National (U.S.)

Scientists Copy U.S. Climate Data, Fearing It Might Vanish Under Trump

"Alarmed that decades of crucial climate measurements could vanish under a hostile Trump administration, scientists have begun a feverish attempt to copy reams of government data onto independent servers in hopes of safeguarding it from any political interference."

Source: Wash Post, 12/14/2016

"Fracking Harms Drinking Water In 'Some Circumstances,' EPA Concludes"

"Fracking for oil and natural gas can contaminate drinking water under 'some circumstances,' the Environmental Protection Agency said in a report released Tuesday, which changes a previous finding that the drilling process does not cause 'widespread, systemic' effects."

Source: Reuters, 12/14/2016

"Energy Department Balks At Trump Request For Names On Climate Change"

"The U.S. Energy Department said on Tuesday it will not comply with a request from President-elect Donald Trump's Energy Department transition team for the names of people who have worked on climate change and the professional society memberships of lab workers."

Source: Reuters, 12/14/2016

"Trump Taps Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke As Interior Secretary"

"President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke, who has represented Montana’s at-large congressional seat for one term, to serve as secretary of the Department of the Interior, according to an individual with first-hand knowledge of the decision."

Source: Wash Post, 12/14/2016

After Years Of Drama, Farmers Score A Big Win In California Water Battle

"The California water bill now ready for the president's signature dramatically shifts 25 years of federal policy and culminates a long and fractious campaign born in the drought-stricken San Joaquin Valley."

Source: McClatchy, 12/13/2016

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