scientists redefine ‘sustainability’ to save the ocean and feed a hungry and warming planet
Read the full story from the University of Exeter. Top ocean experts have published a report that redefines the concept of ‘sustainable fishing’ and proposes 11 ‘golden rules’ that radically challenge the flawed approach that currently prevails in fisheries...Political engagement in organic chemistry: An advocacy project utilizing green and sustainable chemistry
Bastin, L. D. (2023). Political engagement in organic chemistry: An advocacy project utilizing green and sustainable chemistry. Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 16(1), 2185546. https://doi.org/10.1080/17518253.2023.2185546 Abstract This paper describes the design...Mapped: Where the world’s fish are caught, by ocean
Read the full story at Visual Capitalist. We now farm more fish than we catch, however, wild-caught fish still make up 49% of the world’s fish production. In 2022, trawlers across five oceans delivered 81 million tonnes of wild-caught fish to tables around the world....Nonstick Nuisance: Medical Monitoring for PFAS
This free one-hour CME course was created by public health researchers, clinicians, and community members to educate healthcare professionals and a more general audience on the topic of PFAS. Physicians can watch the course and receive CME credit through Michigan...The hidden environmental costs of food
Read the full story from the New York Times. Damage to the natural world isn’t factored into the price of food. But some governments are experimenting with a new way of exposing the larger costs of what we eat.Why did the Clean Development Mechanism produce low-quality carbon offsets?
Read the full story from the Kleinman Center for Clean Energy Policy. Subjective methodologies struggle to screen out projects that would have happened anyway, especially when market rules are developed in decentralized settings.US Air Force avoids PFAS water cleanup, citing supreme court’s Chevron ruling
Read the full story in The Guardian. The US Air Force is refusing to comply with an order to clean drinking water it polluted in Tucson, Arizona, claiming federal regulators lack authority after the conservative-dominated US Supreme Court overturned the “Chevron...He helped offset companies’ planet-warming pollution. Now he’s accused of fraud.
Read the full story from the Washington Post. Federal prosecutors have indicted an executive who helped pioneer the practice of selling carbon credits to corporations so they could offset their own planet-warming emissions, according to filings made public on...Climate impacts put insurance commissioner races in the spotlight
Read the full story in Grist. Unaffordable premiums now represent one of the most tangible ways that climate change is affecting everyday Americans. And this election season, insurance commissioners — the state officials in charge of overseeing these markets — are...“Hurricane Helene Exposes FEMA Assistance Gap In Appalachian Areas”
“As residents of western North Carolina piece together their lives following Hurricane Helene, few will be able to rely on federal flood insurance to help them rebuild.” Climate ChangeDisastersEconomy & BusinessEnvironmental PoliticsLaws &...Synthetic Data in Medical Imaging
The post Synthetic Data in Medical Imaging appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.Indigenous knowledge proves key in a study of plants gorillas use to self-medicate
Roads to Removal: Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States
Download the report. Roads to Removal is a first-of-its-kind analysis that evaluates the cost and potential capacity for conducting carbon dioxide (CO2) removal (CDR) in the United States. A team of researchers led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and joined...Symposium: Roads to Removal: Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States
Oct 28-29, 2024, Indiana University Indianapolis Campus Center, Indianapolis, INFor more information and to register. Sponsored by the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and hosted at Indiana University Indianapolis, the Roads to Removal...Webinar: A Conversation About the Climate Crisis
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...Fertilizer from human waste faces scrutiny but remains a profitable industry
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...In Madagascar, Taniala Regenerative Camp aims to heal deforestation scars
EU considers postponing anti-deforestation law as pressure from agro-industry mounts
Follow the prey: How servals adapt to an industrialized landscape
Past failures can’t stop Indonesia from clearing forests, Indigenous lands for farms
What I’m Reading (Oct. 3)
From deep philosophical musings on certainty and fallibility to viral internet stars like a baby pygmy hippo stealing our collective hearts and, of course, the sad state of college kids too overwhelmed to finish a single book. This eclectic mix of thoughts has it...Bill mandating end to use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams becomes law in Alaska
Read the full story in the Alaska Beacon. The new law, in effect without the governor’s signature, requires a switch to PFAS-free foams by Jan. 1 and sets up a system to help rural villages get rid of themState Website Communication about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: A 2024 Update
Download the report. How do governments adapt and respond to growing attention to an environmental orhealth risk? This analysis updates a 2020 analysis of how state agency websites communicateabout the risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a large class...Human urine could be used as eco-friendly crop fertilizer
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.‘Clean’ hydrogen research led by Clemson University could have broad impact
Read the full story from Clemson University. Clemson University researchers are leading a project aimed at creating a new way of producing hydrogen with renewable energy instead of natural gas, a critical step toward weaning the world off fossil fuels. The research...A solventless carbonyl addition reaction as a guided inquiry laboratory activity for second-year undergraduate organic students
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....Study outlines cost-effective paths to eliminating greenhouse gas production
Read the full story from North Carolina State University. A study lays out a wide range of options available to cost-effectively eliminate greenhouse gas production from the energy system in the United States by 2050. The findings give policymakers and industry...These small Black-owned farms are growing crops with the climate in mind
Read the full story from NPR. A number of small Black-owned farms in the Gulf South are growing crops with the climate in mind. Hilery Gobert is among them. He owns a 65-acre farm in Iowa, La., that he started farming in 2020. He has been trying to improve the soil...The next OPEC? Exploring the potential for an international critical minerals coalition
Read the full story from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. Now is the time that we must consider how an OPEC-style framework could be utilized for critical materials and whether it could equalize the playing field without slowing the energy transition.Air and rain samples in Detroit show high levels of TFA ‘forever chemical’
Read the full story in The Guardian. Rain and air samples collected in metro Detroit that researchers checked for toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” showed the highest levels of TFA, an alarming finding because the compound is a potent greenhouse gas and more toxic than...Great Women of Science: First Woman Nobel Laureate in Theoretical Physics, Maria Goeppert Mayer
Have you ever wondered why some elements are rarer than others (like gold versus lead)? Maria Goeppert Mayer loved solving puzzles as a child, and she solved that one, too. She also discovered “magic numbers.” These discoveries won her the Nobel Prize in physics in...“Hurricanes’ Hidden Toll: Thousands Of Deaths Years After They Strike”
“Of more than 500 hurricanes that have hit the United States, the average storm led to up to 11,000 excess deaths, hundreds of times higher than official estimates.” Climate ChangeDisastersEnvironmental HealthWater & OceansNational (U.S.)PublicSource:...In Ecuador, booming profits in small-scale gold mining reveal a tainted industry – investigation
For ranchers in Costa Rica, jaguars and pumas become unexpected allies
Cost-benefit analysis exposes ‘bogus’ promises of palm oil riches for Papuans
Before the floods, Asheville was called a ‘climate haven.’ Is anywhere safe?
Read the full story in the Washington Post. Asheville, N.C., seemed like an ideal place to escape the worst effects of global warming. In recent years, media outlets and real estate agents named the city a “climate haven” because of its cooler-than-normal temperatures...BioLab fire: EPA’s interactive tool allows residents to check air quality – FOX 5 Atlanta
BioLab fire: EPA’s interactive tool allows residents to check air quality FOX 5 AtlantaBangladesh’s new government implements strong measures to eliminate single-use plastic
Across reforestation organizations, best practices claims abound, but details are scarce
In the battle against plastic pollution, Asia’s informal workers are critical allies (commentary)
Webinar: PFAS Air Emissions Measurement Methods
Oct. 16, 2024, 2 pm CDTView previous EPA Tools & Resources webinars and register here. There is growing evidence that air emissions of PFAS are an important environmental contamination route with potential impacts to human health and the environment. Therefore,...Illinois moving to “Smart Solar Billing” in 2025
Read the full story at Solar Power World. Although the story only mentions Ameren customers, the website also as details for ComEd. Smart Solar Billing is set to begin in Illinois on January 1, 2025 and solar industry partners have launched a new webpage for consumers...Webinar: Impacts of PFAS on the immune system
In this Oct. 10 webinar, Professor Grandjean will present his work on the impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on vaccine responses, and the implications for immunity against infectious diseases. Sponsored by Europe’s Health and Environment...Controversial US marine geoengineering test delayed until next year
EPA’s drinking water limits for PFAS are under threat – and that’s nothing new – The Guardian US
EPA’s drinking water limits for PFAS are under threat – and that’s nothing new The Guardian USWebinar: Fluoride, neurodevelopment, and cognition: a National Toxicology Program monograph
This Dec. 3, 2024 webinar features Dr. Kyla Taylor of NIEHS who will discuss the results of a National Toxicology Program monograph review that concluded there is “moderate confidence” in the scientific evidence that showed an association between higher...My Ozempic Journey – Lost in the Doldrums
Four months in, and what started as a sprint to skinny has turned into a leisurely crawl, with weight loss slowing to a trickle that’s as satisfying as watching paint dry. However, I’m becoming more aware of all things gastrointestinal while I wait for my metabolism...Study finds lands used for grazing can worsen or help climate change
Read the full story from MIT. When it comes to global climate change, livestock grazing can be either a blessing or a curse, according to a new study, which offers clues on how to tell the difference. If managed properly, the study shows, grazing can actually increase...EPA unveils additional Safer Choice label for safer, more sustainable cleaning for outdoor use
U.S. EPA recently launched an Outdoor Use Safer Choice label. This new label expands on EPA’s existing Safer Choice label and will identify outdoor use products — like pet care products, fire defense products, and car, boat, or grill cleaners — that meet additional...EPA scientists said they were pressured to downplay harms from chemicals. A watchdog found they were retaliated against.
Read the full story from ProPublica. Three reports issued by the agency’s inspector general detailed personal attacks suffered by the scientists — including being called “stupid,” “piranhas” and “pot-stirrers” — and called on the EPA to take “appropriate corrective...Over nearly half a billion years, Earth’s global temperature has changed drastically, driven by carbon dioxide
Read the full story from the University of Arizona. A new study offers the most detailed glimpse yet into how Earth’s surface temperature has changed over the past 485 million years. The data show that Earth has been and can be warmer than today — but humans and...Pollution Prevention in EJ Communities, Project Recap: Plans, Pivots, Successes, and Metrics
This webinar covers a recent two-year project, funded by the U.S. EPA, focused on pollution prevention in auto body businesses located in environmental justice (EJ) communities. During this webinar, staff of the Pollution Prevention Resource Center shared their...Investment firm launching $1B fund to help suppliers shift to EVs
Read the full story at The Hill. Monroe Capital is partnering with the White House to launch a billion-dollar initiative geared towards improving the country’s landscape for electric vehicles (EV), the firm announced Monday. The project, known as the “Drive Forward...‘A break from the heat’: Americans most affected by climate crisis head midwest
Read the full story in The Guardian. Unbearable heat and worsening storms prompt residents of states such as Florida to move elsewhere.Thirst for a Solution: Alginate Biopolymer Experiments for the Middle and High School Classroom
Corcoran, E. R., Lydon, C., Enright, M. C., Buenaflor, J. P., Anderson, K., & Wissinger, J. E. (2022). Thirst for a Solution: Alginate Biopolymer Experiments for the Middle and High School Classroom. Journal of Chemical Education, 99(2), 1021–1025....California AG sues Exxon over alleged lies about plastics pollution
Read the full story at The Hill. California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) filed a lawsuit Monday against ExxonMobil Corp., alleging the company has engaged in a decades-long effort to mislead the public about the recyclability of plastics. Bonta, on behalf of...NETL releases techno-economic tools to model hydrogen pipeline transport costs
NETL has released two innovative cost models designed to calculate the expenses associated with transporting pure hydrogen using new pipelines and natural gas blended with hydrogen through existing natural gas pipelines. These critical tools will help stakeholders...Chat GPT Gets a Virology Lesson (and Sasses Off to Me)
AI (in this case, ChatGPT) is an amazing tool for science and medical writers. But it’s not perfect. It sometimes makes pretty awful mistakes. It not only apologizes profoundly but also claims that it will make that correction. And the damn thing appears to have...“Exchange Between Vance and Walz Shows Gulf on Climate Change Views”
“As Hurricane Helene made climate change an early focus of the vice-presidential debate, the running mates quickly demonstrated the stark differences between the parties on the issue.” Climate ChangeEnvironmental PoliticsJournalism & MediaWater &...‘Mermaids’ dive to study and protect Mexican fishing grounds
Honeywell will fund cleanup of contaminated groundwater in San Fernando Valley, EPA says – Los Angeles Times
Honeywell will fund cleanup of contaminated groundwater in San Fernando Valley, EPA says Los Angeles TimesEPA removes NJ landfill from Superfund list – NJ Spotlight News
EPA removes NJ landfill from Superfund list NJ Spotlight NewsThird edition of Satellites for Biodiversity Award opens for applications
Webinar: Batteries for Transportation: Where We are Now and What the Future May Bring
Oct 8, 2024, 1 pm CDTRegister here. Professor Paul Braun presents: Batteries for Transportation: Where We are Now and What the Future May Bring Professor Braun will provide an overview of the current state-of-the-art batteries being used in electric vehicles and other...Brazil dredges Amazon rivers to ease drought isolation, raising environmental concerns
Podcast: The Profit Motive Behind ‘Make America Healthy Again’
The emerging Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has resurrected the well-worn accusation that food and drug companies dictate US public health policy. How true is this claim? And do the leaders of the MAHA campaign have their own conflicts of interest? They...Patent filings help scientists predict patterns in wildlife trade
QuickTakes 10/1/2024
Safety Training Grants Awarded / Becas de capacitación en seguridad A Whistleblower / Un denunciante Advisory Committees Protect Your Hearing Silica Safety Event Fire Safety Making a Difference Stay Informed Narrowly Avoided Catastrophe Repeated Safety Failures...In the Pacific depths, an underwater mountain hosts a bonanza of new species
Department of Labor completes restructuring of OSHA regional offices, adds new Birmingham region to improve operations
October 1, 2024 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999Social media influencers’ bad behavior with marine wildlife is risky for animals, too (commentary)
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