Environmental Science Incinerator ban ‘up in smoke’ The British Government will block new incinerators if they do not help meet environmental objectives under rules unveiled on this month. However, Labour’s new promise falls short of the former Tory government’s commitment to a total ban. Developers will have to show that their project either helps reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste going to […] Written by brendan January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Causes, Impacts and Recovery – State of the Planet As devastating wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, Columbia Climate School experts are doing their best to determine how these fires became so catastrophic and what’s needed for recovery. In an interview with NPR, Mingfang Ting, a professor of climate at the Columbia Climate School, speaks about the key characteristics of the […] Written by Columbia Climate School January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Corruption fears surround environmentalist’s conviction Sentencing “The situation has only worsened as a result of the corruption used by the illegal loggers. “This exploitation is taking on a new dimension, with a network involving certain provincial deputies, armed groups and logging companies, with the blessing of certain provincial authorities,“ he said. The administrator of the Kabambare territory issued a letter […] Written by Catherine Early January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science 2024 Confirmed As Hottest Year on Record, Part of Sustained Upward March – State of the Planet Earth’s average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest since modern record keeping began in 1880, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists. Global temperatures in 2024 were 2.30 degrees Fahrenheit (1.28 degrees Celsius) above the agency’s 20th-century baseline (1951-1980), which tops the record set in 2023. The new record comes after 15 consecutive months (June […] Written by Columbia Climate School January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Our beef with major shipping firms Major shipping companies transported more than half a million tonnes of beef and leather from abattoirs linked to tropical forest destruction in Brazil in a two year period: equal to half the UK’s annual beef consumption. New data from consultancy AidEnvironment analysed by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism shows that 12 meat plants run by Brazil’s biggest […] Written by brendan January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science A Disaster Expert Explains Why the LA Fires Have Been So Catastrophic – State of the Planet The Palisades fire, taken on January 8th. As of January 9th, the fire was 0% contained. Photo: CAL FIRE Official The ongoing wildfires in L.A. are among the most destructive and terrifying disasters to ever hit the city. As of the time of publication, five people have died, 27,000 acres have burned and at least […] Written by Renée Cho January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science The RSPCA at 200: royally cautious reformers The vast majority of birds are born, raised and killed in industrial systems, living their lives in cages or densely-packed hangars. Why does this “nation of animal lovers” allow such cruelty? Part of the answer is that we can usually ignore the suffering of most animals. In 1830, Frances Thompson, a prominent woman donor to […] Written by brendan January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Climate School Expands Faculty – State of the Planet The Columbia Climate School’s faculty will expand beginning on January 1, 2025. “With the addition of these new faculty, along with the incoming Climate School dean Alexis Abramson, who will be a professor of climate, the school’s faculty will increase to 29 in the new year,” said interim dean Jeffrey Shaman. The following faculty will join the Climate School […] Written by Columbia Climate School January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Underwater paradise lost Underwater paradise lost Channel News brendan 3rd January 2025 Teaser Media Written by brendan January 4, 2025January 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Our Top Stories of 2024 – State of the Planet 2024 was another record-breaking year—global temperatures continued to rise; an especially active hurricane season left a trail of destruction in the U.S; catastrophic floods rattled Spain and Central Europe; and wildfires decimated parts of North and South America—to name just a few of the headlines. But it was also a year filled with exciting opportunities […] Written by Columbia Climate School January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Skull study shows Chicago’s rodents are rapidly evolving In general, evolution is a long, slow process of tiny changes passed down over generations, resulting in new adaptations and even new species over thousands or millions of years. But when living things are faced with dramatic shifts in the world around them, they sometimes rapidly adapt to better survive. Scientists recently found an example […] Written by Admin June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
EU Commissioner Várhelyi revives Biotech Act for 2025 In a panel discussion at Medicines for Europe Annual Conference, EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi made a surprise announcement that the Commission will adopt the EU Biotech Act by the end of this year, citing growing “global challenges”. According to the EU Commission’s work programme, the legislation was initially scheduled for adoption in Q3 2025, […] Written by Thomas Gabrielczyk June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Skull study shows Chicago’s rodents are rapidly evolving In general, evolution is a long, slow process of tiny changes passed down over generations, resulting in new adaptations and even new species over thousands or millions of years. But when living things are faced with dramatic shifts in the world around them, they sometimes rapidly adapt to better survive. Scientists recently found an example […] Written by Admin June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
EU Commissioner Várhelyi revives Biotech Act for 2025 In a panel discussion at Medicines for Europe Annual Conference, EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi made a surprise announcement that the Commission will adopt the EU Biotech Act by the end of this year, citing growing “global challenges”. According to the EU Commission’s work programme, the legislation was initially scheduled for adoption in Q3 2025, […] Written by Thomas Gabrielczyk June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
These 545-million-year-old fossil trails just rewrote the story of evolution The Cambrian explosion was an extraordinary phenomenon in the evolution of life on the planet that led to the emergence of many animal phyla and the diversification of species. During this period, some 530 million years ago, most of the basic body plans of organisms that have survived to the present day emerged. However, this […] Written by Admin June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding PMDA Validation Rules v5.0 The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has always led the charge in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug development. Their latest update, the PMDA Validation Rules version 5.0, which took effect on April 1, 2024, marks another significant step in this mission. Let’s break down what these new rules mean and […] Written by Admin July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Enhance Your SEND Submissions! Join PointCross on May 29th, 2024, at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST for a must-attend webinar: The Most Common Issues in Preparing SEND. Ideal for professionals in data submission and regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights from our seasoned experts. Why Attend? Why PointCross? With over 10 years of experience and more […] Written by Admin May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked