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"Putting a Positive Spin on Oil Exploration in the Arctic Refuge"

"When the Trump administration first pushed to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil exploration, it predicted that drilling would generate a windfall for the federal Treasury: $1.8 billion, by a White House estimate. But two years later, with the expected sale of the first oil and gas leases just months away, a New York Times analysis of prior lease sales suggests that the new activity may yield as little as $45 million over the next decade."

Source: NY Times, 08/22/2019

"Fires in Amazon Rain Forest Have Surged This Year"

"More than 74,000 wildfires have been detected in the world’s largest rain forest this year, an 84 percent increase from the same period last year, Brazil’s space research center said."

Source: NY Times, 08/22/2019

Endangered Species: Greens Launch Legal Assault On Industry-Friendly Regs

"Environmental groups flocked to court today to fight the Trump administration's new Endangered Species Act regulations, kicking off a high-stakes legal debate over the government's authority to make sweeping changes to how agencies protect rare animals and plants."

Source: E&E News PM, 08/22/2019

"A Republican Firm Is Targeting EPA Staff Who Have Donated to Democrats"

"America Rising has been filing records requests for the emails of agency officials who have supported Rep. Ilhan Omar, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and others."

Source: Mother Jones, 08/22/2019

"Washington Governor Jay Inslee Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race"

"Washington Governor Jay Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination."

Source: CBS News, 08/22/2019

"Competing Visions For A Famed River In A Midwest Hotspot — Part 2"

"This 2-part series explores two projects on Michigan's Grand River and how a fast-growing region is struggling to define a relationship with the river it was built around."

Source: Daily Climate, 08/21/2019

Chinese Drywall Maker Agrees To $248 Million Settlement, 10 Years Later

"Thousands of people who lived in homes in the mid-2000s made with toxic Chinese drywall, including many in Hampton Roads, may finally get some closure. Taishan Gypsum Co., the Chinese-maker of the drywall that sickened those living inside its walls, has agreed to settle the lengthy legal case for $248 million."

Source: Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 08/21/2019

NY May Be 1st State Requiring Ingredient Labeling On Menstrual Products

"A New York bill passed this summer would require labeling on menstrual products that lists the ingredients so women can avoid potential toxic exposure."

Source: EHN, 08/21/2019

Climate Change Could Cost The U.S. Up To 10.5% Of Its GDP by 2100

"Extreme weather events, cuts to worker productivity and other effects of climate change could cause major global economic losses unless greenhouse gas emissions are significantly curtailed in the next few decades, according to a new working paper published Monday. The paper is the latest in a string of reports from the United Nations and global financial institutions and others showing that climate change constitutes a looming financial risk."

Source: Washington Post, 08/21/2019

"World’s Nations Gather To Tackle Wildlife Extinction Crisis"

"The triennial summit of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites), that began on Saturday, will tackle disputes over the conservation of great beasts such as elephants and rhinos, as well as cracking down on the exploitation of unheralded but vital species such as sea cucumbers, which clean ocean floors."

Source: Guardian, 08/21/2019

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