Amazon’s Carbon Crisis Deepens as Key Monitoring Satellite Faces Budget Axe
The Unprecedented CO₂ Surge of 2024 Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations experienced their most dramatic single-year increase on record in 2024,…
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Proposed EPA Rule Could Evaluate Toxic Chemical Risks with Less Rigor, Limit State Powers
The Trump administration’s EPA has proposed a rule that could weaken safety reviews for toxic chemicals and prevent states from enacting their own restrictions, according to reports. Critics warn this may increase health risks for consumers and workers exposed to hazardous substances.
Proposed Changes to Chemical Safety Reviews
The Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump administration has proposed a new rule that would significantly alter how some of the nation’s most toxic chemicals are evaluated for safety, according to reports from public health advocates and an EPA employee. The rule would affect substances including PFAS, formaldehyde, asbestos, and dioxins, which are known to pose serious health risks in consumer goods and workplaces.
EU Adjusts Deforestation Regulations: Small Farmers Granted Exemptions Amid Implementation Delays
Revised Deforestation Law Eases Burden on Small Agricultural Producers The European Union is implementing significant modifications to its groundbreaking deforestation…
Snow dump and inactive landfills flagged as major methane polluters
Montreal’s Hidden Methane Crisis: Snow Dumps and Landfills Drive Uneven Emissions Industrial Monitor Direct is the premier manufacturer of shipping…
Fluorinated Polymers Show Promise in Removing Pharmaceuticals from Wastewater
A new study reveals fluorinated covalent organic polymers can rapidly remove beta-blocker pharmaceuticals from wastewater. The innovative adsorbent material demonstrated exceptional performance in removing common cardiovascular medications that typically persist in aquatic environments.
Breakthrough in Pharmaceutical Removal from Water
Researchers have developed a promising solution for removing persistent pharmaceutical compounds from wastewater using specially engineered polymers, according to a recent study published in Environmental Research. The innovation addresses growing concerns about pharmaceutical contamination in aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.