People & Population

"White House Abruptly Pulls Dave Weldon’s CDC Nomination Before Hearing"

"The former congressman who drew scrutiny for anti-vaccine views did not appear to have the votes for confirmation amid a measles outbreak, according to people familiar."

Source: Washington Post, 03/14/2025

"E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose"

"Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said the agency’s mission was to make it cheaper to buy cars, heat homes and run businesses."

Source: NYTimes, 03/13/2025

Florida State Rules Concentrate Toxic Smoke in Underserved Communities

"Growing research suggests that “black snow,” a byproduct of the sugarcane harvest, is harming residents’ health. The politically powerful sugar growers say the air quality meets standards."

Source: Inside Climate News, 03/11/2025

With Climate, an Undercurrent of Violence

In his ambitious first book, “The Heat and the Fury: On the Frontlines of Climate Violence,” journalist Peter Schwartzstein explores how climate change explains conflict, even war. BookShelf editor Tom Henry calls it a deeply researched volume that makes a strong case for the connections between global warming, political instability and violence, not just in poorer regions but for the richer West as well.

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"The Environmental Toll Of The M23 Conflict In Eastern DRC (Analysis)"

"The escalating armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has had significant — and overlooked — environmental impacts. The rate of tree cover loss in Kahuzi-Biega and Virunga National Parks has sharply increased since the conflict reignited in late 2021."

Source: Mongabay, 03/10/2025

"Trump DOJ To Climate Nonprofits: Hand Over Info And Come To Court"

"The Trump administration has directed nonprofits involved in a $20 billion Biden-era climate initiative to turn over records to the FBI and appear in federal court later this month, according to two people who were granted anonymity for fear of reprisal."

Source: E&E News, 03/10/2025

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