"Slow-Motion Tragedy for American Workers"
"Lung-damaging silica, other toxic substances kill and sicken tens of thousands each year as regulation falters".
Source: Center for Public Integrity, 06/30/2015
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"China Works for 'Win-Win' Climate Plan, Poised for U.N. Pledge"
"China seeks a fair, global system to tackle climate change and will deliver its pledge to the United Nations by the end of Tuesday on how much it will cut emissions, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said after talks with top European Union officials."
Source: Reuters, 06/30/2015
"Justices Topple EPA Mercury Regs in Ruling Seen as Limited"
"The Supreme Court ruled [Monday] that the Obama administration unlawfully failed to consider compliance costs before it issued its landmark power plant emission limits for mercury and other hazardous pollutants."
Source: Greenwire, 06/30/2015
"Players at Women’s World Cup Frustrated By Artificial Turf"
"The fields are heating up, there are little black rubber pellets everywhere, and feet are covered with blisters."
Source: AP, 06/29/2015
Residents Worry That Kansas City Rail Yard Threatens Their Health
"At the vast BNSF rail yard in Kansas City, Kan., dozens of trains stretch into the distance. You can feel them rumble. You can hear the roar of 4,400-horsepower diesel locomotives. And you can smell their exhaust."
Source: Kansas City Star, 06/29/2015
"Greens Launch Ad Against Illinois GOP Senator"
"The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) launched an advertising campaign Friday against Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), who is running for reelection."
Source: The Hill, 06/29/2015
"Solar Plane Takes Off in 'Moment of Truth' for Longest Solo Flight"
"A solar plane took off for what could be the longest solo flight in history on Monday, with its Swiss pilot confronting the “moment of truth” of a journey around the Pacific Ocean and around the world."
Source: Guardian, 06/29/2015
"Aid Package for Coal Country Goes Ignored by Congress"
"President Obama's $3 billion plan called 'cold comfort' by Republican leaders, who haven't allocated it to help coal-dependent communities."
Source: InsideClimate News, 06/29/2015
"Smithsonian Will Tighten Its Guidelines on Disclosure"
"The Smithsonian Institution said Friday it would adopt tighter procedures to govern conflicts of interest involving its researchers, the latest development in a widening national discussion of scientific integrity."
Source: NY Times, 06/29/2015
"Germany's Oldest Remaining Nuclear Plant Shuts Down"
"Germany's oldest remaining nuclear reactor has been shut down, part of a move initiated four years ago to switch off all its nuclear plants by the end of 2022."
Source: AP, 06/29/2015
