"New Federal Rules for Antibiotics on the Farm May Not Reduce Usage"
"In a hog barn near Odebolt, veterinarian Paul Thomas's approach sends pigs scurrying. He watches for unusual behavior."
Source: Iowa Public Radio, 12/29/2016
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"In American Towns, Private Profits From Public Works"
"Desperate towns have turned to private equity firms to manage their waterworks. The deals bring much-needed upgrades, but can carry hefty price tags."
Source: NY Times, 12/29/2016
"Senators Ask Trump EPA Chief Pick To Disclose Energy Industry Ties"
"Democrats on the U.S. Senate's environment panel on Wednesday asked President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency to disclose his ties to the energy industry ahead of his confirmation hearing early next year."
Source: Reuters, 12/29/2016
Finding the Stories Beneath the Snow and Ice
Drought, flooding, water pollution, road conditions, shipping, climate change, even recreational activities like skiing, skating and ice-fishing — these are all potential stories around the white stuff, some with big environmental consequences. This week's TipSheet offers resources for local coverage of ice and snow.
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Will State, Local Government Replace Feds on Climate Change?
Even if the incoming Trump Administration retreats from climate action, as many fear, state and local governments may fill the gap on climate policy. Our latest Issue Backgrounder takes a closer look, and offers sources and resources to help you cover the more localized climate stories that may result.
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"Rex Tillerson's Record on Climate Change: Rhetoric vs. Reality"
"As Exxon's chief executive, Trump's secretary of state choice walked a fine line between Exxon's support of denial and accepting mainstream science."
Source: InsideClimate News, 12/26/2016
Obama Lays Down Climate Science Gauntlet for Trump Administration
"As if parading its best evidence against an expected onslaught of climate denial, the Obama Administration released on Thursday an updated compendium of the accepted science about global warming."
Source: InsideClimate News, 12/26/2016
Dakotas Face Blizzard Warnings As Winter Storm Forecast Over Central US
"Almost all of North and South Dakota were under blizzard, ice storm or winter storm warnings on Sunday as wintry weather was forecast to hit the Central U.S., meteorologists said."
Source: Reuters, 12/26/2016
"Transition: Pruitt's Critics Say Politics Fueled Humane Society Probe"
"In the wake of a tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., in 2013, state Attorney General Scott Pruitt (R) warned Oklahomans about a fundraising campaign by 'national animal welfare organizations.'"
Source: Greenwire, 12/26/2016
"Transition: EPA Hands Regulatory Playbook To Trump Team"
"U.S. EPA has given the Trump team a report detailing the status of major Obama administration policies, which could become a playbook for the incoming administration vowing to scrap many of those rules."
Source: Greenwire, 12/26/2016
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