International Environmental Scientists Award

  The United States is now the world's leading exporter of   Liquified Natural Gas , or LNG, after the country tripled its output in the past six years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Environmentalists say this is defeating the Biden administration's goals of weaning the U.S. off of fossil fuels to avert climate change-driven catastrophes in the future. LNG is natural gas that is supercooled into a liquid so it can be loaded onto tankers and shipped overseas. Natural gas, while considered cleaner than coal, produces both carbon dioxide and methane emissions which are rapidly warming the planet. John Allaire's Louisiana property is just a mile from a liquefied natural gas export terminal called Calcasieu Pass. Allaire is a former oil industry engineer and is documenting what's known as "flaring" - when the plant burns off excess gas. He's not only worried about breathing potentially toxic air but also about America's natural re...

  Where We Are With current progress falling far short of what is required to achieve  the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  by 2030, this year’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development on 8 to 18 July at UN Headquarters in New York will be critical to turbocharging efforts to accelerate SDG implementation in the remaining six years.  Under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Forum is the main platform for reviewing the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.    This year, the Forum will convene under the theme of “ Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions ”. Five SDGs will be reviewed in depth:   Goal 1:  No poverty   Goal 2:  Zero hunger   Goal 13:  Climate action   Goal 16:  Peace, justice and strong institutions Goal 17:   Partnerships for the goals   The foru...

  Beyond Traditional Solvent Extraction in Environmental Analysis In recent decades, awareness of environmental issues has grown considerably. Solvent extraction is a widely used analytical method that helps to determine pollutants and contaminants, which is paramount not only for compliance with current legislation but also for the well-being and future of living beings. The SER 158 solvent extractor is a versatile solution in the environmental sector, enabling both qualitative and quantitative analyses. Quantitative analysis focuses on determining the exact concentration of specific contaminants. The SER 158 can accurately measure levels of heavy metals or pesticides in water samples, providing critical data for compliance with environmental regulations and risk assessment. These applications are crucial for monitoring pollution, assessing environmental health, and formulating remediation strategies. Qualitative analysis, on the other hand, involves identifying the types of compo...