"Studies: Wildfires Worse Due To Global Warming"
"The devastating wildfires scorching Southern California offer a glimpse of a warmer and more fiery future, according to scientists and federal and international reports."
Source: AP, 05/20/2014
National (U.S.)
"Obama's FERC Problem Isn't Going Away"
"President Obama's second pick to head the agency tasked with monitoring the nation's electric grid is set to go before the Senate next week, but it still may not be smooth sailing."
Source: The Hill, 05/19/2014
"Lawmakers File Conference Report on $8.2B Water Bill"
"Lawmakers have filed a conference report on an $8.2 billion bill to boost U.S. ports and waterways, setting the stage for final passage of the measure next week."
Source: The Hill, 05/16/2014
"Fewer Honeybees Died Over the Winter, a Report Says"
"Honeybees could be on their way back, according to a new federal report."
Source: NY Times, 05/16/2014
"Obama Said to Consider Power-Plant Rule That Tests Law"
"The Obama administration is considering cutting greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants by reaching beyond the plants themselves -- an unusual approach that could run afoul of anti-pollution laws."
Source: Bloomberg, 05/16/2014
"EPA Targets Refinery Emissions"
"Oil refineries would be required to cut emissions and begin monitoring levels of toxic air pollutants at their fence lines with neighboring communities under standards proposed Thursday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."
Source: LA Times, 05/16/2014
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