Organizers of Cancelled Paris Climate March Urge Global Show of Support
"People around the world should protest ‘on behalf of those who can’t’, say organisers of climate march forbidden in light of Paris terror attacks".
Source: Guardian, 11/20/2015
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"350,000 Sign Petition Asking for Federal Probe of Exxon"
"House Democrats also announced they are planning a broader probe into other fossil fuel companies and their climate research."
Source: InsideClimate News, 11/20/2015
EPA Finding on Fracking Water Pollution Disputed by Its Own Scientists
"Panel finds little basis in EPA's 1,000-page study for claim that fracking has not led to 'widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water.'"
Source: InsideClimate News, 11/20/2015
"Hillary Clinton Woos Coal Communities"
"Candidates for the Democratic nomination for president are scrambling to show that they care about the coal miners and communities that are suffering due to the industry’s downturn."
Source: High Country News, 11/20/2015
Report: Senators Voting Against EPA Rules Got More Coal Industry Cash
"Analysis by Maplight researchers finds senators who voted against EPA rules received 17 times more coal industry money".
Source: Aljazeera America/AP, 11/20/2015
"E. Coli Bacteria Can Transfer Antibiotic Resistance To Other Bacteria"
Researchers have found that some antibiotic-resistant bacteria can transfer their resistance to other strains.
Source: NPR, 11/20/2015
FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Salmon
"After decades of review and endless controversy, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the nation's first genetically altered animal -- a salmon genetically engineered to grow twice as fast as its natural counterpart."
Source: Wash Post, 11/20/2015
Heeding J-Groups, Senate Panel Exempts Journos from Park Fees, Permits
After journalism groups protested federal rules imposing fees and permits on journalists working on public lands, the Senate Energy Committee November 19 approved a bill that would exempt newsgathering. By voice vote, the panel first approved an amendment containing the exemption, and then approved the underlying bill, S. 556, known as Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015.
"In 'Just Eat It,' Filmmakers Feast For 6 Months On Discarded Food"
"The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is generally celebrated with a bounty of food — and a mountain of leftovers, some of which, let's face it, will end up in the trash."
Source: NPR, 11/19/2015
GOP Senators Vow To Block Climate Aid, Scrutinize Paris Deal
"U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday said Congress would not approve the Obama administration's $500 million request for its first payment into a United Nations climate fund, a move they said would undermine the upcoming climate change summit in Paris."
Source: Reuters, 11/19/2015
