"Denial Expands On Facebook As Scientists Face Restrictions"
"A climate scientist says Facebook is restricting her ability to share research and fact-check posts containing climate misinformation."
Source: E&E News, 07/07/2020
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"Oil And Gas: Judge Shuts Down Dakota Access Pipeline"
"A federal judge today [Monday] ordered operation of the Dakota Access pipeline to be halted and emptied of oil by Aug. 5 until developers conduct a more robust environmental analysis, which is expected to take more than a year."
Source: E&E News, 07/07/2020
Former Public Affairs Officers Push Back on Advanced Industry Reaction, Plus Police Scanner Transparency and Ag-Gag Ruling
When the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a press release with favorable industry response to changes in a rule protecting migratory birds — before actually proposing the new rule — a group of former agency officials cried foul. Plus, why encrypted police scanners are a problem and an ag-gag ruling, all in the latest WatchDog opinion column.
Why Shelter From the (Coronavirus) Storm Isn’t Always Safe
Emergency evacuations are hard to plan under normal circumstances. Now the coronavirus pandemic makes them even more complicated and risky. With the summer disaster season upon us, the latest TipSheet explores how environmental journalists can report on emergency planning under COVID-19, with suggested questions to help you dig up stories.
Shark Finning: Why The Ocean's Most Barbaric Practice Continues To Boom
"The recent seizure of the biggest shipment of illegal fins in Hong Kong history shows the taste for shark is still going strong".
Source: Guardian, 07/06/2020
"EPA Workers Prepare for Return-to-Work Talks Amid Deep Concerns"
"The EPA’s biggest union will enter into bargaining with the agency July 13 for a week of talks about rapidly developing plans to reopen offices, according to the American Federation of Government Employees."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/06/2020
Dem Asks Barr To Preserve Any Records About Environmental Hacking Probe
"Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.) is asking Attorney General William Barr to preserve any records related to a hacking probe on environmental groups that was launched in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) prior to former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman’s dismissal."
Source: The Hill, 07/06/2020
"House Panel’s PFAS Provisions Set Up Showdown With Senate"
"The Senate on Thursday put off further action for weeks on its mammoth defense authorization bill that has become a battleground for efforts to address exposure to PFAS."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/06/2020
Progressives Doubted Joe Biden on Climate Change. Can He Win Them Over?
"A task force designed to help shape Mr. Biden’s climate plan has recommended that he embrace moving to 100 percent renewable electricity in 15 years and a rapid transition to energy-efficient buildings."
Source: NYTimes, 07/06/2020
"Britain, Birthplace Of Coal Industry, To Close Last Plant"
"Coal, which fueled the factories, steam engines and power plants that made Britain the center of the Industrial Revolution, has all but disappeared from the United Kingdom."
Source: E&E News, 07/06/2020
