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Ore.: "As Cap-And-Trade Bill Moves Forward, Republicans Head For Exits" [1]

"Cap and trade is on its way to the Senate floor in Oregon again — and Republicans are heading for the exits."

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Source: OPB [7], 02/25/2020
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Supreme Court Justices Look For Path To Pipeline In Monday's Arguments [8]

"Supreme Court justices questioned whether a lower court decision over the Atlantic Coast pipeline crossing the Appalachian Trail would create an "impermeable barrier" to natural gas pipelines on the East Coast, and the wisdom of upholding that ruling."

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Source: Greenwire [12], 02/25/2020
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Toxic Chemicals Data Can Inform Your Community of Risks [13]

The annual release this month of the latest Toxics Release Inventory opens up a world of data about local hazards — but only if journalists have the tools to uncover hidden problems. The latest TipSheet walks you through the background and context needed, plus offers up a reporter’s rig and a pack of questions for possible stories.

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An A-to-Z Guide to Emerald Corridor Climate Impacts [23]

In Part Two of our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [24]” special report, we take a look at the impacts of climate change on the Pacific Northwest region — and how best to cover them. Our A-to-Z Guide explores 26 neglected angles and stories, plus resource links to get you started. And check out our inaugural backgrounder [25] and watch in coming weeks for additional tipsheets and a toolbox.

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"Senate: Murkowski To Release Energy Package This Week" [46]

"The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is expected to release its long-awaited energy reform package this week, as panel leaders prepare for floor time to open up."

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Source: E&E Daily [47], 02/24/2020
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"Appropriations: Wheeler, Brouillette To Headline Budget Hearings" [48]

"EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette are on tap for the first trove of hearings this week following the White House's release of its fiscal 2021 budget plan."

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Source: E&E Daily [49], 02/24/2020
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"3M PFAS Deal With Wolverine Could Foreshadow Other Cases" [50]

"3M Co.'s agreement to pay $55 million to clothier Wolverine World Wide Inc. to clean up PFAS in Michigan could serve as a model for other companies hoping to shift their liabilities for “forever chemicals,” lawyers say."

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Source: Bloomberg Environment [51], 02/24/2020
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EPA Moves To Limit Financial Pressure on PFAS Makers Under Cleanup Law [52]

"A proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would absolve the nation’s manufacturers of cancer-linked “forever chemicals” from broad financial responsibility for cleaning up their product as it leaches into the water supply across the country."

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Source: The Hill [53], 02/24/2020
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"Supreme Court Wades Into Battle Over Atlantic Coast Pipeline" [54]

"The U.S. Supreme Court is set to wade into a long-running battle between developers of a 605-mile (975-kilometer) natural gas pipeline and environmental groups who oppose the pipeline crossing the storied Appalachian Trail."

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Source: AP [56], 02/24/2020
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"EPA Moves Closer to Regulating PFAS in Drinking Water" [57]

"The EPA has made an initial determination that it will eventually set legal limits for levels of two key PFAS chemicals in drinking water, the agency announced Thursday."

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Source: Bloomberg Environment [58], 02/21/2020
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