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"Inside the C.I.A., She Became a Spy for Planet Earth" [1]

"Linda Zall is disclosing how she toiled anonymously within the intelligence agency to help scientists intensify their studies of a changing planet."

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Source: NYTimes [8], 01/11/2021

"Trump Moves To Loosen Mining Regulations, Approve Projects As He Exits" [9]

"Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to loosen mining regulations and green light new mineral projects before leaving office this month, with successor Joe Biden unable to reverse some of the changes."

Environmental Politics [10]
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National (U.S.) [7]
Source: Reuters [13], 01/11/2021

"Exxon Mobil Is Twisting Itself in Knots to Justify Pumping Even More Oil" [14]

"In its annual Energy and Carbon Summary, the oil company offers a bizarre account of how it’s going to help address climate change while increasing production."

Climate Change [15]
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Source: New Republic [18], 01/11/2021

$95 Billion Damages: US Saw Record Year For Climate-Driven Catastrophes [19]

"The US was battered by a record number of weather and climate-driven disasters in 2020 as extensive wildfires scorched the west, hurricanes in quick succession pummeled the east and extreme heat swept across the heart of the country, a new federal government report has shown."

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Source: Guardian [22], 01/11/2021

Assange Case Raises Free Press Concerns; Pushback on ‘Murder the Media’ Message [23]

The Espionage Act case against controversial figure Julian Assange is a wedge that could later be used to restrict press freedoms for journalists and so should be dropped by the incoming Biden administration, argues the new WatchDog opinion column. That, plus why the “murder the media” message signals the need for a law to make it a crime to assault journalists.

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Sick Schools in the City of Brotherly Love [28]

A Philadelphia Inquirer investigation into environmental harm suffered by the city’s children, minorities and poor dived into the “decaying infrastructure” of the city schools. The result? Findings of dangerous levels of lead, mold and asbestos, followed by an influx of funding to fix the problems and awards from journalism colleagues. For Inside Story, a Q&A with a reporter for the "Toxic City: Sick Schools" exposé.

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Public Health Infrastructure Emerges As Critical Environmental Story [34]

A pandemic and a weakened public health framework underscore how essential is the public health reporting function of environmental journalism. The latest TipSheet entry in our ongoing special report, “2021 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment [35],” explores what’s ahead and asks are health agencies too hollowed out to serve? Plus, story ideas and extensive reporting resources.

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"EPA Chief To Visit Costa Rica As Administration Winds Down" [41]

"Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler is headed to Costa Rica for an official visit less than two weeks before the end of the Trump administration."

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Source: Rollcall [42], 01/08/2021

Radar Technology That Could Revolutionize Hurricane Forecasts Unfunded [43]

"The National Science Foundation has rejected a major proposal by a federally funded atmospheric research institute to implement a breakthrough radar technology that could advance hurricane forecasting."

Climate Change [15]
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Source: Washington Post [44], 01/08/2021

"Cutting Concrete’s Carbon Footprint" [45]

"After years of slow headway, building design and industry professionals say sharp reductions in the climate impact of concrete are possible now. That is significant because cement, the critical glue that holds concrete together, is so carbon-intensive that if it were a country, it would rank fourth in the world as a climate polluter."

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Source: Greentech Media [46], 01/08/2021

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