Top Headlines (Soc. of Env. Journalists)
- Farm Bill Ban On State Animal Protection Laws Heads To Senate Showdown May 6, 2026"Animal welfare advocates are preparing for a fight in the US Senate where the new Farm Bill will be taken up in the next couple months, bringing with it a contentious provision that would undo state measures to protect livestock." AgricultureFoodLaws & RegulationsNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Senate Democrats Demand Reinstatement Of Sanctions On Russian Oil" May 6, 2026"A group of Senate Democrats is demanding that the Trump administration reimpose the sanctions it temporarily lifted on Russian oil to offset rising energy costs amid the Iran war." Climate ChangeEnergy & FuelEnvironmental PoliticsGovernmentLaws & RegulationsMilitaryNatural ResourcesPollutionNational (U.S.)InternationalEuropeMiddle EastPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Calif. Investigates Trump Admin’s Deal To End An Offshore Wind Project May 6, 2026"California is investigating one of the Trump administration’s deals to end an offshore wind project." Climate ChangeEnergy & FuelLaws & RegulationsTechnologyWater & OceansNational (U.S.)CaliforniaPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Tribes Sue To Halt Drilling In Black Hills Near Sacred Ceremonial Site May 6, 2026"Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills." BiodiversityEnvironmental JusticeEnvironmental PoliticsLaws & RegulationsNatural ResourcesPeople & PopulationReligion, Faith and SpiritualityNational (U.S.)Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Flooding in Chicago Is Getting Worse. Here’s Why." May 6, 2026"In a little-noticed memo early last year, Illinois scientists made a dire prediction." "Blamed in part on climate change, the threat of water ponding in your yard or your basement is growing, a Sun-Times/WBEZ investigation has found, putting health, homes at risk." Climate ChangeDisastersInfrastructurePeople & PopulationPlanning & GrowthTechnologyWater & OceansGreat Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH […]jdavis_sej
- "Wall Street Regulator Moves To Scrap Biden-Era Climate Rule" May 6, 2026"Wall Street's top regulator is crafting regulations to undo a dormant Biden-era rule intended to help investors gauge companies' climate-related spending and risks, according to a notice on the U.S. budget office website." Climate ChangeEconomy & BusinessEnergy & FuelEnvironmental PoliticsGovernmentLaws & RegulationsPollutionNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Chile Landfill Tops Global List Of Methane Emitters In UN Report" May 6, 2026"One of the world's largest sources of climate-warming methane gas is a landfill protruding from hills on the outskirts of Chile's capital of Santiago, a recent study by the UN environment agency shows." ChemicalsClimate ChangeInfrastructurePollutionWasteInternationalSouth AmericaPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Endangered Whale Protections May Be Delayed Until 2035 Under Trump Plan May 6, 2026"For roughly 380 right whales left in the North Atlantic, which can die after getting tangled in fishing ropes or hit by ships, the Trump administration said this month it wants to delay new protections by almost a decade in favor of commercial fishing interests." BiodiversityClimate ChangeEnvironmental PoliticsFish & FisheriesLaws & RegulationsWater & OceansWildlifeNational (U.S.)PublicSource: […]jdavis_sej
- Trump USFS Falls Behind On Wildfire Prevention With Risky Fire Season Ahead May 6, 2026"With wildfires already burning and drought persisting across much of the U.S., fire experts are bracing for what could be an extreme fire season. The U.S. Forest Service is going into it having done far less work than in recent years to manage the dry, flammable vegetation that can fuel catastrophic fires." Climate ChangeDisastersEnvironmental PoliticsForestsGovernmentPeople […]jdavis_sej
- "FDA Halts Publication Of Studies On Covid, Shingles Vaccines" May 6, 2026"The Food and Drug Administration stopped publication of studies about the safety of vaccines to protect against covid-19 and shingles in recent months, a spokesman for the Health and Human Services Department said." ConsumerEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental PoliticsHealthJournalism & MediaPeople & PopulationScienceTechnologyNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
Yale Climate Connections
- Climate change is supercharging hurricane rainfall, contributing to deadly floodsFreshwater flooding has caused over half of all direct hurricane deaths since 2013. The threat will increase as climate change makes hurricanes wetter and potentially slower-moving. The post Climate change is supercharging hurricane rainfall, contributing to deadly floods appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- Over half of coral reefs bleached during a three-year heat waveClimate change is warming ocean waters, putting reefs in peril. The post Over half of coral reefs bleached during a three-year heat wave appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- Five things you need to know about El Niño’s likely comebackAnd what climate change has to do with it. The post Five things you need to know about El Niño’s likely comeback appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- Why a Montana rancher is speaking up for climate actionIntense wildfires, storms, and floods have damaged Steve Held’s ranch and put his cattle in danger. The post Why a Montana rancher is speaking up for climate action appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- Cinco cosas que debes saber sobre El NiñoY cómo el cambio climático lo afecta The post Cinco cosas que debes saber sobre El Niño 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.