Top Headlines (Soc. of Env. Journalists)
- "Trump Threatens Jail If Journalists Protect Certain Iran Sources" April 7, 2026"President Trump vowed on Monday to pursue a “leaker” involved in disclosing details about the downing of a U.S. fighter jet in Iran late last week and indicated that the government would take action against an unnamed media outlet that disseminated the information." Journalism & MediaLaws & RegulationsMilitaryNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Manatees: A Threatened Species At A Crossroads" April 7, 2026"A whiskered gray snout pokes above the surface of Haulover Canal, an inland waterway adjacent to Canaveral National Seashore in Florida. A handful of people are gathered on shore at the canal’s Manatee Observation Deck, waiting patiently for this very moment." BiodiversityClimate ChangeEnergy & FuelEnvironmental PoliticsLaws & RegulationsPollutionWater & OceansWildlifeNational (U.S.)SE (AL AR FL GA KY […]jdavis_sej
- "A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant" April 7, 2026"Documents show that one of Google’s new data centers would be powered by a natural gas plant that emits millions of tons of emissions each year—an increasingly common trend in the industry." Laws & RegulationsPollutionTechnologyNational (U.S.)InternationalPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Probe Reveals Faults Of Certification For US Gas Sites' Methane Emissions April 7, 2026"A rapidly expanding certification scheme run by a UK nonprofit and used by major gas companies may be understating the actual methane emissions it purports to certify, a Guardian investigation has found." Climate ChangeEnergy & FuelEnvironmental PoliticsEnvironmental StudiesJournalism & MediaLaws & RegulationsPollutionTechnologyNational (U.S.)InternationalPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Trump Threatens To Destroy Iran’s Desalination Plants: Mideast Impacts April 7, 2026"U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to target Iran’s energy infrastructure, including the country’s desalination plants. Such a move — and Iran’s possible targeting of the plants of its Gulf Arab neighbors — could have devastating impacts across the water-starved Middle East." ConsumerDisastersEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental PoliticsGovernmentInfrastructurePeople & PopulationPollutionWater & OceansMiddle EastPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "EPA Takes Early Step In Methane Rule Rollback" April 7, 2026"The Trump administration undertook an early step Monday in what is expected to be a significant rollback of a Biden-era rule restricting methane emissions from oil and gas production." ChemicalsClimate ChangeEnergy & FuelEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental PoliticsLaws & RegulationsPollutionTechnologyNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Surprising Links Between Autism, Alzheimer’s Could Change How We Treat Both April 7, 2026"The idea that two conditions at opposite ends of life might be biologically linked is beginning to upend long-standing assumptions in brain science, blurring a divide that has shaped the field." BiodiversityEnvironmental HealthHealthPeople & PopulationScienceNational (U.S.)InternationalPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Yes, You Can Make Friends With Trees. Here’s Why It’s A Good Idea." April 7, 2026"RJ Laverne’s childhood home in Detroit had a big elm out front. In fact, the whole neighborhood was lined with them: great, graceful trees whose branches spread across the street to create a shady canopy. Elms were so widely planted in cities and suburbs in the 19th and 20th centuries that they became known as […]jdavis_sej
- "These Maps Show Exactly Where The West Might Burn This Summer" April 7, 2026"Amid drought and heat waves, April’s national wildfire forecast shows that nearly the entire Western U.S. will face an above-normal risk of wildfires at some point in the next four months." Climate ChangeDisastersEnvironmental HealthForestsGovernmentJournalism & MediaPeople & PopulationScienceWater & OceansNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risk" April 7, 2026"Scientists say their work on fires and climate change could be lost as the agency moves its headquarters to Utah from Washington and shuts 57 research stations." BiodiversityClimate ChangeDisastersEnvironmental PoliticsEnvironmental StudiesFish & FisheriesForestsLaws & RegulationsNatural ResourcesPeople & PopulationScienceWater & OceansNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
Yale Climate Connections
- Lima beans show potential as a climate-resilient cropMany varieties can withstand hot, dry conditions. The post Lima beans show potential as a climate-resilient crop appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- The fight over ‘critical minerals,’ explainedThese minerals are key to the clean energy transition. And they’re a source of global tension. The post The fight over ‘critical minerals,’ explained appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- A powerhouse El Niño event appears to be brewing for 2026-27Triplet tropical cyclones astride the equator could help it develop. The post A powerhouse El Niño event appears to be brewing for 2026-27 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- Could ‘sky trains’ reduce transportation emissions?Aerolane is using planes to pull other planes through the sky. The post Could ‘sky trains’ reduce transportation emissions? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- Zero-waste community kitchens turn scraps into flavor-packed dishesCommunity kitchens and restaurants in Peru are using every bite, with delicious results. The post Zero-waste community kitchens turn scraps into flavor-packed dishes appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Top Environment News — ScienceDaily
- Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issuesResearchers found telehealth visits can improve care for cats with feline arthritis.
- Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy transition without sacrificing natural capitalNew research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2 trillion USD and around 110,000 square kilomters of land -- while avoiding harm to important areas for biodiversity outcomes, safeguarding agricultural activities, and respecting Indigenous land rights.
- Eating an array of smaller fish could be nutrient-dense solution to overfishingTo satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a more biodiverse array of fish creates opportunities to mix-and-match species to obtain better nutrition from smaller portions of fish.
- Molecular link between air pollution and pregnancy risksA new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes.
- Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, study showsNew research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could lower their risk of developing serious health conditions and have the potential to live longer.