Environmental Science ‘Ban bottom trawling now’ A Labour MP has called for a blanket ban on “bottom trawling” of seabeds in marine protected areas (MPAs), which she said destroys fragile ecosystems and habitats. Katie White compared bottom trawling, which is the act of dragging heavy nets across the seabed, with “ripping up an orchard to pick an apple”. One or two […] Written by brendan February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Mount Rainier White-Tailed Ptarmigan Finally Receives a ‘Threatened’ Species Designation – State of the Planet In July, the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan was officially listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 14 years after the Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for its listing. This designation is meant to help preserve the bird, whose survival depends on the glaciers of […] Written by Guest February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science The hydrogen finger-pointing game Policy-makers in both the EU and the UK have been rolling out legislation to facilitate the creation of a hydrogen market, but the matter is still surrounded by a great deal of uncertainty around implementation. BCG findings suggest that only three per cent of EU industrial consumers surveyed would commit to off-take contracts exceeding five […] Written by johnnyszabo91@gmail.com February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science A Climate Change Adaptation Expert on How To Reduce Fire Risk – State of the Planet The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Photo: CAL FIRE_Official In light of the recent Los Angeles fires, a 2023 Columbia Climate School and Headwaters Economics report on wildfire mitigation strategies provides valuable insight into what’s needed to reduce fire risk and how it might be done. According to the report, wildfires have always occurred naturally […] Written by Renée Cho January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Harsh peaceful protest sentences appealed Campaigners and celebrities are gathering en masse to show support for Just Stop Oil (JSO) protesters given lengthy jail terms for climate activism. A total of 16 JSO activists will seek to overturn sentences amounting to 41 years in prison for peaceful protest in a two-day hearing at the Court of Appeal. In an unusual move, […] Written by Catherine Early January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Honoring Iceland’s Changing Glacial Landscape – State of the Planet In May 2023, artists Jim Schantz and Peter Bremers traveled to Iceland’s Vatnajökull— the second largest glacier in Europe. Witnessing the colossal ice formations up-close, as well as the markers of climate change they carry, inspired the two artists to collaborate on “Homage to the Glacier,” a recent exhibition at the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, […] Written by Guest January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Punking Reeves’ climate denial donations Adverts criticising Rachel Reeves, the British chancellor, for accepting political donations from climate sceptic lobbyists have appeared without official sanction on several London Underground lines. READ: MEET THE GLOBAL WARMING POLICY FOUNDATION. The satirical posters say, “Your Chancellor, Sponsored by Climate Deniers: Rachel Reeves took £10,000 from them (so far).” A modified party logo reads: […] Written by brendan January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Sabin Center’s Online Tracking Tools Monitor Government Actions on Climate Change – State of the Planet Since 2017, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law has tracked government attempts to restrict or expand initiatives in science and climate. The first was the Climate Deregulation Tracker, which tracked climate-related regulatory actions under the first Trump administration, followed by the Climate Reregulation Tracker, which tracked actions under the Biden administration. Three publicly accessible […] Written by Sabin Center for Climate Change Law January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Climate impacts could wipe out profits Businesses must act now to address and adapt to growing climate risks such as extreme heat or face steep financial losses, a new report warns. The impact of climate change could drive fixed-asset losses of up to $610 billion per year across listed companies by 2035, according to the report ‘Business on the Edge: Building […] Written by brendan January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science How Attribution Science Fuels Climate Justice – State of the Planet On January 9, as deadly wildfires raged across the Los Angeles area, destroying thousands of structures and displacing tens of thousands of residents, Columbia University hosted the first day of its Attribution Science and Climate Law Conference. Co-organized by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and the Columbia Climate School, the conference brought together […] Written by Guest January 21, 2025January 21, 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
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
Consortium Seeks to Launch Major Carbon Removal Initiatives Experts in the field of carbon capture and climate solutions are coming together for a pivotal meeting in Exeter, aimed at spearheading the development of a new carbon economy. The New Carbon Economy Consortium (NCEC), a key player in the global effort to manage carbon emissions, will host its annual meeting at the University of […] Written by Bioengineer 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
