New Flu Strain Is Attacking Hundreds Of Animal Species. Humans Could Be Next
"An avian flu panzootic — a pandemic among animals — has struck some 320 bird and mammal species, including elephant seals."
Source: Washington Post, 01/17/2024
Environmental Health
"Where The World Warmed The Most In Earth’s Hottest Year"
"The Post has mapped the regions that saw the largest temperature anomalies in 2023 — places that have warmed so fast that the climate is already testing the limits of human infrastructure and the ability of the natural world to cope."
Source: Washington Post, 01/16/2024
"Cyberattacks On 2 Water Utilities Raise Questions About US Preparedness"
"The Pennsylvania and Florida hacks came after a lawsuit spurred EPA’s retreat from mandating cybersecurity protections for the water sector."
Source: E&E News, 01/16/2024
Clearing the Smoke — Collaboration Exposes Impacts of Wildfire Pollution-Reporting Rules
Climate change is fueling the frequency and severity of wildfires, but a little-known Clean Air Act rule lets environmental agencies downplay the impacts of wildfire smoke. A collaborative investigation into this loophole connected dots that even the experts didn’t know about. Journalists Dillon Bergin and Molly Peterson explain their reporting process and offer advice for following your own local leads.
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"US EPA Plans To Hold Meetings With AT&T, Verizon On Lead Telecom Cables"
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Thursday it is seeking meetings this month with AT&T and Verizon as it continues to closely review the potential impact of lead-containing telecommunications cables."
Source: Reuters, 01/12/2024
"EPA Proposes Tougher Air Standards for Waste Burning Facilities"
"The Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal on Thursday targeting tens of thousands of tons of emissions annually for sites that burn solid waste."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 01/12/2024
"The War Zone In Gaza Will Leave A Legacy Of Hidden Health Risks"
"A toxic mix of dust, ash, and other material from 15 million tons of rubble now blankets the territory and all who live there."
Source: Grist, 01/11/2024
"Scientists Are Turning to Invisible Microbes to Support Animal Conservation"
"Understanding animal and environmental microbiomes could be the key to successfully reintroducing captive animals to the wild".
Source: Sierra, 01/10/2024
"More Than 900 Widely Used Chemicals May Increase Breast Cancer Risk"
"Ninety percent of the chemicals identified as potential breast carcinogens in a new study are found in everyday products in homes and workplaces."
Source: Inside Climate News, 01/10/2024
"US To Invest $1Bn In Plan To Move From Diesel To Electric School Buses"
"The US has announced nearly $1bn in grants to replace diesel-powered school buses with electric and lower-emitting vehicles."
Source: Guardian, 01/10/2024
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