"Homeless In Seattle Get Help From City Waste Pumper"
"Chris Wilkerson used to get phone calls in the middle of the night about poop."
Source: NPR, 01/05/2021
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Interior Finalizes Plan To Open 80 Percent of NPRA To Drilling"
"The Trump administration on Monday finalized plans to open more than 80 percent of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve (NPRA) to oil drilling, pushing ahead over objections from environmentalists who have already challenged the plans in court."
Source: The Hill, 01/05/2021
"Four U.S. Water Stories to Watch in 2021"
Some of last year's top water stories are likely to stay in the news for 2021. They will include water scarcity in the drying colorado river basin, the Biden administration's infrastructure and social justice agenda, the growing burden of customer water debt, and PFAS lawsuits.
Source: Circle of Blue, 01/05/2021
"Rainforests: 11 Things To Watch In 2021"
"2020 was a rough year for tropical rainforest conservation efforts. So what’s in store for 2021?"
Source: Mongabay, 01/05/2021
"Biden Set To Supercharge Clean Energy Push With $40B Stash"
"The Department of Energy is poised to play an essential role as the Biden administration looks to leverage clean energy investments."
Source: Politico, 01/05/2021
"Trump To Approve Land Swap For Rio Tinto's Resolution Copper Project"
"U.S. President Donald Trump’s outgoing administration plans to approve a controversial land swap needed for Rio Tinto Ltd and partners to build an Arizona copper mining project that Native American tribes say will destroy sites of cultural and religious value."
Source: Reuters, 01/05/2021
Global Warming Could Stop Relatively Quickly After Emissions Go to Zero
"That’s one of several recent conclusions about climate change that came more sharply into focus in 2020."
Source: Inside Climate News, 01/05/2021
Is Wireless Technology an Environmental Health Risk?
As COVID-19 lockdowns push more people online and 5G technology continues its rapid expansion, should the question of whether electromagnetic radiation causes health and environmental injury be raised anew? Yes, argues an award-winning freelancer who herself suffers from electromagnetic hypersensitivity, and who musters suggestive scientific and medical research to make the case. Plus, sidebars on 5G and on taking personal precautions.
"Chemicals: EPA Finds Possible Carcinogen Poses No Harm To Public"
"EPA marked the last day of 2020 with a controversial announcement, finding few unreasonable risks associated with a common chemical solvent classified as a likely carcinogen. In its final risk evaluation for 1,4-dioxane, EPA determined no unreasonable risks exist for the environment, consumers and bystanders, or the general population."
Source: E&E News, 01/05/2021
"117th Congress Opens To New Energy, Environment Fights"
"The 117th Congress opened to an uncertain political landscape yesterday, with a tight vote for the House speakership and with Senate control still up in the air. Lawmakers face fresh fights on energy and environmental issues, particularly climate change, but first they have to get through the political and logistical hurdles of the next few weeks."
Source: E&E News, 01/05/2021
