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"EPA to Regulate PFAS Effluent From Landfills, Launch Studies" [1]

"The EPA will begin a rulemaking aiming to reduce PFAS in landfill leachate discharges and will expand or begin studies on PFAS pollution from textile manufacturers and sewage treatment plants, the agency said."

Chemicals [2]
Environmental Health [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Pollution [5]
Water & Oceans [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Bloomberg Environment [9], 01/23/2023
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"1st Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Certified For Use In US" [10]

"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has certified the design for what will be the United States’ first small modular nuclear reactor."

Climate Change [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [13]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: AP [14], 01/23/2023
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"Georgia Regulators Release Plans For Mine Near Okefenokee" [15]

"Georgia regulators released detailed plans Thursday for a titanium mine near the fabled Okefenokee swamp, a project that’s drawn the ire of environmental groups and the head of the Interior Department."

Environmental Politics [16]
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Natural Resources [17]
Pollution [5]
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Source: E&E News [19], 01/23/2023
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"In Soaked California, Few Homeowners Have Flood Insurance" [20]

"On Sunday morning, Kyle Starks woke up to floodwaters that reached the door of his Jeep after yet another heavy rain storm drenched California. Emergency crews showed up with boats to float Starks and other residents of his rural mobile home park in Acampo to safety."

Climate Change [11]
Disasters [21]
Water & Oceans [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
California [22]
Source: AP [23], 01/23/2023
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February 8, 2023

The Energy Transition: Opportunities and Challenges for Indigenous Communities in the US and Canada [24]

You're invited to a discussion, 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET in NYC or virtually, about opportunities and risks for Indigenous communities in the North American energy transition. Hosted by the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Free registration is required.

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"Twinkle, Twinkle Fading Stars: Hiding In Our Brighter Skies" [29]

"Every year, the night sky grows brighter, and the stars look dimmer. A new study that analyzes data from more than 50,000 amateur stargazers finds that artificial lighting is making the night sky about 10% brighter each year."

Natural Resources [17]
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Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
International [30]
Source: AP [31], 01/20/2023
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"Environmental Groups Sue U.S. To Stop Deepwater Oil-Export Facility" [32]

"Environmental groups on Thursday sued the United States to overturn its approval of a deepwater oil-export facility off the Texas Gulf Coast, saying it would boost oil-production and greenhouse gas pollution."

Climate Change [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Reuters [33], 01/20/2023
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Renewables Soon To Be One-Fourth of US Electricity Generation. Really Soon [34]

"The latest EIA report shows [U.S.] renewable generation is about to cross the 25 percent mark, while coal and natural gas lose ground."

Climate Change [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Inside Climate News [35], 01/20/2023
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February 3, 2025

DEADLINE: IJA Indigenous Journalism Fellowship [36]

The Indigenous Journalists Association invites applications from current Indigenous, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, First Nations and Métis college students, undergraduate and graduate, pursuing media degrees. Deadline: Feb 3, 2025.

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"Feds Send $930 Million To Curb ‘Crisis’ Of US West Wildfires" [39]

"The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests, the Biden administration announced Thursday, as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change."

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National (U.S.) [8]
Source: AP [41], 01/20/2023
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