"We’re Barely Listening to the U.S.’s Most Dangerous Volcanoes"
"A thicket of red tape and regulations have made it difficult for volcanologists to build monitoring stations along Mount Hood and other active volcanoes."
Source: NY Times, 09/10/2019
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‘Forever Chemicals’ Now Found In Massachusetts Schools
"The water fountains have either been turned off, wrapped in plastic, or fitted with a device to prevent students from using them. Much of the food preparation has moved off campus, and a water jug sits in the kitchen sink, replacing the faucet. The bathrooms are covered with signs that warn students in bold, red letters: “DO NOT DRINK FROM THE SINK.”"
Source: Boston Globe, 09/10/2019
"Watchdog Warns EPA Is Failing To Enforce Lead Paint Abatement Rules"
After an investigation, EPA's Inspector General is saying the agency is not enforcing lead paint abatement rules adequately.
Source: NPR, 09/10/2019
Ross Threatened Firings at NOAA After Trump’s Dorian Tweets: Sources
"The Secretary of Commerce threatened to fire top employees at the federal scientific agency responsible for weather forecasts last Friday after the agency’s Birmingham office contradicted President Trump’s claim that Hurricane Dorian might hit Alabama, according to three people familiar with the discussion."
Source: NY Times, 09/10/2019
Trump Admin. Plans To Let Rhino Hunter Bring Back His $400,000 Trophy
"The Trump administration said this month it plans to issue a permit to an American trophy hunter hoping to bring back the skin and skull of a rhino he paid $400,000 to kill in Namibia last year."
Source: HuffPost, 09/09/2019
Mississippi Beaches Vacant For 2 Months As A Toxic Algae Bloom Lurks
"An algal bloom in the Gulf is devastating coastal businesses."
Source: HuffPost, 09/09/2019
Illinois Judge Rules That Sterigenics Plant Can Reopen In Willowbrook
"Sterigenics is a step closer to reopening its sterilization plant in west suburban Willowbrook, but local officials and community groups are pushing new measures that could drive the company out of town."
Source: Chicago Tribune, 09/09/2019
Justice Dept. Investigates Calif. Emissions Pact That Embarrassed Trump
"The Justice Department has opened an antitrust inquiry into the four major automakers that struck a deal with California this year to reduce automobile emissions, according to people familiar with the matter, escalating a standoff over one of the president’s most significant rollbacks of climate regulations."
Source: NY Times, 09/09/2019
Air Board Kills Regs on Dangerous Refinery Acid, Favors Industry Plan
"Air quality regulators on Friday killed a years-long push for stronger regulation of a dangerous acid used at two South Bay refineries that has frightened many neighbors, voting instead to accept a voluntary, oil industry pledge to enhance safety measures."
Source: LA Times, 09/09/2019
Activists Claim Win Against Chinese Chemical Plant In Louisiana
"Louisiana activists battling a polluting chemical and plastics industry are claiming a victory in a community just outside Reserve, where the Guardian has investigated high cancer rates and toxic emissions from a nearby factory."
Source: Guardian, 09/09/2019
