"House Passes Bill To Prevent Mandatory GMO Labeling"
"Food companies would not have to disclose whether their products include genetically modified ingredients under legislation passed by the House Thursday."
Source: AP, 07/27/2015
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DEADLINE: IJNR Chesapeake Bay Institute
The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources will take journalists to Maryland, Sep 15-20, 2015, to explore threats to the Chesapeake Bay region, including nonpoint source pollution, depleted fisheries, and a population that grows by 100,000 residents each year. Apply by Aug 12.
Whiplash Warning When Climate Science is Publicized Before Peer Review
"Who wins when a scary, but edge-pushing new climate study led by one of the world’s most prominent climate scientists makes headlines before it is either peer reviewed or published? Everybody, and nobody. Let me explain what I mean."
Source: Dot Earth, 07/24/2015
"Outrage Over EPA Emissions Regulations Fades as States Find Fixes"
"HAZARD, Ky. — Even after years of talk about a “war on coal,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell startled some of his constituents in March when he urged open rebellion against a White House proposal for cutting pollution from coal-fired power plants."
Source: Wash Post, 07/24/2015
Chesapeake Bay Is Getting Cleaner, But Advocates Say Not Quickly Enough
"The federal administrators and elected leaders overseeing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay say there are signs that the watershed is getting cleaner. But environmental advocates say the restoration process is falling dangerously behind schedule."
Source: WAMU, 07/24/2015
Santa Barbara To Spend $55M on Desal Plant as Drought Last Resort
"Santa Barbara City Council members on Tuesday unanimously approved spending $55 million to reactivate a mothballed desalination plant that could provide the city with nearly a third of its drinking water."
Source: LA Times, 07/24/2015
"Offshore Wind Farm Raises Hopes of U.S. Clean Energy Backers"
"A few miles off the coast of Block Island, part of Rhode Island, a small flotilla has been gathering: crane vessels, tugboats and barges that began this week installing the 1,500-ton foundations of the nation’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm."
Source: NY Times, 07/24/2015
Idaho Won't Restrict Fishing Despite Regional Drought-Linked Die-Offs
"Idaho fisheries managers will not follow the lead of neighboring states in restricting catch-and-release angling, despite a drought and heat wave that have killed or stressed large numbers of trout and other fish."
Source: Reuters, 07/24/2015
"Addicted To Antibiotics, Chile's Salmon Flops at Costco, Grocers"
"Chile's salmon farmers are using record levels of antibiotics to treat a virulent and pervasive bacteria, driving away some U.S. retailers including Costco Wholesale Corp, which is turning to antibiotic-free Norwegian salmon."
Source: Reuters, 07/24/2015
Conservationists Hail Senate Deal on LWCF in Energy Package
"Conservationists are praising a rare bit of bipartisan cooperation in Congress to fund a program for public areas and historic and wilderness lands."
Source: Public News Service, 07/24/2015
