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"New Trump Rules Weaken Wildlife Protections"

"The Trump administration took its final step Monday to weaken the Endangered Species Act, a bedrock law that brought the bald eagle, the American alligator, the California condor, the humpback whale and the grizzly bear back from the brink of extinction."

Source: Washington Post, 08/13/2019

"Revealed: How Monsanto's 'Intelligence Center' Targeted Journalists"

"Monsanto operated a “fusion center” to monitor and discredit journalists and activists, and targeted a reporter who wrote a critical book on the company, documents reveal. The agrochemical corporation also investigated the singer Neil Young and wrote an internal memo on his social media activity and music."

Source: Guardian, 08/09/2019

Trump Admin Throws Cold Water On Climate Change Threat To Coral Reefs

"When pollsters informed President Donald Trump that he faces political exposure in the 2020 election with swing voters on environment policy, he decided to respond with a White House address claiming stewardship of clean water, air and oceans."

Source: McClatchy, 08/08/2019

Climate Change Threatens the World’s Food Supply, United Nations Warns

"The world’s land and water resources are being exploited at “unprecedented rates,” a new United Nations report warns, which combined with climate change is putting dire pressure on the ability of humanity to feed itself."

Source: NY Times, 08/08/2019

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