"Western Water: Thirsty Vineyard, Big Ag Test Landmark Aquifer Law"
"CUYAMA VALLEY, Calif. — When Roberta Jaffe and her husband planted their small vineyard, one factor trumped all others: groundwater."
Source: Greenwire, 07/18/2018
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"Hot, Dry Conditions May Stoke Largely Unchecked California Wildfire"
"Hot, dry weather conditions on Wednesday may stoke a largely unchecked California wildfire near Yosemite National Park as crews battle through steep terrain and thick smoke to protect a string of small mountain communities in the path of the flames."
Source: Reuters, 07/18/2018
Kavanaugh Could Decide ‘Sleeper Case’ That Could Rein in EPA, Agencies
"Conservative groups and jurists, including U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, have long advocated restricting the latitude of the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies to set rules and regulations, beyond what Congress has specifically authorized. They may have that chance this fall."
Source: McClatchy, 07/18/2018
"EPA Proposal To Limit Science Studies Draws Opposition"
"Democratic lawmakers joined scores of scientists, health providers, environmental officials and activists Tuesday in denouncing an industry-backed proposal that could limit dramatically the scientific studies the Environmental Protection Agency considers in shaping protections for human health."
Source: AP, 07/18/2018
"EPA Eases Rules On How Coal Ash Waste Is Stored Across U.S."
"The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule Tuesday to overhaul requirements for handling the toxic waste produced by burning coal, providing more flexibility to state and industry officials who had sought a rollback of restrictions put in place in 2015."
Source: Washington Post, 07/18/2018
Secret National Parks: Alaska, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas
A new series profiles some little-known and little-visited gems within the National Park System: Lake Clark National Park in Alaska, Great Basin National Park in Nevada, Congaree National Park in South Carolina, and Guadalupe Park in Texas.
Source: NY Times, 07/17/2018
Trump’s Wildlife Board Is Rebranding Trophy Hunting As Good For Animals
"As hunters hold immense clout in the Trump administration and most of the council’s members are advocates of the sport, critics worry the board will protect their hobby, not the animals".
Source: Guardian, 07/17/2018
Flash Drought Brought Misery, but Did It Change Minds on Climate Change?
"Ranchers in Divide County, North Dakota, rely on the rain. Last year the rains failed, and the temperature shot up. ‘The crops just didn’t come out of the ground.’"
Source: InsideClimate News, 07/17/2018
"Plutonium Is Missing, But The Government Says Nothing"
"Losses of civilian nuclear material are usually disclosed but when the government loses nuclear bomb ingredients it stays mum"
Source: Center for Public Integrity, 07/17/2018
"Merrimack Moms Unite Over Lack Of Action On PFOA Contamination"
"A group of water warriors has emerged in Merrimack, claiming not enough is being done to keep residents safe from contamination."
Source: New Hampshire Union Leader, 07/17/2018
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