Exploring Pacific Northwest with the Society of American Foresters (SAF)

November 13, 2018 / by Aaron Feng / Academia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry Written by Vinzenz Held, I am Vinzenz, Master of Forest Science candidate at the Technische Universität München, (Technical University of Munich) and I will spend one year at F&ES studying forestry. Before starting school, I worked on ecological hunting concepts and… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2018/11/exploring-pacific-northwest-with-the-society-of-american-foresters-saf/

At Greenbuild 2018, chemistry helps build sustainability

November 13, 2018 / by American Chemistry / Air Quality, American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

Photograph courtesy of Todd Sims This week in Chicago, architects, designers, builders and product manufacturers are gathering at Greenbuild 2018, to learn about, discuss and be inspired by the latest trends in high-performance, sustainable, resilient buildings designed and constructed with the goal of helping to enhance our health and well-being. “Human By Nature,” the Greenbuild […]

New Admissions Student Assistant, Sundara Bhandaram

November 5, 2018 / by Sundara Bhandaram / Academia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry Hello, my name is Sundara Bhandaram and I am a first year MEM student specializing in business and the environment. I am the newest student assistant with the Yale F&ES Admissions Office. Over the last two months, I have been… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2018/11/new-admissions-student-assistant-sundara-bhandaram/

Greetings from Aaron

November 5, 2018 / by Aaron Feng / Academia, Asia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry 你好 Ni Hao, I am Aaron Feng, a first-year Master of Environmental Management (MEM) student from China and a new student worker in the Admissions Office this academic year. As an international student, social entrepreneur, and unconventional “forester” at the lower… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2018/11/greetings-from-aaron/

Help avoid OSHA’s top 10 violations with product stewardship resources

November 5, 2018 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

During a conference session on Oct. 24, at the National Safety Congress & Expo in Houston, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) announced its list of the top 10 occupational safety violations, occurring for fiscal year 2017. Patrick Kapust, OSHA’s Deputy Director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs, counted down the list. The […]

Letter to the editor – Food Additives and Child Health

November 2, 2018 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Australia, Europe, Industry

The technical report published by Trasande et al., has suggested that phthalates may be present in the diet and could have potentially adverse effects on children’s health. To prevent misunderstandings that could arise from this report, it is important that we highlight the following: People typically are not exposed to phthalates through microwaveable plastics – […]

Correcting misunderstandings of food additives and child health

November 2, 2018 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Australia, Europe, Industry, North America

The technical report published by Trasande et al., has suggested that phthalates may be present in the diet and could have potentially adverse effects on children’s health. To prevent misunderstandings that could arise from this report, it is important that we highlight the following: People typically are not exposed to phthalates through microwaveable plastics – […]

The other side of the river: Presenting about F&ES at home

November 2, 2018 / by Monica Nunez Salas / Academia, Industry, North America, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry Written by Javier Gonzalez Rivero ’19 M.E.M. Do you remember being on the other side of the river? A few days ago, I traveled to Mexico City, the capital of my home country. I had the opportunity to visit ITAM… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2018/11/the-other-side-of-the-river-presenting-about-fes-at-home/

CNN article perpetuates “chemical-free” myth

November 1, 2018 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

CNN recently published an article about a new product that will increase the shelf life of certain fruits and vegetables. Food waste is a globally relevant and timely topic, and stories about technologies that maintain the quality and shelf life of foods are extremely important. The company describes their product as “a family of plant-derived […]

Celebrating 30 Years of Responsible Care®

October 31, 2018 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, Lands, North America

Today marks the 30th Anniversary of Responsible Care in the United States. Responsible Care is the backbone of the chemical industry’s sustainability commitment, helping chemical manufacturers operate with health, safety and environmental protection as a top priority. Responsible Care implementation means the chemical manufacturing industry is committed to safe operations. In fact, Responsible Care companies […]

Holey Mole-y: It’s #NationalChemistryWeek! Help us celebrate the ‘central science’

October 23, 2018 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America, Oceans

There’s a lot to celebrate and enjoy around this time of year – vibrant fall foliage, harvest ales, Halloween, and countless other holiday and seasonal activities. And if you work at the American Chemical Society (ACS) or the American Chemistry Council (ACC), you already know that a celebration of each of those things is really […]

Making Use of Every Molecule: Chemistry’s contributions to interior design highlighted in new issue of i+D magazine

October 22, 2018 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

Photograph courtesy of Covestro The sustainable green chemistry movement transforms molecules, moving beyond the lab to create a wide array of innovative interior products. “Making Use of Every Molecule,” an article in the latest issue of i+D magazine, the official magazine of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the Interior Designers of Canada […]

Greetings from South Georgia! Meet the newest F&ES Admissions Counselor

October 16, 2018 / by Wendi Hicks / Academia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry Greetings from South Georgia! My name is Wendi Hicks, and I am elated to be joining the F&ES Admissions & Financial Aid team as the new Admissions Counselor! I hail from Moultrie, Georgia and come to F&ES from Emory University… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2018/10/greetings-from-south-georgia-meet-the-newest-fes-admissions-counselor/

ACC supports the Save Our Seas Act

October 11, 2018 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America, Oceans

This important bipartisan legislation reinvigorates existing programs and includes language recognizing the need to address the lack of waste management systems in developing countries. Among other provisions, the Save Our Seas Act: 1. Reauthorizes the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program 2. Supports studies on how solid waste enters the ocean, the effectiveness […]

Celebrate Nanotechnology on National Nano Day

October 9, 2018 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Australia, Climate, Europe, Fresh Water, Industry, Lands, Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology Day, North America

Happy National Nanotechnology Day! Celebrate today by helping to raise awareness of the benefits of nanotechnology and learning a little more about its amazingly tiny science. Why is nanotechnology important? Nanotechnology is used across numerous scientific fields, including chemistry, biology, physics, materials science and engineering, and it is at the forefront of some incredible discoveries […]

SPF Insulation Meets Energy-Efficiency Needs for Multifamily Homes

September 28, 2018 / by Stephen Wieroniey / American Chemical Council, Climate, Industry, North America

Designers and specifiers building or upgrading a multifamily home must consider the energy efficiency of the building and select the right insulation during the design phase of the project. Energy-efficient buildings not only help building occupants save on their monthly energy usage, but they help reduce potential impacts to the environment. And it’s not just […]

Hello from Sage Hall! Meet the new member of the Admissions team

September 27, 2018 / by Monica Nunez Salas / Academia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry   Hi! My name is Monica Nunez and I’m excited to be joining the very awesome F&ES Admissions team for the 2018-2019 academic year. I recently changed my student hat for a graduation cap, and today is my first day… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2018/09/hello-from-sage-hall-meet-the-new-member-of-the-admissions-team/

Global Climate Action Summit: A Tale of Two Climates

September 19, 2018 / by Anna Carcamo / Academia, Climate, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry The Global Climate Action Summit had many powerful moments. During the three-day event, held last week in San Francisco, former Vice President Al Gore brought the crowd hope by asserting that the U.S. is still officially in the Paris Agreement,… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2018/09/global-climate-action-summit-a-tale-of-two-climates-2/

Chemical industry keeps a weather eye on hurricane preparedness

September 12, 2018 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America, Oceans

As another summer comes to an end, hurricane season in the Atlantic is just reaching its peak with several active storms churning out in the ocean, including Florence. Each season brings an uncomfortable amount of uncertainty as we try to predict the path and severity of each developing storm. Take Hurricane Harvey for example. It […]

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