"What the Ancient Oyster Knows"
"Scientists in the emerging field of conservation paleobiology believe that the key to oyster conservation could be contained in ancient shells."
Source: Hakai, 09/14/2016
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Tropical Storm Julia a Flood Threat in Coastal Georgia and S. Carolina
"Tropical Storm Julia formed late Tuesday night and is now spinning inland across southeast Georgia. ... The main concern from Julia will be heavy rain along the immediate Southeast coast through Thursday, which could result in flooding."
Source: Weather Channel, 09/14/2016
"California Bans Orca Captivity And Breeding"
"Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Tuesday that will outlaw orca breeding and captivity programs like the one formerly run by SeaWorld theme parks."
Source: LA Times, 09/14/2016
"Government Tells Jury Bundys Acted As A 'Military Force'"
"PORTLAND, Ore. — Federal prosecutors today told a jury that the leaders of the armed standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge earlier this year 'moved as a military force.'"
Source: E&E News PM, 09/14/2016
"Judge Hears Motions To Dismiss Youth Climate Lawsuit"
"Federal Judge Ann Aiken heard from attorneys Tuesday in a case that 21 young people have brought against the Obama Administration over climate change. the audience for the hearing overflowed into two other rooms at the Eugene Federal Courthouse and in courtrooms in Portland."
Source: KLCC, 09/14/2016
"Norway and Turkey Vote Against Ban On Dumping Mining Waste At Sea"
"Norway and Turkey were the only two of 53 countries to vote against an international ban on the dumping of mining waste at sea, at a major conservation summit in Hawaii last week."
Source: Guardian, 09/14/2016
Climate Change 'Significant And Direct' Threat To US Military: Reports
"The effects of climate change endanger U.S. military operations and could increase the danger of international conflict, according to three new documents endorsed by retired top U.S. military officers and former national security officials."
Source: Reuters, 09/14/2016
"Indonesian Islamic Council Issues Fatwa On Forest Fires"
"Indonesia's highest Islamic council has issued a fatwa on burning land and forests, a government official said on Wednesday, in an effort to halt the toxic smog that blankets the region each year."
Source: Reuters, 09/14/2016
"Monsanto Accepts $66 Billion Bayer Takeover"
"Monsanto has accepted a takeover offer from Germany's Bayer at $128 a share, the BBC has learned."
Source: BBC News, 09/14/2016
"Sanders, Native Americans Say Oil Pipeline Will Poison Drinking Water"
"Sen. Bernie Sanders called on President Obama to take action against the controversial Dakota Access oil pipeline during a protest outside the White House on Tuesday with members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other tribal nations."
Source: USA TODAY, 09/14/2016
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