‘You’re Looking To Die’: The Brazil River Where Illegal Fishing Threatens Lives
"Poaching of endangered species flourishes despite widespread outcry – but sustainable fishing could end the violence engulfing the trade".
Source: Guardian, 06/06/2023
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"Biden Admin. Moves To Nix US States' Challenge To ESG Investing Rule"
"The Biden administration has asked a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit by Republican-led states seeking to strike down a rule allowing socially-conscious investing by employee retirement plans."
Source: Reuters, 06/06/2023
US Judge Yanks Approval For Idaho Mine, Finding That BLM Violated NEPA
"A federal judge has yanked approval for a phosphate mining project in southeastern Idaho, saying federal land managers in the Trump administration didn’t in part properly consider the mine’s impact on sage grouse, a bird species that has seen an 80% decline in population since 1965."
Source: AP, 06/06/2023
Texas Community Waited Decades for Running Water. Could Hydro-Panels Help?
"Thousands of low-income, Latino residents in Texas still do not have safe drinking water. In one El Paso colonia, residents see the benefits of solar distillation."
Source: Inside Climate News, 06/06/2023
"‘It Doesn’t Go Away’: Another Violent Fishing Season In Atlantic Canada"
"East Coast fishers have weathered arson, gunshots and harassment. Conflict and turmoil will likely continue until the Canadian government addresses Indigenous Rights head on".
Source: The Narwhal, 06/06/2023
"Global Study Of 71,000 Animal Species Finds 48% Are Declining"
"A new study evaluating the conservation status of 71,000 animal species has shown a huge disparity between “winners” and “losers.” Globally, 48% of species are decreasing, 49% remain stable, and just 3% are rising. Most losses are concentrated in the tropics."
Source: Mongabay, 06/06/2023
Outcry Over Recycling Plant Next To Watts High School Gaining Traction
"During her four years at Jordan High School, Genesis Cruz repeatedly sounded the alarm for fellow students about the metal recycling plant operating next to the historic Watts campus."
Source: LA Times, 06/06/2023
Climate: Carbon Dioxide In Air Hits New Peak, Growing At Near-Record Rate
"The cause of global warming is showing no signs of slowing as heat-trapping carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere increased to record highs in its annual Spring peak, jumping at one of the fastest rates on record, officials announced Monday."
Source: AP, 06/06/2023
Fossil Phase Out Key To Curbing Warming But May Not Be On Talks Agenda
"The world needs to phase out fossil fuels if it wants to curb global warming, the United Nations climate chief said in an interview with The Associated Press. But he said the idea might not make it on to the agenda of “make-or-break” international climate negotiations this fall, run in and by an oil haven."
Source: AP, 06/06/2023
