"Disaster Relief Bill Clears Major Hurdle in Senate"
"A House-passed bill aimed at helping communities impacted by a string of recent natural disasters cleared a key hurdle in the Senate on Monday evening."
Source: The Hill, 10/24/2017
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‘Let Us Do Our Job’: Anger Over EPA’s Apparent Muzzling Of Scientists
"The Trump administration’s decision to prevent government scientists from presenting climate change-related research at a conference in Rhode Island on Monday gave the event a suddenly high profile, with protesters outside, media inside and angry lawmakers and academics criticizing the move."
Source: Washington Post, 10/24/2017"Regulations: Mum's The Word About EPA's Rule-Cutting Task Force"
"Eight months after President Trump established regulatory reform task forces at agencies, the U.S. EPA panel's work is still shrouded in secrecy."
Source: Greenwire, 10/24/2017"Native American Secrets Lie Buried in Huge Shell Mounds"
"DAMARISCOTTA, Me. — Alice Kelley stood on the bank of a tidal river, next to a grassy bluff dotted with apple trees. This is not just a scenic spot: Hidden beneath the grass is a massive pile of oyster shells left by Native Americans. And hidden among those shells are rich, detailed stories thousands of years old."
Source: NY Times, 10/24/2017EPA Shifted on Toxic Chemicals as Industry Insider Helps Call the Shots
"A scientist who worked for the chemical industry now shapes policy on hazardous chemicals. Within the E.P.A., there is fear that public health is at risk."
Source: NY Times, 10/23/2017"E.P.A. Cancels Talk on Climate Change by Agency Scientists"
"The Environmental Protection Agency has canceled the speaking appearance of three agency scientists who were scheduled to discuss climate change at a conference on Monday in Rhode Island, according to the agency and several people involved."
Source: NY Times, 10/23/2017Bipartisan Group Of Ex-FERC Commissioners Slam Perry Bid To Help Coal
"Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s bid to change regulations to help coal and nuclear power plants has run into unusually blunt opposition from a group of former regulators from both parties."
Source: Washington Post, 10/23/2017"EPA Walks Back Biofuels Mandate Changes"
"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is backing off from changes it floated to biofuels policy after significant pushback from Midwestern GOP senators and a direct intervention from President Trump."
Source: The Hill, 10/23/2017"Hassan, Shaheen Question EPA Over Findings on Toxic Landfill"
"Senate Democrats from New Hampshire have sent a letter to the regional Environmental Protection Agency office raising questions about its determination that a controversial landfill did not pose an 'unacceptable human health risk.'"
Source: AP, 10/23/2017Everything You Need To Know About The Coming Trump Arctic Drilling Bid
"The Senate's budget vote on Thursday was the opening salvo in what's likely to be a bitter fight over drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)."
Source: The Hill, 10/23/2017"EPA Head Denies Meeting With 'Polluters'"
"The head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pushed back on accusations that he frequently meets with 'polluters,' despite repeated sit-downs with fossil fuel companies and others regulated by the EPA."
Source: The Hill, 10/23/2017"Is Congress About To Wreck America's Natural Treasures?"
"The Antiquities Act has been used to preserve some of the most beloved US lands and landmarks but it is facing assault from Trump and Congress"
Source: Guardian, 10/23/2017California Insurance Dept Estimates Wildfires Losses At $1.05 Billion
"The California Department of Insurance said on Thursday its preliminary estimate for insured wildfire losses was $1.05 billion, based on claims received by the state’s eight largest insurers, adding that it expected the numbers to rise."
Source: Reuters, 10/23/2017Survey: 949 Endangered Key Deer Survived Hurricane Irma In Florida Keys
"Federal wildlife officials say Hurricane Irma didn't wipe out a herd of tiny, endangered deer found only in the Florida Keys."
Source: AP, 10/23/2017Senate Votes To Raise Revenue By Drilling In Arctic Wildlife Refuge
"The Senate rejected an amendment Thursday that sought to block a key panel from raising revenue through drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a move that could make it easier for future oil and gas drilling to take place there."
Source: Washington Post, 10/20/2017
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