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"Whistleblower: Trump Spurred DOE Chief's Trip To Ukraine [1]

"When Energy Secretary Rick Perry traveled to the inauguration of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in May, he was a last-minute substitute for Vice President Mike Pence."

Source: Greenwire [2], 09/27/2019

Thunberg Leads Montreal Climate Strike Amid Aviation Emissions Talks [3]

"Teenage activist Greta Thunberg, who inspired a “flight-shaming” movement against air travel, is spearheading a climate change strike on Friday in Montreal where U.N. aviation leaders are gathering to debate plane emission targets."

Source: Reuters [4], 09/27/2019

"EPA: Fired Scientists Regroup For 'Independent' Review Of Air Regs" [5]

"Almost a year after they were fired by EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, 20 scientists are regrouping to continue their work on a high-stakes review of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter."

Source: Greenwire [6], 09/27/2019

Lawmakers Show Bipartisan Pique At Interior Over Withheld Documents [7]

"Bipartisan dissatisfaction with the Department of the Interior was on display Thursday as lawmakers on the House Natural Resources Committee probed the difficulties they’ve faced in getting information on department business."

Source: The Hill [8], 09/27/2019

EPA Slams Calif. For Homeless Water Pollution [9]

The Trump administration accused the state of California Thursday of “failing to meet its obligations” to protect the environment, claiming that a growing homeless population threatens the state’s water quality."

Source: Washington Post [10], 09/27/2019

"Arctic: 'There Is Not A Climate Crisis,' BLM Says In Refuge Docs" [11]

"Tucked into the Trump administration's assessment on the first oil and gas leasing program for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is a blunt denial that there's a 'climate crisis.'"

Source: EnergyWire [12], 09/26/2019

"Arctic Sea Ice Hits Second Lowest Extent in Satellite Record" [13]

"Arctic sea ice has reached its annual minimum. And according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), this year’s extent—1.6 million square miles—is the second lowest extent on record, trailing only 2012 when sea ice dropped to 1.37 million square miles. This year is tied with the minimums we saw in 2007 and 2016."

Source: Earther [14], 09/26/2019

"Minnesota, New Mexico To Adopt California Vehicle Emissions Rules" [15]

"Minnesota and New Mexico, in a rebuke to the Trump administration, plan to join 10 other states in adopting both of California’s tough rules on tailpipe emissions and zero-emission vehicles."

Source: Reuters [16], 09/26/2019

"Senate Seeks to Back Ban on Firefighting Foam in Defense Bill" [17]

"The Senate urged its negotiators Sept. 25 to back language banning the Pentagon’s use of firefighting foam containing potentially hazardous nonstick chemicals known as PFAS, as House-Senate talks continue toward a single Defense Department reauthorization bill."

Source: Bloomberg Environment [18], 09/26/2019

Report Details Extent Of PFAS Water Contamination In California [19]

"Chemicals used for carpets and anti-stain products have been found in water sources for 7.5 million people in California, detailing the extent of the problem as state regulators work to develop safety levels for the contaminants that have been linked to cancer."

Source: AP [20], 09/26/2019

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