SETAC

Help shape the SETAC Europe 27th #LCA Symposium in Bruges, Belgium! 🇧🇪 Propose a session by 14 January and be part of discussions on “Designing Tomorrow: Advancing Life Cycle Approaches for European Sustainability Initiatives.” 🌍

🔗 Learn more about the symposium: www.setac.org/discover-eve...

Tree swallows near U.S. military bases carry alarming pollution levels Tree swallows near U.S. bases showed high PFAS levels, revealing widespread chemical exposure from firefighting foam.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: #Birds 🪶 thrive despite #pollution from ‘forever’ chemicals
NEWS: bit.ly/3Jq5NP6
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#PFAS #SETACJournals #environmentalscience

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make #SETACPortland a success! 🌎💧 On-demand and recorded content is available to all attendees through 20 February. setac.confex.com/setac/sna202...

The abstract submission deadline for #SETACMaastricht is around the corner! Submit your abstract by 26 November to showcase your research live in Maastricht next May and connect with environmental experts from around the world. 🌍 Don't miss the deadline and submit today! 👉https://lnkd.in/ec-V3n5j

👏 A huge thank you to our #SETACPortland supporters, SETAC North America Partners and SETAC Global Partners! Your support helps advance science and collaboration worldwide. 🌍

🌿 Meeting Supporters: lnkd.in/emYxk2bR
🌐 Global Partners: lnkd.in/e43X6WGh
🌱 North America Partners: lnkd.in/eMkiit9T

It's day 3 of #SETACPortland! ✨Don't miss Eric Van Genderen's insights on sustainability 🌱 and circularity 🔄 in today's plenary at 8:30 PST in Oregon Ballroom 203.
👉 lnkd.in/e2mxASyK

Tuesday poster sessions are underway at #SETACPortland! While you’re exploring the latest science, don’t miss the Novel Bodies art exhibition located at the end of the poster rows. Be sure to scan the QR code on the display to learn more about each featured piece. 👉 sites.google.com/view/poster-...

☀️👟Nothing like a sunrise run to power up Day 2 of #SETACPortland! Huge shoutout to all the SETAC runners who showed up ready to move.

#SETACFunRun

🌱 Join us at 8:30 PST for today’s plenary with Kaci Buhl of Oregon State University, who will dive into the fundamentals of risk communication. Kaci leads pesticide safety education efforts in Oregon and nationwide. 👉 setac.confex.com/setac/sna202... #SETACPortland

We were proud to recognize this year’s outstanding honorees during yesterday’s Opening Ceremony at #SETACPortland. Their contributions continue to advance environmental science. 👏 Please join us in celebrating their achievements!

Catch author & activist Amy Bowers Cordalis at 8:30 AM PST in Oregon Ballroom 203 for an inspiring plenary on Indigenous rights & river restoration. 🐟
📚 Book signing of "The Water Remembers" during the poster social (15:30–17:30) in the exhibit hall. Books $20.
👉 shorturl.at/I7LZN

#SETACPortland

👋 Welcome to #SETACPortland! We are up and running, and the excitement is building for a great start to the week.

Don’t miss the Opening Ceremony at 18:00 PST. ✅ Swing by anytime today to pick up your badge and avoid lines later.

SETAC staff posing with Voodoo Doughnut bags

Nothing says “hello, Portland” like Voodoo Doughnuts! 🍩 SETAC staff are here, prepping for your arrival at #SETACPortland. Safe travels, and see you all very soon!

With the government shutdown now over, if you are a government employees who had to cancel their participation, please reach out to our team to help reinstate your presentation and registration. We are happy to assist. We value your participation and look forward to welcoming you back!

Toxic 'forever chemicals' are in B.C. sea otters, new study finds | CBC News The research adds to a growing body of evidence that the chemicals are making their way into the environment with detrimental results.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: #PFAS in sea otters 🦦 higher in urban centres
NEWS: bit.ly/4oE6m7w
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#PFAS #SETACJournals #environmentalscience #CBC

SETAC Staff Guide to Portland Adventures

🌲 Headed to #SETACPortland? Our staff’s got you covered! From top food spots to can’t-miss sights, check out our guide to making the most of your time in the City of Roses (and all the great science, of course 😉). 👉 www.setac.org/resource/set...

Call for Papers: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Submissions deadline: November 1, 2025  Guest Editors: Ralph Stahl, Jennifer Stauber, and Ruth Hull Special Series Details We are seeking manuscripts for

Last days to submit your paper to a Special Series on Applications of Artificial Intelligence in ET&C. Deadline November 1, 2025. All information can be found here: academic.oup.com/etc/pages/ca...

We’re falling for Portland already. 💚 #SETACPortland is almost here — and we can’t wait to gather with our community of scientists, researchers and practitioners for another year of sharing science and solutions. See you in the Pacific Northwest! 🌲 www.setac.org/discover-eve...

Improving our understanding of the effects of PFOS on fish Two papers recently published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry have made important advancements toward understanding the effects of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) on aquatic life, especiall...

ET&C IN THE NEWS: Two papers published in ET&C have made important advancements toward understanding the effects of perfluorooctane sulfonate (#PFOS) on aquatic life, especially fish🐟
NEWS: phys.org/news/2023-11...
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1002/etc.... and doi.org/10.1002/etc....

Department of Agriculture using copper chemical to combat Snake River quagga mussels The Idaho Department of Agriculture says it wants to rid the river of invasive mussels for good, which hasn't been done before in a river system.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: Efforts to eradicate invasive mussels in the Snake River, Idaho, could kill valuable freshwater species

NEWS: bit.ly/4o6keXO

Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...

#SETACJournals #environmentalscience #macroinvertebrates #dreissenidmussels

#Abstract submission for #SETACMaastricht is open! Submit your Abstract to our Session by November 26th!
@setac.bsky.social
www.setac.org/resource/cal...

🚨 @setac.bsky.social Europe 2026 call for abstracts!!!🚨

#MilodeBaat, @becks-seascience.bsky.social, #PeterSchupp and myself will host the session

🏝️Coastal Environments: At the Intersection of Human Activities and the Open Ocean 🌊
🪸 lnkd.in/dttSGd2y

Submit before 26th November 🗓️ lnkd.in/ddpW6cUf

Call for Abstracts: Share Your Science at SETAC Maastricht

📢 #Abstract submission for #SETACMaastricht is open! Join us in May and share your latest #research with a vibrant community of #environmental scientists and professionals. 🌿🧪 Submit your abstract by 26 November and take part in shaping a bold scientific programme!
🔗 lnkd.in/e9rXdwdQhttp...

Join the Next SETAC Café on Perfecting Your Presentation

Sharpen your presentation skills ahead of #SETACPortland! 🎤 Join the SETAC Café, “Perfecting Your Presentation,” at 12 EDT on 28 October for tips on effective science communication and guidance for the Best Student Presentation Awards. 🔗 www.setac.org/resource/joi...

YouTube video by Scientific American The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to...

Fun video that explains how metal–organic frameworks #MOFs from the 2025 #NobelPrize in #Chemistry can trap and store gases or pollutants.

🎉 Congratulations to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi!

🎥 www.youtube.com/shorts/D8dEC...

#HermioneBottomlessBag

Abstract submission is now open (till 26 November). Join us in an exciting #HABs Session #SETACMaastricht 👇
Session description: setac.secure-platform.com/meetings/gal...
#SETAC #SETACEurope #SETAC2026
@setac.bsky.social @setac-glb.bsky.social

Pacific Northwest tribal drum group Four Directions and lead singer Harold Paul (Nez Perce) performing at the SETAC Portland 2010 meeting.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the deep connection between nature and community — and the balance that sustains both.

We’re honored to learn from Indigenous leaders during #SETACPortland as they share their knowledge and insights how these values guide their work.

🌿 bit.ly/3W5DJ6t

BirdCast migration dashboard for Portland, Oregon

Tomorrow is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay!

We’ve been watching the BirdCast Migration Dashboard and are amazed by the scale of nightly migrations across the continent.
Birds know no borders! Protect migratory routes. Raise awareness. Keep skies safe.
#Science #Environment #Conservation

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Mass Die-Off of Western Monarch Butterflies Linked to Pesticides, Study Finds - EcoWatch A new peer-reviewed study has linked pesticides as a likely cause to a mass die-off of Western monarch butterflies that occurred in 2024.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: #Pesticides could be to blame for mass mortality of monarch butterflies
NEWS: www.ecowatch.com/monarch-butt...
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#SETACJournals #environmentalscience

🚨 The SETAC World Congress is officially underway! 🚨
The opening set the stage for an exciting few days, with attendees already connecting. It’s the perfect start to a week full of innovation, collaboration and cutting-edge research!

👉 Check out the program for what's ahead: lnkd.in/eDWwADCC