Top Headlines (Soc. of Env. Journalists)
- "Forest Service Shake-Up Comes As Risky Wildfire Season Looms" April 3, 2026"In announcing one of the largest reorganizations in the 120-year history of the U.S. Forest Service, the Trump administration declared that there would be “no interruption or change” to the agency’s firefighting force. But critics say the upheaval comes at the worst possible time ... . Climate ChangeDisastersForestsGovernmentNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits" April 3, 2026"Republicans at the state and federal levels are working to shield fossil fuel companies from laws and legal claims that aim to make them pay for some of the damage caused by climate change." Climate ChangeEnergy & FuelEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental PoliticsLaws & RegulationsPollutionNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Record Low Colo. Snow Bodes Ill For Water In The Drought-Stricken US West April 3, 2026"Hydrologist Maureen Gutsch trudged through the mud and slush to confirm a grim picture: Colorado just had its worst snowpack since statewide recordkeeping began in 1941." AgricultureClimate ChangePeople & PopulationWater & OceansNational (U.S.)Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- EPA Mulls Microplastics, Pharmaceuticals As Contaminants In Drinking Water April 3, 2026"The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities." ChemicalsConsumerEnergy & FuelEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental PoliticsInfrastructureLaws & RegulationsPollutionWater & OceansNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Marina Silva Steps Down As Brazil Environment Minister To Run For Congress April 3, 2026"Brazil’s Environment Minister Marina Silva, a globally recognized climate leader, said she was stepping down Wednesday from her role in President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration to run for Congress later this year." Climate ChangeEnvironmental PoliticsForestsLaws & RegulationsPeople & PopulationSouth AmericaPublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Trump’s Budget May Target Climate Programs. Here’s What Still Survives." April 3, 2026"President Trump has tried to cut funding for virtually every federal program that addresses climate change. But Congress has been pushing back, sometimes with surprising bipartisan support." Climate ChangeEnergy & FuelEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental PoliticsLaws & RegulationsPollutionScienceNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Warming Winters Bring More Nitrate Pollution In Drinking Water Near Farms April 3, 2026"When pollution gets bad enough in the rivers supplying Iowa’s largest city with drinking water, it costs Des Moines around $16,000 a day to run a special system to filter out dangerous nitrates. It’s a fact of life in the agriculture-dependent state — and climate change is making the water quality problem even worse." AgricultureBiodiversityChemicalsConsumerEnvironmental […]jdavis_sej
- "Trump EPA Punished Dissenters Despite ‘Legal Risk‘ Warning" April 3, 2026"An EPA lawyer said the dissent letter “is likely protected speech under the First Amendment” and advised against “retaliatory” moves." Environmental HealthEnvironmental JusticeEnvironmental PoliticsGovernmentJournalism & MediaLaws & RegulationsPeople & PopulationNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- Chemical Industry Lobbies EPA To Allow Pollution From Plastic Pyrolysis April 3, 2026"When former top Environmental Protection Agency official Judith Enck noticed a cavalcade of chemical and plastics industry lobbyists visiting the agency’s Washington headquarters in February, she wondered what could be up." ChemicalsConsumerEnergy & FuelEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental JusticeEnvironmental PoliticsLaws & RegulationsPollutionWasteNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
- "Who Is Lee Zeldin? Possibly Trump’s Next Attorney General" April 3, 2026"Lee Zeldin, currently the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, is understood to be the leading candidate for Attorney General after President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi." Environmental PoliticsGovernmentLaws & RegulationsPeople & PopulationNational (U.S.)PublicSource: ,jdavis_sej
Yale Climate Connections
- The 2026 Southwest U.S. heat wave was one of the six most astonishing weather events of the centuryFrom the Pacific Northwest to Antarctica, it's extraordinary warmth that's punching through climate norms with the most force. The post The 2026 Southwest U.S. heat wave was one of the six most astonishing weather events of the century appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- What’s the cheapest way to make electricity at scale? The answer may surprise you.This source is now the most cost-effective nearly everywhere in the world. The post What’s the cheapest way to make electricity at scale? The answer may surprise you. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- What’s cheaper: Fueling your car with gas or electricity?Here’s the answer for every U.S. state. The post What’s cheaper: Fueling your car with gas or electricity? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
- Illinois program expands access to clean energy careersThe Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program offers paid training and support services to help residents enter the building trades. The post Illinois program expands access to clean energy careers appeared first on 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.
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.