In April, President Donald Trump issued an order revealing plans to utilize “beautiful clean coal resources” in an effort to reshore energy. But does “clean coal” live up to its moniker as “clean,” and how viable is it as a compromise between the environmentalists and those in favor of deregulation? Continue reading Defining ‘Clean’ Coal: How Clean Is It?
April has seen a series of executive orders trickling out of the White House, aiming to peel back environmental regulations in multiple sectors, including energy, water and seafood harvesting. Here’s what you have missed. Continue reading Executive Orders Roundup: Here’s How April’s Orders Are Affecting The Environment
Amid concern over straining the electricity grid with generative AI and its potential contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicates that AI could ultimately have a net positive impact on the environment because of its ability to integrate with energy systems to transform the way humans use energy. Continue reading Generative AI Has Potential To Hurt And Help Environment, New Report Finds
Springtime has brought back another environmental event that has become somewhat of a tradition off the coast of Southern California: blooms of Pseudo-nitzschia australis, a type of algae that produce a toxic substance known as domoic acid. Domoic acid poses a threat mainly to marine wildlife, such as sea lions and seabirds. It can cause permanent neurological damage and heart failure. Symptoms in sea lions … Continue reading Toxic Algal Bloom Back Again On West Coast Of U.S.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — better known as PFAS — have emerged as a major concern on the environmental stage in recent years. These manufactured chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals” because of their longevity, have been linked to health concerns for both humans and animals, thrusting them to the forefront of conversation. What are PFAS? PFAS have been around since the 1940s to create … Continue reading Forever Chemicals: New Studies Tell Us More About PFAS — and How To Get Rid of Them
Two years ago, The Nippon Foundation and Nekton came together to launch Ocean Census — an ardent global mission to spur faster discovery of marine life. Now, the Ocean Census has reported that, through a collaborative effort among hundreds of scientists across the world, it has discovered 866 new marine species, according to a March 10 press release. Discoveries include new species of shark, bamboo … Continue reading Ocean Census Discovers More Than 800 Marine Species
