New Scientist
JUNE 9, 2025
Extreme weather, pest outbreaks and overharvesting are turning forest carbon sinks into carbon sources across Europe, undermining a crucial part of countries’ net-zero plans
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
by Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University A vast number of chemicals are registered for production and use around the world. But only a portion have been thoroughly evaluated for their toxicity due to time, cost, ethical concerns and regulatory limitations. To safeguard public health, researchers at organizations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. … Continue reading How do researchers determine how toxic a chemical is?
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Inside Climate News
JUNE 9, 2025
Ocean acidification has crossed “planetary boundaries” in some parts of the ocean, deepening a crisis facing the planet’s marine ecosystems. By Georgina Gustin A critical measure of the ocean’s health suggests that the world’s marine systems are in greater peril than scientists had previously realized and that parts of the ocean have already reached dangerous tipping points.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 9, 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 [It’s Not A Suggestion] PA Environment Digest Will Be CLOSED June
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.
Earth 911
JUNE 9, 2025
As the world confronts the urgent challenge of removing billions of tons of carbon dioxide. The post Earth911 Podcast: The Carbon Removal XPrize Winners appeared first on Earth911.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 9, 2025
The Penn State Extension will host a July 2 webinar on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' In Private Wells - Key Influencing Factors from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Discover how environmental conditions and socioeconomic factors influence PFAS contamination in private wells during this informative presentation. Focusing on rural and semi-rural communities, the session highlights disparities in PFAS exposure and examines the complex interplay of land use and hydrology in determining contamination risks.
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PA Environment Daily
JUNE 9, 2025
PA Environment Digest Will Be CLOSED June 14 to 19. “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 S
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
Post Gloria B. (n.d.). Obtaining and Evaluating Information on the Use, Release, and Health Effects of Two Types of Long-Chain PFAS Used as Alternatives for Legacy Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Acids: A Case Study. Environmental Health Perspectives, 133(5), 055002.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 9, 2025
On June 9, Carbon County and Natural Lands announced completion of the first conservation project through the county’s new Open Space Grant Program. Natural Lands purchased a once-vulnerable, 72-acre wooded property in East Penn Township using grant funds from the program and immediately transferred it to the Game Commission as an addition to Game Lands No. 217.
Legal Planet
JUNE 9, 2025
Offshore wind is a nascent industry in California, and actions by the new federal administration are threatening to slow or halt the significant progress made in recent years. Despite these new federal policies, however, state and local leaders are planning infrastructure needed to launch the sector in California, including port facilities suitable for assembling and storing massive offshore wind turbines.
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
Nanotech
JUNE 9, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on June 9, 2025, that extends the reporting deadlines for a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to report data from unpublished health and safety studies to EPA. 90 Fed. Reg. 24228. EPA notes that these health and safety studies “will help inform EPA’s prioritization, risk evaluation, and risk management of chemicals under The post EPA Ex
Yale E360
JUNE 9, 2025
Drug traffickers are violently seizing Indigenous lands in the Peruvian Amazon to clear rainforest and grow coca. To combat the drug trade, a new report calls for titling Indigenous territories along major trafficking routes.
Inside Climate News
JUNE 9, 2025
As world leaders gather to address a global marine crisis at the UN Ocean Conference, scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution demonstrate promising tech to monitor and restore dying reefs. By Teresa Tomassoni ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands—Thirty-five feet deep in clear turquoise waters, a three-foot-long yellow underwater robot maneuvers over a coral reef at a popular snorkeling site named Tektite.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
Read the full story from the USGS. Stormwater and road runoff are recognized forms of pollution that can contain chemicals harmful to fish and other aquatic animals. This includes 6PPD-quinone, the oxidized form of the chemical compound 6PPD that is used to prevent tires from degrading and cracking, ensuring driver safety.
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
Yale E360
JUNE 9, 2025
Drug traffickers are violently seizing Indigenous lands in the Peruvian Amazon to clear rainforest and grow coca. To combat the drug trade, a new report calls for titling Indigenous territories along major trafficking routes.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Scientists say drought and climate change are driving the severe dust storms pummeling the border region of Chihuahua, New Mexico and Texas.
Legal Planet
JUNE 9, 2025
More than 200 people signed up to give public comments at Friday’s SCAQMD meeting. Photo by Zan Dubin After 6 hours of public comment and discussion in a packed auditorium, Southern California air quality regulators on Friday rejected a pair of proposals that would have reduced harmful pollution from gas furnaces and water heaters. I watched a livestream of the 6-hour meeting (and provided live updates and commentary on Bluesky).
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
Wang, F., Zhang, X., Hu, Y., Wang, G., Pi, J., Wang, T., Guo, H., Zhang, M., Zhang, L., & Xu, Y. (2025). Association of coexposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and heavy metals with thyroid function across varied age pregnant women and the potential role of hemoglobin.
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.
SPR Law
JUNE 9, 2025
The regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has continued to evolve at the federal and state levels in recent months under the Trump administration. EPA announced in April 2025 a bundle of planned actions to combat PFAS contamination, although the agency’s proposed actions since that announcement would actually roll back some Biden-era PFAS regulations… The post PFAS Legal and Regulatory Updates appeared first on Sive Paget & Riesel PC.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
Read the full story from University of Illinois Extension. There are many ways to support pollinators and other wildlife in home landscapes, such as providing floral resources throughout the season, planting host plants, and planting native plants.
Nature
JUNE 9, 2025
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Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
Read the full story at pv magazine. With module sizes increasing, labor shortages worsening and workplace safety risks escalating, automation is a necessity.
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 9, 2025
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Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. If an animal is born in captivity, can it ever truly thrive in the wild? The answer is complicated. As escalating threats, from climate change to development, decimate biodiversity, scientists and conservationists are scrambling to raise certain species in captivity. The goal: Eventually release them back into … Continue reading Captive-bred axolotls were successfully introduced to the wild.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 9, 2025
On June 9, 25 environmental groups wrote to state House representatives condemning House Bill 502 (Steele-D-Allegheny), one of six bills rolled out in the House as part of Governor Shapiro’s Lightning Energy Plan. The bill seeks to fast-track energy generation projects of 25 MW and larger and energy storage facilities of 10 MW or larger overriding local government control and public input.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
Read the full story at Techradar. Microsoft says it is ahead of target on its quest to become a zero-waste company – one of the key aspects of its sustainability goal – but it isn’t there just yet.
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.
Scientific American
JUNE 9, 2025
As cases of chronic kidney disease emerge in outdoor laborers around the world, scientists are finding that repeated damage from prolonged extreme heat seems to be a leading factor to kidney failure
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
Read the full story from the Ball State Daily. Less than a mile south of Ball State’s campus lies the White River where over 65 tons of trash have been removed in the past 13 years, according to the Muncie Sanitary District. All around Ball State’s campus, located near trash cans, are bins lined with bright … Continue reading Where does it go?
Nature
JUNE 9, 2025
Nature, Published online: 10 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01837-y The Abel prizewinner’s pragmatic approach to solving differential equations was influential across fields ranging from weather forecasting to starting nuclear chain reactions.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2025
Marfu’ah, S., Wati, A., Seliana, S., Elgifari, I. D., Dihna, D., & Mardani, E. R. (2025). Development of Teaching Materials: Acid Rain Simulation Miniature Based on Recycled Materials as a Chemistry Learning Media. Proceeding International Conference on Religion, Science and Education, 4, 839–845.
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