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Ignoring COVID-19 Link, EPA Leaves Lax Soot Standard in Place

As researchers are finding that soot and other forms of fine particulates in the air may actually make people more vulnerable to the coronavirus, the EPA decided earlier this month against tightening related standards under the Clean Air Act. The latest TipSheet explains why the decision matters, provides deeper context and offers story ideas and resources.

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"Put Clean Energy At Heart Of Stimulus Plans: IEA's Birol"

"International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Friday that governments should put renewable energy at the heart of economic rescue packages launched in response to the coronavirus outbreak to avoid a rebound in carbon emissions."

Source: Reuters, 04/27/2020
May 5, 2020

Webinar: Managing Corrosion and Biofouling on the Offshore Monopile Supports for Wind Turbines

This free World Ocean Council webinar presents research on a new concept for offshore wind monopile design to address corrosion and also create habitat for marine life, enhance local ecologies and provide ecosystem services in terms of fisheries, nutrient cycling and carbon fixation. 10:00 a.m. ET.

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New Trump Nuclear Plan Favors Uranium Mining Bordering Grand Canyon

"Evergreen forests blanket the Grand Canyon's less traveled northern plateau, and the perfume of Ponderosa pine drifts down a creekbed to the bottom of the great redrock canyon. Downstream, the strangely blue waters of the Little Colorado River meet the main Colorado, coming from the southern plateau close to sacred places for indigenous people who have lived here for centuries. Both plateaus are also where mining companies want to unearth uranium."

Source: InsideClimate News, 04/27/2020

"US Delays Oil Pipeline Approvals After Environmental Ruling"

"The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has suspended a nationwide program used to approve oil and gas pipelines, power lines and other utility work, spurred by a court ruling that industry representatives warn could slow or halt numerous infrastructure projects over environmental concerns".

Source: AP, 04/27/2020

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