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"A Wildlife Refuge Under Siege At The Border"

"New emails detail drained ponds, salvaged fish and a tense relationship with the Department of Homeland Security."

Source: High Country News, 08/13/2020

"6 Former EPA Bosses Call For Agency Reset After Election"

"Six former Environmental Protection Agency chiefs called Wednesday for a “reset” at the agency after President Donald Trump’s regulation-chopping, industry-minded first term, backing a detailed plan by former EPA staffers that ranges from renouncing political influence in regulation to boosting climate-friendly electric vehicles."

Source: AP, 08/13/2020

Midwest Derecho Devastates Iowa Corn Crop. Satellites Show Damage

"Monday’s derecho across the Corn Belt and Midwest laid siege to more than 10 million acres of Iowa’s corn and soybean crop, devastating farmers and capping off what has already been a difficult few years of farming for many."

Source: Washington Post, 08/13/2020

Harris Will Make Racial Justice a Key Part of Biden Climate Agenda

"Kamala Harris made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to be the vice presidential pick on a major party ticket. But she makes history in other ways, too. Her addition to Team Biden will focus a new spotlight on an issue Harris has championed in the Senate: addressing the racism of environmental pollution."

Source: Mother Jones, 08/13/2020