"About 70 Taken Ill After California Chemical Plant Leak"
"About 70 people were taken ill after a sulphuric acid leak at a chemical company in California late on Monday, Los Angeles County Fire Department officials said."
Source: Reuters, 11/20/2013
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Md. Farm Animal Waste Runoff Regulation Lags
"More than four years after Maryland first moved to regulate its largest poultry and livestock farms, nearly 30 percent, or 169 operations, still do not have required state permits mandating measures to control polluted runoff from their chicken houses or feedlots."
Source: Baltimore Sun, 11/20/2013
Court Orders DOE To Stop Collecting Fee for Nuclear Waste Disposal
"WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Energy Department must stop collecting fees of about $750 million a year that are paid by consumers and intended to fund a program for the disposal of nuclear waste. The reason, the court said, is that there is no such program."
Source: NY Times, 11/20/2013
133 Developing Nations Walk Out of Climate Talks over Compensation
"The G77+China group of 133 countries walked out of negotiations on Loss and Damage at around 3:30 am on Wednesday morning after the rich countries refused to budge from the position that the subject should be discussed only after 2015."
Source: The Hindu, 11/20/2013
Planned Giving to SEJ
Have you thought about providing for SEJ in your will or through your investments? The easiest and most common method of charitable planned giving is by means of a bequest in your will. A will is the legal expression of your wishes for the disposition of your property to take effect at death. However, implementing some or all of your charitable planning during your lifetime can offer some advantages.
Active Volcano Found Under Antarctic Ice: Could Raise Sea Levels
"A newly discovered volcano found buried beneath a thick layer of ice in Antarctica could speed up ice loss and raise global sea levels when it erupts, scientists say."
Source: NatGeo, 11/19/2013
"Russian Court Bails Two of 30 Greenpeace Protesters"
"A Russian medic and a freelance journalist who were among 30 people arrested for a Greenpeace protest against offshore Arctic drilling were granted bail on Monday in a case that has drawn fierce criticism abroad."
Source: Reuters, 11/19/2013
"‘Defend Our Climate’ Rallies Draw Thousands Across Canada"
"VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Environmentalists and First Nations leaders joined Canadians from all walks of life in rallies against proposed oil pipelines across Canada on Saturday. The protests were part of a national day of action to 'Defend Our Climate.'"
Source: ENS, 11/19/2013
"All Over the World, Hurricane Records Keep Breaking"
"Super Typhoon Haiyan was a terrifyingly intense storm…and so were many others around the globe in the last decade."
Source: Climate Desk, 11/19/2013
Damage Assessment Continues at Storm-Damaged Paducah Nuclear Fuel Plant
"Sunday’s apparent tornado damaged the shutdown Paducah nuclear fuel factory, but officials say they can find no evidence of leaks or danger to the public."
Source: Louisville Courier-Journal, 11/19/2013
