Environmental Policies News
May 12, 2024
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May 9, 2024 New research reveals what countries think will be their most difficult to decarbonize sectors when they reach net zero, with agriculture expected to be responsible for the largest remaining ...
May 9, 2024 Despite its benefits and recognition as a keystone practice of ocean stewardship and conservation, adoption of ecosystem-based management has been slow to take hold. To support this change in ocean management, a group of researchers and ...
May 9, 2024 An international collaboration says the world's largest marine protected areas aren't collectively delivering the biodiversity benefits they could be because of slow implementation of management strategies and a failure to restrict the most ...
May 9, 2024 The division between liberals and conservatives on both climate-change beliefs and related policy support is long-standing. However, the results of a newly released global experiment show that ...
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May 7, 2024 A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth -- some leading to hospitalization -- highlights the need for increased ...
May 3, 2024 Anthropologists suggest in a new study that establishing networks of 'sister cities' dedicated to addressing the impact of natural disasters can mitigate the devastation wrought by climate ...
May 3, 2024 New research suggests that countries' current plans to remove CO2 from the atmosphere will not be enough to comply with the 1.5 C warming limit set out under the Paris ...
May 2, 2024 The alarming rates of biodiversity loss worldwide have made clear that the classical way of governing biodiversity recovery based on protected areas ...
May 1, 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is underestimating methane emissions from landfills, urban areas and U.S. states, according to a new study. The researchers combined 2019 satellite ...
Apr. 30, 2024 A new study that looked at nearly 40 million flights in 2019 calculated the greenhouse gas emissions from air travel for essentially every country on the planet. At 911 million tons, the total ...
Apr. 30, 2024 Electric bicycle rebates have exploded in popularity in North America as transportation planners try to get people out of their cars and into healthier, more climate-friendly alternatives. However, ...
Apr. 24, 2024 Countries with limited potential for renewables could save up to 20 percent of costs for green steel and up to 40 percent for green chemicals from ...
Apr. 25, 2024 Companies' emissions reduction targets should not be the sole measure of corporate climate ambition, according to a new perspective ...
Apr. 25, 2024 Global biodiversity has declined between 2% and 11% during the 20th century due to land-use change alone, according to a large multi-model study. ...
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Apr. 30, 2024 The inventors of a suite of tests that enable food packages to signal if their contents are contaminated are working to bring producers and regulators together to get their inventions into commercial ...
Apr. 19, 2024 As early adopters of electric vehicles (EVs) trade up for the latest models, the used EV market is beginning to mature in the United States. Yet many potential buyers, particularly low-income ...
Apr. 19, 2024 Climate change will increase the future value of residential rooftop solar panels across the United States by up to 19% by the end of the century, according to a new ...
Apr. 18, 2024 The EU wants to ensure greater sustainability in agricultural trade with the Global South -- with the aim of minimizing the environmental and climate-damaging effects of importing crops such as soya, ...
Apr. 17, 2024 Even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy is already committed to an income reduction of 19% until 2050 due to climate change, a new study finds. These ...
Apr. 17, 2024 Pioneering study reveals that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius could reduce the global economic costs of climate change by two thirds. If warming continues to 3 degrees Celsius, global ...
Apr. 16, 2024 Scientists have developed a framework for measuring plastic emissions akin to the global standard for measuring greenhouse gas emissions. The approach boosts identification of the biggest ...
Apr. 16, 2024 Florida is projected to lose 3.5 million acres of land to development by 2070. A new study highlights how Florida can buffer itself against both climate change and population pressures by conserving ...
Apr. 16, 2024 Nineteen out of 34 countries surveyed failed to fully meet their 2020 climate commitments set 15 years ago in Copenhagen, according to a new study by UCL ...
Apr. 15, 2024 Manufacturing nations in the Global North are stockpiling energy and emission problems by outsourcing energy-intensive industrial processes to countries in the Global ...
Apr. 11, 2024 A study has found that market forces have provided good food price stability over the past half century, despite extreme weather ...
Apr. 9, 2024 Understanding how social media is used during a disaster can help with disaster preparedness and recovery for future ...
Apr. 8, 2024 Carbon monoxide emissions from industrial production have serious consequences for human health and are a strong indicator of overall air pollution levels. Many countries aim to reduce their ...
Apr. 8, 2024 Researchers have developed a new method to predict the financial impacts climate change will have on agriculture, which can help support food security and financial stability for countries ...
Apr. 8, 2024 The introduction of a policy protecting parental leave benefits in Sweden in 1980 had unintended consequences on child health. The policy appears to have led to an increase in premature birth ...
Apr. 4, 2024 Human activity is changing the way water flows between the Earth and atmosphere in complex ways and with likely long-lasting consequences that are hard to picture. Researchers enlisted water ...
Apr. 4, 2024 Connecting the study of infectious disease spread, biodiversity loss and climate change could offer win-win-win solutions for planetary health, but a new analysis has uncovered almost no research ...
Apr. 4, 2024 Changing weather patterns induced by climate change are contributing to shifts in the location of terrorist activity, according to new ...
Apr. 3, 2024 A new study looks at 110 years of income tax history across the U.S. and notes out-migration by wealthy ...
Apr. 3, 2024 New research makes a case study of Yellowstone National Park -- calculating surplus carbon that visitors from across the world add to the atmosphere each year as a direct result of a park ...
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024
- The Biggest Barrier to a Vibrant Second-Hand EV Market? Price
- Climate Change Will Increase Value of Residential Rooftop Solar Panels Across US, Study Shows
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- 38 Trillion Dollars in Damages Each Year: World Economy Already Committed to Income Reduction of 19 % Due to Climate Change
- Substantial Global Cost of Climate Inaction
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Scientists Develop Framework to Measure Plastic Emissions and Bolster U.N. Efforts to Reduce Pollution
- Florida Wildlife Corridor Eases Worst Impacts of Climate Change
- Most Countries Struggle to Meet Climate Pledges from 2009
Monday, April 15, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
- Atmospheric and Economic Drivers of Global Air Pollution
- How Climate Change Will Impact Food Production and Financial Institutions
- More Premature Babies Born Following Swedish Parental Leave Policy
Thursday, April 4, 2024
- Researchers Envision Sci-Fi Worlds Involving Changes to Atmospheric Water Cycle
- With the Planet Facing a 'polycrisis', Biodiversity Researchers Uncover Major Knowledge Gaps
- Climate Change Impacts Terrorist Activity
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- Research Shows Direct Link Between State Income Taxes and Migration
- Out of the Park: New Research Tallies Total Carbon Impact of Tourism at Yellowstone
- Experiencing Extreme Weather Predicts Support for Policies to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Scientists' Urgent Call: End Destruction and Forge a Just, Sustainable Future
- Companies Ignoring Climate Risks Get Punished by Markets, New Study Reveals
- Gloom and Doom Warnings About Climate Change Do Not Work
Monday, April 1, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
- Research Identifies Characteristics of Cities That Would Support Young People's Mental Health
- Pairing Crypto Mining With Green Hydrogen Offers Clean Energy Boost
- Confusing Assistance Requirements Contribute to Food Insecurity Among College Students
- Droughts in Europe Could Be Avoided With Faster Emissions Cuts
Friday, March 22, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Monday, March 18, 2024
- Laws That Punish Drug Use During Pregnancy Likely Lead to Worse Health Outcomes for Families, Study Finds
- Virtual Reality Better Than Video for Evoking Fear, Spurring Climate Action
Friday, March 15, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Supply Chain Disruptions Will Further Exacerbate Economic Losses from Climate Change
- Federal Housing Programs Protect Residents from Lead Exposure
- Curbing Coal-Burning Emissions Translates to Health Gains for Children
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
- New Study Quantifies Health Impacts from Oil and Gas Flaring in U.S.
- Climate Policies to Reduce Motor Vehicle Emissions Can Improve Children's Health, Save Money
- Delta-8-THC Use Reported by 11% of 12th Graders in 2023
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Monday, March 4, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024
- Improving Energy Security With Policies Focused on Demand-Side Solutions
- How Climate Change Risks Increase at a National Scale as the Level of Global Warming Increases
Monday, February 26, 2024
- What Will It Take for China to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2060?
- Reforestation Schemes Are Not Enough to Recover the Carbon Created by Harvesting Wood
- Can Hunger Be Eradicated by 2030?
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
- Does Russia Stand to Benefit from Climate Change?
- Study of Usefulness of Lockdowns During Epidemics Identifies Alternate Solution
- Maternal Mental Conditions Drive Climbing Death Rate in U.S., Evidence Review Finds
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Friday, February 16, 2024
- Electrification or Hydrogen? Both Have Distinct Roles in the European Energy Transition
- Under Pressure -- Space Exploration in Our Time
- Why Do(n't) People Support Being Nudged Towards Healthier Diets?
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Thursday, February 8, 2024
- England's Oldest Became Frailer During Austerity, Study Suggests
- Lifting of Federal Funding Ban Tied to Increase in Gun Violence Research
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- Psychology Study Unearths Ways to Bolster Global Climate Awareness and Climate Action
- Clarity Needed for Businesses to Achieve Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- Ambitious Roadmap for Circular Carbon Plastics Economy
- Decarbonizing the World's Industries
- Pedestrian Injuries from Falls Versus Motor Vehicle Collisions: Are We Lacking Critical Policy and Interventions?
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- Black Summer Bushfires in Australia Wiped $2.8 Billion from Tourism Supply Chain
- Asthma Rates Climb for High School Students as Cannabis Use Increases
Monday, January 29, 2024
- Do Tree-Planting Campaigns Follow Best Practices for Successful Forest Restoration?
- Education and Information Can Increase the Acceptance of Climate Policies
Friday, January 26, 2024
Thursday, January 25, 2024
- Less Is More: Less Greenhouse Gas, Lower Energy Consumption, Higher Wellbeing
- 2020 US Rule Dramatically Deregulated Wetlands, Streams and Drinking Water
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- War in Ukraine Severely Limits Ability to Track Arctic Climate Change
- A Large Percentage of European Plastic Sent to Vietnam Ends Up in Nature
- Global Groundwater Depletion Is Accelerating, but Is Not Inevitable
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
- Live Animal Transport Regulations Not 'fit for Purpose', Major International Study Finds
- As a Carbon Offset, Cookstove Emission Credits Are Greatly Overestimated
- Delhi Smog: India's Cities Must Look Beyond Their Limits to Clean Up Air Pollution
- Reflecting on Your Legacy Could Make You More Philanthropic, New Research Finds
Monday, January 22, 2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Friday, January 12, 2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024
- A Global Study Reveals Pathways to Save Threatened Sharks, Despite Rising Mortality Trends
- U.S. Health Costs Related to Chemicals in Plastics Reached $250 Billion in 2018
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
- Scientists Outline a Bold Solution to Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, Social Injustice
- War on Superbugs Can't Be Won, Researchers Declare
Friday, January 5, 2024
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Evolution Might Stop Humans from Solving Climate Change
- Understanding Climate Mobilities: New Study Examines Perspectives from South Florida Practitioners
- Reducing Inequality Is Essential in Tackling Climate Crisis, Researchers Argue