Environmental Science Will green flood defences work? The results were mixed. While vegetation slightly reduced water depth and flow speed in some scenarios, it had little to no impact on the overall extent or timing of flooding. As sea levels rose, even these modest benefits faded. In essence, the study revealed that while nature can slow the floodwaters, it may not stop […] Written by brendan June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Student Spotlight:For This MA Candidate, the Path to Climate Policy Is Personal – State of the Planet Saira Ramirez Mingueta Saira Ramirez Mingueta has vivid memories of visiting her grandparent’s home in Jalisco, Mexico, where she was born. “I was surrounded by plants, animals and chirping birds—it was magical. I felt at ease, loved and safe in nature.” Ramirez Mingueta, the second eldest of six children, was a baby when her family […] Written by Guest June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science 'Hey Equinor, leave them kids alone' ‘Hey Equinor, leave them kids alone’ Channel News brendan 6th June 2025 Teaser Media Written by brendan June 8, 2025June 8, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Advancing Equity Through Clean Energy Policy – State of the Planet Nicholas Britton’s passion for energy policy began at Dartmouth College, where he majored in environmental studies and helped support the campus’s energy transition. Through fieldwork and research, from New Hampshire to Southern Africa to Washington, D.C., Britton developed a focus on equitable energy access as a means to serve both environmental and social goals. Now […] Written by Guest June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Nuclear power leakage scandal The most hazardous building in Britain could leak radioactive water until the 2050s as clean-up operations at Sellafield struggle to progress quickly enough, MPs have warned. In a report published on Wednesday, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticised the speed of decommissioning work at the former nuclear power plant, citing examples of […] Written by brendan June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Harnessing Lava To Build Sustainable Cities – State of the Planet When it comes to carbon emissions, there’s no bigger foe than the building and construction sectors, which contribute at least a third of global greenhouse gases. A new project suggests a novel solution, albeit one still quite theoretical: Lava. Over the past several months, the Volcanology Group at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, led by Lamont […] Written by Guest June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science The AI of the storm The AI of the storm Channel Comment brendan 30th May 2025 Teaser Media Written by brendan May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Gen Z Leads the Call for Conservation With TreeTalks – State of the Planet An old dense spruce forest in Holma, Sweden. Credit: W.carter, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Last month, Amanda Biscoe and Pamela Treviño hosted TreeTalks, a film screening and panel discussion focused on rainforest conservation and the role of young people in shaping its future. Through their work as co-directors of Gen Z for the Trees, a […] Written by Guest May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science ‘The praxis of reciprocity’ If you’ve read Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer’s bestselling paean to the Earth and its beings, The Serviceberry is a natural extension to the conversations she cultivated. Expanded from a magazine essay, it offers a peek into the basket of economic alternatives to capitalism which Kimmerer has foraged. BUY: THE SERVICEBERRY Bundled up as “gift […] Written by brendan May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Congratulations to the 2025 Graduates of the Columbia Climate School – State of the Planet On Friday, May 16, Columbia Climate School’s fourth class of graduating students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments in the 2025 Class Day ceremony. The M.A. in Climate and Society cohort represents scholars from all over the world, with academic and professional backgrounds that are just as diverse. Alexis Abramson, dean of the Columbia Climate School, […] Written by Olga Rukovets May 26, 2025May 26, 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
