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The EPA is ending its greenhouse gas emissions tracking program, the backbone of U.S. climate policy for 15 years. Climate NGOs will try to fill the gap, but experts warn private efforts can't fully replace official government data collection.

Climate-fueled storms and wildfires are driving up home insurance costs and leaving many homeowners in high-risk areas struggling to find coverage. Read the full story, first published by @YaleE360   https://t.co/y0k8Ckh9I4

Using terms like “invasive” to describe species can influence how we perceive both nature and human migration. @CarlynZwaren writes that such metaphors may oversimplify complex ecological and social dynamics.

“The U.S. has a lot less choice,” said Steve Xu, a dermatologist. “It has a lot less products because of the increased requirements that are necessary before a sunscreen can be sold.”

The anti-sunscreen movement is growing, but dermatologists say the risks of UV exposure outweigh concerns about chemical absorption. New guidelines suggest tailoring sun protection to skin tone pale skin needs more caution, darker skin less.

After a decade of mystery, scientists say they’ve found the cause of sea star wasting disease: the bacterium Vibrio pectenicida. But not everyone agrees. Could this finally solve one of the ocean’s longest-running epidemics? https://t.co/hgPOjMT2yD

New research shows lead service lines still expose millions of Americans to dangerous levels of lead. Experts warn replacing these pipes is urgent, but progress in cities like Chicago remains painfully slow.

Scientists warn that comparing human migration to invasive species blurs science and risks fueling xenophobia. As @CarlynZwaren  writes, conservation metaphors can mislead and cause harm if used carelessly. Are we paying attention to the power of our words?

Climate-fueled storms, wildfires, and rising seas are pushing U.S. home insurance to the limit. As @YaleE360 reports, policies are being canceled, premiums are soaring, and some markets may become uninsurable. Is the country ready for a hotter, wetter future?

Journalist Mona Gable nearly died from malaria. Now, the U.S. has dismantled the CDC’s malaria division and USAID programs that saved millions. As climate change spreads the disease, are we dismantling our best defenses?

In contrast to some European and Asian countries, sunscreens in the U.S. are regulated by the FDA as over-the-counter drugs instead of cosmetics, meaning they must fulfill a long list of requirements to obtain approval. https://t.co/FD08HOIRx1

Join us at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT on Reddit for an AMA with Undark reporter Teresa Carr about her investigation into cannabis testing failures. 🔗: https://t.co/QLlHsZ6iPJ

The share of global electricity from nuclear has dropped from 17% in 2001 to 9% in 2024. In the U.S., only two new reactors have come online in nearly 30 years.

The sunscreen market in the U.S. has remained largely stagnant for the past 25 years, as many skincare and cosmetic companies have failed to get new active ingredients approved. Legislation recently introduced seeks to change that. https://t.co/FD08HOIRx1

The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act seeks to revamp the FDA’s review process. Could it usher in more effective sunscreens? https://t.co/FD08HOIRx1

“Too expensive to build, and it takes too long to build,” says Allison Macfarlane, former NRC chair, on the barriers to nuclear expansion.

🎧 This week on Entanglements, our hosts talk to two book authors about how artificial intelligence is deployed. https://t.co/km8hToGbzX

Specific data about H5N1 outbreaks on farms has generally been deemed confidential by state and federal officials. https://t.co/Ncu7zZfqcs

The Trump administration wants nuclear power to produce 400 gigawatts by 2050. Companies like Westinghouse and TerraPower are investing in new reactor designs, but costs and timelines remain major hurdles.

Optimists see progress: companies like Kairos Power are already building demonstration plants, and DOE projects three SMRs running by next year. Others remain skeptical about costs and timelines.