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Job Tips and Vibe Checks: FES in DC 2020

February 25, 2020 / by Kelly Morrissey / Academia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry Authored by Mads O’Brien (MESc candidate, Class of 2020) I recently returned from FESinDC, an annual job trek orchestrated by the Career Development Office (CDO), where over 80 current FES students descended upon the US capital for two days of… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2020/02/job-tips-and-vibe-checks-fes-in-dc-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=job-tips-and-vibe-checks-fes-in-dc-2020

Improving Innovation: Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Emerging Technology

February 19, 2020 / by Reid Lifset / Academia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry New technologies carry both the promise of improvement of human welfare and the threat of undesired environmental consequences. Applying life cycle assessment (LCA) early in the development of technologies – when still at lab or pilot scale – provides valuable… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2020/02/assessing-the-environmental-impacts-of-emerging-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=assessing-the-environmental-impacts-of-emerging-technology

FES at GreenBiz20

February 18, 2020 / by Sundara Bhandaram / Academia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry Greetings from the Southwest! I spent the first week of February in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona attending the GreenBiz 20 Conference. This conference brings together 1,500 sustainability leaders — from business, government, academia and NGOs — to explore the latest sustainable business trends… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2020/02/fes-at-greenbiz20/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fes-at-greenbiz20

A Detailed Look at PFAS

February 18, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

Fluorinated chemicals, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are a large and diverse family of chemistry that makes possible the products that power our lives, including cell phones, aircrafts, alternative energy sources and medical applications. PFAS are vital to enabling our lives in the 21st century. In recent years, PFAS have been the subject of […]

High Phthalates Panel Debunks Myths about Chemicals in Food Packaging

February 10, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Asia, Europe, Industry, North America

Over the past few years, there is a growing myth about consumer exposure to phthalates through food packaging. According to the myth, phthalates are present in consumer diets due to exposure from plastic food wraps and containers, potentially causing adverse health effects. In reality, phthalates aren’t used in materials such as food wrappers; and food […]

Greetings from 300 Prospect Street!

February 7, 2020 / by Lori Lombardo / Academia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry Hi there! My name is Lori Lombardo and I am excited to have joined the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies as the Assistant Director of Admissions, Events & Recruitment. I come here after having spent three and a… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2020/02/greetings-from-300-prospect-street/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greetings-from-300-prospect-street

Meet one of the newest Assistant Director of Admissions!

February 7, 2020 / by Kelly Morrissey / Academia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry Hello! My name is Kelly Morrissey and I’m delighted to join the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies as the Assistant Director of Admissions, Communications, and Marketing. I come to F&ES from the University of Bridgeport Office of Admissions… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2020/02/meet-one-of-the-newest-assistant-director-of-admissions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-one-of-the-newest-assistant-director-of-admissions

Unleashing Innovation to Address Aging Water Infrastructure

February 7, 2020 / by LabNotes / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

Every four years the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues grades fifteen infrastructure categories. On the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE gave the nation’s drinking water infrastructure a “D”, with over 6 billion gallons of treated water being lost every day. With an estimated $1 trillion needed to address this growing problem, it is […]

Explaining EPA’s Fees Process for New TSCA Risk Evaluations

February 6, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

In late December, EPA designated the next 20 substances to undergo TSCA risk evaluations. This prioritization action triggered the three and a half years timeframe in which EPA must complete the TSCA risk evaluations of these substances. It also began the TSCA process for assigning responsibility for fees to help defray the cost of each […]

Plastics in a Circular Economy: A Look Back Helps Industry Push Forward

February 6, 2020 / by Steve Russell / American Chemical Council, Europe, Industry, North America, Oceans

I recently had the chance to look back at some of the Plastics Division’s environmental stewardship programs, and I’m struck by how our engagement on the marine litter/plastic waste issue has grown. And it also has become clear that much of what we accomplished was accelerated by partnering with others. Some of our earliest efforts […]

Let’s Spring Forward, Not Fall Back on Chemical Security

February 5, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

One of the country’s important anti-terrorism programs is in jeopardy of expiring in a couple of months unless Congress takes action. The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program is scheduled to sunset on April 18, 2020. Chemistry is the lifeblood of our economy — directly touching 96 percent of all manufactured goods. Securing and maintaining […]

ACC’s Chris Jahn Testifies in Support of the Chemical Safety Board

February 3, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) held a hearing to get the perspectives of various stakeholders regarding the importance of the Chemical Safety Board (CSB). The hearing was also held out of concern for the future of the CSB and to discuss what the White House and Congress […]

Center for Biocide Chemistries Helps EPA Rapidly Respond to Coronavirus

January 31, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Asia, Industry, North America, Oceans

Currently, there is significant attention on the outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel Coronavirus. The World Health Organization declared the new Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, China at the end of December, and the first case in the United States was […]

Stay Ahead of the Regulatory Curve at the Thirteenth Antimicrobial Workshop

January 27, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

Antimicrobial products are critical to many industries and help in the protection of public health. Antimicrobials are highly regulated, making it critical for companies to stay abreast of the ever-changing regulatory landscape in which they operate. Those engaged in the business of antimicrobials will not want to miss the Thirteenth Antimicrobial Workshop held May 12-13 at the […]

Why We Chose to be Charter Members of the Ocean Plastics Leadership Network

January 22, 2020 / by Keith Christman / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America, Oceans

In May 2019 on the Sargasso Sea in the middle of the North Atlantic Gyre I snorkeled among the sargassum in water bluer than imaginable and over 1000 feet deep. This underwater paradise was beautiful but also contained a troubling amount of plastic waste including sunscreen bottles, toothbrushes—even toilet seats, and of course microplastics –tiny […]

ACC Invests in Georgia Ethylene Oxide Research

January 16, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

We understand and appreciate the concerns that people have about the air they breathe. No one should have to question whether the air they breathe is clean. That’s why companies that make and work with ethylene oxide are actively investing in research and cutting-edge product stewardship technologies — so that we can continue to help […]

Protecting the Health and Safety of the Public is a Top Priority for Ethylene Oxide Producers and Users

January 13, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting two public hearings related to ethylene oxide as it takes public comments on its proposed risk and technology review for the Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, known as the MON. The MON is the first rulemaking of this type to […]

EPA Hits Another TSCA Milestone with High Priority Designations

December 20, 2019 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

Since enactment three and a half years ago, EPA has been hard at work effectively and efficiently implementing the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as Congress intended. The agency continues to consistently meet key TSCA deadlines and requirements, and today marks another milestone in that process as EPA finalized the designation […]

Engaging with China From F&ES

December 17, 2019 / by David Solomon / Academia, Asia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry When I arrived at F&ES, I was transitioning from many consecutive years focusing exclusively on China. My interest in China included three years living in Beijing, as well as a commitment to building Mandarin fluency, understanding Chinese culture and society,… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/12/engaging-with-china-from-fes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=engaging-with-china-from-fes

MY YALE F&ES EXPERIENCE: DAVID J. SOLOMON

December 3, 2019 / by David Solomon / Academia, Industry, Yale School of Forestry

Published by the Yale School of Forestry Graduate school has been an incredible opportunity to deepen my knowledge and professional skills, broaden my scope of career paths, and greatly expand my network of individuals who are not only future influential leaders in their field, but also great… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/12/my-yale-fes-experience-david-j-solomon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-yale-fes-experience-david-j-solomon