"Duke Energy To Close 12 NC Coal Ash Ponds"
"Duke Energy’s plan to dig up 12 more coal ash ponds, announced Tuesday, means the company now aims to excavate 24 of its 36 ponds in the Carolinas."
Source: Charlotte Observer, 06/25/2015
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"As Clock Ticks, Divide Jeopardizes Renewal of Key Law"
"A deep rift threatens the future of one of the nation's oldest and most popular conservation laws as it enters its final 100 days of authorization."
Source: E&E Daily, 06/25/2015
"House Passes Bill To Undermine Obama's Climate Rules"
"The House passed legislation Wednesday evening allowing states to opt out of the Obama administration's plan to regulate emissions from power plants by a vote of 247-180."
Source: Huffington Post, 06/25/2015
"Pacific Trade Authority Bill Wins Final Approval in Senate"
"The Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation granting President Obama enhanced power to negotiate major trade agreements with Asia and Europe, sending the president’s biggest end-of-term legislative priority to the White House for his signature."
Source: NY Times, 06/25/2015
New Guinea Flatworm, One of World's Worst, Invades Florida
"A worm called one of the world's "worst" invasive species by conservationists has been found in the United States for the first time, an international team of researchers announced on Tuesday."
Source: Huffington Post, 06/24/2015
"Shell's Arctic Plan Counters U.S. Walrus Protections: Green Groups"
"Green groups urged the U.S. Department of Interior on Tuesday to revoke the agency's conditional approval of Royal Dutch Shell's 2015 Arctic oil exploration plan, saying it runs counter to established protections for walruses."
Source: Reuters, 06/24/2015
"New Highway Bill Has Next Best Thing to Earmarks"
"It may be tougher to grease the wheels for highway spending without earmarks, but the leaders of the Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee have come up with the next best thing."
Source: Roll Call, 06/24/2015
Univ. of Oklahoma Developed Quake Position While Asking Oilman for $25M
"University of Oklahoma officials were seeking a $25 million donation from billionaire oilman Harold Hamm last year, records show, at a time when scientists at the school were formulating the state's position on oil drilling and earthquakes."
Source: EnergyWire, 06/24/2015
"Drought Disaster in East Porterville Turns To Budding Health Crisis"
"East Porterville [California] saw some of the first dry wells last year. Local doctors say more people have difficulty breathing. No running water, dirtier air amplify pre-existing health issues."
Source: Fresno Bee, 06/24/2015
"EPA Looks To Strengthen Storage Tank Safety"
"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new safety requirements for underground storage tanks on Monday, a move it says will protect water sources by preventing potential petroleum leaks."
Source: The Hill, 06/24/2015
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