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PFAS widely added to US pesticides despite EPA denial, study finds

The Guardian - Tue, 2024-07-23 20:00

Research shows ‘forever chemicals’ increasingly found in products as agency claims the chemicals aren’t being used

Toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” are widely added to pesticides, and are increasingly used in the products in recent years, new research finds, a practice that creates a health threat by spreading the dangerous compounds directly into the US’s food and water supply.

The analysis of active and inert ingredients that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved for use in pesticides proves recent agency claims that the chemicals aren’t used in pesticides are false.

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China advised to seek bilateral crediting model with Belt & Road Initiative countries

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-07-23 19:44
China should consider creating a bilateral model with countries under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to help drive down emissions through an international cooperation approach proposed by the Paris Agreement, a report has suggested.
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Australia spends on new tech to reduce ‘hard-to-abate’ emissions, cement the winner

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-07-23 19:30
Australia on Tuesday announced A$65 million ($43 mln) in new spending on seven projects to support smaller, more nascent carbon capture, storage, and utilisation projects across the nation, with a focus on technologies to reduce emissions from the cement manufacturing process.
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British retail giant invests £1.5 bln in sustainable beef production

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-07-23 18:29
A UK retailer has announced a £1.5 billion investment in its beef supply chain over the next five years to reduce the carbon footprint of its products.
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UK may need new gas-fired power stations to decarbonise grid

The Guardian - Tue, 2024-07-23 14:00

Report says new nuclear capacity will not be ready in time to provide required increase in baseload electricity

Labour is likely to have to approve new gas-fired power stations in its attempt to decarbonise the UK’s electricity systems by 2030, in what would be a tricky decision for the new government.

Keeping the lights on for the rest of the decade, and beyond, will require some additional baseload power, and new nuclear power stations will not be built in time, according to a report from the National Engineering Policy Centre.

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VCMI to consult on Scope 3 claims

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-07-23 13:01
The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) will launch a broad public consultation round to further develop its Scope 3 Claim mechanism, the group announced Tuesday.
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Lethal bird flu could decimate Oceania’s birds. From vigilance to vaccines, here’s what we’re doing to prepare

The Conversation - Tue, 2024-07-23 12:40
The lethal strain of highly pathogenic bird flu is everywhere – except Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Here’s how we’re planning for its arrival Tiggy Grillo, COO, Wildlife Health Australia; Adjunct Lecturer, Charles Sturt University Simone Vitali, Wildlife Health Australia Program Manager (Emergencies); Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Murdoch University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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RGGI Market: RGAs break record on continued compliance demand

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-07-23 10:00
RGGI Allowances (RGAs) broke their all-time high settlement twice over the past week but on light volumes, with traders largely attributing market strength to ongoing compliance demand.
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California diesel, gasoline consumption in April drops as retail prices soar

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-07-23 09:55
California diesel sales in April fell below last year’s levels for the first time in 2024, while gasoline monthly consumption continued to remain below 2023 usage into the start of the second quarter, state data published this week showed.
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Canadian offset developer writes off investments as losses mount in delayed filings

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-07-23 09:40
A Canadian offset project developer will require additional fundraising to fulfil its streaming contracts, it said last week, as its delayed annual financial statements revealed a $250,000 investment write-off.
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Chimps share humans' 'snappy' conversational style

BBC - Tue, 2024-07-23 09:34
Wild chimpanzees, like humans, take fast-paced turns in conversation, and often interrupt each other.
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Estuaries and coastlines capture most plastic before it gets out to sea, giving us a chance to stop ocean pollution

The Conversation - Tue, 2024-07-23 08:35
A new study shows up to 90% of floating plastic rubbish is captured in estuaries and inner shorelines. Local community cleanups can make a real difference by stopping pollution at its source. Melissa Bowen, Associate Professor in Physical Oceanography, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Gaoyang Li, Research Assistant in Environmental Science, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Giovanni Coco, Professor of Environmental Science, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Zheng Chen, PhD Candidate in Physical Geography, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Field to flight: Researchers reveal environmental dilemmas in SAF production

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-07-23 07:20
A new study offers a nuanced look at the impact of land use changes required for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, underscoring the environmental trade-offs involved in replacing kerosene with biofuels derived from six different types of crops.
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Environmental pollution and human health – how worried should we be?

The Conversation - Tue, 2024-07-23 06:14
If you’re worried about pollution in the air we breathe, water we drink and food we eat, take time out to explore the evidence of harm and digest some practical advice on how to reduce your exposure. Oliver A.H. Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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US EPA awards $4.3 bln targeting almost 1 bln tonnes in emissions cuts by 2050

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-07-23 06:10
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Monday $4.3 billion in grants to 25 selected applicants for proposed projects that aim to cut nearly 1 billion tonnes of CO2e by mid-century.
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