As Weeds Outsmart Latest Weedkillers, Farmers Running Out Of Easy Options
"There was a moment, about 20 years ago, when farmers thought that they'd finally defeated weeds forever."
Source: NPR, 04/12/2019
Chemicals
Chemicals: EPA's Confidentiality Proposal Lacks Key Details, Greens Say
"EPA's new plan for verifying chemicals that companies claim as trade secrets has some of the same shortcomings as a previous regulation currently tangled in litigation, according to critics."
Source: Greenwire, 04/12/2019
"New York Plans To Sue EPA Over GE's 'Incomplete' Hudson River Cleanup"
"New York state officials plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for allowing General Electric Co to stop clearing the Hudson River of PCB contamination before the cleanup work was finished."
Source: Reuters, 04/12/2019
Styrofoam Facts — Why You May Want To Bring Your Own Cup
What makes styrofoam good — like its insulating, shock-absorbing qualities that make it suitable for hot coffee cups, coolers, helmets and packing material — is also what makes it bad … for the environment, that is. This month’s Backgrounder looks at the technical and environmental aspects of this long-troubling plastic pollution source.
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Styrofoam Container Bans May Be Trending
The first state ban on styrofoam food containers makes this a good time to see how things stand with styrofoam in your area, as the controversial plastic draws negative attention for overflowing landfills, causing litter and polluting waters. More, plus story ideas and reporting resources, in this week’s TipSheet.
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EPA IG Issues Rare 'Alert' That Data On Toxics Releases Is Inaccurate
"The top watchdog overseeing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rare 'management alert' Monday warning that the agency’s public data on toxic substance releases are not accurate."
Source: The Hill, 04/09/2019
"Michigan Sets New Health Screening Limits For 5 Types of PFAS"
"Michigan’s response to PFAS contamination now includes screening levels for five forms of the chemicals, a move that sets a significantly lower base-line for considering potential health effects for people exposed to them."
Source: Ann Arbor News, 04/05/2019
Dems Want Probe Of Bernhardt Role In Suppressed Endangered Species Report
"Senate Democrats are requesting the Interior Department’s watchdog investigate what role President Trump’s pick to lead the agency played in preventing the release of a government report on toxic pesticides and endangered species."
Source: The Hill, 04/05/2019
Want Pesticides With That Kale?
Seemingly healthy foods might not be as healthy as consumers believe. A new list tracking pesticide residue tells a different story, explains this week’s SEJournal TipSheet. Find out what iconic health food is on the “Dirty Dozen” list and which healthy standby makes the “Clean Fifteen.” Plus, the backstory, why pesticide residue matters and resources to report on the issue.
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Dem Asks For Probe Into Bernhardt's Role In Halting Species Report
"A Democratic lawmaker has asked the Interior Department's watchdog to look into reports that President Trump's nominee to lead the agency directly intervened to stop the release of a study linking the effects of two chemicals on endangered species."
Source: The Hill, 04/01/2019
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