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"Months After Major Oil Spill, Bahamas Could Permit Offshore Drilling" [1]

"The Bahamas looks poised to greenlight drilling for oil in waters about 150 miles from South Florida just months after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the island nation and caused a major spill on Grand Bahama island."

Energy & Fuel [2]
Natural Resources [3]
Pollution [4]
Water & Oceans [5]
Public [6]
Central America & the Caribbean [7]
Source: HuffPost [8], 03/05/2020
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"Clean Water Rule: Science Advisory Board Slams Trump's WOTUS Rewrite" [9]

"An EPA advisory panel has finalized a striking rebuke of the Trump administration's revamped Clean Water Act rule, saying critical elements are not adequately based on science."

Environmental Health [10]
Environmental Politics [11]
Fish & Fisheries [12]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Natural Resources [3]
Pollution [4]
Water & Oceans [5]
Wildlife [14]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: Greenwire [16], 03/05/2020
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"Car Rules: EPA Report Fuels Debate Over Rollback" [17]

"A new EPA report is fueling debate over whether auto manufacturers could meet the clean car standards established by former President Obama. Those rules are being rolled back by President Trump."

Air [18]
Climate Change [19]
Energy & Fuel [2]
Environmental Studies [20]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Pollution [4]
Transportation [21]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: ClimateWire [22], 03/04/2020
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EPA Board: Trump Rollback of Obama Auto Rule Not As Good For Society [23]

"The Trump administration's plans for addressing vehicle emissions may not be as good for society as an Obama administration rule, according to a review released Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) independent science board."

Air [18]
Climate Change [19]
Energy & Fuel [2]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Pollution [4]
Science [24]
Transportation [21]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: The Hill [25], 03/03/2020
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May 31, 2020

DEADLINE: BigPicture Emerging Photographer Grant [26]

Are you a photographer 18-25 years old? What ideas do you want to convey around the themes of conservation, biodiversity and sustainability of the natural world? Your fresh approach to this topic presenting your perspective in photographs and media could win you one of two $2,500 grants and mentorship.

Awards and Grants [27]
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Public [6]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [28]
Environmental Health [10]
Environmental Studies [20]
Fish & Fisheries [12]
Forests [29]
Journalism & Media [30]
Natural Resources [3]
Planning & Growth [31]
Pollution [4]
Science [24]
Water & Oceans [5]
Wildlife [14]

"Lake Erie Bill Of Rights Ruled Invalid By Judge Zouhary" [32]

"The Lake Erie Bill of Rights was invalidated Thursday night by U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary, who said in an eight-page ruling that his decision was “not a close call” because he believes the citizen-led referendum — though approved by a majority of Toledo voters in a special election last year — “is unconstitutionally vague and exceeds the power of municipal government in Ohio.”

Laws & Regulations [13]
Pollution [4]
Water & Oceans [5]
Public [6]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [33]
Source: Toledo Blade [34], 03/02/2020
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"New EPA Rule Change Saves Industry Money but Exacts a Climate Cost" [35]

"This week, EPA Administrator Andrew R. Wheeler signed a new rule that relaxes the requirements that owners and operators of refrigeration equipment have leak detection and maintenance programs for hydrofluorocarbons, a set of refrigerants often referred to as 'climate super-pollutants.'"

Air [18]
Chemicals [36]
Climate Change [19]
Environmental Politics [11]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Pollution [4]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: InsideClimate News [37], 03/02/2020
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March 1, 2026

DEADLINE: BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition [38]

Photographers worldwide can contribute their work that celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Cash prizes in seven categories. Entry fees apply. Deadline: Mar 1, 2026.

Awards and Grants [27]
Visibility: 
Public [6]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [28]
Environmental Health [10]
Environmental Studies [20]
Fish & Fisheries [12]
Forests [29]
Natural Resources [3]
Pollution [4]
Science [24]
Water & Oceans [5]
Wildlife [14]

Politicals Cut Staff Objections From Offshore Drilling Safety Rollback [39]

"Revisions of key memos could undermine federal regulator’s defense of rule changes, legal experts say"

Disasters [40]
Energy & Fuel [2]
Environmental Politics [11]
Fish & Fisheries [12]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Pollution [4]
Water & Oceans [5]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: Wall St. Journal [41], 02/27/2020
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"EPA Handling Multiple PFAS-Related Criminal Investigations" [42]

"The EPA is involved in multiple PFAS-related criminal investigations, the agency said Wednesday, adding another knot to an already complex legal landscape for “forever chemicals.”"

Chemicals [36]
Environmental Health [10]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Pollution [4]
Water & Oceans [5]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: Bloomberg Environment [43], 02/27/2020
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