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One Year After Aliso Canyon, Feds Propose National Safety Standards [1]

"Currently there are no federal regulations on gas storage. A federal task force aims to change that in the wake of the largest-known release of climate-changing methane in US history."

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Source: AP [6], 10/19/2016
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"EIA: Carbon Emissions From Power Plants Lowest Since 1991" [7]

"Carbon dioxide emissions from the U.S. power sector fell through the first half of 2016 to their lowest level in 25 years, the Energy Information Administration reported Wednesday."

Climate Change [8]
Energy & Fuel [2]
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National (U.S.) [5]
Source: FuelFix [9], 10/14/2016
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"Standing Rock: A New Moment for Native-American Rights" [10]

The unprecedented protest over the Dakota Access Pipeline marks a milestone in the movement for Native-American rights.

Activism [11]
Energy & Fuel [2]
Environmental Politics [12]
Laws & Regulations [3]
People & Population [13]
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National (U.S.) [5]
Source: New Yorker [14], 10/14/2016
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"The $50 Billion Plan To Save Louisiana's Coast Gets A Rewrite" [15]

Coastal restoration planners for Louisiana issued maps showing shocking floods and land loss in 50 years if nothing is done.

Climate Change [8]
Energy & Fuel [2]
Natural Resources [16]
Water & Oceans [17]
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Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune [19], 10/14/2016
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"Could Washington Pave The Way For Carbon Taxes?" [20]

"Washington residents will have the chance to vote on a carbon tax at the polls this November. The proposed tax, which is the first of its kind in the nation, could set a precedent for how other states handle greenhouse gas emissions."

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Economy & Business [21]
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [4]
Northwest (OR WA) [22]
Source: Christian Science Monitor [23], 10/13/2016
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"EPA Agrees Its Emissions Estimates From Flaring May Be Flawed" [24]

"Agency says it will re-examine the formulas it uses, based on data provided by industry, and people near oil and gas sites hope that means cleaner air."

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Public [4]
National (U.S.) [5]
Source: InsideClimate News [27], 10/13/2016
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"Solar Power Is About to Hit Texas Generators Where It Hurts Most" [28]

"A boom in solar energy in Texas is about to spoil power generators’ favorite time of day."

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Source: Bloomberg [29], 10/13/2016
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"Record Warmth Helps Shrink U.S. Carbon Emissions" [30]

"As the first half of 2016 blew away temperature records, it also blew away some carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels in the U.S., a new U.S. Department of Energy report shows."

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Source: Climate Central [31], 10/13/2016
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"Leading Fossil Fuel Companies Fail Climate Responsibility Test" [32]

"A comprehensive study by a science advocacy group gives poor grades in corporate responsibility to eight top producers. Exxon and coal firms ranked at the bottom."

"A methodical review of the world's dominant fossil fuel producers has documented their poor performance—in some cases, egregious failure— in taking responsibility for their emissions of greenhouse gases and moving effectively to confront climate change.

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Source: InsideClimate News [33], 10/13/2016
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Newly Leaked: CRS Explainers To Help Environmental Journalists [34]

The Federation of American Scientists' Project on Government Secrecy publishes leaked copies of Congressional Research Service research papers. Here are a few recent ones of use to environmental journalists.

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