EPA Continues Efforts to Increase the Availability of Disinfectant Products for Use Against the Novel Coronavirus

April 14, 2020 / by Headquarters Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took additional actions to assure that safe and effective disinfectant products are available to the American public to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-continues-efforts-increase-availability-disinfectant-products-use-against-novel

Science Advisors Reject EPA’s Analysis of TCE Cardiac Study

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

There was big news last month that should affect how the government regulates the industrial solvent trichloroethylene (TCE), including how it conducts clean-ups at Superfund sites. Members of a key Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) science advisory panel rejected the Agency’s analysis of a controversial study suggesting a link between exposure to TCE and fetal cardiac […]

ACC Assists Georgia with Important Ethylene Oxide Research

April 10, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

We understand people’s concerns over ethylene oxide. No one should have to question whether the air they breathe is safe. Protecting the health and safety of the public is a top priority for the producers and users of ethylene oxide and our industry, and companies that make and work with ethylene oxide are actively investing […]

The Sunshine State’s Fight with Sea Level Rise

April 9, 2020 / by Katie Hogge / Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans

Published by Ocean Conservancy In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, many people are dreaming of Florida as a retreat from long days of self-isolation. Hundreds of miles of beautiful beaches, azure skies, shimmering oceans, teeming wilderness including barrier reefs and the Everglades, and strands of picturesque keys and islets. But this paradise is staring down […]

5 Ocean Animals Named After Other Animals

April 8, 2020 / by Erin Spencer / Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Animal names can be inspired by a wide range of things. Some are named after the place where they live, like the deep-sea catshark Apristurus spongiceps, who resides (unsurprisingly) in the deep sea. Others are named after a distinctive physical feature, like the red-lipped batfish Ogcocephalus darwini, who has vibrant red “lips”. […]

Wait…What’s a Blue-Footed Booby?

April 7, 2020 / by Katie Hogge / Conservation, Europe, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, South America, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Their fabulous feet are striking, and with a purpose too! Blue-footed boobies eat a whole lot of fish, and their diets are densely packed with something called carotenoid pigment. While there’s a lot that goes into the functionality of this pigmentation, the majority of this color ends up stored in the animal’s […]

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Welcomes New CEO: Captain Alex Cornelissen

April 6, 2020 / by sscssite2017 / Antarctica, Conservation, Europe, North America, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society We are pleased to announce that Captain Alex Cornelissen has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Captain Cornelissen has a long and decorated history serving the world’s oceans and is also the CEO of Sea Shepherd Global. His extensive experience and strong leadership […]

Trump Kills Obama’s Clean Car Standards

April 4, 2020 / by News Editor / Environment, Environmental News Service, Journalism, North America

Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, April 3, 2020 (ENS) – The Republican administration of President Donald Trump has not let the deadly coronavirus crisis stop it from getting rid of Obama-era federal fuel efficiency standards and replacing them with a less ambitious plan. The Trump plan is estimated to increase carbon emissions […]

Announcement – Sea Shepherd Fleet in Self Quarantine

April 3, 2020 / by sscssite2017 / Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Conservation, North America, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society April 3rd, 2020 – Throughout almost half a century of campaigns on the high seas, our captains and crews have confronted continuous uncertainty, whether its the unpredictability of weather, dangerous ice conditions, or the attacks of poachers and whalers. We now confront a new adversary, invisible and deadly — the […]

How are Species Recovering 10 Years After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster?

April 3, 2020 / by Emily Brauner / Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy During these challenging times, we at Ocean Conservancy are fortunate to be able to continue working towards a healthy ocean and Gulf (albeit from a distance)—not only for wildlife but for all of us that depend on resilient, thriving coastlines. Now more than ever is the time to look out for one […]

How Do Health Officials Figure Out How to “Flatten the Curve”?

April 2, 2020 / by Emily Brauner / Asia, Climate, Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy With the entire D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area now under stay-at-home orders, our team at Ocean Conservancy is fortunate to be able to continue our conservation work by teleworking. You are all in our thoughts as we navigate these new and concerning waters. Besides “social distancing” you may be increasingly hearing the term “flattening the […]

EPA’s Temporary Enforcement Discretion Policy Provides Important Flexibility to Manufacturers

March 28, 2020 / by Chris Jahn / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America, Oceans

U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA)’s decision to grant temporary enforcement discretion will provide manufacturers with additional time to complete administrative requirements such as regulatory filings and allow inspections to be rescheduled after workforce shortages, travel and movement restrictions no longer present uncontrollable challenges to compliance. This short term measure is needed because essential personnel and resources […]

How to Take Care of Your Lungs

March 27, 2020 / by Zoe Schlanger / Air Quality, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment If you’re one of millions of Americans exposed to air pollution, you may be at a greater risk of catching the coronavirus — and of having a more severe infection. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/27/climate/climate-pollution-coronavirus-lungs.html

CPI Video Series Provides the Latest on Safe Handling of MDI and TDI

March 26, 2020 / by Ally Peck / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocycanate (MDI) and Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) are key building blocks used in the polyurethanes industry to produce a wide variety of materials like insulation, roofing, and coatings, as well as comfort materials like mattresses, furniture, appliances, sports equipment, and transportation seating. This week, the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) […]

How Do We Measure Sustainability? Just One Word: Standards.

March 26, 2020 / by Craig Cookson / American Chemical Council, Industry, Lands, North America

Buy coffee lately? You may have noticed labels on the packaging by “certification” organizations that track and certify that the coffee growers: receive an above standard “premium” price (Fairtrade); comply with United States “organic” standards (USDA Organic); or manage farms according to sustainability standards (Rainforest Alliance). When everything works right, coffee drinkers can rest assured […]

Mouthbrooding Fish Bring Child Care to a New Level

March 26, 2020 / by Erin Spencer / Africa, Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Lots of animals go to extreme lengths to protect their young. For some, like polar bears, that means taking care of their offspring for years before they venture into the world. For others, like dolphins, adults form protective groups around the young to shield them from predators. But there’s one group that […]

Senate Provides Welcome Boost to Chemical Safety Board

March 25, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

The Senate provided a very welcome surprise this week by approving the nomination of Katherine Lemos to the Chemical Safety Board (CSB). The move to approve Lemos follows shortly after a Senate hearing earlier this year held by Chairman Barrasso and Ranking Member Carper underscoring the important contributions the Board makes to enhancing safety. During […]

100+ Industry Groups Urge White House, Governors, Mayors to Consistently Apply DHS ‘Critical Infrastructure’ Definition

March 25, 2020 / by American Chemistry / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

A coalition of industry trade associations and business groups representing a broad swath of the U.S. economy sent a letter to President Trump, governors, mayors and other officials across the country urging them to follow the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s definition of Essential Critical Infrastructure operations and workers when making COVID-19 decisions.   The letter is intended to help officials nationwide […]

Coronavirus Halts Street Protests, but Climate Activists Have a Plan

March 19, 2020 / by Shola Lawal / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With elections in the United States and key summit talks this year, organizers are working to keep climate change on the public agenda. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/climate/coronavirus-online-climate-protests.html

Private Sector Trusted to Share Virus Messaging Load

March 19, 2020 / by News Editor / Environment, Environmental News Service, Journalism, North America

Published by the Environmental News Service CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19, 2020 (ENS) – “These last few weeks we have all lived the consequences of low trust in government and media. We have observed that large groups of people have ignored critical health guidance, in part because they doubted the veracity of available information or because […]

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