Judge Blasts USF&WS, Says Endangered Red Wolves Can't Be Shot
"The federal agency gave up on reviving red wolves, but a federal judge may have just saved them."
Source: Washington Post, 11/06/2018
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Biodiversity Action Framework UN Conference
In collaboration with the Government of Egypt, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will hold its 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP14) in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, under the theme "Investing in Biodiversity for People and Planet," beginning a two-year negotiation of post-2020 biodiversity action framework. Accredited media are invited.
Some GOPers In Close Races Are Changing Their Tune On Climate Change
"Back in June when Shawn Moody was vying for the Republican nomination to be Maine's next governor, the auto repair businessman stumbled when asked during a debate whether human activity is currently changing the climate in the state."
Source: Washington Post, 11/05/2018
Ratpocalypse: Climate Change Could Mean Rat Population Explosion
"Scientists are warning that rising temperatures caused by climate change will turn cities worldwide into ideal rat breeding grounds."
Source: Newsweek, 11/05/2018
Palau, In W. Pacific, Is First Nation To Ban 'Reef-Toxic' Sunscreens
"The Pacific archipelago of Palau has become the first nation to ban sunscreens that some researchers believe are killing off coral reefs and damaging marine environments."
Source: NPR, 11/05/2018
"Trump Backs Wood Power Scientists Call Dirtier Than Coal"
"The Trump administration endorsed burning trees and other biomass to produce energy on Thursday, vowing to promote a practice some scientists have declared more environmentally devastating than coal-fired power."
Source: Bloomberg, 11/05/2018
"Why Big Money Is Being Pumped Into A Small New Mexico Race"
"A little-known political race in New Mexico is drawing big money and attention from national environmental groups, and oil, gas and mining interests, in the lead-up to next week's midterm elections."
Source: NPR, 11/05/2018
Hottest Fight On Ballot? Arizona's Smackdown Over Solar Power.
"It is the hottest, most expensive campaign in Arizona this year — and it’s not the one for the U.S. Senate. The battle — which has already cost nearly $54.7 million, or about $11.50 for every eligible voter — is over solar power."
Source: Washington Post, 11/05/2018
Oil Companies Pour Money Into 2 States To Kill Environmental Measures
"Oil and gas companies are spending millions to squash a pair of ballot initiatives this election cycle: a proposal for limiting the location of new oil and gas sites in Colorado, and a plan to charge climate polluters in Washington state."
Source: BuzzFeed News, 11/05/2018
"Trump Car Standards Rollback Knocked for Faulty Analysis"
"Flaws in Trump administration modeling inflate the benefits of freezing federal fuel economy standards by hundreds of billions of dollars, some automakers, economists, former EPA staff, and environmental groups say."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 11/05/2018
