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"Sometimes, Life Stinks. So He Invented the Nasal Ranger." [9]

"For Chuck McGinley, an engineer who devised the go-to instrument for measuring odors, helping people understand what they smell is serious science."

Air [10]
Pollution [11]
Science [12]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: NYTimes [15], 01/17/2022
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"The Heat Stays On: Earth Hits 6th Warmest Year On Record" [16]

"Earth simmered to the sixth hottest year on record in 2021, according to several newly released temperature measurements."

Climate Change [17]
Public [13]
International [18]
Source: AP [19], 01/14/2022
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The Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Efforts to Protect the Environment [20]

"The potential ramifications of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency are profound."

Climate Change [17]
Environmental Health [21]
Laws & Regulations [22]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: New Yorker [23], 01/14/2022
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"The US 'Megadrought' Sets Another Stunning Record" [24]

"Drought was present in nearly 55% of the contiguous US this week, according to the US Drought Monitor. The last time drought has been so widespread for so long was October 2013."

Climate Change [17]
Water & Oceans [25]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: CNN [26], 01/14/2022
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"Still No Penalties for Coastal GasLink Environmental Violations" [27]

"More than a year after Coastal GasLink was cited for multiple environmental violations on its pipeline route through northern B.C., the provincial government still hasn’t imposed penalties."

Energy & Fuel [28]
Environmental Health [21]
Environmental Justice [29]
Pollution [11]
Water & Oceans [25]
Public [13]
Canada [30]
Source: The Tyee [31], 01/14/2022
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"How California Plans To Spend $37 Billion Fighting Climate Change" [32]

"The latest budget proposal, unveiled this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom, includes $22 billion in new climate funding. It also allocates money from last year’s budget, for a total of $37 billion in climate spending over six years."

Climate Change [17]
Government [33]
Public [13]
California [34]
Source: LA Times [35], 01/14/2022
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Six in 10 Americans ‘Alarmed’ Or ‘Concerned’ About Climate Change: Study [36]

"A new report has revealed that a record number of Americans are now alarmed about the climate crisis."

Climate Change [17]
Environmental Politics [37]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: Guardian [38], 01/14/2022
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Plants At Risk Of Extinction As Climate Disrupts Animal Migration [39]

"The decline of seed-dispersing animals is damaging plants’ ability to adapt to climate breakdown, a study has found."

Biodiversity [40]
Climate Change [17]
Public [13]
International [18]
Source: Guardian [41], 01/14/2022
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"Postal Service: Here’s The Price Tag For 100% EVs" [42]

"The U.S. Postal Service, which has been criticized for its plan to buy tens of thousands of gas-burning delivery trucks, estimates that it could in fact go all-electric if Congress gives it at least $3.3 billion."

Climate Change [17]
Energy & Fuel [28]
Government [33]
Transportation [43]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: E&E News [44], 01/14/2022
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"Manatee Feeding Experiment Starts Slowly As Cold Looms" [45]

"An unprecedented, experimental attempt to feed manatees facing starvation in Florida has started slowly but wildlife officials expressed optimism Thursday that it will work as cold weather drives the marine mammals toward warmer waters."

Biodiversity [40]
Water & Oceans [25]
Wildlife [46]
Public [13]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [47]
Source: AP [48], 01/14/2022
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"CDC Warns Americans: Don’t Kiss Or Snuggle Your Bearded Dragon" [49]

"Snuggling a bearded dragon could end up being a stomach-churning experience. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday published information suggesting that a recent salmonella outbreak in 25 states seems to be linked to people who got up close and personal with one of the lizards."

Environmental Health [21]
Wildlife [46]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: HuffPost [50], 01/14/2022
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"EPA To Review Rules For Largest Source Of Lead In Air" [51]

"EPA today [Wednesday] announced plans to “review and evaluate” whether emissions from piston-engine aircraft operating on leaded fuel — the largest source of atmospheric lead pollution — endanger public health and welfare."

Air [10]
Chemicals [52]
Energy & Fuel [28]
Environmental Health [21]
Laws & Regulations [22]
Pollution [11]
Transportation [43]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: E&E News [53], 01/13/2022
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"Biden To Hold Wind Power Auction Off New York, New Jersey Coast" [54]

"The Biden administration said Wednesday it will hold its first offshore wind auction next month, offering nearly 500,000 acres off the coast of New York and New Jersey for wind energy projects that could produce enough electricity to power nearly 2 million homes."

Climate Change [17]
Energy & Fuel [28]
Infrastructure [55]
Laws & Regulations [22]
Water & Oceans [25]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: AP [56], 01/13/2022
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"Hottest Ocean Temperatures In History Recorded Last Year" [57]

"Ocean heating driven by human-caused climate crisis, scientists say, in sixth consecutive year record has been broken".

Climate Change [17]
Water & Oceans [25]
Public [13]
International [18]
Source: Guardian [58], 01/13/2022
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In Orlando, A Mountain Of Coal Ash Evades EPA Rules. One of Many. [59]

"Tucked among scattered pine and cypress trees near Orlando, Florida, a 175-foot-tall mountain of coal ash looms as a stark representation of this booming region's reliance on fossil fuels."

Energy & Fuel [28]
Pollution [11]
Waste [60]
Water & Oceans [25]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: NPR [61], 01/13/2022
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