"Trump Hires Physicist Will Happer, Climate Science Critic, For NSC
"William Happer, a physics professor and vocal critic of mainstream climate science, has joined the White House as a top adviser."
Source: E&E News, 09/06/2018
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"A Global Shift To Sustainability Would Save Us $26 Trillion"
"$26 trillion by 2030. That, according to the most authoritative research to date, is the amount of money humanity could save through a global shift to sustainable development."
Source: Vox, 09/06/2018
"ACLU: Government Plotted To Surveil, Disrupt Keystone XL Protesters"
"Members of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and its Montana affiliate are suing the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Interior and Justice, seeking proof of what the groups allege is a plot to surveil and potentially hamper people trying to protest the Keystone XL pipeline."
Source: The Hill, 09/06/2018
Farm Bill Proposal Could Wipe Out Communities’ Power To Ban Pesticides
"As lawmakers convene on Capitol Hill to finalize the latest federal Farm Bill, environmental advocates warn that a House proposal could put public health at risk by rolling back restrictions on pesticides in 155 communities nationwide."
Source: EHN, 09/06/2018
8 States Are Fighting Trump’s Attempt To Declaw Migratory Bird Treaty
"Eight state attorneys general filed a legal challenge Wednesday to the Trump administration's bid to dramatically weaken the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, a century-old law established to protect birds."
Source: Washington Post, 09/06/2018
"Kavanaugh Defends His Environmental Record"
"Environmental issues got aired early during today's Senate hearing on Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court."
Source: E&E News PM, 09/06/2018
Webinar: Carbon Cutting, Industrial Size
The Diesel Technology Forum invites you to this free, one-hour Global Climate Action Summit affiliate event. Hear about the latest progress in boosting efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the heavy-duty sector and the opportunities for further advancements in these unique sectors to contribute to cutting carbon emissions.
Yellowstone: This Judge Packs Bear Spray, Protects Bison, Quotes Zappa
"Judge Mark Carman says wildlife pose a greater threat to his safety than any angry defendants."
Source: Greenwire, 09/05/2018
Toxic Hair Care Products for African-American Women Are Changing
"When Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty line racked up a reported $100 million in sales in its first forty days on the market, it brought attention to a major trend in the beauty industry: the focus on women of color."
Source: Allegheny Front, 09/05/2018
"Outsourced Pollution? It’s Real, and Tough to Tally Up"
"Over the past decade, both the United States and Europe have made major strides in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions at home. That trend is often held up as a sign of progress in the fight against climate change. But those efforts look a lot less impressive once you take trade into account."
Source: NY Times, 09/05/2018
