Obama Administration Sets New Plan To Stop Ocean Noise Pollution
NOAA has released a new plan for researching and managing ocean noise and its impact on marine life.
Source: Wash Post, 06/07/2016
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"Climate Change Will Be A Priority In Talks With Modi: U.S."
"'Advancing the ambitious climate change and clean energy agenda' and 'further enhancing our security and diplomatic cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region,' would be the focus of discussions between India and the U.S during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit this week, a State Department official told The Hindu."
Source: The Hindu, 06/07/2016
"Flint Water Woes Reach Beyond Lead In Drinking Supply"
"Replacing 13 miles of water mains every year for the next 50 years. Repairing or replacing five dams. Switching out at least 2,000 lead service lines every year for five years. Those are some of the "immediate needs" for the city of Flint's ailing water system that go far beyond removing lead particles from the contaminated drinking water supply, according to a state-commissioned report obtained by the Detroit Free Press."
Source: Detroit Free Press, 06/07/2016
"Rand Paul Withdraws Block On Chemical Safety Bill"
"Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is withdrawing a hold that prevented Congress’s bipartisan chemical safety overhaul bill from moving forward in the Senate."
Source: The Hill, 06/07/2016
"Groups Urge U.S. Congress To Reject TPP Over Environmental Concerns"
"More than 450 groups on Monday called on Congress to reject the Trans-Pacific Partnership if it comes up for a vote this fall, saying the trade deal would allow fossil fuel companies to contest U.S. environmental rules in extrajudicial tribunals."
Source: Reuters, 06/07/2016
"EU Countries Refuse To Back New License For Glyphosate Weed-Killer"
"EU nations refused to back a limited extension of the herbicide glyphosate's use on Monday, threatening withdrawal of Monsanto's Roundup and other weed-killers from shelves if no decision is reached by the end of the month."
Source: Reuters, 06/07/2016
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Will Obama Risk Armed Conflict To Save Native American Site From Looting?
"RIM OF CEDAR MESA, Utah — For centuries, humans have used the red sandstone canyons here as a way to mark their existence. ... Now, President Obama is weighing whether and how he can leave his own permanent imprint on history by designating about 2 million acres of land, known as the Bears Ears, as a national monument."
Source: Wash Post, 06/06/2016
"Governor Sends ‘Threatening’ Letter To Environmental Donors"
"Gov. Paul LePage (R) stepped up his attacks on the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) in dramatic fashion this week by sending personal letters to the environmental group’s donors."
Source: Climate Progress, 06/06/2016
"America Is Hitting the Road Again"
"Gas is cheaper than it has been in over a decade, and a nation weary of cutting back is getting behind the wheel and spending to make road trip memories."
Source: NY Times, 06/06/2016
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