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Who's Burning Jet Fuel? Celebrities and Their Air Travel

December 15, 2024

Celebrities love flying private jets. It's fast, quiet, and keeps them out of the public eye. But with all the buzz about climate change, is it fair? Let's dig into who's hopping on these luxury planes the most. When it comes to short flights, rapper Pitbull tops the list with a whopping 396 trips

environment

Ethylene Oxide: Balancing Risks and Justice in the US

December 15, 2024

In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency reclassified ethylene oxide (EtO) as a hazardous substance. After 2018, when pollution from EtO started causing concerns, both federal and state regulators listened to the public but followed a cost-benefit approach that slowed down risk reduction. This a

environment

Micro Heroes: Tiny Beads Fight Water Pollution

December 14, 2024

Ever imagined using something as tiny as a grain of sand to clean our water? Scientists have found a fascinating solution with D301 beads. These tiny beads were tested with a common water pollutant called humic acid. Using advanced tools like 3D fluorescence spectroscopy, researchers discovered that

environment

Fuel Makers vs. California's Green Rules: A Supreme Showdown

December 14, 2024

California is known for its strict car emission rules, making it one of the toughest states in the U. S. on this issue. Some fuel producers are now challenging these rules, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court. The core of the dispute is a special exemption, called a waiver, given by t

sports

Taylor Fritz and Waterdrop: Staying Cool and Green on the Court

December 14, 2024

Tennis star Taylor Fritz is making waves not just on the court, but also in the world of sports hydration. He's teamed up with Waterdrop, a company known for its innovative water bottles that keep drinks icy cold for a full day. The Australian Open, with its scorching summer heat, can be brutal for

business

How Age Bias Affects Employee Speech: Aged Friends' Experiences Matter

December 14, 2024

Imagine you have a close friend at work who feels discriminated against because of their age. Would that make you keep quiet about problems at your job? That's what a recent study found. Researchers looked at pairs of workers—one who felt age discrimination and the other who knew them well. They dis

business

Steel Deal Sparks Environmental Concerns in Indiana

December 14, 2024

A potential deal between U. S. Steel and Nippon Steel has got some Indiana residents worried. While Gary Mayor Eddie Melton thinks the sale could be good for the local economy, some environmental groups aren't so sure. They're worried that Nippon Steel might keep using aging blast furnaces, which ar

health

Uncovering Hidden Shifts: A New Way to Study Temperature and Mortality

December 13, 2024

Studying how temperature affects mortality rates is crucial in environmental health research. Traditional methods often rely on precise models, but these models can't capture all the complexities involved. This study introduces a new, flexible approach that doesn't just look for simple patterns but

health

Keeping Rehab Pros: Ideas from Canada's Quebec

December 13, 2024

In many parts of the world, good health workers are hard to find. This problem is even bigger in fields like occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech-language pathology (S-LP). Many professionals leave or switch jobs, causing trouble for health systems. So, researchers in Quebec,

science

Plants' Breathing Holes: How They Adapt to a Changing Climate

December 12, 2024

Imagine tiny pores on plant leaves, known as stomata, working hard all day. They're not just there for show; they help plants breathe and prevent them from getting too hot. But what happens when the climate changes? That's what scientists are trying to figure out. In a changing environment, these s