Fossil Fuel Industry Wants You To Believe It’s Good For People Of Color
"The letter to Mexico’s energy minister offered a glowing review of a fossil fuel project in Baja California."
Source: LA Times, 11/24/2020
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"US Judge Voids Permits For Columbia River Methanol Plant"
"A judge on Monday voided permits needed for a massive methanol plant on the Columbia River in southwestern Washington, agreeing with conservation groups that the project needs a more thorough environmental review."
Source: AP, 11/24/2020
"DOE Advances Trump Order To Dismantle 'Deep State'"
"The Department of Energy is moving ahead with a controversial move by President Trump to make it easier for the federal government to fire and hire career staff, according to a document obtained by E&E News."
Source: E&E News, 11/24/2020
G.M. Drops Its Support for Trump Climate Rollbacks, Aligns With Biden
"General Motors turned its back Monday on the Trump administration’s legal fight to nullify California’s strict fuel economy rules, signaling that it was ready to work with President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. to reduce climate-warming emissions from cars and trucks."
Source: NYTimes, 11/24/2020
"With John Kerry Pick, Biden Selects a ‘Climate Envoy’ With Stature"
"Mr. Biden said he would name Mr. Kerry to a cabinet-level climate post, a role laden with political and diplomatic challenges in the post-Trump era."
Source: NYTimes, 11/24/2020
Midnight Deregulation Zombie Horror Show Begins
A rush of last-minute regulatory (and deregulatory) actions are underway in the waning days of the Trump administration. And the latest TipSheet has suggestions not only for how to keep track, but also how to bird-dog the numerous ways the incoming Biden administration might try to reverse Trump’s course.
Biden Presidency a New Era of Open Government?
As a new Biden administration prepares for office, WatchDog issues a call for restoring open government. The latest opinion column puts forward a list of 20 recommended actions that include outlawing assault on journalists, clearing FOIA backlogs and counteracting ag-gag laws. Plus, an updated reporter’s Bill of Rights for government press offices.
First Nations Leaders, Greens Have A New Plan To Protect BC Old-Growth
"Ancient forest advocates are weary of political promises that have so far been unable to slow the pace of clearcut logging in B.C. Here’s how visionaries think the province should move forward to protect beloved trees and critical habitat while making good on commitments to uphold Indigenous rights".
Source: The Narwhal, 11/23/2020
SEJ Mourns Loss of Hannah Colton
In New Mexico, the journalism community — as well as friends and the listening public — are mourning the death of KUNM interim news director, Hannah Colton. An SEJ member, Colton covered not only environmental issues, but also mental health, homelessness, COVID-19, elections, politics and protests that rocked the state over the past few years.
"Climate Change Closes In On Lebanon's Iconic Cedar Trees"
"Khaled Taleb steps out of his vehicle high on a mountainside in northern Lebanon, and surveys the charred remains of the cedar forest he fought to save. A black carpet of the trees' burned needles crunches underfoot."
Source: NPR, 11/23/2020
