Physics World

JUNE 16, 2025

A sensitive new portable device can detect gas molecules associated with certain diseases by condensing dilute airborne biomarkers into concentrated liquid droplets. According to its developers at the University of Chicago in the US, the device could be used to detect airborne viruses or bacteria in hospitals and other public places, improve neonatal care, and even allow diabetic patients to read glucose levels in their breath, to list just three examples.

Cooling

Law Columbia

JUNE 16, 2025

As of June 2025, Brazil had the third largest number of climate litigation cases of any country in the world. To date, a total of 135 climate cases have been brought in Brazil—surpassing other major jurisdictions and trailing only the United States and Australia. Remarkably, the vast majority of these cases have been filed since 2020, as shown in the chart below, reflecting the accelerating pace and momentum of climate litigation at the national level.

Paris Agreement

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Read the full story at Trellis. The new device uses a next-gen propellant with 99.9 percent lower global warming potential than current versions. Inhalers account for 3 percent of U.K. healthcare emissions and.04 percent of global greenhouse gases, making them a key target in healthcare decarbonization efforts.

Greenhouse

Nanotech

JUNE 16, 2025

The Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) issued a proposed rule on June 4, 2025, that would regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain consumer products. Beginning January 1, 2027, the proposed rule would prohibit the intentional use of PFAS in: The proposed rule states that WDOE would presume the detection of total fluorine indicates the intentional addition of PFAS.

Regulations

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.

2025

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Fernando, T. A., Fernando, D. N., Gunatilake, S. R., Navarathna, C., & Zhang, X. (2025). Biochar-based contaminant removal: A tutorial on analytical quality assurance and best practices in batch sorption. Journal of Chromatography Open, 7, 100219.

2025

Yale E360

JUNE 16, 2025

In the long-contentious Klamath River watershed, an experiment that turned a barley field into a wetland not only improved water quality. It also offered a path forward for restoring populations of two endangered fish species that are of cultural importance to Native tribes.

Scientific American

JUNE 16, 2025

Skip to main content Scientific American June 16, 2025 3 min read Extreme Heat Is the Biggest Threat to Insurers and Businesses Deadly temperatures put great stress not just on human life but also on the economy, infrastructure, agriculture and health care By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Construction crew working on a road during a heatwave in Los Angeles, CA on September 4, 2024.

2014

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Read the full story at The Hill. The use of telemedicine reduced carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of up to 130,000 gas-fueled cars per month in 2023, a new study has determined.

Carbon Emissions

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 16, 2025

Renewable energy in the United States has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. But the actions of President Trump and [the Republican-controlled] Congress threaten to take a sledgehammer to that progress. Here’s the clean energy momentum at stake, the threats to that momentum, and why there is still reason for hope. Years of clean energy progress, month by month The graph of progress on clean energy from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) shown below says a lot about where we’ve come

Clean Energy

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Toxic site cleanups take longer in parts of San Francisco where fewer residents are white, a new data analysis from the San Francisco Public Press shows.

Waste

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

2024

Inside Climate News

JUNE 16, 2025

A newly identified species is already in danger of extinction. A proposed massive data center in Alabama would “nuke” its habitat, scientists say. By Lee Hedgepeth, Lanier Isom BESSEMER, Ala.—A newly identified species of fish in central Alabama is already endangered due to human development, experts say. Now, plans to build a massive hyperscale data center could turn an already dire situation into an extinction event.

Politics

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Jun 26, 2025, 6 pm CTRegister here. While the climate science community has highlighted the critical need for immediate action towards a 1.

Climate Change

Yale E360

JUNE 16, 2025

In the long-contentious Klamath River watershed, an experiment that turned a barley field into a wetland not only improved water quality. It also offered a path forward for restoring populations of two endangered fish species that are of cultural importance to Native tribes.

New Scientist

JUNE 16, 2025

A gaggle of companies are searching the US Midwest for underground hydrogen fuel produced by a billion-year-old split in the continent – New Scientist visited one of the first to start drilling

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

Technology

Earth 911

JUNE 16, 2025

What if the ingredients discarded daily in food production could become the foundation of a. The post Earth911 Podcast: B-SIDES Founder Yousuf Ahmed Introduces the Upcycled Crunch Puffs Snacks Strategy appeared first on Earth911.

Upcycling

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Read the full story at Grist. Of all the sources of culture shock I might have anticipated after my partner and I bought a home in 2022 in northern Italy, trash collection never crossed my mind.

Recycling

Nanotech

JUNE 16, 2025

Register Now For “TSCA Reform – Nine Years Later” Virtual Conference, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EDT), June 25, 2025: Complimentary registration is now open for this dynamic virtual conference providing updates and insights regarding the current state of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) implementation, ongoing and emerging issues, and related developments.

Toxic Substances Control Act

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Read the full story at Governing. Climate change policies are often cast as conflicting with kitchen-table economic concerns. A working group of mayors from around the country hopes to highlight policies that can address both of these issues. Shifting federal positions have created an opportunity for local leaders to set the course forward.

Climate Change

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.

Clean Energy

The Applied Ecologist

JUNE 16, 2025

In the ‘Restoring Landscapes’ blog series, we are promoting knowledge exchange from restoration projects around the world. Wild plants and fungi have long provided food, medicine, and income for communities around the world, and underpinned multiple food, cosmetic and health supply chains. But could they also help restore degraded landscapes?

Conservation

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Read the full story at E+E Leader. Laboratories are hubs of scientific discovery—but they are also resource-intensive spaces, consuming as much as 10 times more electricity and four times more water than typical academic buildings, according to Georgia Tech.

Waste

Nanotech

JUNE 16, 2025

On May 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) issued a request for information (RFI) to gather information to identify and assess critical applications for DOD and the defense industrial base (DIB) that necessitate the use of existing chemicals undergoing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 6 risk evaluation process.

Toxic Substances Control Act

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Read the full story at The Guardian. Levels of a little-known forever chemical known as TFA in European wines have risen “alarmingly” in recent decades, according to analysis, prompting fears that contamination will breach a planetary boundary.

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.

Waste

Nanotech

JUNE 16, 2025

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to present “Loper Bright: Has the Demise of Chevron Deference Mattered?,” a complimentary webinar reviewing changes to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) determinations in light of Loper Bright. The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2024 decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo offered a new response to a long-standing question under administrative law: if an agency and a reviewing court’s interpretations of a federal statute differ, whose int

Toxic Substances Control Act

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. The evaporative coolers are a popular and climate-friendly cooling option in arid regions, but temperatures in New Mexico are rising beyond what the home appliances can manage.

Cooling

Scientific American

JUNE 16, 2025

Major changes hit a key CDC vaccine advisory panel, ocean acidification crosses a critical threshold, and new research reveals an unexpected threat to pangolins.

Ocean

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Illinois is already a top destination for data centers, and more are coming. One small Chicago suburb alone has approved one large complex and has proposals for two more. Once they’re online, data centers require a lot of electricity, which is helping drive rates up around the country and grabbing headlines.

Electricity

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.

2022

Nature

JUNE 16, 2025

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01744-2 Julian Kirchherr craved a role with real-world impact. A career that straddles academia and management consultancy helped him to achieve his goal.

2025

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Skip to content Environmental News Bits Browsing environmental news so you don't have to Primary Menu About ENB C-U donation and recycling guides Battery recycling guide Champaign County electronics recycling C-U recycling guides C-U donation guide Safely dispose of unused medicines Tools for tracking Trump 2.0 Trump’s first 100 days Trump 2.0 post archive Research data management, open data, and data rescue post archive Trump’s second term is creating ‘a limbo moment’ for US battery recycl

Recycling

Nature

JUNE 16, 2025

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01888-1 After decades of pioneering institutional change in Chinese research, neuroscientist Rao Yi explains why US hesitation might offer China an opportunity to catch up internationally.

Biotechnology

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

Read the full story in The Guardian. Reaching the vantage point is a tricky business. First, there’s a hop across a fence into Scratch Arse quarry – the stone workers used to find it such a cramped space to work in that their backsides would bump into the rock face.

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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.

Sustainable Development