AI data center revolution sucks up world’s energy, water, materials
Massive turtle bust in Mexico reveals ‘Wild West’ of wildlife trafficking
Lead water pipes are a primary contributor to lead exposure in children, study says
A recent study published in Environmental Science and Technology found a strong association between the presence of lead service lines (LSLs) and children’s elevated blood lead levels in Cincinnati, OH and Grand Rapids, MI.In short:While many factors can contribute to...One of the world’s largest geothermal networks is buried beneath a corporate campus in rural Wisconsin
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Tech company Epic Systems uses thousands of boreholes to help heat and cool its office buildings, a “marquee” clean energy project that gas utilities may try to replicate.Scientists grow metal instead of 3D printing it — and it’s 20x stronger
Read the full story from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. Scientists at EPFL have reimagined 3D printing by turning simple hydrogels into tough metals and ceramics. Their process allows multiple infusions of metal salts that form dense, high-strength...Buoyed by a retro revival, Kodak’s dark environmental past is coming to light
Read the full story at Grist. A snapshot of Kodak’s history includes cameras, military contracts, and a legacy of environmental damage in the communities it is a part of.UBC launches world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet
Read the full story from the University of British Columbia. UBC researchers recently launched the world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet at the UBC Botanical Garden. The MycoToilet turns human waste into nutrient-rich compost and features a modern,...Producing more but understanding less: The risks of AI for scientific research
Read the full story at Ars Technica. Molly Crockett is a psychologist at Princeton University who routinely collaborates with researchers from other disciplines in her research into how people learn and make decisions in social situations. Her co-author, Lisa Messeri,...Opinion: Green chemistry doesn’t need a federal boost. No, really
The case for creating safer, cleaner, and more-efficient chemical processes has never been stronger.Weaponizing wastewater laws to block abortion
An anti-abortion group has been co-opting environmental laws in an effort to restrict access to medication abortion.NSF grant funds collaborative water-safety innovation
Read the full story from the Prairie Research Institute. University of Illinois scientists are developing a way for households to monitor the quality of their drinking water as part of a $5 million National Science Foundation-funded project led by Washington...Using piezoelectric mechanochemistry for solvent-free, nonthermal defluorination of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contained in carbon-based sorbents.
Prada, A. F., Kim, J., Zhao, L., Li, F., Green, L., & Scott, J. W. (2026). Using piezoelectric mechanochemistry for solvent-free, nonthermal defluorination of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contained in carbon-based sorbents. RSC Mechanochemistry,...As Lake Powell recedes, beavers are building back
Read the full story at Inside Climate Change. The decline of the reservoir threatens the water and electricity for 40 million people, but is resurfacing vast canyons and lush riversides that the aquatic rodents engineer into robust habitats for many species.One year after a historic dam removal, teens inspire river restoration worldwide: ‘It turns out you can win’
Read the full story in The Guardian. The Klamath River began rebounding almost immediately. Now, Indigenous youth are leading the next chapter of the recovery, inspiring tribes from Brazil to ChinaWhy one Ohio couple is suing their city over rooftop solar fees
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. The city’s utility says the charge is only fair to customers without solar, but the couple argues it’s an illegal penalty. The dispute echoes a nationwide debate.The strategy behind Trump’s climate catchphrase, the ‘Green New Scam’
Read the full story from Grist. The slogan may sound like a joke, but it’s part of a broader campaign to undermine public trust in climate action.Chemical giant, climate skeptics vie for seats on EPA science panel
The Science Advisory Board could influence the Trump administration’s plans to revisit a host of regulations.Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment
by Mahelet G Fikru, Missouri University of Science and Technology and Jennifer Brodmann, California State University, Dominguez Hills How much pollution a facility engaged in production or resource extraction emits isn’t just based on its location, its industry or the...Nutritionist Marion Nestle weighs in on ‘What to Eat Now’
Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends “real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants.” Her new book is What to Eat Now.As Indonesia turns COP30 into carbon market showcase, critics warn of ‘hot air’
Zeldin kept up EPA roadshow during shutdown – E&E News by POLITICO
Zeldin kept up EPA roadshow during shutdown E&E News by POLITICOEuropean Parliament backs diluted 2040 climate targets
Lawmakers approved proposals to slightly weaken EU carbon emissions targets for 2040. Another vote on corporate supply chain standards was even more contentious as it required populist support to pass.Texas receives greenlight for carbon storage from Trump’s EPA – Houston Chronicle
Texas receives greenlight for carbon storage from Trump’s EPA Houston ChronicleOpponents say bill bolstering Ohio’s orphan well program is too generous to the oil and gas industry
An Ohio Senate measure updating the state’s orphan well program is getting pushback from environmentalists, counties, and farmers.Melting glaciers in the Himalayas feed lakes that threaten towns below
Melting ice from the Himalayas is creating thousands of unstable lakes, a growing menace to towns and cities below.With Trump absent from COP30 talks, the world moves on without U.S.
As scientists sound the alarm, the world is committing to climate action “with or without the United States.”Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters OutAn escape from India’s air pollution for those who can afford it
Companies are offering much-needed, but expensive, air purification systems to shelter from the smog in one of the world’s most polluted cities.Fossil-Fuel CO2 Emissions To Set New Record In 2025, As Land Sink ‘Recovers’
“Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels and cement will rise around 1.1% in 2025, reaching a record 38.1bn tonnes of CO2 (GtCO2), according to the latest figures from the Global Carbon Project.” AgricultureClimate ChangeEnergy &...How a small community fought for justice after finding forever chemicals in drinking water
So-called forever chemicals are both harmful to our health and are everywhere. Studies have found them in women’s breast milk and even in rain falling in Tibet. A new book tells the story of how these extremely durable chemicals became so ubiquitous through the...What the air you breathe may be doing to your brain
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.EPA panel warns plastics threaten kids’ health — Bayer says evidence lacking
A committee of expert advisers is calling for stronger environmental regulations to protect children from plastics and other harmful chemicals, despite a dissenting industry position claiming there is little evidence that plastic is toxic to children.Illinois lawmakers press EPA over stalled lead-pipe funding
Congress appropriated $15 billion to replace lead pipes across the country. Is the Trump administration withholding it?SU212: A Potential Cancer Drug Missed Its Target—and Found a Better One
Sometimes big breakthroughs in science come from very small changes, curiosity, and more than a little luck. A new study from researchers at Oregon Health & Science University shows how swapping a single atom in a known compound created an experimental...Counting the Dead: Media Drama Warps Reality
While heart disease silently claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year, the media devotes its attention to far rarer tragedies—painting a picture of reality driven by emotion rather than evidence.Small grants are key to a successful next generation of conservationists (commentary)
‘Green’ energy transition leaves a dirty trail in the Philippines’ nickel belt
Lawmakers Press EPA for $3B in Stalled Lead Pipe Replacement Funds – Inside Climate News
Lawmakers Press EPA for $3B in Stalled Lead Pipe Replacement Funds Inside Climate NewsRare parrots return to Atlantic Forest fragment after decades of silence
Strategic ignorance, climate change and Amazonia (commentary)
Gavin Newsom calls for climate action. But even California is drilling more oil
Gov. Gavin Newsom made green energy a priority. But as President Donald Trump makes oil the focus of U.S. energy policy, even California considers “Drill, baby, drill.”Podcast: Will we artificially cool the planet?
Professor Ted Parson talks about solar geoengineering as a potential response to severe climate risks, exploring why humanity may need to consider deliberately cooling Earth by spraying reflective particles in the upper atmosphere.Podcast: Apple Cider Vinegar for Acid Reflux? No.
Experiencing heartburn? Then consuming an acidic product like apple cider vinegar isn’t the solution. The logic is simple: if you’ve got excess stomach acid, more acid won’t help. But up is down in the world of alternative medicine, so let’s...2021 heat dome left Rhode Island-sized damage in Oregon’s, Washington’s western forests
A study from Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service found the four-day extreme heat event scorched more than 1,000 square miles of tree canopy.Bill Gates said the quiet part out loud
Bill Gates has reignited debate over a climate agenda that prioritizes emissions cuts over the immediate needs of countries already facing deadly climate impacts.Ecuador freezes bank accounts of Indigenous leaders, land defenders
Oily waste from Smitty’s Supply disaster will be injected under Jefferson Parish landfill
Oily water and spilled petrochemicals from the Smitty’s Supply explosion have been handled at three different sites, and state officials have granted an emergency request to bring some of it a Jefferson Parish landfill.World’s most used insecticides damage male fertility in rodents
Neonicotinoid insecticides cause reproductive toxicity in lab animals, raising concerns about damage to human fertility, according to a new review.Experts highlight hidden toxins in candles
Experts say many popular candles contain petroleum-based waxes and chemical additives that release potentially harmful fumes, urging consumers to choose cleaner, plant-based alternatives.Australian regulator raises alarm over insecticide use on blueberries
The Australian federal pesticide authority has updated how the chemical dimethoate can be used on berries after new data confirmed skyrocketing consumption has been putting young children over the safety limit.Plastic waste is a toxic legacy – and an important archaeological record
A new study argues that modern plastic debris should be viewed not only as pollution but as an archaeological record that reveals how contemporary human behavior is reshaping the planet.What’s at stake for the environment in Chile’s upcoming election?
Webinar: Powering the Revolution: Navigating the AI-Driven Surge in Data Center Energy
Nov. 19, 2025, 2 pm CTRegistration link This talk presents key findings from the 2024 United States Data Center Energy Usage Report, which reveals that U.S. data center energy use more than doubled between 2017 and 2023, primarily driven by the rapid adoption of...ISTC publishes pollution prevention guide
The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center’s TAP group has published a manual for companies wanting to learn about using pollution prevention (P2) industrial assessments. It was developed as part of the EPA-funded Collaborative Training & Assessments in Pollution...The secret to building a global newsroom? Lead with impact, says Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler
America’s rye whiskey resurgence could help the climate, but not by itself
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Liquor is just one of the markets needed for the cover crop and cereal grain to improve the health, water retention and carbon sequestration of soils, and keep them from blowing away.North Carolina mulls how to manage power demand from data centers
Read the full story at Canary Media. From AI to Facebook to Google Maps, the nation’s demand for computing power is growing, with households in the U.S. now averaging a whopping 21 devices — think smartphones, TVs, and thermostats — all connected to the internet. That...As data centers upend electric grids, the largest operator in the US is facing down a revolt from state officials
Read the full story at Grist. A coalition of 11 governors has threatened to withdraw from grid operator PJM.What are climate tipping points? They sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans, but there’s still room for optimism
by Alexandra A Phillips, University of California, Santa Barbara As the planet warms, it risks crossing catastrophic tipping points: thresholds where Earth systems, such as ice sheets and rain forests, change irreversibly over human lifetimes. Scientists have long...A Bitcoin mine came to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and Dafter Township isn’t happy
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. The mine’s computers emitted a loud, persistent hum that has, for the time being, been silenced by litigation.Scientists shocked as birds soaked in “forever chemicals” still thrive
Read the full story from Oxford University Press USA. Tree swallows in polluted U.S. regions are accumulating high levels of “forever chemicals.” These durable pollutants, used in firefighting foams and consumer products, are found everywhere from soil to human blood....As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy
Read the full story at Grist. If you live in the U.S., you could be forgiven for thinking that renewable energy is on the outs. In July, Congress voted to rapidly phase out longstanding tax credit support for wind and solar power, and the Trump administration has...Inside the Indonesian boomtowns powering the world’s electric vehicles
Read the full story at Grist. Thousands of miles from home, Chinese migrant workers run the nickel-processing plants that do the dirty work of the clean energy transition.Science content on Bluesky attracts more engagement and originality than on X
Read the full story in Chemistry World. The social media site Bluesky is emerging as a significant platform for science communication, with substantially higher levels of engagement and content originality than its rival platform, X. In the first large-scale analysis...Discarded toys are creating an e-waste disaster. Here’s how to stop it.
Read the full story at Grist (from 2023 but worth reposting). With the holiday season fast approaching, parents around the world are deciding which new toys to purchase for their kids this year. Many will opt for classic favorites like Lego bricks, Mr. Potato Heads,...‘A problematic species’: California to allow hunting of ‘very aggressive’ swans
Read the full story in The Guardian. A new law in California will allow year-round killing of non-native swans starting next year – a move that some officials have said is essential to protect the state’s already diminished wetlands and native waterfowl, but which...Product Stewardship & EPR Matrix
The Product Stewardship & EPR Matrix, maintained by the Retail Compliance Center, covers state extended producer responsibility (EPR) or product stewardship enacted laws that shifts responsibility to product manufacturers and distributors (i.e., producers) for...Built to Fail: Rules at UN Climate Talks Favor Status Quo, Not Progress
“Experts say stifling bureaucratic procedures that are disconnected from the climate crisis have consistently stalled COP negotiations.” ActivismClimate ChangeEnvironmental PoliticsPeople & PopulationInternationalPublicSource: ,Photos: Drones help First Nations track down cold-water havens for salmon amid warming
Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ technicians help light up communities
Around half of Zanzibar’s population of 2 million people live unconnected from the electricity grid.Can Australia power its big aluminum smelters with clean energy?
The country is launching subsidies for smelters that use wind and solar power to produce the metal. It’s part of early global efforts to decarbonize heavy industry.The deepening ties between Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and resource companies
As the federal government earmarks resource extraction projects in the ‘national interest,’ the companies building them are deepening ties to CSIS.Claims secret gas decarbonisation report ‘doctored’ by WA government to support net zero narrative
Last year the WA government commissioned a report on whether LNG exports to Asia were helping decarbonisation efforts — but the final report is vastly different to the draft, and analysts and activists say it has been doctored.Data centers’ use of diesel generators for backup power is commonplace—and problematic
Energy analysts and environmentalists say diesel generators are expensive, noisy, highly polluting and exempt from Clean Air Act regulations in times of energy “emergencies.”Zeldin kept up EPA roadshow during shutdown
In a sign of the Trump administration’s novel approach to the funding gap, the administrator traveled for 16 days during the shutdown.The accidental trailblazers of a new global condition
A new book examines the disaster’s long afterlife through the story of its most vulnerable victims.‘Utter hypocrisy’: tobacco firm lobbied against rules in Africa that are law in UK
British American Tobacco pushed Zambian ministers to drop or delay ad bans, health warnings and restrictions on flavoured products, letter shows‘Nothing was being done’: Inpex workers raise fears over toxic chemical emissions and oil spills
In the wake of a federal government investigation, a worker at major oil and gas company Inpex has spoken out, raising fears of exposure to dangerous air pollutants and claims of a toxic workplace where staff concerns are brushed aside.
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