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"Biden Administration to Curb Toxic Pollutants From Chemical Plants" [1]

"The Biden administration on Thursday proposed a new regulation to significantly reduce hazardous air pollutants from chemical plants, a move that environmental advocates predicted would significantly reduce the health risks to by people living near industrial sites."

Chemicals [2]
Environmental Health [3]
Environmental Justice [4]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Pollution [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: NYTimes [9], 04/07/2023
April 22, 2023

#SEJ2023 Plenary: Covering Gender and Environment Connections, at Home and Abroad [10]

Join the livestream of this #SEJ2023 lunch plenary examining how can we accurately and sensitively cover the connections between climate and gender, and how they intersect in people’s lives, both here in the U.S. and abroad. Noon-2:00 p.m. MT.

SEJ Regional Conferences [11]
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Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [12]
Diversity [13]
Journalism & Media [14]
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National (U.S.) [8]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [15]
International [16]
April 21, 2023

#SEJ2023: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Keynote and Q&A [17]

Join the livestream of this #SEJ2023 discussion hosted by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on how the Department is honoring Indigenous communities through co-stewardship and an emphasis on Indigenous Knowledge, employing nature-based solutions and investing in ecosystem restoration, and tackling the fundamental challenges of climate change. 3:45-4:45 a.m. MT.

SEJ Regional Conferences [11]
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Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [18]
Climate Change [12]
Diversity [13]
Energy & Fuel [19]
Environmental Justice [4]
Government [20]
Natural Resources [21]
Planning & Growth [22]
Water & Oceans [23]
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Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [15]
April 21, 2023

#SEJ2023 Opening Plenary: Clean Energy and the Land — The High-Stakes Battle Over Climate Solutions [24]

Join the livestream of the #SEJ2023 opening plenary examining how confronting the climate crisis will require huge amounts of land and resources — for solar panels, wind turbines, power lines and mines that extract lithium, cobalt and antimony. 9:00-10:15 a.m. MT.

SEJ Regional Conferences [11]
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Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [18]
Climate Change [12]
Energy & Fuel [19]
Journalism & Media [14]
Natural Resources [21]
People & Population [25]
Planning & Growth [22]
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National (U.S.) [8]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [15]

"Snot Otters And Other Wildlife Are Not Rock Stars. Should They Be Saved?" [26]

"Heelsplitters, mudbugs and ferrets are among the critters that could benefit from a bipartisan bill, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act".

Biodiversity [18]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Water & Oceans [23]
Wildlife [27]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Washington Post [28], 04/06/2023

After Growing GM Corn For Decades, Some US Farmers Open To Mexican Ban [29]

"Mexico has found unexpected allies as it tries to limit imports of genetically modified (GM) corn: some U.S. farmers who grow the crops."

Agriculture [30]
Economy & Business [31]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Technology [32]
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Mexico [33]
Source: Reuters [34], 04/06/2023

"In Pristine Alaska, an Oil Giant Prepares to Drill for Decades" [35]

"Scientists say nations must stop new oil and gas projects to avoid climate catastrophe. But after the Biden administration greenlit the $8 billion Willow project, ConocoPhillips is racing ahead."

Biodiversity [18]
Climate Change [12]
Energy & Fuel [19]
Environmental Politics [36]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Natural Resources [21]
Wildlife [27]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Alaska and Hawaii [37]
Source: NYTimes [38], 04/06/2023

Biden DOI Announces $585 Million For Water Infrastructure Projects [39]

"The Biden administration will put nearly $600 million toward drought resilience and upgrades to water infrastructure, Interior Department officials announced Wednesday."

Agriculture [30]
Climate Change [12]
Consumer [40]
Environmental Politics [36]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Natural Resources [21]
Water & Oceans [23]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: The Hill [41], 04/06/2023

"EPA to Tighten Limits on Mercury and Other Pollutants From Power Plants" [42]

"The Biden administration said Wednesday that it would require coal- and oil-fired power plants to reduce emissions of several hazardous air pollutants, including mercury, a neurotoxin that can cause developmental problems in infants and children."

Air [43]
Chemicals [2]
Energy & Fuel [19]
Environmental Health [3]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Pollution [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: NYTimes [44], 04/06/2023

Native Seed Shortage Slowing Land Restoration, Crucial For Tackling Climate [45]

"Spring is planting time for home gardeners, landscapers and public works agencies across the U.S. And there’s rising demand for native plants – species that are genetically adapted to the specific regions where they are used."

Agriculture [30]
Biodiversity [18]
Consumer [40]
Natural Resources [21]
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Source: States Newsroom [46], 04/05/2023

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