"A Quickly-Warming Arctic Is the Climate’s Early-Warning System"
"The latest report on the health of the Arctic reveals melting ice, shifting habitats and changes that may one day be mirrored around the world."
Source: InsideClimate News, 12/16/2015
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"Cheap Gas Spurs SUV Sales And Puts U.S. Climate Goals at Risk"
"Surging demand for trucks and SUVs fueled by cheap gasoline is holding back improvements in U.S. fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions, a government report due out on Wednesday is expected to show."
Source: Reuters, 12/16/2015
Islamic State Eyeing Oil Targets Beyond Syria Stronghold: U.S. Official
"Islamic State is looking at potentially vulnerable oil assets in Libya and elsewhere outside its Syria stronghold, where the militant group controls about roughly 80 percent of the oil and gas fields, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday."
Source: Reuters, 12/16/2015
"Natural Gas Leak in California Raises Health, Environmental Concerns"
"Southern California Gas Co. says it detected a gas leak on Oct. 23 in its Aliso Canyon storage facility. A month and a half later, it still hasn't been able to stop it."
Source: NPR, 12/16/2015
"Appeals Court Leaves U.S. Mercury Pollution Rules in Place"
"A U.S. appeals court said on Tuesday Obama administration regulations limiting emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants can remain in effect while the government revises the rules in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling."
Source: Reuters, 12/16/2015
"Spending Deal To Lift Oil Export Ban"
"Lawmakers have agreed to lift the four-decade-old ban on crude oil exports as part of a spending and tax package announced by congressional leadership on Tuesday night, according to a GOP lawmaker. In exchange, Republicans agreed to extend a series of expired or expiring renewable energy tax breaks."
Source: The Hill, 12/16/2015
Press Release of December 15, 2015 from Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following press release on December 15, 2015, after a meeting with White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest. It is available on their site here.
J-Groups Meet with WH Press Secretary, Seek More Openness
Representatives for 53 journalism groups met December 15, 2015, with White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest. The groups have complained about agency press offices obstructing reporters' access. Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) President Paul Fletcher said they "asked for a clear statement that government employees are free to speak without interference to members of the press and public." SEJ Freedom of Information Task Force Chairman Tim Wheeler attended. SPJ issued this press release.
