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From Louisiana to Taiwan, Green Activists Stand Up To Plastics Giant

"Formosa Plastics, a Taiwanese plastics company, intends to build a complex St. James Parish, Louisiana, a region already known as "Cancer Alley." Environmental activist Anne Rolfes faces criminal charges for a protest action she took to call attention to the company's history of harm." "From Southeast Asia to the United States, activists have called attention in recent years to the harmful impact of chemical companies such as Formosa Plastics Corporation, a Taiwanese petrochemical company that operates throughout the world, including the US."

Source: PRI The World, 07/10/2020

"Clean Energy Future 'Is Vital' - UN Chief"

"The UN Secretary-General has told a meeting of ministers it is "vital" the world moves towards clean energy. Antonio Guterres said decisions on recovery strategies must account for the need to transition to a more sustainable future."

Source: BBC News, 07/10/2020

"In COVID’s Shadow, Illegal Fishing Flourishes"

"With COVID-19 lockdowns, Brazil’s capacity to monitor for illegal fishing has plummeted. Many on the ground say people have been quick to take advantage of the situation."

Source: Hakai, 07/10/2020

"Dakota Access Shutdown Set for Appeal After Judge Keeps Order"

"Energy Transfer LP’s fight to stave off a shutdown of the Dakota Access oil pipeline now heads to a federal appeals court after a district judge on Thursday refused to cut the company a break."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/10/2020

Detroit: Civil Rights Coalition Sues To Bar Water Shutoffs For Residents

"A coalition of civil rights groups have filed a landmark class action to permanently ban water shutoffs for Detroit residents and force the city to implement an affordable payment plan."

Source: Guardian, 07/10/2020

"Supreme Court Ruling: Nearly Half Of Oklahoma Under Tribal Control"

"Millions of acres in the eastern half of Oklahoma remain part of a Native American reservation for criminal law purposes, the Supreme Court said today in a sharply divided ruling that could have implications for oil and gas development in the state."

Source: E&E News, 07/10/2020

"White House Pressured NOAA Response to ‘Sharpiegate,’ IG Says"

"Political leaders at the White House and Commerce Department pressured the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to back up President Donald Trump’s false claims that Hurricane Dorian would strike Alabama, Commerce’s internal watchdog said in a report released Thursday evening."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/10/2020

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From Louisiana to Taiwan, Green Activists Stand Up To Plastics Giant

"Clean Energy Future 'Is Vital' - UN Chief"

"In COVID’s Shadow, Illegal Fishing Flourishes"

"Dakota Access Shutdown Set for Appeal After Judge Keeps Order"

Detroit: Civil Rights Coalition Sues To Bar Water Shutoffs For Residents

"Supreme Court Ruling: Nearly Half Of Oklahoma Under Tribal Control"

"White House Pressured NOAA Response to ‘Sharpiegate,’ IG Says"

"Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Nears 60,000 New Cases a Day"

Some Polynesians Carry DNA of Ancient Native Americans, New Study Finds

"Bali Hosts First Centre To Return Captive Dolphins To The Wild"

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