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Obama Said to Be Planning New Rules on Oil and Gas Industry’s Methane Emissions [1]

"In President Obama’s latest move using executive authority to tackle climate change, administration officials will announce plans this week to impose new regulations on the oil and gas industry’s emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, according to a person familiar with Mr. Obama’s plans."

Source: NY Times [2], 01/14/2015

SEJ by the Numbers: History and Accomplishments 1990-2015 [3]

Numerical facts about the Society of Environmental Journalists from 1990-2015 inclusive.

"Republican Voters Split on Climate Change Opinions" [4]

"Republican voters are split on many issues surrounding climate change, and more than half want carbon dioxide regulated as a pollutant."

Source: The Hill [5], 01/13/2015

"At Least 16 Drilling Industry Workers Died in Fires, Explosions Last Year" [6]

"It was a few minutes before 8 on a cool spring morning at an oil well in West Texas last year when truck driver Roberto Magdaleno walked over to the site supervisor to get some papers signed. At that moment, a sand separator at the well site exploded, spraying shrapnel more than 1,400 feet, according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials who investigated the April 30, 2014, explosion outside Orla, Texas."

Source: EnergyWire [7], 01/13/2015

"5 Years After Crisis, U.S. Remains Dependent on China's Rare Earth Elements" [8]

"In 2010, China set in motion a wave of worry around the globe when it dramatically lowered quotas on its exports of rare earth elements, which are crucial to the making of everything from cellphones to missile systems to electric-car batteries. China held 95 percent of the world's supply."

Source: EnergyWire [9], 01/13/2015

BPA Alternative Disrupts Normal Brain-Cell Growth, Tied To Hyperactivity: Study [10]

"In a groundbreaking study, researchers have shown why a chemical once thought to be a safe alternative to bisphenol-A, which was abandoned by manufacturers of baby bottles and sippy cups after a public outcry, might itself be more harmful than BPA."

Source: Wash Post [11], 01/13/2015

"Canada's Attempts To Block NAFTA Probe Into Oil Sands 'Disheartening'" [12]

"[Canada's] federal government is trying to stop NAFTA's environmental oversight commission from investigating environmental damage caused by tailings ponds in Alberta's oil sands."

Source: Vancouver Observer [13], 01/13/2015

"Good News For Bats! Things Are Looking Up For Stemming Disease Spread" [14]

"The bat disease known as white-nose syndrome has been spreading fast, killing millions of animals. But for the first time, scientists are seeing hopeful signs that some bat colonies are recovering and new breakthroughs could help researchers develop better strategies for helping bats survive."

Source: NPR [15], 01/13/2015

"GM Shows Bolt Electric Vehicle Concept With 200-Mile Driving Range" [16]

"General Motors Co on Monday showed its Chevrolet Bolt concept car with an electric driving range of more than 200 miles and a $30,000 price tag, offering a view into where the U.S. automaker is pushing in development of electric vehicles (EV)."

Source: Reuters [17], 01/13/2015

"U.S. Enlarges Area in Southwest Where Rare Wolves Can Roam" [18]

"Rare wolves in the American Southwest will be allowed more room to roam but some could be marked for death if they prey too heavily on elk and deer prized by hunters, under a rule issued by federal officials on Monday."

Source: Reuters [19], 01/13/2015

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