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Letter From DC: Remembering Tom Lovejoy [1]

Society of Environmental Journalists' Executive Director Meaghan Parker pays tribute to the late Thomas Lovejoy (pictured, left), famed conservation biologist known as the "Godfather of Biodiversity."

DEADLINE: Tiny News Collective [2]

The TNC, backed by News Catalyst, LION Publishers and Google News Initiative, is ready to welcome six new organizations — first-time founders that are underrepresented in the news landscape — with support ranging from mentors to business tools to access to capital. Apply by Jan 9, 2022.

EPA Webinar: National PFAS Roadmap – Update for Tribes & Indigenous Peoples [3]

This EPA webinar will provide an introduction to PFAS, outline information on the potential impacts of PFAS in Indian country and in indigenous communities, discuss the value of mapping tools and provide an overview of EPA’s Strategic Roadmap — a national strategy to confront PFAS pollution. 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET.

DEADLINE: Information Disorder Prize Competition [4]

The Aspen Tech Policy Hub is accepting applications for unique and innovative projects that address the crisis of mis- and disinformation in America. Semi-finalists will be awarded $5,000, and a grand prize of $75,000 will be awarded to the winner. Apply by Jan 10, 2022.

"Development And Conservation Clash At Komodo National Park" [5]

"On a dirt path, forked yellow tongue darting from its mouth, a member of the world’s largest lizard species lazes on an island in eastern Indonesia’s Komodo National Park as tourists snap photos. And about 18 miles (30 kilometers) away on another park island that harbors Komodo dragons, trees have been removed and concrete poured for new tourist facilities that have aroused the ire of residents and environmental activists."

Source: AP [6], 12/24/2021

"New York Reduces Lead Level Allowed in School Drinking Water" [7]

"New York State will strengthen its lead poisoning prevention law, reducing the amount allowed in drinking water at public schools and increasing testing frequency, under legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D)."

Source: Bloomberg Environment [8], 12/24/2021

"Biden Administration Offers $1 Bln Loan Guarantee For Hydrogen Project" [9]

"The Biden administration said on Thursday it has offered Monolith Nebraska LLC an up to $1.04 billion conditional loan guarantee for a project to make clean hydrogen, in its first use of an office that has tens of billions of dollars in financing."

Source: Reuters [10], 12/24/2021

Indigenous Munduruku Suffer Mercury Exposure From Illegal Gold Mining [11]

"Illegal gold mining in the north Amazonian territory of Brazil's indigenous Munduruku people has led to more than half of several hundred people tested showing unsafe mercury levels in their bodies, including children, health researchers say."

Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn. [12], 12/24/2021

Study: Spending On Highway Expansion Could Increase Emissions [13]

"The recently passed bipartisan infrastructure bill could increase carbon dioxide emissions from the transportation sector, according to research from the nonpartisan Georgetown Climate Institute."

Source: The Hill [14], 12/24/2021

"Tests Show Lead Levels A Problem In Many Montana Schools" [15]

"Of the Montana schools that have met the state’s program deadline, most show high levels of lead in school drinking water."

Source: AP [16], 12/24/2021

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