Environmental Policies News
November 3, 2024
Top Headlines
Oct. 30, 2024 — In rural Africa, where livelihoods are often tied directly to the land, environmental degradation poses a critical threat to both ecosystems and people's well-being. New research reveals ways to tackle the dual challenges of land degradation and ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — Recent rules that require all new building and road projects in England to address and offset their impact on nature are excellent in principle but flawed in their implementation, leading ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — Sustainable lifestyles, green-tech innovation, and government-led transformation each offer promising routes to make significant progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement, according to a new study. The team ...
Oct. 28, 2024 — More and more regions around the globe combine economic growth with reducing carbon emissions, researchers found. Their study highlights the vital role of national climate actions in decoupling ...
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Oct. 30, 2024 — The success of the $1 trillion that was recently invested by the U.S. federal government to mitigate climate climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ...
Oct. 28, 2024 — Amid growing pressure to report on nature-related risks and impacts, an open-source footprinting tool offers a scientific and transparent ...
Oct. 28, 2024 — There is a yawning gap between national policies to enhance biodiversity and the individual and small group behavioral changes that are critical to ...
Oct. 25, 2024 — What is the 'most Canadian' animal? Spoiler: it's not the beaver, or the moose. A new study ranks species of terrestrial vertebrates in Canada by their level of Canadian evolutionary distinctness: ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — Planning policies to restrict the number of new fast-food outlets leads to fewer overweight and obese children according to research. Researchers examined the impact of policy in the North East of ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — In certain parts of the United States, especially Appalachia, New England and the Northwest, the ability of residents to prepare for and respond to ...
Oct. 25, 2024 — A new commentary found that power plants' use of these devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023. These ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — A new report says any research into large-scale interventions in Earth's climate system must be grounded in sound ethical principles so society can make informed choices about whether to deploy ...
Oct. 17, 2024 — Fish can accumulate high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), even far from sources of contamination, according to a new study. The ...
Oct. 9, 2024 — A new policy increased wait time for patients, but didn't speed up the move from hospital-based to outpatient-based ...
Earlier Headlines
Nov. 1, 2024 — Researchers developed citizen science platforms as a new data source to evaluate the effectiveness of the 742 protected areas for birds across Germany. This research shows that although these areas ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — A new study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted patient safety indicators in U.S. hospitals. The study examined data from the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — A new study, using responses from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health, has found that about 6 percent of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — More than half of the risk for mental disorders can be attributed to environmental factors such as socioeconomic status, urbanicity, pollution, and climate. Scientists are trying to characterize the ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — A new paper explains why there needs to be a shift in cannabis policies to a public health approach as opposed to the prevailing, more punitive approach that pushes abstinence instead of public ...
Oct. 18, 2024 — Journals focused on ferns, clams, or coral reefs had proportionally more of their articles cited by the federal government when protecting species than more prominent, higher-impact journals. The ...
Oct. 15, 2024 — A new study suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant population-level health benefits. The research team used computer simulations to show that ...
Oct. 15, 2024 — The influence of climate change on migration, both current and future, has garnered significant attention from the public and policymakers over the past decade. A new study has provided the first ...
Oct. 15, 2024 — The lack of air-quality monitoring capabilities across the U.S. affects the health of millions of people and disproportionately impacts minority and low socioeconomic-status communities, say ...
Oct. 14, 2024 — Medicare could save up to 74% of the money lost from discarded Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by the simple introduction of a new vial size that would reduce the amount of unused medication that is ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — Researchers developed a rating system to evaluate the plausibility of climate model simulations in the IPCC's latest report, and show that models that lead to potentially catastrophic warming ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — We throw away and burn increasing amounts of waste that could easily be recycled. Norway's waste policy is failing because of inaccurate measurement methods, unreliable data and a lack of ...
Oct. 8, 2024 — Researchers are calling for reforms to Australia's environmental laws, as threatened fish species continue to be legally ...
Oct. 8, 2024 — Countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region can overcome major shared environmental challenges such as water scarcity and air pollution by harnessing the power of 'green ...
Oct. 8, 2024 — A circular bioeconomy that reduces and recycles waste, transitions away from fossil fuels to renewable bio-based alternatives, and regenerates natural systems is critical for feeding and fueling the ...
Oct. 8, 2024 — As the global push towards low-carbon societies accelerates, a new study reveals that justice concerns are increasingly surfacing in legal disputes over climate policies and projects. This ...
Oct. 8, 2024 — An international coalition of scientists concludes that the Earth's worsening vital signs indicate a 'critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis' and that ...
Oct. 8, 2024 — A new paper details how China faces numerous political, economic and technological obstacles as it tries to transition away from coal while balancing the need to combat climate change with the need ...
Oct. 7, 2024 — New research shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10 percent of fish stocks on coral ...
Oct. 7, 2024 — Over the past decade, decreasing vaccination rates now threaten the huge beneficial impacts of vaccinations in the U.S. and globally. Researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers including ...
Friday, November 1, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- COVID-19 Pandemic Worsened Patient Safety Measures, Study Finds
- Nearly 6 Percent of Pregnant Women Report Marijuana Use, U.S. Study Finds
- Combining Large Datasets to Improve Mental Health Research
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- New Research Reveals How Large-Scale Adoption of Electric Vehicles Can Improve Air Quality and Human Health
- Climate Change Impacts Internal Migration Worldwide
- US Air Pollution Monitoring Network Has Gaps in Coverage, Say Researchers
Monday, October 14, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Catastrophically Warm Predictions Are More Plausible Than We Thought
- Failed Waste Policy: We Burn More and Recycle Less Than We Think
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Environmental Law Reform Needed to Protect Endangered Marine Species
- Green Education Can Create New Generation of Eco-Leaders
- Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy Requires Getting Prices Right
- Transition to Low-Carbon Futures: New Research Uncovers Rise in Legal Challenges to Climate Action
- Climate Report Warns of Escalating Crisis, Urges Immediate Action as UN Summit Nears
- Despite Progress, China Remains Tethered to Coal as Climate Change Pressures Mount
Monday, October 7, 2024
- Plenty More Fish in the Sea? Environmental Protections Account for Around 10 Percent of Fish Stocks on Coral Reefs
- Researchers Confront New US and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults
Thursday, October 3, 2024
- Liquefied Natural Gas Carbon Footprint Is Worse Than Coal
- Green Subsidies May Have Hidden Costs, Experts Warn
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Environmental Quality of Life Benefits Women Worldwide
- Chronic Pain Patients Are More Supportive of Cannabis Access Than Doctors
- Hurricanes Linked to Higher Death Rates for 15 Years After Storms Pass
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Climate Scientists Express Their Views on Possible Future Climate Scenarios in a New Study
- High Costs Slow Widespread Use of Heat Pumps, Study Shows
Monday, September 30, 2024
- Where Flood Policy Helps Most -- And Where It Could Do More
- Coral Reef Destruction a Threat to Human Rights
- Getting to Zero Emissions: A Call for Unified Energy Planning
- Vast 'stranded Assets' If World Continues Investing in Polluting Industries
- Support for Meat Rationing to Protect Climate
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Lack of Food -- Not Money -- Drives Poaching in East African National Parks, Study Finds
- Major Boost in Carbon Capture and Storage Essential to Reach 2°C Climate Target
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Scientists Say We Have Enough Evidence to Agree Global Action on Microplastics
- Study Reveals Gaps in Access to Long-Term Contraceptive Supplies
- African Food Future Looks Bright With Blueprint for Food Security
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- New Study Reveals Food Waste Bans Ineffective in Reducing Landfill Waste, Except in Massachusetts
- Doctors and Patients Interested in Environmental Impact of Health Care Decisions, Study Finds
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Friday, September 6, 2024
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Traditional Infrastructure Design Often Makes Extreme Flooding Events Worse
- At-Risk Butterflies More Likely to Survive With Human Help
- Uncollected Waste and Open Burning Leading Causes of the Plastic Pollution Crisis
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- Individuals With Pre-Existing Disabilities Had Long COVID and Much Higher Rates Than Peers, Study Finds
- COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates Boosted Uptake Among Health Care Workers, Study Finds
- Reef Tourism Encourages Climate Action
Monday, September 2, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- To Build a Thriving Electric Vehicle Market, Prioritize Equity and Justice
- Lackluster Prioritization of the Health Sector in Government Spending and Dwindling Donor Contributions Drive Slow Growth in Health Spending in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Study Finds Limits to Storing CO2 Underground to Combat Climate Change
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- Coastal Cities Must Adapt Faster to Climate Change
- Women in Global Fisheries Industry Fall Through the Safety Net
Monday, August 26, 2024
- One in 7 Medicare Beneficiaries With High Body Mass Index May Qualify for Anti-Obesity Drug
- Public Trust in Drinking Water Safety Is Low Globally
- Scientific Consensus Can Strengthen Pro-Climate Attitudes in Society
Friday, August 23, 2024
- Scientists Propose Guidelines for Solar Geoengineering Research
- Scientists Call for an Update in Environmental Decision Making That Takes Human Rights Into Account
- What Works: Groundbreaking Evaluation of Climate Policy Measures Over Two Decades
Thursday, August 22, 2024
- Air Pollution Harms Mental Health Worse in New York's Historically Redlined Neighborhoods
- Demand for Low-Quality Credits Undermines the Voluntary Carbon Market, Study Finds
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
- Sharing Risk to Avoid Power Outages in an Era of Extreme Weather
- Renewable Energy Policies Provide Benefits Across State Lines
Monday, August 19, 2024
- Researchers Develop Index to Quantify Circular Bioeconomy
- Urban Street Networks, Building Density Shape Severity of Floods
Friday, August 16, 2024
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
- Climate Reporting Standards Insufficient, Must Be Expanded, Say Experts
- Fracking Frenzy in India: A Water Crisis in the Making?
Monday, August 12, 2024
- Ships Now Spew Less Sulfur, but Warming Has Sped Up
- Balancing Technology and Governance Are Key to Achieving Climate Goals
- Just Say 'climate Change' -- Not 'climate Emergency'
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
- Work-from-Home Success Might Depend on Home Office Setup
- Most Existing Heat Wave Indices Fail to Capture Heat Wave Severity
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Downwind States Face Disproportionate Burden of Air Pollution
- Researchers Explore the Potential of Clean Energy Markets as a Hedging Tool
Monday, July 29, 2024
- California a Botanical and Climate Change Hot Spot
- Countries Need to Co-Operate on Migration as Climate Crisis Worsens
Friday, July 26, 2024
Thursday, July 25, 2024
- Nitrogen Emissions Have a Net Cooling Effect: But Researchers Warn Against a Climate Solution
- Energy Planning in Ghana as a Role Model for the World
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- Nationwide Flood Models Poorly Capture Risks to Households and Properties, Study Finds
- Warehousing Industry Increases Health-Harming Pollutants, Research Shows
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
- Best Bioenergy Crops for Sustainable Aviation Fuels by U.S. Region, Policy Goals
- A Window of Opportunity for Climate Change and Biodiversity
- Strategic Emission Caps Key to Ammonia Industry Decarbonization, Researchers Find
Monday, July 22, 2024
- Using Forest Resources Strengthens Food Security
- Researchers Identify Key Factors in the Spread of Insect Pests and Find Public Surveillance Is Critical to Early Detection