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• [New] The proteins extracted by the NTU researchers were found to be rich in antioxidants, which could not only protect human skin from pollutants but could also extend the shelf life of cosmetics like body lotions and moisturisers. ScienceDaily
• [New] Sea-based drone warfare in the Black Sea between Russia and Ukraine and the Houthi rebels' disruption of commercial shipping in the Red Sea have become conflict hot spots. Insider
• [New] Some industry groups and local officials are dissatisfied with EPA's new rules, questioning the economic burden placed on water systems and manufacturers and predicting that certain manufacturing industries will seek residence in countries with less stringent environmental protections. JD Supra
• [New] Climate change is threatening America's water infrastructure as intensifying storms deluge communities and droughts dry up freshwater supplies in regions that are not prepared. The Conversation
• [New] The expansion of irrigated lands and increased rice productivity, facilitated by Japan-supported irrigation infrastructure, mitigated the risks of harvest failure due to droughts and floods. Taylor & Francis
• [New] President Biden has vowed that the United States will defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea, calling its support for Manila ironclad. Just Security
• [New] When drinking water contaminants are linked to health harms such as cancer, the EPA when developing health advisories must assume the safe level is zero, or the level at which there is no known or expected risk. Environmental Working Group
• [New] Water levels were expected to drop in Orsk after historic flooding caused by a burst dam displaced thousands of people in Russia's southern Ural region. Yahoo News
• [New] Using remotely sensed observations and climate models, we could see evidence that climate change is affecting the hydrological cycle in southern Madagascar, and it's likely going to have big implications for the people that live there and how they grow their food. ScienceDaily
• [New] The proteins extracted by the NTU researchers were found to be rich in antioxidants, which could not only protect human skin from pollutants but could also extend the shelf life of cosmetics like body lotions and moisturizers. phys.org
• [New] PFAS in drinking water exceeds the MCLs, the public water system will have until 2029 to develop plans, obtain funding. Lexology
• [New] The EPA rule requires public water systems to monitor for six PFAS chemicals, giving them three years to complete the initial monitoring by 2027. DCReport.org
• [New] Last year, 3M reached a settlement worth $10.3 billion with water systems across the U.S. that will help pay to clean up drinking water contaminated with PFAS, while DuPont de Nemours Inc, Chemours and Corteva reached a similar deal worth $1.19 billion. Yahoo News
• [New] Extreme weather, made worse by climate change, is damaging America's transportation infrastructure, cutting people off from getting to where they need to go, and threatening to raise the cost of goods by disrupting supply chains, U.S. Houston Public Media
• [New] Just a couple months ago, 2024 State of Science Insights Survey found that 81% of people around the world said they think climate change is one of the biggest threats to humanity. The Washington Post
• [New] Although the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) moved from holding impromptu virtual events a year ago, to virtual mandated events with some informal sessions in the November Climate Dialogs, the climate process could no longer put off more formal substantive discussions. IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin
• [New] Floating Offshore Wind Shot, taking into consideration national circumstances, to accelerate breakthroughs across engineering, manufacturing, and other innovation areas that dramatically reduce the cost of floating offshore wind in deep waters by 2035. The White House
• [New] Floating Offshore Wind Shot, which aims to reduce the cost of floating offshore wind in deep waters by more than 70% and reach 1 5GW of U.S. domestic deployment by 2035. The White House
• [New] A Level 4 of 5 severe weather threat stretches from eastern Louisiana to western Alabama and includes Baton Rouge, Louisiana. CNN
• [New] Water utilities will have three years to complete their initial monitoring for PFAS and will need to comply with the drinking water regulations starting in 2029. The Washington Post
• [New] The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. AP News
• [New] Because of the Canada Carbon Rebate, the Government of can take real action to slow down climate change and still protect households from increased costs that climate change will mean for insurance, infrastructure repairs, health care, and more. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 15 April 2024