Western Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse Has Already Begun, Scientists Warn
"Two separate studies confirm loss of ice sheet is inevitable, and will cause up to 4m of additional sea-level rise."
Source: Guardian, 05/13/2014
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Large Wildland Fires: Social, Political and Ecological Effects
Hundreds of wildfire experts will gather in Missoula, Montana for this innovative interdisciplinary conference, co-sponsored by the Association for Fire Ecology (AFE) and the International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF). Fees waived for credentialed reporters. A call-in Q&A news tele-conference on May 20th, 1:30-2:30 pm MDT, will offer a brief summary of the fire conference and an opportunity to connect fire science to fire news.
Federal Oversight Of Pipelines Grossly Inadequate, Watchdog Finds
"The federal agency responsible for making sure states effectively oversee the safety of natural gas and other pipelines is failing to do its job, a government watchdog said in a report released Friday."
Source: AP, 05/12/2014
"This Is The Most Radioactive Place In New York City (Video)"
"The most radioactive place in New York City is underneath an unassuming auto shop in Ridgewood, Queens."
Source: Huffington Post, 05/12/2014
"More Than 1,000 Rally Against Northern Gateway Pipeline in Vancouver"
"Weeks away from a decision from the federal government, more than 1,000 people turned up at Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Saturday to rally against the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline."
Source: Global News, 05/12/2014
"Farm Sludge Contaminates Soil With Drugs, Other Chemicals"
"Sewage sludge used as fertilizer on farms can leave traces of prescription drugs and household chemicals deep in the soil, according to a new study by federal scientists."
Source: EHN, 05/12/2014
"Obama Admin Unveils Rewrite of Key Habitat Rules"
"The Obama administration [Friday] released two new proposed rules and a new policy designed to clarify how it designates and protects critical habitat for threatened and endangered species, a key bulwark against extinction."
Source: Greenwire, 05/12/2014
"Pesticides Likely 'Main Culprit' in Bee Deaths: Harvard Study"
"Pesticides are directly responsible for a massive decline in the bee population in North America and Europe, a new study out of Harvard University says."
Source: CTV News, 05/12/2014
"Agency Urges Quake Study for Indian Point"
"The Indian Point power plant is one of 10 sites considered most in need for a re-evaluation of earthquake vulnerability, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced on Friday."
Source: NY Times, 05/12/2014
"Obama Administration Limits on Soot Pollution Upheld By Appeals Court"
"The Obama administration on Friday scored its third major legal victory on air pollution in less than month when a federal appeals court rejected an industry challenge to its latest health standards for fine particulate matter, or soot."
Source: LA Times, 05/12/2014
