"Deadly Bat Syndrome Confirmed In Black Hills"
"A deadly bat disease has been confirmed in South Dakota for the first time."
Source: Rapid City Journal, 07/18/2018
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Almost Every Part Of Canada's Largest National Park Deteriorating: Study
"An exhaustive federal study of Canada's largest national park concludes almost every aspect of its environment is deteriorating."
Source: Canadian Press, 07/18/2018
"More Than 100 Dems Oppose GOP Efforts To Change Endangered Species Law"
"More than 100 Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against Republican efforts to include provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act that would weaken certain endangered species protections."
Source: The Hill, 07/18/2018
"In India, Summer Heat May Soon Be Literally Unbearable"
"NEW DELHI — On a sweltering Wednesday in June, a rail-thin woman named Rehmati gripped the doctor’s table with both hands. She could hardly hold herself upright, the pain in her stomach was so intense."
Source: NY Times, 07/18/2018
"Western Water: Thirsty Vineyard, Big Ag Test Landmark Aquifer Law"
"CUYAMA VALLEY, Calif. — When Roberta Jaffe and her husband planted their small vineyard, one factor trumped all others: groundwater."
Source: Greenwire, 07/18/2018
"Hot, Dry Conditions May Stoke Largely Unchecked California Wildfire"
"Hot, dry weather conditions on Wednesday may stoke a largely unchecked California wildfire near Yosemite National Park as crews battle through steep terrain and thick smoke to protect a string of small mountain communities in the path of the flames."
Source: Reuters, 07/18/2018
Kavanaugh Could Decide ‘Sleeper Case’ That Could Rein in EPA, Agencies
"Conservative groups and jurists, including U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, have long advocated restricting the latitude of the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies to set rules and regulations, beyond what Congress has specifically authorized. They may have that chance this fall."
Source: McClatchy, 07/18/2018
"EPA Proposal To Limit Science Studies Draws Opposition"
"Democratic lawmakers joined scores of scientists, health providers, environmental officials and activists Tuesday in denouncing an industry-backed proposal that could limit dramatically the scientific studies the Environmental Protection Agency considers in shaping protections for human health."
Source: AP, 07/18/2018
"EPA Eases Rules On How Coal Ash Waste Is Stored Across U.S."
"The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule Tuesday to overhaul requirements for handling the toxic waste produced by burning coal, providing more flexibility to state and industry officials who had sought a rollback of restrictions put in place in 2015."
Source: Washington Post, 07/18/2018
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