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"Commercial-Scale Wind Farm Off New Jersey Coast Approved" [1]

"The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Wednesday approved the construction of up to 98 wind turbine generators off the coast of Atlantic City, N.J., as part of a Biden administration plan to install offshore wind sites along the country’s coasts."

Energy & Fuel [2]
Laws & Regulations [3]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [7]
Source: NYTimes [8], 07/06/2023
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"Almost Half Of U.S. Tap Water Contains ‘Forever Chemicals’" [9]

"The most high-profile chemicals under fire from the Biden administration likely permeate almost half of U.S. tap water systems, according to a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey that raises yet more concerns about the sprawling family of compounds."

Chemicals [10]
Consumer [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Pollution [13]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: E&E News [14], 07/06/2023
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"Earth Entering ‘Uncharted Territory’ As Heat Records Quickly Shatter" [15]

"A remarkable spate of historic heat is hitting the planet, raising alarm over looming extreme weather dangers — and an increasing likelihood this year will be Earth’s warmest on record."

Climate Change [16]
Environmental Health [12]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
International [17]
Source: Washington Post [18], 07/06/2023
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Why Nobelists Are Joining the Fight Against Disinformation’s Dangers [19]

A recent gathering of Nobel laureates in Washington, D.C., including Filipina journalist Maria Ressa (pictured, left), highlighted the growing risks of disinformation — including on efforts to combat climate change — but also the rising sense of hope that comes from those who pledge to stand up to its challenge. This month’s WatchDog Opinion column shares a perspective from the event.

SEJ Publication Types: 
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Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [21]
Climate Change [16]
Environmental Politics [22]
Journalism & Media [23]
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National (U.S.) [6]
International [17]
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July 21, 2023

DEADLINE: Columbia University's Age Boom Academy 2023 [24]

Run in partnership with the Columbia Journalism School, the 2023 Age Boom Academy will cover the topic of America's Housing Crisis and Our Longer Lives. Journalists may apply to become a fellow for this intensive, multi-session, online workshop taking place in October 2023. Deadline: Jul 21.

Workshops and Fellowships [25]
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Infrastructure [26]
Journalism & Media [23]
People & Population [27]
Planning & Growth [28]
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National (U.S.) [6]

"As the Sea Rises, Will a Prized National Seashore Wash Away?" [29]

"Cape Hatteras National Seashore has long been one of the jewels of the U.S. parks system, as managers worked to protect beaches and marshes amid an influx of tourists. But now rising sea levels, severe erosion, and a shifting shoreline are raising questions about its future."

Climate Change [16]
Natural Resources [30]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [31]
Source: YaleE360 [32], 07/05/2023
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"Threatened Seabirds Get a Life Raft in Maryland" [33]

"Scientists don bike helmets and dodge bird poop to babysit endangered terns out at sea."

Biodiversity [34]
Science [35]
Water & Oceans [4]
Wildlife [36]
Public [5]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [37]
Source: Atlas Obscura [38], 07/05/2023
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Labor Dept. Proposes Silica Exposure Rule Sought By Appalachian Democrats [39]

"The Labor Department on Friday issued a proposed rule on exposure to silica dust, a compound linked to incurable respiratory issues and particularly affecting miners."

Air [40]
Environmental Health [12]
Laws & Regulations [3]
Natural Resources [30]
Pollution [13]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: The Hill [41], 07/05/2023
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"Saudi Arabia, Russia Deepen Oil Cuts, Sending Prices Higher" [42]

"Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world's biggest oil exporters, deepened oil cuts on Monday, sending prices higher despite concerns over a global economic slowdown and possible further interest rate increases from the U.S. Federal Reserve."

Climate Change [16]
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [5]
International [17]
Source: Reuters [43], 07/05/2023
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Federal Money Begins Flowing to Lake Erie Climate Projects [44]

"Lake Erie will face more stormwater runoff, increased erosion and changes in both water levels and quality as climate change continues. Projects to mitigate those impacts range from restoring a wetland to deploying a plastic-scavenging drone named Pixie, and more."

Climate Change [16]
Environmental Politics [22]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [45]
Source: Inside Climate News [46], 07/05/2023
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