The Trump Administration Is Tempting a Honeybee Disaster
(theatlantic.com)
Bees are dying. Federal funding cuts aren’t helping.
Bees are dying. Federal funding cuts aren’t helping.
Solar panels to be fitted on all new-build homes in England by 2027
(theguardian.com)
Almost all new homes in England will be fitted with solar panels during construction within two years, the government will announce after Keir Starmer rejected Tony Blair’s criticism of net zero policies.
Almost all new homes in England will be fitted with solar panels during construction within two years, the government will announce after Keir Starmer rejected Tony Blair’s criticism of net zero policies.
US buried mils of gallons of wartime nuclear waste; Doge could wreck the cleanup
(theguardian.com)
In the bustling rural city of Richland, in south-eastern Washington, the signs of a nuclear past are all around.
In the bustling rural city of Richland, in south-eastern Washington, the signs of a nuclear past are all around.
How the humble chestnut traced the rise and fall of the Roman Empire
(bbc.com)
The chestnut trees of Europe tell a hidden story charting the fortunes of ancient Rome and the legacy it left in the continent's forests.
The chestnut trees of Europe tell a hidden story charting the fortunes of ancient Rome and the legacy it left in the continent's forests.
Less meat is nearly always better than sustainable meat
(ourworldindata.org)
If you want a lower-carbon diet, eating less meat is nearly always better than eating the most sustainable meat.
If you want a lower-carbon diet, eating less meat is nearly always better than eating the most sustainable meat.
Starch-based bioplastic may be as toxic as petroleum-based plastic
(theguardian.com)
Starch-based bioplastic that is said to be biodegradable and sustainable is potentially as toxic as petroleum-based plastic, and can cause similar health problems, new peer-reviewed research finds.
Starch-based bioplastic that is said to be biodegradable and sustainable is potentially as toxic as petroleum-based plastic, and can cause similar health problems, new peer-reviewed research finds.
Eucalyptus for Brazil's steelmaking dries out communities in Minas Gerais
(mongabay.com)
Eucalyptus plantations in Brazil’s Alto Jequitinhonha Valley, grown to make charcoal for the steel industry, have drastically reduced local water resources, harming rural communities, locals and experts warn.
Eucalyptus plantations in Brazil’s Alto Jequitinhonha Valley, grown to make charcoal for the steel industry, have drastically reduced local water resources, harming rural communities, locals and experts warn.
Satellite will have to be turned off when it floats over the US
(thecooldown.com)
Determined to measure how much carbon Earth's forests capture, the European Space Agency and Airbus have developed the Biomass satellite.
Determined to measure how much carbon Earth's forests capture, the European Space Agency and Airbus have developed the Biomass satellite.
Two men found guilty of felling of Sycamore Gap tree
(theguardian.com)
Two friends who embarked on a “moronic mission” to fell the Sycamore Gap tree with a chainsaw have been found guilty of “mindless” criminal damage.
Two friends who embarked on a “moronic mission” to fell the Sycamore Gap tree with a chainsaw have been found guilty of “mindless” criminal damage.
'Beyond comprehension'; Chainsawed trees in L.A. hint at city core's decline
(latimes.com)
As police investigate the destruction of mature trees in downtown Los Angeles, the blatant vandalism has reignited concerns about the city’s decline.
As police investigate the destruction of mature trees in downtown Los Angeles, the blatant vandalism has reignited concerns about the city’s decline.
Port of LA terminal just ditched all propane forklifts for electric
(electrek.co)
SSA Marine just pulled off a major clean energy win at the Port of Los Angeles. The global terminal operator has officially transitioned its entire fleet of forklifts at Berth 55 from propane to electric, making it the company’s first terminal to run 100% zero-emissions cargo handling equipment.
SSA Marine just pulled off a major clean energy win at the Port of Los Angeles. The global terminal operator has officially transitioned its entire fleet of forklifts at Berth 55 from propane to electric, making it the company’s first terminal to run 100% zero-emissions cargo handling equipment.
EPA Plans to Shut Down the Energy Star Program
(nytimes.com)
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate Energy Star, the popular energy efficiency certification for dishwashers, refrigerators, dryers and other home appliances, according to agency documents and a recording of an internal meeting.
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate Energy Star, the popular energy efficiency certification for dishwashers, refrigerators, dryers and other home appliances, according to agency documents and a recording of an internal meeting.
Trump Decimates NOAA Lab Protecting Great Lakes from Toxic Algae Blooms
(propublica.org)
Just one year ago, JD Vance was a leading advocate of the Great Lakes and the efforts to restore the largest system of freshwater on the face of the planet.
Just one year ago, JD Vance was a leading advocate of the Great Lakes and the efforts to restore the largest system of freshwater on the face of the planet.
Catastrophic fires and soil degradation: possible link with Neolithic revolution
(springer.com)
The Levant is one of the main centers of domestication of wild plants for human use during the early Holocene Neolithic revolution, evidencing the first transition to agriculture (Wood 2011).
The Levant is one of the main centers of domestication of wild plants for human use during the early Holocene Neolithic revolution, evidencing the first transition to agriculture (Wood 2011).
"Silent Spring" remains a rousing call to action (2022)
(economist.com)
“No witchcraft, no enemy action had silenced the rebirth of new life in this stricken world. The people had done it themselves,” wrote Rachel Carson in “Silent Spring”. This fable opens her landmark environmental book, first published in 1962.
“No witchcraft, no enemy action had silenced the rebirth of new life in this stricken world. The people had done it themselves,” wrote Rachel Carson in “Silent Spring”. This fable opens her landmark environmental book, first published in 1962.
House Votes to Repeal California's Clean Truck Policies
(nytimes.com)
House Republicans, joined by a few Democrats, voted on Wednesday to stop California from requiring dealers to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles over time and to block an effort to reduce smog.
House Republicans, joined by a few Democrats, voted on Wednesday to stop California from requiring dealers to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles over time and to block an effort to reduce smog.
Art of the Hedgerow
(engelsbergideas.com)
It is often quoted that, since 1945, 50 per cent of English hedgerows have ‘disappeared’ from the landscape.
It is often quoted that, since 1945, 50 per cent of English hedgerows have ‘disappeared’ from the landscape.
One-sixth of the planet's cropland has toxic levels of one or more metals
(elpais.com)
The first 30 centimeters of soil are the foundation of life. This foot-deep slice of the pedosphere is the vital space for most plant roots. When roots go deeper, it’s to anchor the plant, not to nourish it. Within this narrow band, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and countless other microscopic organisms form the so-called biological crust, which in turn supports the larger life forms above.
The first 30 centimeters of soil are the foundation of life. This foot-deep slice of the pedosphere is the vital space for most plant roots. When roots go deeper, it’s to anchor the plant, not to nourish it. Within this narrow band, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and countless other microscopic organisms form the so-called biological crust, which in turn supports the larger life forms above.
Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics
(medicalxpress.com)
Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 365,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows.
Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 365,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows.
Islanders say they cannot escape mysterious humming
(bbc.co.uk)
Islanders in the Outer Hebrides say their lives are being disrupted by a mysterious low frequency humming sound that can be heard day and night.
Islanders in the Outer Hebrides say their lives are being disrupted by a mysterious low frequency humming sound that can be heard day and night.
Thermal imaging shows xAI lied about supercomputer pollution, group says
(arstechnica.com)
Thermal imaging of xAI's Memphis facility prompted allegations that more than 30 of xAI’s methane gas turbines are operating without environmental permitting.
Thermal imaging of xAI's Memphis facility prompted allegations that more than 30 of xAI’s methane gas turbines are operating without environmental permitting.
Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans
(npr.org)
Air in the U.S. has gotten cleaner for decades, adding years to people's lives and preventing millions of asthma attacks, but nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution, a new report finds.
Air in the U.S. has gotten cleaner for decades, adding years to people's lives and preventing millions of asthma attacks, but nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution, a new report finds.