Trending Articles

article thumbnail

Jet stream study set to improve future climate predictions

Physics World

Driven by global warming The researchers identified which factors influence the jet stream in the southern hemisphere. (Courtesy: Leipzig University/Office for University Communications) An international team of meteorologists has found that half of the recently observed shifts in the southern hemisphere’s jet stream are directly attributable to global warming – and pioneered a novel statistical method to pave the way for better climate predictions in the future.

article thumbnail

Countrywide natural experiment links built environment to physical activity

Nature

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09321-3 By analysing the smartphone data of 2,112,288 participants, in particular observing and comparing the activity of the same individual in two different environments, we find that increases in the walkability of environments result in increases in daily physical activity, providing evidence of the importance of the built environment on physical health.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Solar Panel Recycling In 2025

Earth 911

Skip to content How to Recycle Where to Recycle Podcasts Business EcoTech Home & Garden How & Buy Living Learning Take Action Electrify Your Home More… Earth News Earth911TV Health & Beauty How To Recycle Inspire & Motivate Style & Fashion Sustainable Travel About Us Page Content Section --> Business & Policy EcoTech Home & Garden How To Recycle Solar Panel Recycling In 2025 By Sarah Lozanova Aug 7, 2025 Ewaste , photovoltaic , Solar , solar-panel-recycling The

article thumbnail

From Sacramento to Geneva: Two Arenas Tackle Plastic Pollution

Legal Planet

Photo by Jane Ferguson of the sculpture The Thinker’s Burden on Place des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland by ©️Benjamin Von Wong. Last Monday, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) closed its public comment period on a proposal to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List. Adding microplastics to this list would allow the State’s Safer Consumer Product Program to evaluate potential Priority Products that may contain or release microplastics.

article thumbnail

Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

article thumbnail

How China Made an Antarctic Station Run on Majority Clean Energy

Scientific American

Skip to main content Scientific American August 7, 2025 6 min read How China Brought Clean Energy to Antarctica’s Frigid Darkness Solar panels, wind turbines, a hydrogen energy system and lithium-ion batteries are powering China’s newest polar research station By You Xiaoying edited by Andrea Thompson The majority of power at China’s Qinling research station in Antarctica now comes from clean energy.

article thumbnail

Building Green Skills to Support Sustainable Economic Transition in the Workplace

Environmental News Bits

Mardikaningsih, R., & Hariani, M. (2025). Building Green Skills to Support Sustainable Economic Transition in the Workplace. International Journal of Service Science, Management, Engineering, and Technology, 7(2), 6–10.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Smarter planning to bring rivers back to life

The Applied Ecologist

In this blog post, Virgilio Hermoso explains how to plan the recovery of longitudinal and lateral connectivity to restore free-flowing rivers in their latest study. Rivers are more than lines on a map—they are living networks. They connect mountains to coasts, nourish floodplains, and support incredible biodiversity.

article thumbnail

State Responsibility and the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: One Step at a Time

Law Columbia

After the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its advisory opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change , many observers were quick to conclude that it “[opens] the door to a cascade of lawsuits” ( Politico ). The opinion is indeed an important confirmation that the rules of State responsibility apply in the climate change context.

article thumbnail

Human emissions drive recent trends in North Pacific climate variations

Nature

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09368-2 The main multidecadal variations in the PDO index during the twentieth century, including the ongoing, decades-long negative trend, were largely driven by human emissions of aerosols and greenhouse gases rather than internal processes.

article thumbnail

Recent Advancements in Biochar and its Composite for the Remediation of Hazardous Pollutants

Environmental News Bits

Akshay Verma, Gaurav Sharma, Amit Kumar, Pooja Dhiman, & Florian J. Stadler. (2025). Recent Advancements in Biochar and its Composite for the Remediation of Hazardous Pollutants. Current Analytical Chemistry, 21(1), 15–56. [link] Abstract Biochar has garnered considerable attention in recent times due to its potential uses in the environmental field.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Registration Open! 10th Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference Set For Oct. 14 In Bethlehem

PA Environment Daily

The Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley is now accepting registrations for the 10th Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference on October 14 at the Ben Franklin TecVentures in Bethlehem from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Conference theme – Back to Basics – celebrates the essential elements of watershed health: soil, water, geology, ecosystems, and the people who protect them.

article thumbnail

District Court Upholds Public Water Supplier’s Tort Claims & Finds Expert Testimony Admissible in Groundwater Contamination Litigation

MGKF Law

On July 9 th , 2025, the Eastern District of New York ruled on a series of motions in Suffolk County Water Authority v. Dow Chemical Company , a case brought by the Suffolk County Water Authority (“Suffolk”) against chemical manufacturers for the alleged contamination of Suffolk’s groundwater supply with 1,4-dioxane (“dioxane”), a chemical classified by the EPA as a “probable human carcinogen.” Judge Gershon issued an opinion allowing most of the plainti

article thumbnail

Trees may be getting more flammable because of climate change

New Scientist

Close Advertisement Skip to content Sign in Search the website Events Tours Shop Jobs Subscribe now Explore by section News Features Newsletters Podcasts Video Comment Culture Games | This weeks magazine Explore by subject Health Space Physics Technology Environment Mind Humans Life Mathematics Chemistry Earth Society Explore our products and services Events Tours Shop Jobs Subscribe now Subscribe now Environment Trees may be getting more flammable because of climate change Researchers are testi

article thumbnail

Air pollution could be reduced by incentivizing local government officials to control crop burning

Nature

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02545-3 Crop-residue burning in South Asia decreases by up to 14.5% when smoke from fires would affect bureaucrats’ home districts instead of neighbouring ones. Bureaucratic action to punish farmers deters future fires by a further 13%. Thus, using administrator incentives to control crop burning could guide policy towards improving air quality and reducing infant and child mortality.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Supercritical water oxidation for the destruction of spent media wastes generated from PFAS treatment

Environmental News Bits

Chiang, S.-Y. D., Saba, M., Leighton, M., Ballenghien, D., Hatler, D., Gal, J., & Deshusses, M. A. (2023). Supercritical water oxidation for the destruction of spent media wastes generated from PFAS treatment. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 460, 132264.

article thumbnail

Delaware Highlands Conservancy Hosts Free Virtual Bugs, Balance, and Biodiversity Forest Health Program, Sept. 9

PA Environment Daily

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will host a Zoom webinar September 9 on Bugs, Balance, and Biodiversity: The State of Our Forests from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Join Trevor Tochydlowski , Forest Specialist with Wayne Conservation District, and Michael Antonishak , Service Forester with the DCNR Bureau of Forestry, for an in-depth look at the current state of Pennsylvania’s woodlands.

article thumbnail

Time for a Positive Vision of America’s Environment

Legal Planet

With the Trump Administration attacks on climate science, renewable energy, research, power plan emissions standards, EVs, national monuments, and pretty much anything that smacks of environmental protection, it is not surprising that most responses from the environmental community and the Democratic party have been to defend the status quo. The defensive posture has resulted in a perceived lack of vision or alternative.

article thumbnail

Analysis: EV makers are still far from green

A Greener Life

By Li Meng, Zhu Ziqi, Ding Shanshan Companies need to work to cut supply chain emissions, and so boost the greening of the steel and aluminium sectors, three experts explain. Sheet metal car parts being built in the city of Fuzhou, south-east China. The country is a leading electric vehicle producer, but the issue of mitigating the greenhouse gas emissions that occur before these vehicles hit the road requires more attention.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Just how bad will climate change get? The only way to know is to fund basic research

Nature

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02508-8 Predictions of global warming are uncertain. That’s why we need to keep finding out how the climate system works.

article thumbnail

Great Lakes Microplastics Summit

Environmental News Bits

Oct 22, 2025, onlineMore information and registration The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is hosting the Great Lakes Microplastic Summit, a one-day virtual event uniting scientists, professionals, policymakers, and community members to explore the growing impact of microplastics on freshwater systems.

article thumbnail

August 11 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Aug

article thumbnail

To harness AI potential, Canada needs to first mitigate its environmental footprint

Enviromental Defense

The world of technology is moving fast, and unless we act equally fast, it could undo much of the progress made on climate and environment in the last decades. It will take robust policies to make sure we harness AI’s benefits while minimizing its environmental costs. Several governments around the world have already begun to address the environmental impact of AI and data centres.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Broiled by Heat Waves, Residents of the Concrete Jungle Suffer

Inside Climate News

The urban heat island effect is in full force this summer. Adaptive architecture and street trees can help. By Lauren Dalban Summer heat in New York City beats down on asphalt and tall buildings, which get hotter, scorching the locals, who can’t stop sweating. Exhaust from trucks and cars hangs in the air and the subway stations trap extreme amounts of heat.

article thumbnail

Impact of catastrophic flood might have been exacerbated by river-management programme

Nature

Nature, Published online: 12 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02354-8 Efforts to engineer a river to reduce flood risk might have unintentionally contributed to severe erosion of the riverbed, worsening the impact of the flood.

article thumbnail

Changing the Game: Community Based Strategies and Climate Mitigation

Environmental News Bits

Download the report. This report aims to present a comprehensive account of the benefits and impacts ofcommunity-based climate strategies. It both (1) describes how community-based strategiescan lead to broader climate impact, drawing on specific campaigns as examples, and (2)quantifies the carbon mitigation of those efforts.

article thumbnail

DCNR: Conservation And Environmental Leaders Highlight Need To Protect Native Plants To Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Ecosystems

PA Environment Daily

On August 7, environmental educators, nonprofit leaders, and students gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to raise awareness about the critical role native plants play in protecting Pennsylvania’s ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and building more resilient communities. Click Here for video/photos. Hosted by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the event spotlighted how native plants — those naturally occurring in the region — are essential to the health of the Common

article thumbnail

How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

article thumbnail

Congressman Eric Sorensen on Defending Climate Science, Depoliticizing Weather and Bringing Scientific Rigor to Capitol Hill

Scientific American

Representative Eric Sorensen of Illinois shares how his meteorology roots drive his fight to protect climate science and push back against political interference.

article thumbnail

Microwaving rocks could help mining operations pull CO2 out of the air

New Scientist

Close Advertisement Skip to content Sign in Search the website Events Tours Shop Jobs Subscribe now Explore by section News Features Newsletters Podcasts Video Comment Culture Games | This weeks magazine Explore by subject Health Space Physics Technology Environment Mind Humans Life Mathematics Chemistry Earth Society Explore our products and services Events Tours Shop Jobs Subscribe now Subscribe now Earth Microwaving rocks could help mining operations pull CO2 out of the air A carbon dioxide r

article thumbnail

The Deal With Dicamba: EPA Proposes Unconditional Registration for Over-the-Top Use

National Law Center

Check out. The Ag & Food Law Update > Search Site Navigation About the Center Professional Staff Partners Research by Topic Center Publications Webinar Series State Compilations Farm Bill Resources Ag Law Bibliography Ag Law Glossary Ag Law Reporter General Resources 12 Aug The Deal With Dicamba: EPA Proposes Unconditional Registration for Over-the-Top Use Categorized Brigit Rollins , Endangered Species Act , Environmental Law , Environmental Protection Agency , Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, a

article thumbnail

Communicating the Links between Climate Change and Heat Waves with the Climate Shift Index

Environmental News Bits

Thomas-Walters, L., Goldberg, M. H., Lee, S., Lyde, A., Rosenthal, S. A., & Leiserowitz, A. (2024). Communicating the Links between Climate Change and Heat Waves with the Climate Shift Index. Weather, Climate, and Society, 16(3), 511–520.

article thumbnail

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.