The New England Aquarium recently joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Learn more about our membership. The post Announcing our Membership in the International Union for Conservation of Nature appeared first on New England Aquarium.| New England Aquarium
Germany has launched a €6 billion ($7 billion) program to help its heavy industries slash emissions – the… The post Germany Unveils $7B Program To Decarbonize Industry With Carbon Capture appeared first on Carbon Herald.| Carbon Herald
A comprehensive new analysis warns that many nations are placing undue reliance on future carbon removal technologies, a… The post Nations’ Overreliance On Carbon Removal Could Undermine Climate Goals, Oxford Study Finds appeared first on Carbon Herald.| Carbon Herald
The implications of the immigration shutdown are extensive. While some immigrant agencies are working, many have been disabled. The consequences can be devastating.| Forbes
Understand the importance of health care access for individuals with disabilities through firsthand accounts and statistics.| United Spinal Association
The Center for Large Landscape Conservation has issued a new report for local communities that serves as a practical guide for planners and partners to incorporate wildlife habitat connectivity into local land use planning. The post New guide: local planning for habitat connectivity appeared first on Conservation Corridor.| Conservation Corridor
I’ve spent most of the last twenty years working in and around English schools. I suspect that most children learn more now than they did in 2005. But can we be sure? Few sources of data cover the whole period reliably. National exams suffered grade inflation for many years. SATS (at age 11) and GCSEs […]| Improving Teaching
Oregon halts all non-domiciled CDL issuances under FMCSA rule as Oklahoma ramps up ICE enforcement, removing 130 truck drivers in a three-day crackdown.| FreightCaviar
Oklahoma officials, with ICE assistance, removed 130 truck drivers during a three-day Port of Entry enforcement, citing credentialing risks, safety concerns, and new FMCSA CDL oversight rules.| FreightCaviar
DOT’s shutdown plan shields trucking and highway programs, keeping FMCSA and FHWA fully operational, while FAA and FRA face furloughs and reduced functions.| FreightCaviar
Does your publishing organization need a manifesto? Writing a manifesto for your organization can be a great exercise for team building and planning, and a way to ignite action. The post Guest Post — Manifesto Time: Do You Need a Publishing Manifesto? appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen.| The Scholarly Kitchen
Today, we speak with Prof. Yana Suchikova about GAIDeT, the Generative AI Delegation Taxonomy, which enables researchers to disclose the use of generative AI in an honest and transparent way.| The Scholarly Kitchen
A new report by the National College Attainment Network finds that most public colleges are financially out of reach for the average low-income student, especially as families face new caps on federal Parent Plus loans meant to close the gap between financial aid and cost of attendance. The post Report highlights unmet financial need for students at public colleges appeared first on THE FEED.| THE FEED
UK universities have been told to expect a “phased implementation” of new compliance thresholds, part of the government’s wider immigration crackdown that has stirred debate across the sector. The post “Phased implementation” of new UK BCA thresholds confirmed appeared first on The PIE News.| The PIE News
While the revised evidence levels suggest improved immigration risk ratings for both countries and universities, stakeholders warn the system lacks transparency and may no longer be necessary. The post Australia eases risk ratings amid calls to scrap system appeared first on The PIE News.| The PIE News
A White House memo sent to nine top-tier universities has proposed a 15% cap on colleges’ international undergraduate enrolments, among other demands, in return for preferential access to federal funding. The post US moots 15% international student cap on 9 institutions appeared first on The PIE News.| The PIE News
Why the U.S. Supreme Court case Cox v. Sony matters for developers and sharing updates to our Transparency Center and Acceptable Use Policies. The post How GitHub protects developers from copyright enforcement overreach appeared first on The GitHub Blog.| The GitHub Blog
In response to a Freedom of Information Request filed by The Rage, the Treasury discloses that it has still not received reports on agency authorities to transfer assets to the Digital Asset Stockpile.| The Rage
I was once a member of a mainstream political party. Why? I don’t know. I was young, open to new things. I wasn’t rusted on to this particular party. I was actually further left than th…| SovietMen
Baxter International, the company responsible for making and selling the majority of the toxic DEHP IV bags in the U.S., has announced it will transition to DEHP-Free IVs not just in California, but nationwide!Read More The post BCPP Victory: Baxter International to Transition to DEHP-Free IVs Nationwide appeared first on Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP).| Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP)
Advocates point to Europe's more protective chemical regulations- have these policies resulted in lower breast cancer rates in Europe compared to the United States?| Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP)
Note: This survey was conducted from September 12 to 17, 2025, and was originally planned for earlier release. The results predate the Conservative Party’s October 2 announcement of their “Scrap Liberal Bail” platform, and while not connected to that release, they provide important context for understanding Canadians’ perceptions of crime and public safety. Crime and […] The post The Politics of Safety: Why Bail Reform Is Striking a Chord with Canadians appeared first on Abacus Data.| Abacus Data
China will implement an export license management system for pure electric passenger vehicles, effective January 1, 2026. For details, please visit CnEVPost.| CnEVPost
With submissions to data discussions in Brussels and London on tap, today’s newsletter focuses on the value of global solutions for a global internet.| Data Transfer Initiative
Car-centric transportation systems have seriously damaged the environment, safety, and livability of cities around the world. Fossil-fuel-based passenger transport is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and the impacts of climate change are already wreaking havoc on our planet’s ecosystems and economies. As low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) increasingly urbanize and grow their economies,... The post How to Keep SUVs Out of Emerging Economies first appeared on Institute f...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
The impacts of urban passenger transport are not just a growing concern in Brazil, but an increasingly problematic source of GHG emissions, responsible for nearly half of all energy-related emissions. The rapid growth of passenger transport, particularly in Brazil’s many large cities, has exacerbated the impacts of traffic congestion, pollution, and inequitable access to public transportation. These challenges, coupled with the ongoing struggle to provide reliable and sustainable public tra...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
As lawmakers consider deposit insurance reform, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is asking the FDIC to provide additional information about the amount of uninsured deposits in the U.S. banking system and the cost to banks should the deposit insurance limit be increased. The post Sen. Scott seeks more info from FDIC on deposit insurance reform appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
After public health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped daily life for Georgetown University students in Fall 2020, new changes to vaccine guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are requiring students — and the country — to again readapt. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously voted Sept. 19...| The Hoya
Policy recommendations from the Green at Heart (GaH) project supported over 180 European SMEs in adopting ESG measurement tools. Led by Impact Hubs Amsterdam, Madrid, and Vienna, the initiative showed that with simple tools, local coaching, and micro-grants, small businesses can successfully integrate sustainability into their operations.| Impact Hub
The Department of Education implores these universities to return to standardized testing, limit international students and freeze tuition for five years. The post Trump targets 9 schools with new funding demands appeared first on University Business.| University Business
The Council of State Governments (CSG) released “Surveying the Tax Policy Landscape: A 50-State Review,” the second installment in its nonpartisan 50-State Scan research series. The report examines how tax policy decisions at the federal, state and territorial levels directly shape household budgets, business investment and the long-term stability of state economies.| The Council of State Governments
The stock market—and biotech insiders—reacted negatively to the allegedly forced resignation of CBER Director Peter Marks, who said RFK Jr. does not seek “truth and transparency” but rather “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”| BioSpace
Leerink analysts warned that Kennedy’s remarks to FDA staff would likely be a negative for the biotech industry.| BioSpace
While it’s not unusual for certain positions to turn over with a new administration, the number of senior-level FDA staffers who have recently left the agency is unprecedented. The lack of communication, transparency and human decency is as well.| BioSpace
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A DHS inspector general report found that CISA doesn’t have plans for what to do with AIS if the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act lapses. The post Watchdog: Cyber threat information-sharing program’s future uncertain with expected expiration of 2015 law appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
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A new House bill seeks to position bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) as a cornerstone of… The post Congress Weighs New Commission to Advance Bioenergy With Carbon Capture appeared first on Carbon Herald.| Carbon Herald
Conestoga Energy has officially submitted its Class VI Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) permit application to the US… The post Conestoga Energy Files Class VI CCS Permit In EPA Region 7 appeared first on Carbon Herald.| Carbon Herald
Baltimore launches a $1.2B redevelopment initiative—leveraging $5B private capital—to tackle vacant homes and rewrite zoning for “missing middle” housing.| The Builder's Daily
Texas suburbs are finding creative ways to evade the state’s new housing laws—raising building heights, piling on amenities, and even rezoning for heavy industry. Richard Lawson details the “Texas Housing Tussle.”| The Builder's Daily
Stryant leverages commercial zoning to build affordable micro-apartments in Atlanta, showing how builders can unlock missing-middle solutions. With AI-powered design and by-right zoning, a 52-unit project delivers attainable rentals.| The Builder's Daily
The shot clock comes to housing. California’s Assembly Bill 1308 mandates final inspections on new homes within 10 days. If local agencies miss the deadline, builders can hire third-party inspectors. Richard Lawson breaks down how the measure could cut costly delays and speed homes to closing.| The Builder's Daily
Central Valley residents say the state’s program for cutting methane emissions incentivizes factory farms and leaves local communities gasping.| Sentient
To win over conservative lawmakers, some animal rights advocates are stressing spending cuts in their pitch.| Sentient
The mayors of Boston, Paris, Freetown, Sierra Leone, and Quezon City, Philippines, made the cut for Forbes’ first Sustainability Leaders list. We spoke with two of them about their cities’ climate problems – and possible solutions.| Amy Feldman
The recent killing of Charlie Kirk—regardless of one’s political alignment—has intensified national reflection on the state of our political discourse. Violence against anyone for their beliefs is an assault on... The post Accountability is not censorship appeared first on Digital Content Next.| Digital Content Next
Modern agriculture is hopelessly intertwined with politics, Jenny Schlecht points out. That means those working in agriculture need to pay attention and educate themselves on the news of the day.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The affected research staff worked at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the Economic Research Service. Also fired were probationary loan officers at the Farm Service Agency.| Agweek
The MAHA Committee, led by Robert F. Kennedy, released a report identifying four potential drivers they believe are behind the rise of chronic childhood disease. Agricultural groups speak out.| Agweek
Reversing federal policies will have "severe" impacts on electricity affordability, Resources for the Future says, but states can implement carbon pricing to drive down ratepayers' energy prices and incentivize more renewable energy development.| pv magazine USA
Most utilities failed Sierra Club's annual report because they are building and maintaining too many fossil fuel plants and too few clean energy projects to keep up with demand.| pv magazine USA
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.| pv magazine USA
Combining insights from international relations and innovation policy could offer a more holistic approach to increasing geopolitical competition.| E-International Relations
China earlier today successfully launched two test satellites for “experimental verification of Earth observation technologies, its Long March 2D rocket lifting off from its Xichang space port in southwest China. No word on where the rocket’s lower stages, using very toxic hypergolic fuels, crashed inside China. The two satellites are part of the Shiyan family of satellites that have done| Behind The Black – Robert Zimmerman
Click for full video If you think the left is tamping down its violent rhetoric and terrorist murder attempts of conservatives, think again. Earlier this week an independent group of conservatives wearing MAGA hats decided to set up a table at Tennessee State University (TSU), inviting anyone to debate the merits or failures of DEI. Very quickly a mob formed,| Behind The Black – Robert Zimmerman
In another sign that the member nations of the European Space Agency (ESA) are increasingly going their own way, Germany’s defense minister announced yesterday that his agency plans to spend $41 billion on space through 2030. According to a 25 September Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) release published following the minister’s address, the €35 billion investment will cover five main priorities:| Behind The Black – Robert Zimmerman
Forty-one years ago, I joined the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department, located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. As a first-generation college student from a working-class family, I needed money to pay for my undergraduate studies, so I worked in the jail, which today has over 1000 personnel and an average daily population of 3000 […] The post Let there be no more Alcatrazes appeared first on U.S. Catholic.| U.S. Catholic
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) publishes its position paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of journalism in Europe, after ...| European Federation of Journalists
Late last year, a parliamentary report was issued in New South Wales that called for cannabis reform in the Australian state. The 148-page report described cannabis reform as being the “only rational course of action.” Currently in New South Wales, cannabis possession without intent to distribute is punishable by up to two years in prison, […] The post A Missed Opportunity In New South Wales appeared first on International Cannabis Business Conference.| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
Cannabidiol has experienced exponential growth in popularity among patients in recent years, in addition to experiencing increased interest among non-medical consumers for other cannabidiol (CBD) products, such as CBD-infused cosmetics. In many ways, Uruguay is an international leader in modernizing its approach to cannabis public policy, serving as a shining example of how to do […] The post Uruguay May Expand Access To CBD Treatments appeared first on International Cannabis Business Confe...| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
Leading up to cannabis policy modernization implementation, cannabis reform opponents always warn of doomsday scenarios when it comes to youth cannabis usage rates. Such claims being made by cannabis opponents leading up to policy modernization enactment are as sure as the setting sun. Germany’s lawmakers enacted the historic CanG legalization law in April 2024 after […] The post Study: Youth Cannabis Use Declined In Germany Following Legalization appeared first on International Cannabis ...| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
Despite having restrictive medical cannabis laws, the United Kingdom is home to one of the largest medical cannabis industries in Europe. However, boosting safe access to medical cannabis through the National Health Service (NHS) could yield a significant economic boost to the UK and dramatically increase the size of the nation’s emerging cannabis industry. A […] The post Boosting UK Cannabis Access Could Yield £13.3bn For The Economy appeared first on International Cannabis Business Con...| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
Earlier this month, the German federal government confirmed that the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) has received 60 applications for scientific research projects on the sale of cannabis, pursuant to Section 2, Paragraph 4 of the Consumer Cannabis Act. “These include 34 model projects designed to investigate consumption, health protection, and social impacts under controlled conditions.” […] The post Five Dozen Cannabis Research Proposals Pending In Germany appeared fir...| International Cannabis Business Conference – USA Canada And Europe's Intern...
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro recently participated in a press conference and made it clear that he has no intention of letting his country modernize its cannabis laws.| International Cannabis Business Conference
Canada is projected to have a deficit of $ 68.5 billion this year. A new Canadian foreign investor immigrant program could help to create more investment and new jobs.| Forbes
A new Abacus poll for Clean Energy Canada finds 66 per cent of respondents support a version of the federal EV Availability Standard The post Most Canadians want an EV mandate — and better prices: poll appeared first on Electric Autonomy Canada.| Electric Autonomy Canada
The province wants 90 per cent of all vehicle sales to be ZEVs, including PHEVs by 2035 The post Quebec lifts 2035 gas vehicle ban, softens ZEV sales mandate targets appeared first on Electric Autonomy Canada.| Electric Autonomy Canada
Utah Housing Corporation created the Condominium Construction Loan Program, which will provide loans to developers to build for sale condos.| Building Salt Lake
"The First Amendment means that the government doesn’t get to decide what information a journalist can or can’t publish.” The post RCFP pushes back against Pentagon policy restricting press access appeared first on The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.| The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The Way Home by Joel Salatin at Brownstone Institute How do you find your way home when you're lost and far away? Where do you start? In wilderness survival training, it's "head downhill." That will bring you to water, and water will bring you to civilization. Let's look at the last two weeks: Charlie Kirk's assassination. Bombing alleged fentanyl boats heading to the US. Copycat (from Kirk's assassin, bullet writing) shootings at ICE. Acetaminophen (in some 500 brands, most prominently Ty...| Brownstone Institute
Poison Embedded in the Education of Doctors by Allon Friedman at Brownstone Institute As the Trump administration expands its battle to stamp out Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ideology by targeting medical schools and hospitals, recent interactions with medical trainees highlighted just how entrenched this ideology has become in the education of doctors. I am a medical faculty member at a major Midwestern medical school and am frequently accompanied by medical students and residents duri...| Brownstone Institute
Today's guest bloggers share analysis on the relationship between impact and policy during Global Goals Week 2025.| The Scholarly Kitchen
Here's our five Budget predictions for start-ups and scale-ups, prepared together with our Tax colleague Oscar Wingham at Rouse. The post Our Predictions For The 2025 Autumn Budget appeared first on Finerva.| Finerva
Beyond fancy dinners and royal meets and greets, tech has been one of the main protagonist of Trump's second presidential visit to the UK.| Finerva
My family lives in a heavily-trafficked part of Brooklyn, and most nights you’ll hear the occasional whine of fire engine sirens through our living room window. But the torrent of sirens early on the morning of September 17 was enough to briefly rouse me from bed. I found out later that day that a five-alarm fire […]| Vox
With one declaration, President Donald Trump upended an aspect of our immigration system. Last week, Trump announced that the US would begin imposing a $100,000 fee for all new H-1B visa applications — that is, the visa that high-skill foreign professionals use to work in the US. By hiking the fee to such an exorbitant […]| Vox
About two decades ago, Justice Antonin Scalia went on a duck hunting trip with then-Vice President Dick Cheney. This trip became an issue because the Supreme Court was considering a case challenging some of Cheney’s official actions within the Bush administration, and a party to that case asked Scalia to recuse because of his personal […]| Vox
The US has a lot of layers of government. Some would say too many. I would say too many. Here in Washington, DC, we mercifully only have a city government and a federal government, but you state-dwellers often have to juggle a state government, a county government, a municipal government, and sometimes school districts and […]| Vox
Churches, synagogues, and mosques own millions of acres of land across the US, but are usually barred from building any housing on their property. Over the last few years, that’s started to change, and on Friday, congressional lawmakers are introducing a bill to exempt houses of worship from restrictive local zoning laws so they can […]| Vox
Trump’s prosecution of Rep. LaMonica McIver may be the most anti-democratic thing he’s done since January 6.| Vox
Yesterday, the House Energy & Commerce Committee advanced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act on a 50-1 vote, marking a major step toward keeping AM radio standard in all […] The post AM Radio Bill Hits 300+ Co-Sponsors: What’s Next After Committee Markup appeared first on NRB.| NRB
After several high-profile New York City casino proposals were rejected this month, two bids, in Queens and Yonkers, have advanced in the approval process. On Thursday, Resorts World NYC in Jamaica and MGM Empire City in Yonkers won unanimous approval from community advisory committees, sending the proposals to the state board. Both bids aim to [...] The post Yonkers and Jamaica casino proposals advance first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
New York City is on pace to complete 50,000 new homes this year, according to newly released data from the Department of City Planning. In the first half of 2025, developers completed 25,674 residential units, putting the city on track to meet the 50,000 homes needed per year to reach Mayor Eric Adams’ “moonshot” goal [...] The post NYC on track to complete more than 50,000 new homes this year first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
A 15-mile-per-hour speed limit on e-bikes and e-scooters will take effect in October, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday. Starting October 24, the new rule lowers the speed limit for vehicles from 25 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour, a pledge Adams made in June. It remains unclear how the limit will be [...] The post 15 mph e-bike speed limit to take effect in October first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
We are pleased to share that AGU is updating several position statements that provide vital guidance on issues at the heart of the scientific community and society. AGU position statements — created, revised and approved by members with feedback and support from experts in related fields — are what enable AGU to take adaptive stances on significant policy issues related to the Earth and space sciences. These statements are reviewed every … The post AGU Updates Position Statements on Ed...| The Bridge: Connecting Science and Policy
Scientists play a vital role in serving communities by deepening our understanding of the world and driving advances that improve public health, safeguard the environment, enhance safety, and more. Yet recent Administration policies are placing these contributions at risk, threatening the ability of scientists in the U.S. to carry out this critical work. Scientists are not standing by. They are stepping forward to demonstrate the profound value of their research …| The Bridge: Connecting Science and Policy
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme is set to enter operation in May 2021. Here we take a look at the new scheme, and how it will work.| Energy Advice Hub
In a major push towards clean energy and sustainable urban transportation, Chandigarh has inaugurated four solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across the city. The project integrates renewable energy with EV infrastructure, providing fast, reliable, and eco-friendly charging solutions for electric vehicle owners. Strategic Locations for Maximum Impact The charging hubs have been set up [...] The post Chandigarh Launches Four Solar-Powered EV Charging Hubs appeared first on EVMec...| EVMechanica
Report shows progress on transparency, not on declines| Economy | Advisor.ca
Federal ministers aim to update Canada’s AI approach by year-end| Economy | Advisor.ca
The Queensland government has invested AU$48 million to overhaul the ageing 5.7GWh Wivenhoe Pumped Hydro Power Station in Australia.| Energy-Storage.News
Projects must be able to discharge for at least two hours and may be standalone or paired with a renewable energy resource. The post Georgia Power tenders 500 MW of energy storage appeared first on Energy Storage.| Energy Storage
Charlie Kirk’s memorial service was a historic event. The post What Men Meant for Evil God Used for Good appeared first on Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.| Dr. James Dobson Family Institute
Music has always been shaped by technology. From multitrack tape and synthesizers to digital audio workstations and Auto-Tune, every generation of artists and producers has used new tools to push sound and storytelling forward. However, the pace of recent advances in generative AI technology has felt quick and at times unsettling, especially for creatives. At... The post Spotify Strengthens AI Protections for Artists, Songwriters, and Producers appeared first on Spotify.| Spotify
Dr. Deborah Stine's book, FROM EXPERTISE TO IMPACT, helps scientists apply their knowledge to achieve scientifically sound policies.| Fancy Comma, LLC
After studying low- and moderate-income solar adoption for years, Lawrence Berkely Laboratory drilled down on three cities and captured why solar equity requires looking beyond numbers alone.| pv magazine USA
The Solar Energy Industries Association wins against Edison in an Appeals Court hearing defining a “facility” based on the purpose of its parts, culminating in its AC grid output, versus the sum of individual components - such as solar and battery inverters.| pv magazine USA
A tightening in federal customs enforcement under a law to restrict imports made by forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region had snagged Qcells cell imports from Southeast Asia.| pv magazine USA
Virtual power plant (VPP) capacity grew a modest 13.7%, while company deployments, unique offtakers and monetized programs each grew over 33% from the previous year, Wood Mackenzie's annual VPP report found.| pv magazine USA