Official earthday.org 2026 poster

This Earth Day, small actions add up—cleanups, fairs, community events. From Japan to South Africa, and Iceland to New Zealand, explore what’s happening near you, or add your own event to the map:

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#EarthDay #OnePlanetSharedFuture

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Excited to announce we're hosting the Session Microplastics, Chemicals, and the Soil beneath: Confronting the Growing Concern of Agricultural Plastic Pollution at North America SETAC this year!
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Present your research at the SETAC North America 47th Annual Meeting in Montreal and help build the science behind a more sustainable future. 🦫 Submit your abstract by 3 June!

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Your pet's flea and tick pill could be poisoning other important insect species A new study suggests that routine flea and tick treatments could expose native insects to high levels of toxins.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: Flea and Tick Pills for Pets Linked to Environmental Risks

NEWS: ca.news.yahoo.com/pets-flea-ti...
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#SETACJournals #environmentalscience #watercontamination

Chemical pollutants affect wildlife and human behaviour. But industry toxicologists are reluctant to carry out tests, new survey reveals A recent survey of environmental toxicologists has revealed that they believe that chemical pollution can and is affecting the health of humans and wildlife.

IEAM IN THE NEWS: Hidden Pollutants Disrupt Animal Behavior and Threaten Human Health

News: ca.news.yahoo.com/chemical-pol...
Study in IEAM: doi.org/10.1093/inte...
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Be part of the SETAC Europe 27th LCA Case Study Symposium in Bruges by presenting your work to the #lifecycle community.🌱 🇧🇪

Explore sessions, submit your abstract by 29 April and join the discussion on advancing #lifecycleassessment for #sustainability.🌍

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🚨 Final hours! Submit your session proposal for the SETAC North America 47th Annual Meeting by 17:00 EDT. bit.ly/4csHGva

⏰ Early bird for #SETACMaastricht ends 17 March!

Join us 17–21 May in Maastricht for a week of #environmentalscience, collaboration and networking. 🌷

🌿 Explore the programme online, start planning your week and register today to secure your place: www.setac.org/discover-eve...

Bluefin tuna convert dangerous mercury into safer forms Scientists found mercury in Bluefin tuna exists in different chemical forms, some less harmful than expected.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: 🐟Bluefin tuna converts dangerous mercury into safer forms
News: www.earth.com/news/bluefin...
Study: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...

📢 Registration is open for #SETACMaastricht! 🚲🌷 Early bird rates are available until 17 March — register today and start planning your week of science, collaboration and connection in Maastricht. Late abstracts & training courses are also open!
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Roses are red, violets are blue… 🌹💙
Session proposals for the SETAC North America 47th Annual Meeting are due 11 March. Don’t leave your brilliant idea on read! 💌 Submit today and help shape the program. #SETACMontreal 🔗 bit.ly/4csHGva

Don’t miss the SETAC webinar “Eco-Transcriptomics Data Usability: Recommended Minimum Reporting Information” at 10 a.m. EST on 24 February! Hear from experts on key reporting recommendations and best practices for transparent, usable transcriptomics data. 🔗 bit.ly/4kdS6Rk

ICYMI 👀 The 2025 SETAC Science Digest is here! See how our members helped advance environmental science and science-informed environmental management this past year 🌍🔬 bit.ly/3NIcnCx

The environmental risk of using pet flea treatment A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry finds that common medications used for flea and tick control in dogs and cats may pose a significant environmental risk for insects in the wild.

Protecting pets is important — but where do flea & tick meds go next? 🐶💊New findings from ET&C are making headlines, shedding light on environmental considerations beyond pet health.

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We’re bringing the SETAC North America 47th Annual Meeting to Montreal, Canada, from 1–5 November! 🇨🇦 Get involved early and help shape a dynamic environmental science program.

📝 Session proposals are open through 11 March, and training course proposals run through 3 June.

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Researchers issue warning after making disturbing discovery in household appliance: 'It's important for us to understand' Scientists have also noted that some of the chemicals used can interfere with how the body grows and reproduces.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: Household dryers 🧺 are significant sources of #MicrofiberPollution
NEWS: bit.ly/4pPTfA2
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#SETACJournals #environmentalscience #Microfiber #FastFashion

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...
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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.
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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.

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🌱 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.
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#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!