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Source: Bloomberg Environment [15], 11/30/2021

Read more about "EPA Wins Appeal Over Release of Pesticide Policymaking Records" [1]

"Defections, Morale Grip EPA Forensics Lab: ‘We Can’t Function’" [16]

"At least a third of the scientists and staff at EPA’s specialized forensics lab have quit or retired over the past five years, an exodus that threatens the unit’s central role in solving some of the nation’s most difficult environmental crimes."

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Source: Bloomberg Environment [17], 11/30/2021

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December 6, 2021

Barbara Ward Lecture 2021: Outstanding Woman in Development [18]

Join the International Institute for Environment and Development in person or online for a lecture by Rebeca Grynspan (pictured, left), the secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, to discuss "Costa Rica’s journey to global climate leadership – what can we learn from a good example?" 1:30 p.m. ET.

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Congressional Infrastructure Bill Loaded With Local Stories [24]

The massive infrastructure measure signed into law last week is a potential mother lode of stories for environmental journalists. If that is, they can figure out where the money is going. The latest TipSheet takes an initial look at the $1.2 trillion plan and offers guidance on how to track down reportable local and regional projects.

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"Regional EPA Bosses Named for New York, Southeast, and Mountain West" [33]

"The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled plans to name the leaders of the EPA’s regional offices in New York, Atlanta, and Denver."

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Source: Bloomberg Environment [34], 11/19/2021

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"Senate Confirms Park Service Director After Years Of Acting Heads" [35]

"The Senate late Thursday confirmed Charles Sams III to lead the National Park Service, making him the first Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration."

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Source: The Hill [37], 11/19/2021

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Science Integrity Is About More Than Getting EPA Interviews [38]

Freedom of access to government scientists is just one narrow facet in a worsening crisis in scientific integrity at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The new WatchDog Opinion argues that whether it’s about self-interested industry lobbying over climate change or the regulation of chemicals, there’s an assault on science itself — and the news media has a role to play.

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Mapping Toxic U.S. Hotspots Down to the Neighborhood Level [40]

A new project on toxic risks has yielded a tool making it far easier to use data from the Toxics Release Inventory to report on hotspots. Reporter’s Toolbox offers a guide to ProPublica’s impressive “Sacrifice Zones” special report, which maps cancer-causing industrial air pollution. Plus, join an in-depth virtual tutorial [41] on the ProPublica tool co-sponsored by the Society of Environmental Journalists.

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Messonnier, Birx Detail Political Interference In Coronavirus Response [46]

"The Trump administration repeatedly interfered with efforts by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year to issue warnings and guidance about the evolving coronavirus pandemic, six current and former health officials told congressional investigators in recent interviews."

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Source: Washington Post [47], 11/15/2021

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"John Kerry Says Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are The ‘Definition Of Insanity.’" [48]

"John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy for climate change, on Friday described fossil fuel subsidies as the “definition of insanity,” denouncing measures taken by governments that artificially lower the price of coal, oil or gas."

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