Published by Ocean Conservancy While we’ve come a long way in the past century in regards to ocean exploration, many people may not realize just how much of our ocean is still unexplored. While it certainly feels like we’ve seen a lot when it comes to the beauty and wonder of our ocean, more than 80% […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on public health like never before. In the past few months, people around the world are coming to grips with the new reality in which we live, where the difference between sickness and health could be as simple as remembering to run a disinfecting wipe over a shopping […]
Recycling has faced strong headwinds over the past few years. China announced its National Sword policy restricting imports of recyclables in 2017, and other Southeast Asian countries following suit shortly thereafter. Long-established recycling markets were disrupted and communities had to search for newer, less-established markets for the plastics (and other materials) they collected. Now the […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine, a published author, computer scientist, lecturer, mathematician, historian, columnist, preservationist, environmental justice advocate, environmentalist, film consultant and “The Art-ivist.” She is the founder of the premier advocacy organization for the continuation of Gullah/Geechee culture, the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition. “De wata bring […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy NOAA and federal partners recently released a National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring and Characterizing the United States Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in response to the Administration’s Presidential Memorandum. This work builds on the ocean science and technology components outlined in the ocean policy and a Summit on Partnerships in Ocean Science and […]
This week marked the four-year anniversary of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as reformed by the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA). This significant update created clear and enforceable requirements and deadlines for EPA to assess both new and existing chemicals through a risk-based review process and increased public transparency for […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The Arctic is a spectacular place—both beautiful and abundant. Home to Indigenous people, unique wildlife and wide-open expanses of wilderness, the Arctic is awe-inspiring whether you’ve visited or not. But, Arctic people and wildlife are facing rapid and dramatic environmental changes as climate change hits this important ecosystem … ocean waters warming […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is starting to transform the classic home loan, a fixture of the American experience and financial system that dates back generations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/19/climate/climate-seas-30-year-mortgage.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Hotter than normal temperatures are expected across almost all of the United States into September, government researchers said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/18/climate/summer-weather-prediction.html
Did you know that polyurethane products and technologies play an important role in promoting sustainability and reducing waste? The polyurethane industry is putting the power of polyurethanes to work by unlocking solutions to some of society’s biggest challenges. The versatility and durability of polyurethanes makes this material a vital contributor to helping achieve key United […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy By all accounts, recreational fishing by private anglers is booming around the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, as fishermen head out on their boats to see if they can fill their coolers with some prized red snapper. With so many activities prohibited or unsafe because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Gulf […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy With several crises confronting the nation at this time—from a global health pandemic to widespread protests against anti-Black racism—it is unfathomable that the Trump administration has set its sights on weakening safety and environmental protections in the Arctic Ocean. But somehow, it has. In 2016, the Department of the Interior issued “Oil […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy In the aftermath of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others, many of us are taking time to re-evaluate our biases, our contributions to systemic racism and the ways in which we can take meaningful action in our everyday lives. We are trying to find ways to […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (June 9, 2020) — As the nation continues to respond to and recover from coronavirus (COVID-19), Americans should also prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, which is forecasted to be especially active this year. With hurricane season beginning on June 1, the U.S. Read the full […]
Each hurricane season comes with unique challenges and this year is certainly no different. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast has called for a very active season that could involve almost twenty name storms in the Atlantic. We have already seen a tropical storm impact the U.S. coast before this season officially began and […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Hospitals have resumed elective surgeries and many Americans are venturing out of their homes again, but the rate of donations has yet to bounce back. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/climate/blood-donations-hospitals-shortage.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Want to know whether the world can avert catastrophe? Watch the recovery plans coming out now in Europe, China and the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/climate/coronavirus-economic-stimulus-climate.html
Dean Curtis, President and CEO of ICIS We often forget how vital the chemical industry is to our well-being, safety and daily lives. The stigma around the issue of plastics waste in the environment often overshadows the progress the industry has made in becoming one of the more sustainable producers of critical products. In recent […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At stake in the lawsuit is the single biggest effort by the United States to fight the climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/climate/lawsuit-fuel-economy-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Engineers say most dams in the United States, designed decades ago, are unsuited to a warmer world and stronger storms. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/21/climate/dam-failure-michigan-climate-change.html