"Ukraine’s Pipelines Are Still Carrying Russian Gas To Europe"
"Naftogaz lets supplies flow through, even as it rushes to cut off gas in buildings bombarded by Russian missiles".
Source: Washington Post, 03/29/2022
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"Commerce Inquiry Imperils Solar Industry, Advocates Say"
"In a decision that could dramatically undercut President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate goals, the Commerce Department said Monday it is investigating whether imports of solar panels from Southeast Asia are circumventing anti-dumping rules that limit imports from China."
Source: AP, 03/29/2022
"Misinformation Is Derailing Renewable Energy Projects Across The U.S."
"On a winter night in early 2016, Jeremy Kitson gathered in his buddy's large shed with some neighbors to plan their fight against a proposed wind farm in rural Van Wert County, Ohio. The project would be about a mile from his home."
Source: NPR, 03/29/2022
"EPA Would See Highest Funding Ever Under Biden Budget Plan"
"President Joe Biden wants to boost the EPA’s budget by 28.8%—its highest level ever—including significant hikes for environmental justice plus boosts for staffing and longstanding air, water, and chemicals programs."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 03/29/2022
A Castoff Bumper Leads to a Literary ‘Autobiography’ of Plastic
Environmental writer Allison Cobb, in “Plastic: An Autobiography,” tells the story of the ubiquitous material through a series of interwoven narratives that range from her own experiences with it (including a discarded plastic car bumper), to the corporate origins of its spread and the way it’s now dangerously carpeting nature and damaging human communities. Contributor Nano Riley has a review in our new BookShelf.
How — And Why —To Avoid Jargon When Covering Climate
Climate change reporting is sometimes peppered with jargon that confounds rather than clearly communicates. Audiences may miss not just one story’s message, but lose interest in the broader topic. Contributor Rebecca Hersher, a science reporter for National Public Radio, writes how the public’s connection with climate information increases when both journalists and scientists strive to replace elite terminology with simple and accurate language.
Now Maskless, What Are Schools Doing in the COVID-19 Era About Clean Indoor Air?
As schools (and many other institutions) around the United States relax mask mandates, questions remain about how they will keep indoor air clean and safe. The latest TipSheet takes a look at the often-underestimated risks of indoor air pollution, as well as well-known practices to clean it up. Get story ideas and resources for reporting on schools in your community.
"Scientists Figure Out How Vampire Bats Got A Taste For Blood"
"Scientists have figured out why vampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on a diet of just blood. They compared the genome of common vampire bats to 26 other bat species and identified 13 genes that are missing or no longer work in vampire bats."
Source: AP, 03/28/2022
"1,000-Year-Old Oaks Used To Create 'Super Forest'"
"Planting more trees is one of a combination of solutions to combating climate change, but some trees are far better than others. Which ones though? Scientists have designed an experimental forest in England to work out the best formula for achieving ambitious tree planting targets."
Source: BBC News, 03/28/2022
"Maryland Moves To Take Over Troubled Baltimore Sewage Treatment Plant"
"In a dramatic enforcement action, Maryland regulators moved Sunday to take over Baltimore’s troubled Back River sewage treatment plant after a weekend inspection found that city officials had failed to meet a 48-hour deadline to correct pollution violations and worsening maintenance problems found in an inspection late last week."
Source: Bay Journal, 03/28/2022
