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"How One Billionaire Could Keep 3 Countries Hooked on Coal for Decades"

"The vast, untapped coal reserve in northeastern Australia had for years been the object of desire for the Indian industrial giant Adani. In June, when the Australian authorities granted the company approval to extract coal from the reserve, they weren’t just rewarding its lobbying and politicking, they were also opening the door for Adani to realize its grand plan for a coal supply chain that stretches across three countries."

Source: NY Times, 08/16/2019

"Car Rules: Dems Push More Automakers To Join Calif. Fuel Economy Deal"

"A group of House Democrats is urging General Motors Co. and other leading automakers to join the four car manufacturers that have broken with the Trump administration and signed on to a deal with California to keep improving vehicle fuel economy."

Source: Greenwire, 08/16/2019

Trump EPA Reverses Decision To Use 'Cyanide Bombs' To Kill Wild Animals

"After sustained public outcry, the Trump administration has voided its decision to reauthorize controversial cyanide traps for killing wildlife."

Source: Guardian, 08/16/2019

"NOAA Data Confirms July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded"

"United States government scientists on Thursday confirmed that July was the hottest month on record, edging out the previous record-holder, July 2016."

Source: NY Times, 08/16/2019

"Greta Thunberg Sets Sail for U.N. Climate Talks"

"PLYMOUTH, England — Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old climate activist, set sail Wednesday on a racing yacht bound for New York. The boat cast off from the Mayflower Marina here in this old English port city around 3 p.m. local time during a brief pause in the rain."

Source: NY Times, 08/15/2019

"High Lead Levels Found in Sampling of Vermont Schools’ Water"

"High lead levels have been found in drinking water of all five Vermont schools tested so far in a new state program."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 08/15/2019

Oil And Gas: EPA May Roll Back Methane Rules. Will States Fill The Gap?

"A Trump administration plan to replace Obama-era methane standards for the oil and gas industry could leave behind a patchwork of state regulations and voluntary goals to rein in emissions from one of the most potent greenhouses gases."

Source: EnergyWire, 08/15/2019

"Heavy Metals Found In Groundwater Near Coal Plants"

"Environmental officials say heavy metals from coal ash have seeped into groundwater at a Duke Energy complex along Florida’s Gulf Coast."

Source: AP, 08/15/2019

Microscopic Plastic Fibers Rain From The Sky In Rocky Mountains

"Plastic was the furthest thing from Gregory Wetherbee’s mind when he began analyzing rainwater samples collected from the Rocky Mountains. “I guess I expected to see mostly soil and mineral particles,” said the US Geological Survey researcher. Instead, he found multicolored microscopic plastic fibers."

Source: Guardian, 08/15/2019

"'Coal Is Over': The Miners Rooting For The Green New Deal"

"Appalachia’s main industry is dying and some workers are looking to a new economic promise after Trump’s proves empty".

Source: Guardian, 08/15/2019

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