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Sniffing Out Invasive Plant Species — Conservation Canines in Action [1]

Plant species that take root outside their normal range and spread aggressively are wreaking havoc in ecosystems worldwide. But specially trained detection dogs are on the job, following their noses to find the invaders so they can be eradicated. Contributor Nancy Castaldo reports on a demo of this conservation tool by a scent-savvy Lab and his devoted handler.

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"Maryland Wants Invasive Fish Out Of The Water — And On Your Dinner Table" [13]

"As northern snakehead and blue catfish continue to proliferate, the state is trying to get more people to eat them."

Biodiversity [3]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Food [15]
Public [12]
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Source: Washington Post [16], 07/19/2024
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August 20, 2024

Fuel, Foul Air and Fallout: The Health Tolls of Energy and Defense in the U.S. [17]

Join the Pulitzer Center for three virtual discussions about projects that investigate how extractive industries and defense impact Americans’ health. Register for one or all, on July 25, Aug 13 and 20, 2024.

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"West Virginia School Will Remain Open For Now Amid Toxic Groundwater Fears" [32]

"A small West Virginia school will remain open for now after a court temporarily blocked an effort to relocate classes due to the town’s contaminated groundwater being added to a national cleanup priority list."

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Source: AP [38], 07/16/2024
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"Baltimore Judge Tosses Climate Case, Hands Win to Big Oil" [39]

"In a first of its kind decision, a Maryland judge on Wednesday tossed Baltimore City’s climate suit against major oil giants on the grounds that it is not the role of the state courts to address a global issue like climate change."

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Source: Inside Climate News [40], 07/15/2024
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"Research Shows Heat Exposure Disproportionately Affects Black Richmonders" [41]

"Michael, a resident of Richmond’s Southside who declined to share his last name, sat on Forest Hill Avenue waiting for a bus Tuesday just before 2 p.m., when a car thermometer recorded the temperature at 94 degrees."

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Source: Virginia Mercury [44], 07/12/2024
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"How Biden’s Promise To Coal Country Became A Warning For Democrats" [45]

"A fading coal town in Pennsylvania is struggling to replace the jobs and money that the fossil fuel industry once offered."

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Source: Washington Post [49], 06/25/2024
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"How Grassroots Climate Activists Are Taking On Big Tech" [50]

"In Virginia, a small conservation group is leading the fight against the powerful and secretive data center industry."

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Source: HEATED [53], 06/17/2024
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"EPA’s Coal Ash Crackdown Comes With A Major Caveat" [54]

"An updated rule targets pollution from ash dumps, but it’s up to companies that own them to propose steps to protect groundwater."

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Source: E&E News [55], 06/12/2024
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"FERC Gives Green Light To Start Up Mountain Valley Pipeline" [56]

"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted approval on Tuesday to Equitrans Midstream Corp. to start operations at its Mountain Valley Pipeline, the final hurdle for the controversial natural gas project that had draw sharp opposition from environmental activists."

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Source: Politico [57], 06/12/2024
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