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Stop Playing 'Whack-A-Mole' With Toxic Flame Retardants, Enviros Urge

"As the public has learned of health risks tied to chemicals in everyday products, many companies have responded by eliminating, one by one, the suspected cancer causers, brain damagers and hormone disruptors. But even prompt action doesn't entirely appease some health experts, who warn of a problematic pattern."

Source: Huffington Post, 04/02/2015
April 10, 2015

2014-2015 Environmental Law and Policy Annual Review Conference

This event, co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Law School (VULS) and the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) in Washington, DC, will feature authors of the year’s best academic articles that present legal and policy solutions to pressing environmental problems. Free registration required.

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"Firefighters Face Risky 'New Normal' in Wildfire Behavior"

"RENO, Nev. -- Todd McNeal, chief of Twain Harte Fire and Rescue, spoke before his fellow firefighters and foresters last week with the tone of an evangelist. 'There is fundamental change that has occurred around us,' said McNeal, his voice rising to fill a dimly lit casino resort conference hall."

Source: ClimateWire, 04/01/2015

Flood Insurance Rates Go Up April 1 for Many Homes Along U.S. Coastline

"The surge that's scheduled to hit the American coastline Wednesday isn't coming from a hurricane, but it could still leave a feeling of helplessness in its wake. Flood insurance rates are set to skyrocket when a new bill goes into effect on April 1."

Source: Weather Channel, 04/01/2015

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