Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09047-2 Increased atmospheric evaporative demand in recent years has increased drought severity by an average of 40% globally across both dry and wet regions, and the trend is likely to continue under future warming scenarios.
Physics World
JUNE 3, 2025
If a tree fell in a forest almost 4000 years ago, did it make a sound? Well, in the case of an Eastern red cedar in what is now Quebec, Canada, it’s certainly still making noise today. That’s because in 2013, a team of scientists were digging a trench when they came across the 3775-year-old log. Despite being buried for nearly four millennia, the wood wasn’t rotten and useless.
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Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01665-0 Exploitation of the high seas risks doing irreversible damage to biodiversity, climate stability and ocean equity. A consensus must be built now to save them.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 3, 2025
Ben Franklin said, by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. Perhaps more fitting in the context of climate change is a quote from the late Archbishop of Boston, Richard Cushing, who said, always plan ahead; it wasnt raining when Noah built the Ark. If were applying that to the nations power system in preparing for the impacts of climate change , you might say its starting to rain, and we havent even been to the hardware store.
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.
Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01667-y Fishing communities know what sustainability means. They must be at the decision table.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 3, 2025
About 1 in 6 adults in the United States practices yoga, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But with consumers continuing to worry about rising prices, yoga can be an expensive practice. A single class in a yoga studio typically costs $20-$25. This month, the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society added a button to its Good for You.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 3, 2025
Climate change is our reality these days as we navigate hotter days, more severe storms, wildfires, and other previously-rare weather extremes. The ways we have been altering our lives range from the unpleasant yet common (like having to spend more time indoors in summer due to more extreme heat days if you have, and can afford, air conditioning) to the dangerous, potentially deadly, and less frequent (like having to flee a wildfire that has engulfed your community).
Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09023-w Using a global database of the radiocarbon content of rivers combining new and published measurements, isotopic mass balance suggests that about 60% of river CO2 emissions are derived from millennial or older carbon sources.
New Scientist
JUNE 3, 2025
When an RSV vaccine became available for use during pregnancy, it offered a natural experiment between various countries to see how it compared to a one-time antibody injection
Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09067-y Acetic acid efficiently depolymerizes aliphatic and aromatic epoxy-amine thermosets used in carbon fibre-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) to yield recoverable monomers and pristine carbon fibres, which, based on process modelling, techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment, could enable industrial recycling of CFRPs.
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
Scientific American
JUNE 3, 2025
Government layoffs threaten to make it easier for the Trump administration to ditch draft heat safety regulations
Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08903-5 Atmospheric reanalyses combined with ocean observations and model simulations show that the extreme 2023 North Atlantic heatwave was primarily driven by anomalously weak winds leading to strongly shoaling mixed layers, with a smaller contribution from clearer skies.
Enviromental Defense
JUNE 3, 2025
Statement by Stephen Legault, Senior Manager, Alberta Energy Transition Premier Smith is out of touch, calling for another pipeline while thousands of Canadians are being evacuated due to climate-fuelled wildfires. Canmore | Traditional territories of the Treaty 7 Nations Premier Smith’s demands for a new pipeline are reckless and insensitive to the disaster spreading across Canada.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 3, 2025
Read the full story at Waste Dive. Plastics collected from hospital and healthcare settings are a valuable feedstock source for chemical recycling operations, according to a March report from the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council. It published results from a multi-year pilot project on healthcare waste collection last month.
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
Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01795-5 How researchers are studying the trade that could give rise to deadly pandemics. Plus, a spiral structure hidden in the Oort cloud and how to write a great engineering paper.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 3, 2025
Read the full story at ProPublica. Electric companies in Oregon and Washington are hurtling toward deadlines to stop using power generated by coal, gas and other fuels that contribute to global warming. Yet the states are nowhere near achieving their goals, and the dramatic consequences are already being felt.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 3, 2025
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 [Its Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule June 3, 4, 9, 10, 11,
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 3, 2025
Read the full story from the Associated Press. The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power Americas fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing platforms has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an economic bonanza, but its also eliciting pushback from lawmakers and communities. Activity in state legislatures … Continue reading States are rolling out red carpets for data centers.
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.
Physics World
JUNE 3, 2025
Managing one’s mental workload is a tricky balancing act that can affect cognitive performance and decision making abilities. Too little engagement with an ongoing task can lead to boredom and mistakes; too high could cause a person to become overwhelmed. For those performing safety-critical tasks, such as air traffic controllers or truck drivers for example, monitoring how hard their brain is working is even more important – lapses in focus could have serious consequences.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 3, 2025
Read the full story at The Spirits Business. American and Japanese whisky producer Suntory Holdings has formed a new company in Japan as a solution for long-term water sustainability.
Arnold Porter
JUNE 3, 2025
Amid the growing scrutiny of ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, this Advisory highlights major trends impacting the food industry — from evolving state and federal regulations to emerging litigation. The uptick in these trends demonstrates that companies need to develop strategies to account for federal, state, and litigation priorities.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 3, 2025
Read the full story at The Hill. The Trump administrations more detailed budget request seeks to decimate science, staffing and other programs at multiple environment-related federal agencies.
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.
Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01739-z Group behind Retraction Watch aims to pinpoint the most influential flawed health data.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 3, 2025
Read the full story at Waste Dive. Replenysh, a software and supply chain company that maps and connects brands to sources of recycled content, has raised $8 million in series A funding. Replenysh aims to scale operations and grow its network of recycled material suppliers and buyers across the country.
Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01726-4 Economic policies are lacking in data on small-scale fisheries. A team of researchers is determined to change that.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 3, 2025
Read the full story at Suston. Swedens annual nationwide clothing swap marked a turning point this year by banning items from ultra-fast fashion giants Shein and Temu. Organizers hope this will help serve as a signal for consumers to shift towards longer-lasting wardrobes and away from high-impact textile production.
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.
Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01457-6 Damage to the vascular lining leads to interactions with red blood cells that hint at how to treat dangerous complications of heart attack, stroke and COVID-19.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 3, 2025
by David J. Vogel, University of California, Berkeley The Trump administration has begun the process of undoing decades of regulations that improved energy efficiency in American household appliances. In a statement announcing the move, the U.S. Department of Energy said those regulations are driving up costs and lowering quality of life for the American people.
Nature
JUNE 3, 2025
Nature, Published online: 04 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01689-6 Repeated damage from extreme heat over time seems to be a leading factor causing kidneys to fail.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 3, 2025
by Rosalind Malcolm, University of Surrey Once voted the UKs favourite river, the River Wye flows from the Welsh mountains to the Severn estuary 150 miles through an officially recognised national landscape. But this idyllic picture is changing, as the river is gradually choked by waste from industrial chicken farming.
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