"These U.S. Kids Have Higher Autism Risk Under New EPA Rule"
"Scott Pruitt’s rejection of an organophosphates ban may endanger the children of those who harvest produce."
Source: Bloomberg, 04/04/2017
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"Trump Donates First-Quarter Salary To National Park Service"
"President Donald Trump, who made a fortune in real estate before running for political office, has decided to donate his first-quarter salary of $78,333 to the National Park Service, the White House announced on Monday."
Source: Reuters, 04/04/2017
U.N. Food Aid Chief Fears U.S. Budget Cuts Could Leave Children Hungry
"The outgoing head of the United Nation's food aid agency voiced concern on Monday that the Trump administration's proposed cuts for U.N. aid agencies would leave children hungry in crisis-hit areas."
Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn, 10/04/2017
The Ambassadors' Summit: Climate and Conflict
Open to the public at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, this conference aims to address the intersectionality of climate change and security and will feature an ambassadors' panel, including former National Security Advisor General James L. Jones and the ambassadors of Barbados, Denmark, and Germany. Free registration required.
For Freelancers in Conflict Zones, Help Is out There
You're reporting from the field in a high-risk locale, with a shoestring budget and no back-office support — how do you stay safe? The latest Freelance Files offers some cautionary tales from a long-time SEJ member recently returned from overseas, with a detailed resource guide to help keep you and your data secure.
Hazardous Sites Near You? There’s a Database for That!
The best public database of the risk management plans for many major hazardous sites has now been restored. The latest TipSheet has the backstory on government tracking of hazardous chemical facilities, an example of how the database was mined for some stellar reporting, and ideas for smart use of this powerful tool.
"EPA Chief Is Tongue-Tied When Asked About His Climate Change Denial"
"America's top environmental official was in the hot seat on Sunday over his dubious views on climate change."
Source: Mashable, 04/03/2017
"Tribes That Live Off Coal Hold Tight to Trump’s Promises"
"CROW AGENCY, Mont. — The pale yellow halls of the Crow government building here are nearly empty these days, with 1,000 of this tribe’s 1,300 employees recently laid off."
Source: NY Times, 04/03/2017
"Regulations: Deadline Passes, Limiting CRA's Scope"
"As of [Friday], the number of Obama-era rules that Republicans can toss under the Congressional Review Act has been capped at fewer than 40, according to the watchdog group Public Citizen."
Source: Greenwire, 04/03/2017
Trump Aims Deep Cuts at DOE Agency for Renewable Energy, Efficiency
"The Trump administration is aiming a half-billion-dollar cut at the main U.S. hub for renewable energy research — 25 percent of the agency’s budget, and that’s just for the final five months of this federal fiscal year."
Source: Washington Post, 04/03/2017
