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An award-winning zoologist, her spirited right-hand woman, and their sloth-sniffing rescue dog team up in Costa Ricas lush jungles for the first-ever sloth census. Mixing science, adventure, and plenty of laughs to protect these lovable creatures. The team studies at-risk sloth populations by tracking their poop and stress levels, combining forces with an all-female film crew to capture fascinating and rarely observed sloth behaviors on camera.
The Ubolratana Dam hydro-floating solar hybrid power plant in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The country needs to rapidly scale up solar power to hit its 2050 net zero target, experts say. Photo credit: Lin Hao / Xinhua / Alamy. By Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut Entrenched gas interests and domestic issues put a strain on Thailands solar potential, writes renewable energy expert Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut.
Ontarios government is proposing a new law that would give Mayors in 169 small towns and villages Strong Mayor powers. This law could lead to widespread corruption, continued housing shortages, and the destruction of the provinces remaining farmland. The laws proposed amendments to Municipal Act regulations, which would take effect May 1, would wipe out many of the checks and balances that have helped to insulate small towns in Ontario from many forms of corruption.
Are environmental regulations destroying jobs and crippling the economy? On March 12, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced on X that: @EPA is initiating 31 historic actions to Power the Great American Comeback in the greatest day of deregulation in American history! (EPA listed only 22, math not being a Trump Administration strongpoint,) In the attached video, Zeldin exulted that EPA will be reconsidering many suffocating rules that restrict nearly every sector of our economy and cost American
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.
Our team at UCS recorded many attacks on federal advisory committees during the last Trump administration, but what we are seeing in his second term is even worse. One of the vital expert boards this administration has targeted is the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC), which for over 30 years provided the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advice and counsel on the science, programs and actions, and lived experience of environmental justice (EJ) communities.
On April 29, following an extensive study period, with a series of public outreach meetings and community engagement efforts, the Brandywine Conservancy announced the release of the final report of the Brandywine Flood Study. Conducted in partnership with Chester County Water Resources Authority and the University of Delaware Water Resources Center, the Flood Study was launched in August 2023 in response to more frequent and extreme flooding events impacting communities along the Brandywine Cree
Posted on April 30, 2025 by Adam P. Kahn and Kevin Y. Chen Comment period ends on May 19, 2025 On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of harm under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This action would remove the current definitions of harm from both 50 CFR 17.3 (FWS) and 50 CFR 222.102 (NMFS).
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Posted on April 30, 2025 by Adam P. Kahn and Kevin Y. Chen Comment period ends on May 19, 2025 On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of harm under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This action would remove the current definitions of harm from both 50 CFR 17.3 (FWS) and 50 CFR 222.102 (NMFS).
by David Shiffman, Arizona State University The single greatest threat to the diversity of life in our oceans over the past 50 years, more than climate change or plastic pollution, has been unsustainable fishing practices. In much of the ocean, there is little to no regulation or oversight of commercial fishing or other human activities.
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is in the Trump administrations crosshairs. Hundreds of scientists have been fired, and there have been proposals to close countless labs and facilities. And while there has been a groundswell of activism and media coverage pointing out the vital role that NOAA plays in keeping Americans safe and healthy, most of it focuses on the National Weather Service.
Guest Post by Julia Choolwe Munsaka , 2024-2025 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Political Science at Colorado State University Despite being one of the lowest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change, Africa has experienced widespread losses and damages attributed to human-induced climate change.
On April 22, 2025, DEP was notified of a well plugging incident at the Brown 1447 conventional well site in Morris Township, Greene County that resulted in contaminating a livestock water supply, two springs and a small stream. The well is owned by Consol PA Coal Co. LLC and was being plugged by Coastal Drilling, according to DEPs inspection reports.
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
by Shuang-Ye Wu, University of Dayton A powerful storm system that stalled over states from Texas to Ohio for several days in early April 2025 wreaked havoc across the region, with deadly tornadoes, mudslides and flooding as rivers rose. More than a foot of rain fell in several areas.
May 1 is International Workers Day, also known as May Day. May Day has its origins in the US labor movements fight for an 8-hour workday and is celebrated around the globe. May Day increasingly and rightfully has centered on immigrant rights in the US because immigrants have been under attack for decades. This May Day , its all the more crucial we stand up because President Trump and his administration are illegally firing thousands of federal workers and targeting immigrantsand anyone suspected
There are strange things happening in Climate World, in addition to all the horrifying things. Among the strangest is a surge in state bills to prohibit solar geoengineering. Just as strange is the recent shot across the bow by Trumps EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin against one tiny startup firm that claims to be doing geoengineering. The explanation for why involves chemtrails, cloud seeding, and the populist right and left converging.
On May 1, Dickinson College announced the Environmental Defense Fund will receive The Sam Rose 58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism. This annual $100,000 prize is awarded to individuals or organizations significantly impacting responsible action for the planet and its people. EDF will be honored in recognition of its decades of work on environmental issues and the launch of MethaneSAT , a global methane emissions monitoring program.
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
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by Pamela McElwee, Rutgers University When the Vietnam War finally ended on April 30, 1975, it left behind a landscape scarred with environmental damage. Vast stretches of coastal mangroves, once housing rich stocks of fish and birds, lay in ruins.
After a series of fits and starts, and close votes, the House and Senate have now agreed (along partisan lines) on a budget resolution which will serve as the foundation for a potential reconciliation package. The adopted resolution sets dramatically different spending and revenue targets for the House compared to the Senatea yawning gap that will have to be bridged at some point.
This post is the first of a new Climate Law Blog series, 100 Days of Trump 2.0 , in which the Sabin Center offers reflections on the first hundred days of President Trumps second term across a variety of climate-related topics. To read other posts from the series, which will roll out over the course of the next week, click here. On January 20, 2025, Inauguration Day, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law launched the Climate Backtracker.
On May 1, the Clean Philadelphia NOW Coalition announced the release of the first video in a new 10-part series that spotlights 10 tenacious Philadelphia community leaders who are fighting illegal dumping in their neighborhoods. The first video features Nicetown block caption Joyce Brooks. These 10 unsung heroes have been doggedly fighting for clean neighborhoods with lengthy and complicated battles against legacy dumpsites for as long as 20 years on a single site.
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: The Strengthening Local Processing Act Addresses Critical Livestock and Poultry Supply Chain Issues, Bolstering Resilient Food Systems National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauds the Senate introduction of this bipartisan, bicameral, comprehensive bill to support small processing plants Washington, DC, April 30, 2025 – Today, Senato
Guest Post by Ana Mara Prez-Hincapi , 2024-2025 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Student in the Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University What comes to your mind when we think of landscapes? Maybe some of us think of natural parks or our last summer getaway on a beautiful scenic driveway. It is impossible not to be amazed by how breathtaking some places can be or not to feel nostalgic when we remember the mountains of the place we call home.
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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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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.
This post is part of a new Climate Law Blog series, 100 Days of Trump 2.0 , in which the Sabin Center offers reflections on the first hundred days of President Trumps second term across a variety of climate-related topics. To read other posts from the series, which will roll out over the course of the next week, click here. One hundred days into Donald Trumps second term, there are many similarities between his administrations assault on science in the present and the assault on science we witne
Are you tired of the words 100 days? In his first 100 days the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked funding from universities, Grist puts it. One hundred days of anti-environmental mayhem, says Dan Farber at Legal Planet. My UCLA colleague Ann Carlson is quoted by the New York Times in a very comprehensive Opinion Essay that asked 35 legal scholars about Trumps lawless presidency during the first 100 days. “They’ve done more damage
On April 24, 2025, DEP was notified of a spill at the Chabal 2 conventional oil well site in Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County owned by Dakota Oil & Gas Company. Arriving the same day, DEP found a valve on a wastewater storage tank failed and was ejected from the tank resulting in the release of an estimated 2,100 gallons of wastewater and crude oil from the tank, according to a representative of Penneco Oil.
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.
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