Top Headlines (Soc. of Env. Journalists)
- "Your ‘Widely Recyclable’ Starbucks Cup Is Still Trash" April 1, 2026"A new label promises single-use cups are recyclable. But that doesn't mean they actually get recycled." ConsumerEnergy & FuelEnvironmental PoliticsPeople & PopulationWasteNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "The Fragile Hope for Salmon Recovery in Maine" April 1, 2026"A long-term project to remove or modify dams may clear the way for endangered wild Atlantic salmon to swim freely up to the Sandy River. But it faces opposition from business and lawmakers." BiodiversityFish & FisheriesInfrastructureWater & OceansNational (U.S.)Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Ontario Court Opens Door To Punitive Damages In PFAS Class Action Suit April 1, 2026"The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has opened the door to punitive damages in a class-action lawsuit regarding contamination from “forever chemicals” called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on people’s private property." ChemicalsEnvironmental HealthLaws & RegulationsPollutionCanadaPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Toxic Ocean Crisis in Papua New Guinea Sparks Mass Marine Die-Off" April 1, 2026"Thousands of dead fish are washing ashore and people are falling ill too, as officials investigate possible sources of contamination." BiodiversityChemicalsEnvironmental HealthFish & FisheriesPeople & PopulationPollutionWater & OceansAustralia & OceaniaPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Blasting Begins For Border Wall On Cherished New Mexico Mountain" April 1, 2026"A planned 1.3-mile wall across Mount Cristo Rey has drawn opposition from environmentalists and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces" ActivismDiversityEnvironmental PoliticsInfrastructureLaws & RegulationsPeople & PopulationReligion, Faith and SpiritualityNational (U.S.)Southwest (AZ NM OK TX)MexicoPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Will California Fund Or Kill Its Thriving Virtual Power Plant Program?" April 1, 2026"Gov. Newsom’s administration has proposed ending a program that’s brought a gigawatt of grid relief online. Lawmakers want to know what will replace it." Climate ChangeConsumerEnergy & FuelEnvironmental PoliticsLaws & RegulationsTechnologyNational (U.S.)CaliforniaPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Federal Judge Finds Trump Violated Free Speech By Ordering NPR Defunded" April 1, 2026"A federal judge has knocked down the core of President Trump's executive order barring federal funding for NPR and PBS, saying it violated the broadcasters' First Amendment rights on its face." Environmental PoliticsJournalism & MediaLaws & RegulationsNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Vermont Hits Back at Trump’s Effort to Block ‘Climate Superfund’ Law" April 1, 2026"The Justice Department and the state of Vermont faced off in a federal courtroom on Monday over the state’s landmark 2024 “climate superfund” law, which will require fossil fuel companies to pay for the mounting costs of climate change." "The law would make fuel companies help pay for damages caused by climate change. The administration argues […]jdavis_sej
- "Federal Trial Over Air Conditioning In Texas Prisons Starts" April 1, 2026"The plaintiffs are asking for the entire Texas prison system to be air-conditioned by the end of 2029 in a trial that is expected to last two weeks." Climate ChangeEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental JusticeLaws & RegulationsPeople & PopulationTechnologyNational (U.S.)Southwest (AZ NM OK TX)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Just Chose Oil Drilling Over Protecting Whales April 1, 2026"Several high-ranking Trump officials that make up the so-called “God Squad” voted on Tuesday to quash longstanding Endangered Species Act regulations in the Gulf of Mexico, exempting all oil and gas drilling. It’s an outcome environmentalists fear could spell doom for the critically endangered Rice’s whale, a species that only exists in the Gulf and […]jdavis_sej
Yale Climate Connections
- What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climateU.S. gas prices could hit $7 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted through June. Here’s how that could affect EVs, wind, and solar. The post What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climate appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- AI trained on turtle poop predicts hurricanes better than any modelThe new Google DeepDoodoo seasonal hurricane forecast model reads aquatic feces tea leaves, outperforms the best. The post AI trained on turtle poop predicts hurricanes better than any model appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- California neighbors cut carbon togetherThe EcoBlock project helped 15 homeowners on a single Oakland block get new rooftop solar, heat pumps, and insulation. The post California neighbors cut carbon together appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- What is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?We explain in 90 seconds. The post What is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- Vermont defends its landmark climate superfund law against Trump administration lawsuitVermont is defending its first-in-the-nation law that aims to make fossil fuel companies help pay for damage caused by climate change. The post Vermont defends its landmark climate superfund law against Trump administration lawsuit 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.