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"Trump Advisers’ Meeting On Paris Deal Reset For Thursday" [1]

"The Trump administration has rescheduled a meeting of senior advisers to hash out internal divisions over the Paris climate change agreement for Thursday, two administration officials told POLITICO."

Climate Change [2]
Environmental Politics [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
International [7]
Source: Politico [8], 04/26/2017
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"Is California’s Toxic Waste Regulator Letting Oversight Slide?" [9]

"California generates an average of 1.7 million tons of hazardous waste each year. That ranges from industrial pollution to discarded household products. It includes liquids, solid, or gases that science has determined pose a threat to human or other life."

Environmental Health [10]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Waste [11]
Public [5]
California [12]
Source: KQED [13], 04/25/2017
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"Mexico Worries That A New Border Wall Will Worsen Flooding" [14]

"As the White House pushes Congress to fund President Trump's U.S.-Mexico border wall, a new wrinkle has emerged that could stymie parts of the massive project. Mexican engineers believe construction of the border barrier may violate a 47-year-old treaty governing the shared waters of the Rio Grande. If Mexico protests, the fate of the wall could end up in an international court."

Environmental Politics [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Water & Oceans [15]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Mexico [16]
Source: NPR [17], 04/25/2017
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"Despite Website Message, The EPA Isn't Deleting Its Open Data Website" [18]

"Scientists and data experts are closely tracking the websites of federal agencies, noting changes to pages dealing with climate change and energy since President Donald Trump took office. On Monday, they noticed an alarming message posted to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) open data website, indicating it would shut down on Friday, April 28."

Journalism & Media [19]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Science [20]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Mashable [21], 04/25/2017
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Trump To Issue Order Reviewing 21 Yrs Of National Monument Designations [22]

"President Trump will sign an executive order Wednesday instructing the Interior Department to review national monument designations his three predecessors have made over the past 21 years, according to administration officials and GOP lawmakers, a move that could upend protections that previous presidents have put in place in Utah and elsewhere across the country."

Environmental Politics [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Natural Resources [23]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Washington Post [24], 04/25/2017
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April 27, 2017

Regulatory Reform in the Trump Era: A Discussion with ELI [25]

In response to the growing demand for unbiased answers and analysis on how deregulatory initiatives by the new Administration and Congress will impact environmental protection, governance, and the rule of law, the Environmental Law Institute's special report addressing the issues will be discussed by the authors at this Noon-1:30 p.m. event in Washington, DC (and via webinar). Open to the public; free registration required.

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Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [27]

Data-Driven Journalism Delivers … Mostly [28]

Make sure data-driven reporting fulfills its potential with your environmental coverage. This extensive ToolBox looks at the broader trends in the burgeoning field, then zeros in on best uses for data journalism, spotlights great examples, and shares the resources, reading and helpful sites to get you on your way.

SEJ Publication Types: 
Reporters Toolbox [29]
Topics on the Beat: 
Air [30]
Chemicals [31]
Energy & Fuel [32]
Environmental Health [10]
Health [33]
Journalism & Media [19]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Pollution [34]
Water & Oceans [15]
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National (U.S.) [6]
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Public [5]
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A (Student) Journalist’s Guide to Covering Dissent [35]

For student journalists and others planning to report this weekend's climate actions or future protests, our new EJ Academy column has a dozen rules for smart, safe reporting. Get tips on prepping and securing your gear, filing fast with the latest apps and knowing your rights so you can stand your ground. 

SEJ Publication Types: 
EJ Academy [36]
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Activism [37]
Climate Change [2]
Environmental Politics [3]
Journalism & Media [19]
Laws & Regulations [4]
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National (U.S.) [6]
International [7]
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Public [5]
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Hydro Plant Next to Joshua Tree NP Wouldn't Hurt The Environment: Feds [38]

"Federal officials have concluded that infrastructure for a proposed hydropower project — which would tap billions of gallons of groundwater in the California desert, just outside Joshua Tree National Park — wouldn't be especially harmful to the environment."

Energy & Fuel [32]
Environmental Politics [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Natural Resources [23]
Science [20]
Public [5]
California [12]
Source: Palm Springs Desert Sun [39], 04/24/2017
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"Trump To Set New Executive Orders On Environment, Energy This Week" [40]

"U.S. President Donald Trump this week will sign new executive orders before he completes his first 100 days in office, including two on energy and the environment, which would make it easier for the United States to develop energy on and offshore, a White House official said on Sunday."

Energy & Fuel [32]
Environmental Health [10]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Reuters [41], 04/24/2017
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