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Climate Change Could Cost The U.S. Up To 10.5% Of Its GDP by 2100

"Extreme weather events, cuts to worker productivity and other effects of climate change could cause major global economic losses unless greenhouse gas emissions are significantly curtailed in the next few decades, according to a new working paper published Monday. The paper is the latest in a string of reports from the United Nations and global financial institutions and others showing that climate change constitutes a looming financial risk."

Source: Washington Post, 08/21/2019

"World’s Nations Gather To Tackle Wildlife Extinction Crisis"

"The triennial summit of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites), that began on Saturday, will tackle disputes over the conservation of great beasts such as elephants and rhinos, as well as cracking down on the exploitation of unheralded but vital species such as sea cucumbers, which clean ocean floors."

Source: Guardian, 08/21/2019

"EPA Sued Over Decision to Reinstate Bee-Killing Pesticide"

"A pair of environmental groups are challenging the Trump administration’s decision to approve use of a bee-killing pesticide on more than 190 million acres of crops."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 08/21/2019

"As Wildfires Get Worse, Insurers Pull Back From Riskiest Areas"

"Insurers are quietly reducing their exposure to fire-prone regions across the Western United States, putting new pressure on homeowners and raising concerns that climate change could eventually make insurance unaffordable in some areas."

Source: NY Times, 08/21/2019

"Donald Trump Cancels Meeting With Danish Prime Minister Over Greenland"

"President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that he’s canceling a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after finding out she thinks his proposal to buy Greenland is “absurd.”"

Source: HuffPost, 08/21/2019

"Amazon Burning: Brazil Reports Record Forest Fires"

"Wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest have hit a record number this year, with 72,843 fires detected so far by Brazil’s space research center INPE, as concerns grow over right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro’s environmental policy."

Source: Reuters, 08/21/2019

"Trump Seeks to Allay Farm-State Uproar in Oval Office Meeting"

"President Donald Trump presided over a lengthy Oval Office meeting Monday in which he urged officials to soften the impact of recent policy moves that angered Midwestern farm states critical to his re-election."

Source: Bloomberg, 08/21/2019

DEADLINE: KSJ@MIT Fact-Checking Workshop

The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT is hosting this free fact-checking workshop virtually on Apr 8, 2022, with a focus on science journalism. Open to writers and editors who already cover science, as well as those with an interest in covering science, health, technology or the environment. Apply by Feb 25.

Underwater Santa Barbara Sound System Tries To Keep Whales, Ships Apart

"The taut rope that was lowering an underwater listening station to the ocean’s floor collapsed on the tug boat’s deck with a slap, signaling to the crew on board that their mission was complete. They had successfully deployed a sound system in the Santa Barbara Channel."

Source: LA Times, 08/20/2019

"4 Last Wolves In Washington Pack Killed By State Hunters"

"The last four members of a wolf pack that preyed on cattle in a rural Washington state area bordering Canada have been killed by state hunters, prompting protests from environmental groups."

Source: AP, 08/20/2019

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