"Thousands of scientists expressed alarm this week at the expansion of the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. A report in BioScience outlined the dangers of building a continuous and impermeable border wall, saying it would harm animals and plants in this sensitive region."
"The House of Representatives passed a measure to reauthorize the nation’s flood insurance program for four months beyond its current July 31 expiration date."
"Why are some major news outlets still covering extreme weather like it's an act of God?"
"When the wind whipping wildfire through the pine forests around the Greek coastal village of Mati suddenly changed direction on Monday afternoon, it left residents with perhaps 20 minutes to save their lives. For the 81 or more who died, it was already too late."
"Bipartisan House legislation introduced today with a goal of whittling down the Interior Department's massive deferred-maintenance backlog will remain separate from efforts to reauthorize the popular Land and Water Conservation Fund."
"The oil and gas industry is looking for a mind reader. It thought that companies pursuing projects to help President Trump reach his "energy dominance" goal might get a free pass when it comes to his controversial steel tariffs. That might not be the case."
"Several oil companies have offered praise — but not an explicit endorsement — for the carbon tax bill introduced Monday by Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.)."
"Many of the permits were issued to those with ties to Republicans and a major trophy hunting group."
"The federal government has issued more than three dozen permits allowing hunters to import lion trophies from two African nations since 2016, according to copies of the applications obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
"Congressional work on finalizing fiscal 2019 spending bills is being delayed until September, even as the Senate remains on track to move its proposed funding for the Interior Department and EPA by the end of this week."
The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) seeks submissions from professional African journalists. Theme is "Advancing for Accountability in Climate Finance for Climate Justice and Equity." Cash awards in six categories. Enter by Aug 6, 2024.
