Top Headlines (Soc. of Env. Journalists)
- A Solar-Powered Rubbish-Eating Boat? It Chomps Plastic Waste At Sea June 16, 2026"Guided by floating barriers, the Interceptor has already stopped more than 143,000lbs of rubbish from entering the Pacific from one LA river" Fish & FisheriesPollutionTechnologyWasteWater & OceansNational (U.S.)CaliforniaInternationalPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej3
- As Warming Threatens Corals Worldwide, Scientists Search for ‘Super Reefs’ June 16, 2026"If protected, researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs across the Central Pacific." BiodiversityClimate ChangeFish & FisheriesWater & OceansNational (U.S.)InternationalPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej3
- Dangerous Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found In US Breast Milk Samples June 16, 2026"Breast milk samples from mothers in Seattle contain alarming levels of dangerous hormone-disrupting chemicals, including BPA, BPS, melamine, cyanuric acid, and triclosan, new peer-reviewed research has found." ChemicalsConsumerEnvironmental HealthPeople & PopulationPollutionNational (U.S.)Northwest (OR WA)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej3
- Battle Brews Over Forest Service Glyphosate Spraying Near Lake Tahoe June 16, 2026"Katherine Levy remembers a childhood deeply rooted in the natural offerings of Lake Tahoe – water skiing in the summer and working as ski instructor on the surrounding snow-covered mountains during winter months." "A US government plan to spray multiple types of herbicides – including the cancer-linked glyphosate weed killer – within national forest property […]jdavis_sej3
- Calif. Cuts Golden Mussel Safeguards At Vital Reservoir, Alarming Experts June 16, 2026"The state of California is walking back protections meant to keep destructive golden mussels out of Lake Oroville, one of the largest and most important reservoirs in the state." BiodiversityInfrastructureLaws & RegulationsPollutionTechnologyWater & OceansCaliforniaPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej3
- As Energy Demand Rises, More States Turn to Virtual Power Plants June 16, 2026"An executive order in Massachusetts and a regulatory commission action in Minnesota are among the big moves this year that highlight the growing role of virtual power plants in grid management." Climate ChangeConsumerEnergy & FuelInfrastructurePeople & PopulationTechnologyNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej3
- Hoover Dam Approaches a Hydropower Cliff June 16, 2026"Some day in the next 12 months – maybe in late-August, maybe not until next spring – Lake Mead will drop below the critical threshold of 1,035 feet above sea level. That is the water-level elevation at which hydropower generating capacity at Hoover Dam, the largest in the Colorado River basin, will be cut by 70 […]jdavis_sej3
- Trump DOE Issues Emergency Order to Keep Florida Coal Plant Running June 16, 2026"The Orlando plant had been scheduled for retirement in 2025. The order cited an energy emergency related to a shortage of facilities and proliferation of data centers." Climate ChangeConflict/CorruptionConsumerEconomy & BusinessEnergy & FuelEnvironmental PoliticsInfrastructureLaws & RegulationsPeople & PopulationPollutionTechnologyNational (U.S.)SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej3
- Pentagon Reviews Are Blocking Wind Farms, Putting Jobs At Risk: Lawsuit June 16, 2026"Renewable energy groups are suing the U.S. military because they say national security reviews for new wind farms on private land have been effectively frozen for months. The groups say this logjam jeopardizes $47 billion in investments and thousands of jobs in 21 states." Climate ChangeEnergy & FuelEnvironmental PoliticsLaws & RegulationsMilitaryPlanning & GrowthTechnologyWater & OceansNational […]jdavis_sej3
- What Most Battleground House Districts Have In Common: Data Centers June 16, 2026"More than 200 data centers are going up in dozens of competitive House districts — and neither party knows how to handle their political fallout heading into the midterms." ActivismAirClimate ChangeConsumerEconomy & BusinessEnergy & FuelEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental PoliticsInfrastructureLaws & RegulationsPeople & PopulationPlanning & GrowthPollutionTechnologyNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej3
Yale Climate Connections
- Heavy rains slam the Texas coast ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone OneAs it slogs northeastward, the system may become a tropical depression or tropical storm – but flooding is a real threat regardless. The post Heavy rains slam the Texas coast ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone One appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- As lone star ticks move north, red meat allergies are on the riseIts bites can trigger an immune response to red meat. The post As lone star ticks move north, red meat allergies are on the rise appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- Este remolino giratorio genera tormentas. ¿Cómo le afectará el cambio climático?Un lóbulo del Giro Centroamericano evolucionó hasta convertirse en el Huracán Helene, uno de los huracanes del Atlántico más notables de todos los tiempos. The post Este remolino giratorio genera tormentas. ¿Cómo le afectará el cambio climático? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- A Champagne with notes of climate changeWinemaker Maison Ruinart created a collection of Champagnes from grapes grown in years with abnormal weather. The post A Champagne with notes of climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- What Americans can learn from London’s war on carsThe UK capital has taken major steps to cut auto dependency, but critics say it’s still falling short. The post What Americans can learn from London’s war on cars 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.