EU Announces $3.71 Billion Investment in Ocean Sustainability
Apr 16, 2024, 8:01 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
In a series of 40 action-based initiatives, the European Union is investing $3.71 billion to advance ocean sustainability and conservation in 2024, the bloc’s environment commissioner said. The announcement was made at the Our Ocean Conference in Greece and…Ingested Microplastics Can Move From the Gut to the Brain and Other Organs, Study Finds
Apr 16, 2024, 3:06 pm By Paige Bennett
Studies have recently detected microplastics in human lungs and blood, and previous research shows humans ingest and inhale many microplastics even at home. In 2020, scientists uncovered microplastics in human organs for the first time. Now, researchers are…Microplastic Levels in Seabed Creatures Depend on Feeding Patterns and Location, Study Finds
Apr 16, 2024, 12:56 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
A new study led by scientists from the University of Exeter has found that the risk of seabed creatures being exposed to plastics depends on how they feed and interact with their environment, rather than simply reflecting pollution levels in their local area.…More Than 700 Wildlife Species Discovered in Cambodian Mangrove Forest
Apr 16, 2024, 8:57 am By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
In one of the most detailed surveys ever undertaken, hundreds of animal species — from birds to primates to web-footed wildcats — have been discovered in a Cambodian mangrove forest. Team leader Stefanie Rog — a conservation biologist and senior program…More Than $100 Billion in Debt-for-Nature Swaps Could Help Fight Climate Crisis, Report Says
Apr 15, 2024, 6:31 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
According to a new analysis by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), more than $100 billion of developing countries’ debt could be made available to spend on nature restoration, protecting ecosystems like rainforests and coral…Greece to Invest $830 Million for Marine Conservation
Apr 15, 2024, 1:10 pm By Paige Bennett
Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced plans to invest 780 million euros (about $829 million) for marine conservation and pollution cleanup. The country will pursue 21 marine conservation initiatives with the money. As reported by Reuters,…Great Barrier Reef Suffering Record Coral Bleaching With Damage 59 Feet Below the Surface
Apr 12, 2024, 6:57 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has released video footage showing that the southern portion of the Great Barrier Reef is suffering from deep-sea coral bleaching, reported The Guardian. The footage shows that the bleaching extends at least as…Biden Admin Announces $830 Million in Grants to Strengthen U.S. Infrastructure Against Climate Change
Apr 12, 2024, 5:33 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The Biden administration has announced almost $830 million in grants to support 80 projects across the country to improve aging roadways. The goal of the investments is to make transportation infrastructure more extreme weather-resilient in the face of heat…Airline Places Order for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made From Human Waste
Apr 12, 2024, 4:07 pm By Paige BennettWizz Air, a budget airline based in Hungary, has placed an order for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from human waste. The SAF is developed by a Bristol, UK-based startup, Firefly, which has come up with a way to turn treated sewage into fuel. Wizz Air…A Triumph and Disgrace: The Very Slow Road to Banning Asbestos
Apr 12, 2024, 3:21 pm By Union of Concerned Scientists
By Derrick Z. Jackson Like almost all things chemical in the United States, the recent announcement by the Biden administration that it is banning a major form of asbestos is both a triumph and a disgrace. The triumph is that after decades of Sisyphean…Rivers in Russia and Kazakhstan See Worst Flooding in Nearly a Century
Apr 11, 2024, 8:46 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMajor rivers in Russia and Kazakhstan have risen above their embankments, causing more than 120,000 people to have to flee their homes in the worst flooding in some areas in almost a century. Residents along the 1,509-mile Ural River, which flows through…Coal Capacity Increased 2% Globally in 2023, the Most Since 2016
Apr 11, 2024, 4:59 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The annual Global Energy Monitor (GEM) survey, Boom and Bust Coal, has found that coal-fired operating capacity worldwide rose by two percent last year — the highest annual increase since 2016. China was responsible for two-thirds of the expansion, with a…Climate Change Is Likely Impacting Marine Life More Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
Apr 11, 2024, 2:40 pm By Paige Bennett
The impacts of climate change on marine life, from rising sea surface temperatures to ocean acidification, have long been studied, but new research is shedding light on the extent of these effects both currently and in the future. Scientists developed a method…UN Climate Chief: We Have ‘Two Years to Save the World’ From Climate Crisis
8:58pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
We are running out of time to take action on climate change, says Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In a speech titled “Two Years to Save the World,” Stiell emphasized that governments,…EPA Announces First-Ever Rule Limiting PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
5:28pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the first-ever nationwide, legally enforceable limits on harmful per- polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — known as “forever chemicals” — in drinking water. The rule is the biggest leap…EPA Limits Toxic Pollution From Chemical Plants
3:15pm By Paige Bennett
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized clean air standards that will limit the toxic pollutants released by chemical plants. According to the agency, the new standards will reduce the number of people with increased cancer risks in…A Philosopher’s Guide to an Ethical Diet: A Conversation With Peter Singer
11:41am By Michael Riojas
Humans have an enormous impact on planet Earth, but from both an animal welfare and an environmental perspective, perhaps nothing is more important than our diets. In 2022, more than 82 billion livestock animals were slaughtered for meat, according to the Food…India’s Supreme Court Expands ‘Right to Life’ to Include Protection Against Climate Change
Tue 10:11pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
In another landmark climate decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that an individual’s “right to life” includes protection against the impacts of climate change. The verdict reflects fundamental rights stated in Article 21 of the country’s…‘A Massive Win for All Generations’: European Human Rights Court Rules Switzerland Violated Rights With Climate Inaction
Tue 3:44pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
In a historic ruling, the European Court of Human Rights has found that Switzerland’s inadequate efforts to tackle climate change violated the human rights of its country’s citizens, represented by more than 2,000 older Swiss women. The landmark decision…High PFAS Levels Detected in Groundwater Around the World
Tue 1:25pm By Paige Bennett
A new study on global surface water and groundwater has found levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” to exceed limits considered safe. As reported by CNN, the study found that limits of PFAS in some…
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