"To The Ends Of The Earth"
Climate change is having profound impacts from the Arctic to the Antarctic.
Source: Reveal/PRI/KUNC, 06/03/2019
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This free Center for Healthy Journalism webinar, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, will provide you with fresh ideas for reporting on hidden threats in your community. Philadelphia Inquirer reporters Barbara Laker and Wendy Ruderman, who reported the groundbreaking series "Toxic City," will share their bold and unconventional strategies for environmental testing.
Illinois Bill Restricting Ethylene Oxide Heads To Governor's Desk
"Legislation tightening restrictions for use of the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide passed through both the Illinois Senate and House this week, and is being sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for approval."
Source: Lake County News-Sun, 06/03/2019
Gray Whales Are In The Midst Of An ‘Unusual Mortality Event,’ NOAA Says
"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday it is launching an investigation into the high number of gray whale deaths reported on the West Coast this year to determine whether environmental, human or disease-related causes are to blame."
Source: LA Times, 06/03/2019
"Scientists Find Flaws In Plan To Lift US Wolf Protections"
"Scientists tasked with reviewing government plans to lift protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S. said in a report released Friday that the proposal has numerous factual errors and other problems."
Source: AP, 06/03/2019
"Year-Round Sales Of Gasoline Mixed With 15% Ethanol OK’d"
"The Trump administration is following through on a plan to allow year-round sales of gasoline mixed with 15% ethanol, though some say the move is undercut by a policy that gives oil refineries waivers allowing them to use reduced levels of the additive."
Source: AP, 06/03/2019
"To Some Solar Users, Power Company Fees Are An Unfair Charge"
"T.K. Thorne says the $20 monthly solar fee she pays to Alabama Power will double the time it will take to pay off her rooftop solar system. "
Source: NPR, 06/03/2019
Extreme Weather Is Pummeling The Midwest; Farmers Are In Deep Trouble
"In Kendell Culp’s corner of northwest Indiana, relentless rain began falling on his farm months ago, saturating the ground his family has nurtured for generations and delaying the start of their planting season by more than a week."
Source: Washington Post, 06/03/2019
"Special Report: Volusia’s Septic Tank Crisis"
"Out-of-sight septic systems — more than 100,000 of them in Volusia County and an estimated 2.7 million in Florida — add to growing concerns about the rising tide of nitrogen and other pollution feeding algae blooms and killing fish and sea grasses."
Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal, 06/03/2019
Ohio’s Nuclear Bailout Plan Balloons to Embrace Coal, Crimp Renewables
"While other states are embracing renewable energy, Ohio is heading in the opposite direction. A bill passed this week by the Ohio House would subsidize nuclear and coal power while cutting state support for renewable energy and energy efficiency, with the utilities' customers footing the bill."
Source: InsideClimate News, 06/03/2019
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