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Read more about Will State, Local Pesticide Bans Make More News? [1]

EPA Inaction Leaves Smog an Endless Summer Story [22]

It’s summer smog season, with all its unpleasant environmental and health impacts. But if you’re reporting on this perpetual problem, you may not be able to rely on the EPA to help you figure out where it is worst. This week’s TipSheet explains, then helps get you started on your own smog coverage.

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TipSheet [2]

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Air [4]

Energy & Fuel [7]

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Read more about EPA Inaction Leaves Smog an Endless Summer Story [22]

Environmental Protections in Play Amid Farm Bill Furor [30]

Big environmental issues such as the use of pesticides, labelling of organic foods and the preservation of farmland and water are central to a huge farm bill lurching its way through the nation’s legislature, hamstrung by partisan politics. Our latest Backgrounder sets up the landscape for your coverage.

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Backgrounders [31]

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Agriculture [3]

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Chemicals [5]

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Read more about Environmental Protections in Play Amid Farm Bill Furor [30]

Where There’s Smoke, There's ... a Health Threat [35]

When it comes to the wildfires that now regularly threaten life and property, it’s not just the flames that create risk. Wildfire smoke itself can cause harm, even a long way from the fire. This week’s TipSheet explains the health threats of wildfire smoke and how to monitor the risk for your own area.

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Read more about Where There’s Smoke, There's ... a Health Threat [35]

Selective Media Tour on EPA Scandal, ‘Weaponizing’ Transparency and More [37]

The EPA turns to friendly media to share its news, while limiting access to mainstream reporters. And the agency moves to “weaponize” transparency. Those stories, plus, a new way to map political influence on environmental policy, and key reports made public, in the latest WatchDog TipSheet.

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WatchDog TipSheet [38]

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Activism [39]

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Read more about Selective Media Tour on EPA Scandal, ‘Weaponizing’ Transparency and More [37]

"Green Groups Sue To Stop EPA Rule Change For Power Plant Emissions" [41]

"A number of environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday challenging a recent administrative decision to allow certain major power plants to turn off some pollution controls."

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Source: The Hill [42], 03/27/2018

Read more about "Green Groups Sue To Stop EPA Rule Change For Power Plant Emissions" [41]

"EPA Deals Give Companies More Time To Pollute" [43]

"An enforcement breakthrough a decade in the making was unveiled in December: Three manufacturers of a sooty oil-based product known as carbon black had agreed to slash air pollution by thousands of tons each year. But there was a twist."

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Climate Change [40]

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Source: Greenwire [44], 03/27/2018

Read more about "EPA Deals Give Companies More Time To Pollute" [43]

States Threaten To Sue EPA for Delay on Landfill Methane Rule [45]

"Seven Democratic states on Friday threatened to sue the Trump administration for its delay in enforcing an Obama administration rule on air pollution from landfills."

Air [4]

Climate Change [40]

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Source: The Hill [47], 03/26/2018

Read more about States Threaten To Sue EPA for Delay on Landfill Methane Rule [45]

Pruitt’s Clean Air Promises Ring Hollow as EPA Eases Smog Protections [48]

"The EPA has taken at least 15 major actions on air pollution—all to delay, weaken or repeal protections, and all opposed by leading public health groups."

Air [4]

Pollution [23]

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