"Agency Ruling Delivers Big Setback To Okefenokee Mining Plan"
"A federal agency has delivered a big setback to a company’s controversial plan to mine near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge."
Source: AP, 06/07/2022
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"Biden to Pause New Solar Tariffs as WH Aims to Encourage Adoption"
"The Biden administration on Monday announced a two-year pause on imposing any new tariffs on the solar industry, a decision that follows an outcry from importers who have complained the levies are threatening broader adoption of solar energy in the United States."
Source: NYTimes, 06/07/2022
‘Big Fish’ Report Hooks Prize With Look at Aquaculture and Environment
The challenges of sustainable aquaculture are at the heart of an extensive reporting project recognized in the Society of Environmental Journalists’ most recent round of reporting awards. In this Inside Story Q&A, Hakai Magazine’s founding editor, Jude Isabella (pictured at left), and author Brian Payton share insights into the series, which looks closely at the industry and its environmental costs.
Fine Particle Pollution Will Soon Spawn a Stormcloud of News
New rules on soot may soon be on the way and will likely stir up the long-standing controversy over air pollution from particulate matter. The latest TipSheet has the backstory on the pending regulations, reviews human health impacts and offers a range of story ideas and reporting resources for environmental journalists to tell the story on a local and regional basis.
"Indian Traditions Entwine With Trees in Green Drive To Revive Land"
"Communities in India's Rajasthan state are planting trees to celebrate local customs and events such as weddings and funerals amid growing efforts to restore degraded land".
Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn., 06/06/2022
"Global Plastic Use And Waste On Track To Triple By 2060"
"A world severely blighted by plastic pollution is on track to see the use of plastics nearly triple in less than four decades, according to findings released Friday."
Source: AFP, 06/06/2022
"Fossil-Fuel Shares Lead the Stock Market. How Awkward."
"If you want to make money in the market but also be a responsible citizen in a warming world, you’re in a tough spot. But there are some promising options, our columnist says."
Source: NYTimes, 06/06/2022
"Carbon Dioxide Levels Are Highest in Human History"
"Humans pumped 36 billion tons of the planet-warming gas into the atmosphere in 2021, more than in any previous year. It comes from burning oil, gas and coal."
Source: NYTimes, 06/06/2022
"Texas Power Use To Hit Record High On Economic Growth, Hot Weather"
"Power demand in Texas is set to break the all-time record this week, far ahead of the hottest days of summer, testing of the resilience of the state's power grid after issues earlier this year and last year's days-long blackout during a deep freeze."
Source: Reuters, 06/06/2022
"Wildfire Rages Near Athens, Damaging Homes"
"A wildfire raged out of control on the outskirts of Athens on Saturday, damaging houses and cars, the Fire Department said."
Source: Reuters, 06/06/2022
