"Vast Marine Protected Area 'Boosts Tuna Stocks'"
"A huge marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean has led to the recovery of tuna and other migratory fish around its borders, according to a study."
Source: BBC News, 10/21/2022
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Seattle And Portland Have World's Worst Air Quality Due To Wildfire Smoke
"Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, were the two major cities with the worst air quality in the world Thursday due to wildfires burning in the Pacific Northwest."
Source: HuffPost, 10/21/2022"A New Cold War Is Heating Up the Arctic"
"The North Pole is melting faster than ever, but the chill in the air at this year’s global gathering of Arctic experts had more to do with the widening repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine."
Source: Bloomberg Green, 10/21/2022"‘Erin Brockovich’ Metal in Tap Water Likely Causes Cancer"
"Chromium-6, known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, is “likely to be carcinogenic” if consumed in drinking water, an EPA draft review of the metal’s toxicity concludes."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 10/21/2022"After 60 Years, ‘Silent Spring’ Is Still Changing the World"
"A scientist, farmer, journalist, biologist, and community organizer reflect on the power and ongoing impact of Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking book, and the work that remains to be done."
Source: Civil Eats, 10/21/2022"Ethiopia’s Honey Forest: People And Wildlife Living In Sweet Harmony"
"The Gura Ferda forest in southwest Ethiopia is a beautiful example of a forest and local people living in harmony, says biodiversity and protected area specialist Julian Bayliss."
Source: Mongabay, 10/21/2022Truss Faces Major Revolt On Fracking As Senior Tories Pledge To Defy Whip; Resigns
"Liz Truss was at risk of a significant Commons rebellion over fracking on Wednesday after a series of senior MPs, including the head of her net zero review, announced they would vote against the government on a Labour motion on the controversial policy." Truss resigned Thursday.
Source: Guardian, 10/20/2022"Florida Sees Rise In Flesh-Eating Bacteria Amid Ian Concerns"
"Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian."
Source: AP, 10/20/2022"The U.S. Never Banned Asbestos. These Workers Are Paying the Price."
"As other countries outlawed asbestos, workers in a New York plant were “swimming” in it. Now, in a fight against the chemical industry, the United States may finally ban the potent carcinogen. But help may come too late."
Source: NPR/ProPublica, 10/20/2022"Germany To Expand Electric Car Charging Network"
"Germany has unveiled plans to massively boost charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The €6.3 billion proposal would increase the number of charging points across the country to 1 million by 2030."
Source: DW, 10/20/2022"Global PFAS Guidance Fuels Debate as EPA Tap Water Limits Loom"
"The World Health Organization’s views on the risks of PFAS are fanning disputes about a draft EPA rule the White House is reviewing to set enforceable limits on two “forever chemicals” in drinking water."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 10/20/2022"Flooding in Nigeria Has Killed More Than 600 People, The Government Says"
"More than 600 people have died in the worst floods Nigeria has seen in more than a decade, according to the nation's humanitarian affairs department."
Source: NPR, 10/20/2022"Some Risks Too Big: Insurers Withdraw From Fossil Projects"
"Insurance companies that have long said they’ll cover anything, at the right price, are increasingly ruling out fossil fuel projects because of climate change — to cheers from environmental campaigners."
Source: AP, 10/20/2022"US Awards $2.8B In Grants For EV Batteries In 12 States"
"The Biden administration on Wednesday awarded $2.8 billion in grants to boost domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles in 12 states."
Source: AP, 10/20/2022"Energy Agency: CO2 Emissions Rise In 2022, But More Slowly"
"The International Energy Agency said Wednesday that it expects carbon emissions from the burning of fossil fuels to rise again this year, but by much less than in 2021 due to the growth in renewable power and electric cars."
Source: AP, 10/20/2022
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