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World Congress on Environmental Research and Climate Change | Zurich, Switzerland

John Jaeger · June 3, 2025 · Leave a Comment

On June 9-10, 2025, the World Congress on Environmental Research and Climate Change will meet in Zurich, Switzerland to present a platform for academics and professionals globally. John Jaeger, North Babylon based Environmental Research Mentor features the conference:

John Jaeger North Babylon Switzerland Climate Change Conference

The World Congress on Environmental Research and Climate Change is set to host a conference in Zurich, Switzerland under the theme: “Leading the Way in Sustainability and Sustainable Development.” The conference will present a platform for both researchers and professionals to discuss advanced topics in environmental research and climate change.

John Jaeger North Babylon Independent Researcher anticipates the unveiling of critical and innovative research from ecologists, environmental experts and climate adaptation professionals. Doubling as a collaborative networking opportunity, the event will also welcome leaders from major industries in relevant categories, such as oil and gas, construction, real estate, renewable energy, waste management and recycling, who will all reflect on current sustainability initiatives. Jaeger looks forward to hearing about advanced innovation in green technology, as well as efforts being made to reduce carbon footprints by businesses of all sizes around the world.

Anticipated Key Takeaways & Focus Topics

John Jaeger looks forward to exploring a broad range of focus areas at the Environmental Research & Climate Change Conference in Zurich, Switzerland. Key areas of focus include:

E-Waste Recycling and Management
Green Chemistry & Green Revolution
Renewable Energy, Sustainable Energy & Economic Impact
Theoretical and Computation methods for Sustainability in Environment

Bee Positive: the Crucial Role of Pollinators in the Environment

John Jaeger · May 2, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Bees play a crucial role in the environment. As pollinators, these winged insects ensure a balance within our ecosystem by promoting reproduction of food crops and other plants. John Jaeger, North Babylon Independent Researcher, shares some of the many benefits of bees:

John Jaeger North Babylon Bee Pollination

Pollination = Food Security

Bees are the best pollinators we know! Seriously: bee-powered pollination contributes to roughly 35% of global crop production, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. Their impact as pollinators is felt not only by humans, but by wildlife as well. Bees not only pollinate crops, but also wild plants, which many wildlife rely on for sustenance and survival.

Bees Prevent Soil Erosion

Bees are essential to people, wildlife and the planet. By pollinating plants, bees contribute to carbon sequestration. This means plants are able to grow stronger by soaking up all of the carbon dioxide that bees are able to disperse. This in turn helps to prevent soil erosion through the support of plant root systems as the roots bind to the soil.

John Jaeger originally launched a recreational study into the impact of bees on the environment after working as a Research Mentor on a Soil Invertebrates Research Project facilitated by DNA Barcoding 101: a STEM outreach program.

Bee Positive

When you see a bee: remember to be positive! These magnificent little winged insects supply our environment with the lifeblood necessary to balance our ecosystem. John Jaeger, North Babylon Independent Researcher, has studied the impact of bees on the environment, in a recreational setting. He hopes to continue this research project on a broader scale in the future.

A Public Transport Subscription is Helping the Environment in Germany

John Jaeger · April 3, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Deutschlandticket (D-Ticket), a low-cost public transportation subscription in Germany, is making a positive impact on the environment, according to new research. In a recent study conducted by the German government, the initiative has led to a huge reduction in CO2 emissions in the country. John Jaeger, North Babylon Independent Researcher, shares the details:

John Jaeger North Babylon Public Transportation

According to new research recently shared by the German government, a public transportation subscription is having a positive impact on the environment. John Jaeger, North Babylon Independent Researcher, is in awe over the numbers: an annual drop in CO2 savings of 4.2 million to 6.5 million tons — a massive reduction in CO2 emissions for Germans. In recent years, the country has become increasingly concerned about reduction in CO2 emissions.

The new study credits Deutschlandticket with the significant reduction in CO2 emissions recently experienced across the last year. A low-cost subscription ticket for public transportation, Deutschlandticket has encouraged increased travel via rail. Ariadne climate project researcher Nicolas Koch notes that the “driving force” in the change is that the Deutschlandticket initiative is creating true new customers. In effect, the program invites more customers to leave the roads and utilize public transportation options, such as the rail.

Deutschlandticket: Environmental and Social Impact

Deutschlandticket is a low-cost public transportation subscription program that offers unlimited travel within local and regional public transport throughout Germany. This initiative is opening the door of transportation opportunities for all. Low-income individuals who were otherwise unable to keep up with public transportation costs are now able to enjoy increased accessibility.

Not a Pretty Picture: Role of Paint in Microplastic Pollution

John Jaeger · March 5, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Plastic pollution is a problem. Everyone recognizes that plastic waste and microplastic pollution impose major environmental harm. From water bottles in the ocean to plastic bags trapped in trees: the impact is felt throughout the environment. What people rarely consider is the impact of the not-so-obvious sources…

John Jaeger North Babylon Independent Researcher discusses a lesser acknowledged source of microplastic pollution: paint. According to environmental research published in Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry, paint is less than considered in research on microplastics — and yet, the presence of microplastics created by paint are seemingly everywhere.

Environmental Researchers at the University of Toronto are presenting a new topic of conversation in plastic pollution: paint. According to the researchers in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, paint is widely understudied as a source of microplastics. Defined as plastic particles that are less than 5 mm, microplastics accumulate in the air, water sources, food and, in time, within the human body. While more obvious sources are researched at length, paint seems to be largely left out of the conversation.

Zoie Diana, researcher at the University of Toronto, explains that paint typically presents as ‘anthropogenic unknowns’ when researching microplastics. This makes it difficult to determine the true impact of paint on the environment.

John Jaeger, North Babylon Independent Researcher, agrees that a more focused approach in researching paint more specifically could help us to determine new ways and methods for mitigating microplastic pollution impacts on the environment.