"Senators Strike Early Bipartisan Tone On Infrastructure"
"Senators are offering early optimism that they can find common ground and pass an infrastructure package later this year."
Source: E&E News, 03/17/2021
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"As Endangered Birds Lose Their Songs, They Can’t Find Mates"
"Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates."
Source: AP, 03/17/2021
"Biden’s DOJ Environment Pick Has Extensive Litigation Record"
"President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Justice Department’s environment division has broad experience in litigation over Superfund cleanups and water pollution, along with non-environmental issues."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 03/17/2021
NOAA’s Tsunami Sensors Went Down Before Anniversary Of Japan Disaster
"This month as Japan commemorated the 10-year anniversary of a tsunami that killed thousands of people, the United States has been reckoning with the vulnerability of its own systems for detecting the massive sea waves."
Source: LA Times, 03/17/2021
"First Microwave-Powered Home Boiler Could Help Cut Emissions"
"The creators of the world’s first microwave-powered boiler have said it can provide a straightforward, zero-emissions replacement for the gas boilers that heat most homes in the UK."
Source: Guardian, 03/17/2021
Natural But Deadly: Huge Gaps in US Rules For Wood-Stove Smoke Exposed
"The government spent millions subsidizing new wood heaters supposed to burn more cleanly. But an investigation has discovered critical flaws".
Source: Guardian, 03/17/2021
As Arctic Sea Ice Hits Annual Maximum, Concern Grows Over Polar Ice Loss
"Arctic sea ice reaches its annual maximum extent in March. But while ice extent is high this year, scientists are far more concerned by the drastic loss of sea ice volume, which continues its steady decline."
Source: Mongabay, 03/17/2021
State AGs Challenge Trump-Era Rollback Of Energy Efficiency Standards
"Twelve state attorneys general, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), on Tuesday filed a petition for review to eliminate a provision in Energy Department efficiency standards they say allows for inefficient residential furnaces and commercial water heaters."
Source: The Hill, 03/17/2021
"The Rock Standing in the Way of China’s Climate Ambitions: Coal"
"Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, has promoted an uplifting vision for growth increasingly freed from greenhouse gas pollution, but turning that plan into action is already proving contentious. The big issue is coal."
Source: NYTimes, 03/17/2021
"Chevron Faces an FTC Complaint Over Greenwashing"
"There may be trouble ahead for companies who claim to be helping the planet while continuing to produce fossil fuels. A coalition of green groups filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on Monday alleging that Chevron is misleading the public in its claims that it is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
Source: Earther, 03/17/2021
