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Majority Believe US Is Doing 'Too Little' To Fight Climate Change [1]

"A majority of Americans believe the government must do more to address pollution and climate concerns, according to a new study."

Source: The Hill [2], 11/26/2019

"Supreme Court Justices Reject Michael Mann Climate Defamation Cases" [3]

"The Supreme Court will not wade into a defamation battle between a prominent climate scientist and conservative groups that compared the scientist to a convicted child molester."

Source: Greenwire [4], 11/26/2019

"3M, DuPont, Chemours Hit With Long Island PFAS Claims" [5]

"3M Co., E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Co., and Chemours Co. were hit with suits by two water authorities in Nassau County, N.Y., alleging the companies contaminated their water supplies with toxic substances."

Source: Bloomberg Environment [6], 11/26/2019

"EPA Floats Ideas for Industries to Report Some PFAS Releases" [7]

"The EPA asked Nov. 25 for information and opinions as to whether it should require companies and federal facilities that make or use certain “forever chemicals” to report when they are released and how they are managed."

Source: Bloomberg Environment [8], 11/26/2019

UN: Drastic Action Only Way To Avoid Worst Effects Of Climate Change [9]

"The world has squandered so much time mustering the action necessary to combat climate change that rapid, unprecedented cuts in greenhouse gas emissions offer the only hope of averting an ever-intensifying cascade of consequences, according to new findings from the United Nations."

Source: Washington Post [10], 11/26/2019

"Under Pressure: Governments Urged To Energize Climate Talks" [11]

"Governments face a struggle at a United Nations summit in Spain next week to inject momentum into efforts to curb global warming, dogged by lack of consensus, U.S. scepticism and disruptive protests demanding more action."

Source: Reuters [12], 11/26/2019

Make Waves: Support Environmental Journalism Today [13]

Environmental journalists tell the world's most important stories. They write about life's essentials: the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe. By exposing threats to our health and well-being, journalists protect us and our families. SEJ helps improve and increase journalism about what matters most to you and your family. You too can help the people who tell the world's most important stories. Click for giving options. [13]

Radon — The Forgotten Environmental Health Story [14]

Thousands of lives are lost each year to lung cancers caused by radon exposure. Yet as the latest TipSheet explains the story often remains untold. Get the context to help turn this life-and-death environmental health concern into local news reporting. Plus, Reporter’s Toolbox highlights databases [15] that can kick-start coverage.

DEADLINE: Foodprints for the Future Journalism Contest [16]

Earth Day Network's journalism contest for secondary and post-secondary students comprises three categories: essay, video or podcast. Winners receive a trip to Washington, DC to participate in Earth Day 2020 activities on the National Mall on April 25. Deadline to enter: Jan 31, 2020.

Maryland: "Climate Change Is Wiping Out Harriet Tubman’s Homeland" [17]

"In 1849, Harriet Tubman escaped from the Eastern Shore farm where she was enslaved. Over the next several years, she would return 13 times, rescuing more than 70 enslaved relatives and friends, and inspiring many others to find their own path to freedom. She has become a hero, with two national parks established in her honor, several biographies about her feats, and a major motion picture about to be released about her life."

Source: Boston Globe [18], 11/25/2019

DEADLINE: Foodprints for the Future Journalism Contest [16]

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