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"Trump Administration Flips Switch On Energy Efficient Light Bulbs"

"If it's been a few years since you shopped for a light bulb you might find yourself confused. Those controversial curly-cue ones that were cutting edge not that long ago? Gone. (Or harder to find.) Thanks to a 2007 law signed by President George W. Bush, shelves these days are largely stocked with LED bulbs that look more like the traditional pear-shaped incandescent version, but use just one-fifth the energy."

Source: NPR, 03/26/2019

"Groups: EPA Has Dragged Heels On Oil Dispersant Rules"

"Environmental groups and women from Alaska and Louisiana say the Environmental Protection Agency has dragged its heels on issuing rules for oil spill dispersants, and they’re ready to sue to demand them."

Source: AP, 03/26/2019

EPA Chief Recuses Self From Mine Review His Ex-Law Firm Repped: Report

"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler is reportedly recusing himself from agency reviews of a proposed mine whose developer his former law firm represented."

Source: The Hill, 03/26/2019

"In Blow To Climate, Coal Plants Emitted More Than Ever In 2018"

"Global energy experts released grim findings Monday, saying that not only are planet-warming carbon-dioxide emissions still increasing, but the world’s growing thirst for energy has led to higher emissions from coal-fired power plants than ever before."

Source: Washington Post, 03/26/2019

New Wind and Solar Power Cheaper Than Existing Coal in Much of the U.S.

"Coal-fired power plants in the Southeast and Ohio Valley stand out. In all, 74% of coal plants cost more to run than building new wind or solar, analysts found." "Not a single coal-fired power plant along the Ohio River will be able to compete on price with new wind and solar power by 2025, according to a new report by energy analysts."

Source: InsideClimate News, 03/26/2019

New Mexico Governor Signs Landmark Clean Energy Bill

"Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed sweeping energy legislation on Friday that calls for New Mexico’s major electric utilities to get 100 percent of their power from carbon emission-free sources by 2045."

Source: Santa Fe New Mexican, 03/26/2019

"Navajo Nation Votes To End Efforts To Purchase Coal-Fired Power Plant"

"The last lifeline for the Navajo Generating Station coal-fired power plant near Page was cut Thursday night when Navajo lawmakers voted to end their efforts to acquire the plant and keep it running."

Source: Arizona Republic, 03/26/2019

SEJ Joins Groups in Support of Argus Leader Media

On March 25, 2019, the Society of Environmental Journalists joined the Reporters Committee on Freedom of the Press (RCFP) and 35 other journalism organizations in filing an amicus brief in support of the Argus Leader in Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader, which is currently before the US Supreme Court.

This case involves the interpretation of the Freedom of Information Act's "trade secrets" exemption — something environmental reporters run up against frequently.

"Fed Researcher Warns Climate Change Could Spur Financial Crisis"

"Climate change is becoming increasingly relevant to central bankers because losses from natural disasters that are magnified by higher temperatures and elevated sea levels could spark a financial crisis, a Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco researcher found."

Source: Bloomberg, 03/26/2019

"Senate: Tom Udall Won't Run For Re-Election"

"New Mexico Democratic Sen. Tom Udall won't run for re-election next year, putting an end to what will be 12 years in the Senate."

Source: Greenwire, 03/26/2019

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