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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

chemical tubes with plants growing in them and hand pretending to perform lab task

SETAC is excited to announce a collaboration with UC Davis, Meharry Medical College and Iowa State University on a mentorship program in #OneHealth, funded through NIH.

Looking for
🌱early career researchers
🌱STEM undergrads
🌱 mentors

⏰ Deadline: 3 October
🔗 Info: www.setac.org/resource/ann...

👉 Friendly reminder: the proposal deadline is 30 September!

Got Research? Got Creativity? Sign up for the SETAC Science Slam in Maastricht!

Take the stage at #SETACMaastricht and showcase your research through a story, skit, song, anything you can imagine, during the #SETACScienceSlam!
🎙️Ready to #Slam? Students and early careers interested in taking the stage can sign up by 30 October. 👉 www.setac.org/resource/got...

Discover Scientific Sessions and Offerings at SETAC Portland

🌲 #SETACPortland is almost here! Register by today, 17 September, to save before rates increase. 🗓️ Already registered? Build your itinerary and explore sessions by topic on the meeting platform.

Learn more 👉 www.setac.org/resource/dis...

Getting to the Essence of Science: Curiosity, Discovery and Solutions

🌍 Science thrives on curiosity, discovery and solutions. That’s the theme of #SETACPortland, held from 16–20 November in Portland, OR. With more than 1,000 presentations, daily plenaries and networking, it’s set to be an inspiring week for the environmental science community.

🔗 bit.ly/41EXkxD

If you’re a #student member looking for support to attend the SETAC Europe 36th Annual Meeting in Maastricht, apply for a student meeting registration grant. 🎓🌍💸 Join #SETACMaastricht!

📅 Apply by 30 October
🔗 bit.ly/41ARCwx

SETAC Café: Supporting the Professional Community Navigating Current Uncertainties in the U.S.

📢 SETAC North America members—join us at 12 p.m. ET on 9 Sept. for the next SETAC Café: Supporting the Professional Community Navigating Current Uncertainties in the U.S. Discuss changes, challenges and ways to strengthen our field.
👉 bit.ly/3HT0qXS

🌎 Welcome to Lima, Peru! The SETAC Latin America 16th Biennial Meeting kicks off today. Training courses are already underway, and the Opening Ceremony begins at 18:00 PET.

View the full schedule and get ready for an inspiring week of collaboration! bit.ly/4mXOaEn

#SETACLima #EnvironmentalScience

Do you have skills or expertise to share that could benefit environmental professionals and students? 🧑‍🏫 Propose a training course and help equip #SETACMaastricht participants with the knowledge they need to advance the field.🌱

Submit your #courseproposal by 24 October.
🔗 bit.ly/3JwFXc0

Picture of wild elephants at the Pilanesberg National Park with text to invite readers to submit a late-breaking abstract.

The SETAC 9th World Congress in Johannesburg is approaching quickly, but there’s still time to contribute a late-breaking science poster. Abstract submission ends 15 September or sooner if capacity is reached.

www.setac.org/resource/las...

⏰ Don’t miss out! The 20 August deadline is quickly approaching for late-breaking science abstract submission and early bird registration for the SETAC North America 46th Annual Meeting.

Secure your spot at #SETACPortland today! 🔗 bit.ly/44Qpruu

Only 6 days to go!! Have you picked out which sessions to attend yet? See the full programme here 👇
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Last Thursday, the #SETACYES Meeting wrapped up in York after 4 days of inspiring presentations, engaging workshops, vibrant poster exchanges and plenty of networking.🌍🔬

An unforgettable week, sparked by new ideas, friendships & collaborations! 🌟

Thank you to all who joined and until next time!

💡 New funding opportunity available to SETAC North America members! The Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF) is offering grants of up to $200K for multidisciplinary projects supporting renewable natural resources. Apply by 30 September.

👉 Details: rnrf.org/grants/

Photo of antelopes in South Africa with text to join us in Joburg, where science drives sustainable development in a changing world.

⏳ Final hours! Early bird rates end today, 14 August, for the SETAC Africa 9th World Congress.

🎟️ www.setac.org/discover-eve...

Less than 2 weeks until the SETAC ACTRA 2025 Conference kicks off!

‘Rivers you think are pristine are not’: how drug pollution flooded the UK’s waterways – and put human health at risk High levels of antibiotics and other drugs have been found in water in the country’s most treasured and protected landscapes, raising concerns over antimicrobial resistance

ET&C IN THE NEWS: Concerning levels of #antibiotics found in #UK #NationalParks 🏞️ & #rivers
NEWS: bit.ly/45xLx5l
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1002/etc....
#SETACJournals #environmentalscience

The #SETACYES Meeting kicks off today in York, UK! 👊 The Organising Committee & Student Advisory Council are excited to welcome participants for an exciting week of science, workshops, and networking. Let’s go! 🌍🔬

PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation In March 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed and requested comment on the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) and health-based Maximum Contaminant Level Goals ...

ET&C AFFECTING CHANGE: #USEPA #PFAS National Primary Drinking Water 🚰 Regulation
POLICY: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1002/etc....
#SETACJournals #environmentalscience #drinkingwater

We're thrilled to welcome Amy Cordalis as Monday’s plenary speaker at #SETACPortland! A Yurok Tribe member, attorney and advocate, Amy leads efforts to support tribes in protecting their sovereignty, lands and waters.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3J5uvnk
🗓️ Register by 20 August and save: bit.ly/3Ugx3Sc

The #sessionproposal deadline for the SETAC Europe 36th Annual Meeting is approaching! 🇳🇱 Grab your chance to lead the conversation, highlight emerging topics, and put your topic on the map!
🗓️ Submit your session proposal by 15 August and help shape the programme for #SETACMaastricht. bit.ly/4frFbZI

New study reveals hidden dangers threatening mega-starfish species on brink of extinction: 'Crucial for the future' "The implications of our study go beyond the sunflower sea star."

ET&C IN THE NEWS: This study is the first to quantify effects of contaminant stressors (#insecticide #imidacloprid & #polyester #microfibers) on the larvae of Pycnopodia helianthoides ⭐
NEWS: tinyurl.com/2s38be5e
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#SETACJournals #environmentalscience #SeaStar

Art Meets Science at SETAC Portland: Submit to "Novel Bodies"

🎨 Art meets science at the SETAC North America 46th Annual Meeting in Portland! Submit your artwork to “Novel Bodies”, a curated exhibit of science-inspired art posters that will be displayed alongside traditional scientific presentations.

🗓️ Deadline: 15 October
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/45u0jLl

Slide with photo of William Tarpeh and info to learn more at setac.org/johannesburg about his talk

🌍💧 Join us Thursday at the #SETACWorldCongress for William Tarpeh's plenary–exploring electrochemical wastewater refining, turning nitrogen pollution into new resources, while consider the social and economic viability of these novel approaches.

#CircularEconomy #WaterTech #Nitrogen #environment

Registration deadlines for the SETAC Latin America 16th Biennial Meeting are fast approaching!

🗓️ Presenters: Register by 1 August to be included in the abstract book
🗓️ All others: Register by 13 August (no on-site registration)

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3IIa7bY

Call for SETAC North America Board Members Now Open

🌱 SETAC North America is seeking new board members from the business and government sectors! Students can also apply to be Vice Chair of the North America Student Advisory Council.

Apply by 8 Aug 👉 www.setac.org/resource/cal...

What Happens to Microplastics in the Ocean? Microplastics are pervasive ocean pollutants, impacting ecosystems and human health. This article examines their lifecycle and potential mitigation strategies.

IEAM IN THE NEWS: Rivers have been a major pathway for #microplastics in the oceans, which significantly affects the marine environment.

News: bit.ly/3GtmiIR
Study in IEAM: doi.org/10.1093/inte...
#SETACjournals #microplastics #riskassessment #waterpollution