Nature
JUNE 17, 2025
Nature, Published online: 18 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09085-w Analysis of data on six stable crops, capturing two-thirds of global crop calories, allows estimation of agricultural impacts and the potential of global producer adaptations to reduce output losses owing to climate change.
Scientific American
JUNE 17, 2025
Skip to main content Scientific American June 17, 2025 16 min read Fun Ways to Ditch Fast Fashion for a Sustainable Wardrobe Trade impulse clothing purchases for botanical dyes, upcycled apparel, creative mending, flexible sizing, and more By Jessica Hullinger edited by Jen Schwartz & Jen Christiansen In Chiles Atacama Desert, a mountain of more than 59,000 tons of clothing can now be seen from space.
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Nature
JUNE 17, 2025
Nature, Published online: 18 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09156-y Stable coating of filters with a thin liquid layer enhances adhesion of airborne particulates while maintaining high air permeability, resulting in longer lifetimes and higher efficiency of these filters.
Scientific American
JUNE 17, 2025
Skip to main content Scientific American June 17, 2025 8 min read How to Be a Smarter Fashion Consumer in a World of Overstated Sustainability Outsmart greenwashing with tips for more sustainable clothing By Laila Petrie , Jen Christiansen & Amanda Hobbs edited by Jen Schwartz & Jen Christiansen Jen Christiansen This infographic is part of an article on the backlash against fast fashion.
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 17, 2025
Climate change may amplify the frequency and severity of supply-demand mismatches in future power systems with high shares of wind and solar energy1,2. Here, we use a dispatch optimization model to assess potential increases in hourly costs associated with such climate-intensified gaps under fixed, high penetrations of wind and solar generation. We further explore various strategies to enhance system resilience in the face of future climate change.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 17, 2025
California has proposed repealing its recent regulation on in-use emissions from locomotives, another major step backwards in the fight against freight pollution. The landmark regulation would have helped move the railroad industry away from diesel to electrification, like the vast majority of the global rail industry, and ensured in the interim that rail companies reduce pollution from their current locomotive fleets.
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New Scientist
JUNE 17, 2025
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Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2025
Zhu, Y., Liu, S., Chen, H., Yu, P., & Chen, C. (2025). Evaluating biochar for adsorption of ammonium nitrogen in wastewater : insights into modifications and mechanisms. Environmental Research, 277, 121615. [link] Abstract Ammonium nitrogen (NH4+) is a highly recalcitrant pollutant, leading to severe degradation of aquatic ecosystems and posing serious risks to human health.
Scientific American
JUNE 17, 2025
Skip to main content Scientific American June 17, 2025 18 min read What Greenland’s Ancient Past Reveals about Its Fragile Future The collapse of the world’s second-largest ice sheet would drown cities worldwide. Is that ice more vulnerable than we know? By Jeffery DelViscio edited by Jen Schwartz & Seth Fletcher Expedition members Caleb Walcott-George and Arnar Pall Gíslason use a hand drill to pull rock cores out of an outcropping, called a nunatak on the Greenland ice s
Physics World
JUNE 17, 2025
The administration of US president Donald Trump has proposed drastic cuts to science that would have severe consequence for physics and astronomy if passed by the US Congress. The proposal could involve the cancellation of one of the twin US-based gravitational-wave detectors as well as the axing of a proposed next-generation ground-based telescope and a suite of planned NASA mission.
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
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2025
By Kaja Šeruga, Horizon Magazine As a young engineering student contemplating the direction of his doctoral research, Jaka Tušek knew he wanted to push the boundaries of science. “I wanted to work on breakthroughs, tackle something new that hasn’t been done before.
Physics World
JUNE 17, 2025
As the world celebrates the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology , it’s natural that we should focus on the exciting applications of quantum physics in computing, communication and cryptography. But quantum physics is also set to have a huge impact on medicine and healthcare. Quantum sensors, in particular, can help us to study the human body and improve medical diagnosis – in fact, several systems are close to being commercialized.
Scientific American
JUNE 17, 2025
Skip to main content Scientific American June 17, 2025 4 min read Hotter Nights, Brought on by Climate Change, Pose More Health Threats When nights stay hot, more people die, many from cardiovascular problems. But there are simple methods you can use to stay cooler and healthier By Lydia Denworth edited by Josh Fischman Jay Bendt This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American s board of editors.
Enviromental Defense
JUNE 17, 2025
The Ontario government has taken the brakes off of waste reduction in the province to paint growing piles of garbage as inevitable. It is moving to gut the Blue Box program for packaging discarded by residents across the province, killing progress on deposit-return for all beverage containers and refusing to get food and organic discards out of the waste stream.
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
Scientific American
JUNE 17, 2025
Skip to main content Scientific American June 17, 2025 2 min read Why Climate Goals Aren’t a Lost Cause—Even If We Overshoot Them Earth will likely warm by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, but we can’t give up on trying to get temperatures back down By Andy Reisinger & Angela Morelli and Tom Gabriel Johansen/InfoDesignLab edited by Jen Christiansen & Clara Moskowitz Angela Morelli and Tom Gabriel Johansen/InfoDesignLab Global warming is set to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius s
Nature
JUNE 17, 2025
Nature, Published online: 18 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01885-4 Research ships rarely brave the Greenland Sea in winter. Early this year, scientists ventured into the ice-covered waters to capture crucial data about the planet’s future.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2025
Read the full story from the New York Times (gift article). Part of their 50 states, 50 fixes series. A cluster of evangelical groups in the state is pushing for environmental action. Leaders say they’re following the biblical mandate to care for creation.
Nature
JUNE 17, 2025
Nature, Published online: 18 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01876-5 Carbon fibre-reinforced polymers are high-performance materials used in various items, including aircraft, wind-turbine blades and mountain bicycles. A process has been developed that uses acetic acid to break down carbon fibre-reinforced polymers into their major components, which can then be recovered and reused, potentially enabling the recycling of these materials at scale.
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.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2025
Read the full story from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Switchgrass has gripped Midwestern soils for millions of years, but soon, the earthbound prairie grass could fly. New studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign identify economic and environmental considerations that make switchgrass a candidate for sustainable aviation fuel.
Acoel
JUNE 17, 2025
Posted on June 17, 2025 by Derb S. Carter, Jr. and Melinda E. Taylor As they do every year, male lesser prairie-chickens gathered this Spring on the 48,000-acre Gardiner Angus Ranch in Ashland, Kansas for their ritual mating dance to attract females. The Gardiner Ranch has some of the best remaining patches of open prairie in the central and southern plains and the Gardiners and a number of other ranchers have agreed to conserve the habitat they own by agreeing to work with Common Ground Capital
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2025
Read the full story at Grist. For the third year running, Indigenous leaders have called for a permanent moratorium on carbon markets, carbon offsets, and geoengineering technologies at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII. They also demanded an end to all carbon market initiatives within the U.N., like the REDD+, a … Continue reading Want climate solutions in Indigenous territories?
Nanotech
JUNE 17, 2025
The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) and B&C present “Proposition 65 Short-Form Warning Requirements and Compliance Strategies.” Failure to comply with Prop 65 warning requirements can raise a host of commercial issues, including but not limited to business disruptions and civil penalties. During this webinar, Lisa R Burchi, of Counsel, B&C, will focus on OEHHA’s most recent amendments significantly changing the short-form warning option for consumer products.
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.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2025
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. A new report draws on internal company documents and other public records to comprehensively outline the fossil fuel industry’s decades-long campaign to mislead the public and avoid paying for their products’ harms.
Inside Climate News
JUNE 17, 2025
At a Bonn conference on climate, some participants say there’s a chance to make progress with the world’s biggest economy, America, no longer in the room. By Bob Berwyn For the first time since the United Nations started its annual climate talks in 1995, the United States is not sending an official government delegation to one of the biannual global negotiation sessions.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2025
Itzhari, D., Nzeh, J., & Ronen, Z. (2025). Resistance and Biodegradation of Triclosan and Propylparaben by Isolated Bacteria from Greywater. Journal of Xenobiotics, 15(2), 56. [link] [open access] Abstract We investigated the relationship between antibiotic-resistance genes and the antimicrobial agents, triclosan (TCS) and propylparaben (PPB).
Legal Planet
JUNE 17, 2025
It’s hard to watch the Trump administration test drive authoritarianism in California. Since the inauguration, I’ve found solace in slowly rewatching The West Wing, a good bedtime story for anyone who feels nostalgia for partisan politics of yesteryear. Anyone else doing this? It’s uncanny how my rewatching has lined up with real world events. In April when Sen.
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.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 17, 2025
Summer is considered peak wildfire season in many parts of the country, and the latest wildland fire outlook shows elevated risks in western and southwestern United States as well as Minnesota. But wildfires risks are year-round, and getting worse, as the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires this January showed, as well as the dangerous spring fires in parts of the eastern and southwestern U.S.
Circle of Blue
JUNE 17, 2025
The Trump administration proposed this month to allow coal-fired power plants to pour more climate-changing gases into the atmosphere. The Environmental Protection Agency also wants to shred 35 years of progress on curbing air pollution from coal-fired generating stations by allowing more poisonous mercury and sulfur dioxide (cause of acid rain) into the air and water.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2025
Read the full story at Trellis. Cotopaxi’s scalable use of deadstock helps the brand decouple production from virgin fossil-fuel-based materials. Its bold, patchwork designs turn circularity into a brand asset rather than a compromise. The company prioritizes creative, low-impact business models like resale and repairs over chasing marginal carbon reductions.
Scientific American
JUNE 17, 2025
The nonprofit iNaturalist announced that it received a $1.5-million grant from Google’s philanthropic arm to develop generative AI tools for species identification.
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