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"Critics Say EPA Action Plan On Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Falls Short"

"The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced what officials called a historic effort to rein in a class of long-lasting chemicals that pose serious health risks to millions of Americans. But environmental groups and residents of contaminated communities said that the agency’s “action plan” is short on action, saying ample evidence exists to regulate the chemicals in the nation’s drinking water."

Source: Washington Post, 02/15/2019

"Harley-Davidson Embraces A New Sound As It Enters The Electric Era"

"Harley-Davidsons are famous for their iconic deep rumble. But the Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker's latest model features an electric motor that emits a high-pitched whirring sound. Will Harley fans go along for the ride?"

Source: NPR, 02/14/2019

"How to Cut U.S. Emissions Faster? Do What These Countries Are Doing."

"The United States is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions far too slowly to help avert the worst effects of global warming. But what would happen if the country adopted seven of the most ambitious climate policies already in place around the world?"

Source: NY Times, 02/14/2019

Grijalva Asks Trump To Dump NOAA Nominee Amid Harassment Settlement News

"A top democratic House lawmaker is calling on a Trump nominee to be removed from consideration after reports that he was involved in a discrimination and sexual harassment settlement at his former company."

Source: The Hill, 02/14/2019

"U.S. Emergency-Management Chief Brock Long To Resign"

"The head of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Brock Long, said he would resign on Wednesday, after overseeing the government’s response to a string of record-breaking hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters."

Source: Reuters, 02/14/2019

"Los Angeles Abandons New Natural Gas Plants In Favor Of Renewables"

"Los Angeles will abandon a plan to replace three aging gas power plants along its coast with newer natural gas technology and will instead invest in renewable energy as it seeks to move away from fossil fuels, the city’s mayor said on Tuesday."

Source: Reuters, 02/14/2019

With Dems in Charge, House Science Committee Talks About Climate Science

"The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology devoted its first hearing of the 116th Congress to exploring the wide-ranging effects of climate change and explaining the science fueling them, a discussion that revealed a subtle shift among key Republicans toward accepting the prevailing research that points to human-driven global warming."

Source: InsideClimate News, 02/14/2019

"Heading South: Warming To Change How US Cities Feel in 2080"

"The climate in New York City in 60 years could feel like Arkansas now. Chicago could seem like Kansas City and San Francisco could get a Southern California climate if global warming pollution continues at the current pace, a new study finds."

Source: AP, 02/14/2019

"Race Is On To Define 'Green New Deal'"

"The decision by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to bring up the 'Green New Deal' for a Senate vote is prompting a rush to define the terms of progressive Democrats' ambitious proposal to tackle climate change."

Source: E&E Daily, 02/14/2019

Wehrum Stayed In Close Touch With His Former Law Firm, New Emails Show

"Bill Wehrum, the Environmental Protection Agency’s top air policy official, continued to stay in close touch with employees at his former law firm after joining the Trump administration, according to documents released this week under the Freedom of Information Act."

Source: Washington Post, 02/14/2019

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