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- Webinar: Practical Strategies to Safeguard Business Health From Climate Risks Jun 5, 2025, 9 am CTRegister at Trellis. Extreme weather events have a significant impact on a company’s bottom line. Even at a time when mandatory climate risk disclosures are being reduced, companies need to remain…
- Evidence of a social evaluation penalty for using AI Reif, J. A., Larrick, R. P., & Soll, J. B. (2025). Evidence of a social evaluation penalty for using AI. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 122(19), e2426766122. Abstract Despite the rapid proliferation of AI tools, we know little…
- Thai officials seize over 200 tons of electronic waste illegally imported from the US Read the full story from the Associated Press. Thai officials said Wednesday they seized 238 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States at the port of Bangkok, one of the biggest lots…
- Trump moves to gut low-income energy assistance as summer heat descends and electricity prices rise Cities like Houston get high humidity in addition to the heat, making summer almost unbearable without cooling. Brandon Bell/Getty Images by Conor Harrison, University of South Carolina; Elena…
- Urban farming in Jacksonville Read the full story in the Illinois Times. Juan Caballero plants seeds a little differently than most people. "I use my finger to make a hole in the potted soil and that way I can judge how deep the seed will go," Caballero said. "When I'm in the potting room…
- What is it like on the climate job market right now? Read the full story at Grist. Laid off workers are facing an uncertain and emotional job search. Here's what experts have to say about where to look — plus resources for those on the hunt.
- States fight back against Trump’s wind and EV attacks Read the full story at Canary Media. In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has antagonized the clean energy industry, putting crucial federal funding on ice, rolling back key regulations, and even coming after state climate laws. This…
- From Greenland to Ghana, Indigenous youth work for climate justice Read the full story at Grist. For the last week, Indigenous leaders from around the world have converged in New York for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII. It’s the largest global gathering of…
- State’s largest seed bank loses federal funding for online database project Read the full story at Hawaiʻi Public Radio. Wednesday was the last day on the job for an imaging technician at the state’s largest seed bank. The Lyon Arboretum's seed conservation lab was awarded a $250,000 federal grant…
- Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate Damkier Media Group / Alamy by Minkwan Kim, University of Southampton and Ian Williams, University of Southampton The world’s first artificial satellite, the Soviet Union’s…