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"Lawyers to Plastics Makers: Prepare for ‘Astronomical’ PFAS Lawsuits" [1]

"At an industry presentation about dangerous “forever chemicals,” lawyers predicted a wave of lawsuits that could dwarf asbestos litigation, audio from the event revealed."

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Source: NYTimes [10], 05/29/2024
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"EPA Accused Of ‘Egregious’ Misconduct In PFAS Testing Of Pesticides" [11]

"Documents obtained from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicate the agency may have presented false information to the public about testing for harmful contaminants in pesticides, according to allegations being made by a watchdog group and a former EPA research fellow."

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Source: Guardian [15], 05/29/2024
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"Haaland Upends NPS Uniform Ban For Pride Parades" [16]

"Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issued a directive Friday that could pave the way for National Park Service employees to wear their uniforms in Pride marches celebrating the LGBTQ+ community next month."

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Source: E&E News [21], 05/28/2024
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"‘New Territory’ for Americans: Deadly Heat in the Workplace" [22]

"In the coming months, this team of roughly 30 people at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is expected to propose a new rule that would require employers to protect an estimated 50 million people exposed to high temperatures while they work."

Agriculture [12]
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Source: NYTimes [24], 05/28/2024
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"Can Trump Really Slam the Brakes on Electric Vehicles?" [25]

"Donald J. Trump is crystal clear about his disdain for electric vehicles. The former president has falsely claimed electric cars don’t work, promised to shred President Biden’s policies that encourage E.V. manufacturing and sales, and has said he would slap a “100 percent tariff” on electric cars imported from Mexico if he retakes the White House."

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Source: NYTimes [28], 05/28/2024
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"Carbon Offsets, a Much-Criticized Climate Tool, Get Federal Guidelines" [29]

"The Biden administration on Tuesday laid out for the first time a set of broad government guidelines around the use of carbon offsets in an attempt to shore up confidence in a method for tackling global warming that has faced growing criticism."

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Source: NYTimes [31], 05/28/2024
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At Least 22 Dead In Weekend Storms That Devastated Several US States [32]

"A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages."

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Source: AP [34], 05/28/2024
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‘Green’ Steel: Five Things To Know About the U.S. Transition [35]

Plans for two new U.S. facilities that will use hydrogen instead of coal to make steel hold the promise of decarbonizing this essential but dirty industry. But don’t expect overnight change. Reporter Maria Gallucci looks at the complexities of making the switch, from ditching the ​blast furnace to reducing pollution all along the supply chain.

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‘Exvangelicals’ Memoir Explores Faith-Science Gap [47]

With her new memoir, “The Exvangelicals,” NPR correspondent Sarah McCammon, a one-time, award-winning environmental reporter, may not have written a book directly about environmental issues. Instead, writes BookShelf editor Tom Henry, her highly personal story about religion, science and betrayal offers an important, if indirect, message to those on the environment beat seeking to understand the faith community. Read his review.

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"The Biden Administration Throws a Lifeline to the Greater Sage-Grouse" [50]

"Public asked to weigh in on new rule to limit development on the bird's habitat across much of the West".

Agriculture [12]
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Source: Sierra [53], 05/24/2024
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