"Study Finds Rise in Methane in Pennsylvania Gas Country"
"New research shows a recent three-year surge in methane levels in northeastern Pennsylvania, a hub of the state's natural gas production."
Source: InsideClimate News, 02/13/2017
Climate Change
"Children's Climate Lawsuit Against U.S. Adds Trump as Defendant"
"A lawsuit filed by 21 kids challenging the federal government to slow climate change was updated on Thursday to list President Donald Trump as a defendant, replacing former President Barack Obama."
Source: InsideClimate News, 02/13/2017
"NOAA Is Worried Its Funding Will Evaporate Under Trump"
"The agency is responsible for much of the federal government’s research on climate change."
Source: Motherboard, 02/09/2017
"Florida Has Seen Bad Effects from Trump-Like Climate Gag Orders"
"The state, and North Carolina, had trouble planning for damaging erosion after orders similar to White House moves".
Source: Scientific American, 02/09/2017
"Something Is Very, Very Wrong With The Arctic Climate"
"This Arctic winter has startled even the most even-keeled scientists, with records set for low sea ice extent, high temperatures and other indicators of a climate gone awry."
Source: Mashable, 02/09/2017
GOP Statesmen Propose Replacing Obama’s Climate Plans With A Carbon Tax
"A coalition of veteran GOP officials — including five who have either served as treasury secretary or as chairs of the Council of Economic Advisers — will meet Wednesday with top White House officials to discuss the prospect of imposing a national carbon tax, rather than using federal regulations, to address climate change."
Source: Washington Post, 02/08/2017
Enviro, Energy Reporters Look at Prospects for Beat in 2017
Veteran journalists gathered in Washington, D.C. last Friday, Feb. 3, to share insights into how environment and energy policy may unfold in the year ahead — and to urge colleagues to prepare for possibly dramatic shifts ahead. Key takeaways, plus video, audio clips and a presentation by SEJ's president. Photo: Washington Post reporter Daryl Fears; courtesy of Schuyler Null/Wilson Center.
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"Path To Improving Atlantic Flyway At Blackwater Is Filled With Mud"
"Converting low marsh to high marsh will help offset erosion caused by rising sea level".
Source: Bay Journal, 02/07/2017
"Russia, U.S. Could Be Partners in Climate Inaction"
"The only big emitter to not ratify the Paris climate agreement, Russia may find it easier to slough off climate action with the U.S. matching its oil-focused view."
Source: InsideClimate News, 02/07/2017
"Trump’s Agriculture Pick Could Undo National Forest Protections"
"Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue's policies in his state favored the timber industry and ignored the climate implications of the loss of forests, opponents argue."
Source: InsideClimate News, 02/07/2017
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