EnvironmentalProtection
Bees, fish and plants show how climate changeās accelerating pace is disrupting nature in 2 key ways
Bees, fish and plants show how climate changeās accelerating pace is disrupting nature in 2 key ways Climate change is not just about temperature; its accelerating pace is disrupting nature in two key ways: changing habitat ranges for plants and animals, and throwing off the delicate timing of pollination. The rate of climate change is […]
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Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas ā why thatās a problem for fishingās future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life
Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas ā why thatās a problem for fishingās future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life President Donald Trump’s administration is stripping protections from marine protected areas, which are crucial for preserving biodiversity and supporting fishing industries. The removal of key protections allows commercial fishing in parts […]
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Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities
Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities Rollbacks to federal clean water protections will disproportionately harm already vulnerable communities, including those facing pollution and failing infrastructure. The Trump administration’s efforts to narrow federal water protections, pause water infrastructure investments, and retreat from environmental enforcement will have devastating consequences […]
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Federal laws donāt ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they donāt make it easy
Federal laws donāt ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they donāt make it easy The Trump administration has announced plans to review or reverse dozens of environmental protection regulations, but the process is not as simple as just saying so. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the Administrative Procedure Act, a federal law that […]
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Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about ā by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone
Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about ā by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone A cnidarian is attached to a dead sponge stalk on a manganese nodule in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Diva Amon and Craig Smith, University of Hawaii at MÄnoa Picture an ocean world so deep […]
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How do researchers determine how toxic a chemical is? A toxicologist explains alternatives to animal testing
How do researchers determine how toxic a chemical is? A toxicologist explains alternatives to animal testing A vast number of chemicals are registered for production and use around the world. But only a portion have been thoroughly evaluated for their toxicity due to time, cost, ethical concerns and regulatory limitations. To safeguard public health, researchers […]
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Environmental protection laws still apply even under Trumpās national energy emergency ā hereās why
Environmental protection laws still apply even under Trumpās national energy emergency ā hereās why Part of the Line 5 pipeline carrying crude oil from Canada to the U.S. runs underwater in the Straits of Mackinac, between two of the Great Lakes. Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy via AP In response to President […]
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Americaās clean air rules boost health and the economy ā hereās what EPAās new deregulation plans ignore
Americaās clean air rules boost health and the economy ā hereās what EPAās new deregulation plans ignore Regulations have cleaned up cars, power plants and factories, leaving cleaner air while economies have grown. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II The Trump administration announced on March 12, 2025, that it is āreconsideringā more than 30 air pollution regulations […]
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