UN probes controversial forest carbon agreement in Malaysian Borneo

The state government of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo has reaffirmed its plans to proceed with an opaque nature conservation agreement despite concerns raised by the United Nations. Representatives of Sabah’s government and a representative of a Singaporean company called...

Bioplastics for a circular economy

Rosenboom, J.-G., Langer, R., & Traverso, G. (2022). “Bioplastics for a circular economy.” Nature Reviews Materials, 7(2), 117–137. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41578-021-00407-8 [open access] Abstract Bioplastics — typically plastics manufactured from bio-based...

Turning Libya’s plastic waste into community support

In Libya, a grassroots effort to recycle plastic waste is rejuvenating communities and aiding cancer patients.Radwan Khashim reports for Ensia.In short:Mustafa Balhaj, a retired teacher, initiated recycling projects in Libya to combat plastic pollution and support...

Analysis reveals toxic chemicals in popular sandwich baggies

An examination conducted on various plastic sandwich baggies in the U.S. has unveiled the presence of toxic PFAS chemicals, raising safety concerns.Tom Perkins reports for The Guardian.In short:A study found high levels of PFAS, known as “forever...

FBI’s deep surveillance at Standing Rock revealed in court

In a legal tussle that sheds light on the government’s eye on environmental protests, new details have emerged about the FBI’s deployment of informants at the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation during the 2016 Dakota Access pipeline...

France targets fast fashion’s footprint with legislative action

In a bold move to address the environmental and social toll of fast fashion, France’s parliament has green-lit legislation aimed at curbing the industry’s excesses.Angela Symons reports for Euronews.In short:France proposes penalties and advertising bans...

Biden’s administration to launch a pivotal clean car rule

The Biden administration is poised to introduce regulation next week aiming to drastically cut emissions from cars and accelerate the shift to electric vehicles.Jean Chemnick and Mike Lee report for POLITICO.In short:The upcoming regulation from the EPA focuses on...

Industry giants show support for federal recycling fee initiative

Major petrochemical companies and manufacturers, including Exxon Mobil and LyondellBasell, are exploring with lawmakers the idea of implementing a federal fee on packaging to bolster recycling efforts. James Osborne reports for the Houston Chronicle. In short: Key...

Texas ranchers confront wildfires and climate challenges

In the wake of Texas’ largest wildfire, ranchers face the daunting task of recovery and adaptation amidst escalating climate extremes.Gabrielle Canon reports for The Guardian.In short:Texas’ unprecedented wildfire has devastated ranchlands, leaving...

The decline of coal in the US energy mix

Natural gas and renewables are stepping in as coal’s role in U.S. power generation dwindles.Dan Gearino reports for Inside Climate News.In short:Coal’s contribution to U.S. electricity production dropped to 16.2% in 2023, continuing a significant downward...

Montana’s youth take a stand for environmental rights

In a significant legal battle over Montana’s environmental policy, young plaintiffs push back against the state’s Supreme Court appeal, defending their right to a cleaner future. Blair Miller reports for Daily Montanan.In short:Youth plaintiffs argue that...

Proposed bill seeks to ban single-use plastic foam products in US

Takeout containers from restaurants on the side of the road. Discarded coffee cups floating in rivers. Packing peanuts shipped off to landfills. Plastic foam products are ubiquitous. Now, a proposed congressional bill seeks to reduce this waste.In December 2023,...

Fires surge in the Amazon, but deforestation continues to fall

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has continued on a downward trajectory despite a sharp increase in fires associated with the severe drought in the region, reveals data released by Brazil’s National Space Research Institute (INPE). According to figures published...

For (Key Lime) Pi Day: The World’s Best Recipe

As is widely known, March 14 is also called Pi Day. That’s because the mathematical figure, which is used to calculate the area of a circle, is termed “irrational” because it cannot be converted to a fraction given that its decimals go on infinitely....

Climate change’s widespread health impacts

Global warming poses a dire threat to public health, with effects ranging from extreme heat deaths to increased disease spread, says the director of The Lancet Countdown. But policies designed to combat climate change while protecting public health can build...

Why industry is blocking the push for more energy efficient homes

Read the full story in the Washington Post. Across the country, the home-builder lobby is mobilizing its 140,000 members against state and local efforts to save energy and ease the transition to cleaner technologies, such as wiring homes to support electric car...

Building decarbonization guide to be developed by ASHRAE, Noresco

Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive. ASHRAE will work with U.S. energy service company Noresco to develop a technical guide that seeks to help owners and operators of existing commercial and multifamily buildings cut greenhouse gas emissions. The guide offers...

The snake with the emoji-patterned skin

Read the full story in the New Yorker. In the wild, ball pythons are usually brown and tan. In America, breeding them to produce eye-catching offspring has become a lucrative, frenetic, and—for some—troubling enterprise.

These workshops offer an alternative to throwaway culture

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Although disposability often reigns supreme in our culture, local repair clinics are slowing down consumption and prioritizing the practice of repair, fostering principles of the circular economy. In Berlin, London and New York, they...

“BLM Releases Long-Awaited Sage Grouse Protections”

“The Biden administration released its proposal Thursday to protect the greater sage grouse across the West, incorporating tough restrictions on oil and gas drilling and other land uses near the bird’s habitat.” AgricultureBiodiversityEnergy &...

California to factor health and environment in energy decisions

California aims to include health and environmental considerations, such as job creation and air quality, in future energy decisions to support meeting its zero-carbon electricity goal by 2045.Emma Foehringer Merchant reports for Inside Climate News.In short:The...

Exploring the health risks of car brake pollution

Recent research highlights potential health risks associated with particles released from car brakes, raising questions about their impact. Jess Thomson reports for Newsweek.In short:New studies suggest particles from car brakes might be more harmful than exhaust...

Utah’s oil train project seeks Supreme Court intervention

A coalition in Utah has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider a court ruling that halted a railway project due to environmental concerns.David O. Williams reports for Colorado Newsline.In short:Utah’s Seven County Infrastructure Coalition is challenging a...

Fertilizer spill in Iowa river prompts environmental concern

A substantial liquid nitrogen fertilizer leak at a farmers cooperative in Red Oak, Iowa, poses environmental risks to the East Nishnabotna River.Jared Strong reports for News From The States.In short:Approximately 265,000 gallons of fertilizer leaked into the river,...

Plastics’ hidden danger to human health

Mounting evidence suggests the chemicals in plastics, known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pose a significant risk to health, according to recent findings.Emma Bryce reports for Scientific American.In short:Research indicates that chemicals in plastics can...

Methane emissions far exceed official estimates, study finds

A new study highlights the significant underreporting of methane emissions by the oil and gas industry, revealing emissions approximately three times higher than Environmental Protection Agency figures.Jeff Brady reports for NPR.In short:Researchers used aerial and...

New opportunities with the American Climate Corps launching soon

The Biden administration is set to open the American Climate Corps jobs board next month, offering a range of positions aimed at addressing climate change and environmental conservation.Naveena Sadasivam and Kate Yoder report for Grist.In short:The program, inspired...

Rising electricity needs test US climate ambitions

A surge in power demand poses challenge to U.S. climate goals, driven by data centers and EVs.Brad Plumer and Nadja Popovich report for The New York Times.In short:The U.S. sees an unexpected surge in electricity demand due to data centers, manufacturing growth, and...

Fuel emissions debate fuels Australia’s climate conversation

In a country where the pickup truck is a symbol of the working class, Australia’s move toward fuel emissions standards signifies a major policy shift, reflecting global environmental concerns.Michael E. Miller reports for The Washington Post.In...

UK’s climate adaptation efforts deemed inadequate by experts

The UK’s strategy for climate change adaptation significantly lacks the depth and urgency needed, as outlined by the Committee on Climate Change.Fiona Harvey reports for The Guardian.In short:The Climate Change Committee criticizes the UK’s National...

Biden’s climate stance criticized by Senator Merkley

Senator Jeff Merkley voices concern over President Biden’s climate policies, stressing they may not meet the expectations of younger voters seeking more decisive action against fossil fuels.Josh Siegel reports for POLITICO.In short:Merkley criticizes Biden for...

Shell scales back its climate goals amid business growth

In a strategic pivot, Shell aims for a modest reduction in emissions by 2030, facing criticism for prioritizing expansion over environmental commitments.Jillian Ambrose reports for The Guardian.In short:Shell adjusts its carbon emissions reduction target to 15-20% by...

Navigating the complexities of the SEC’s new climate rule

In a recent move by the Securities and Exchange Commission, questions loom over the efficacy of its landmark disclosure rule in standardizing emissions reporting for investors.Avery Ellfeldt and Benjamin Storrow report for E&E News.In short:The SEC’s new...

EPA tightens rules on sterilization chemical amid health concerns

The Environmental Protection Agency tightened controls on ethylene oxide, a gas used for sterilizing medical devices, aiming to protect vulnerable communities from cancer risks. Maxine Joselow reports for The Washington Post.In short:The EPA’s new rule mandates...

To detect illegal roads in remote areas, AI comes into play

For years, detecting illegal roads in remote areas has remained a challenging and labor-intensive task. More often than not, it requires poring over satellite images to identify thin lines cut through the dense green of forests and fragile ecosystems. Enter artificial...

Brazil’s Amazonian states push for court reforms in bid for justice

Brazil’s Supreme Court has sworn in its first justice with an Amazonian background in almost 20 years. Flávio Dino de Castro e Costa, a former federal judge who served as a governor and a senator for the state of Maranhão and as minister of justice for the past year,...

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