"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
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Truss 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
Engaging in EPA's Upcoming Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Regulatory Process
The US EPA invites you to learn more about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water, actions under the Safe Drinking Water Act to develop a proposed PFAS drinking water regulation and how to participate in the rulemaking process and offer EPA input on the proposed rule once it is published. 2:30-4:00 p.m E.T.
Journalism From Nature's Frontline
Join Mongabay founder Rhett Butler (pictured), recipient of a 2022 Heinz Award, Columbia Climate School's Andrew Revkin and The Allegheny Front's Kara Holsopple for a conversation on environmental journalism, including the threats, positive trends and how crucial this reporting is to driving impact. 4-5 p.m. ET.
DEADLINE: Freelancer Wellness Grants
In honor of International Freelancer Day on Oct 19, Freelancers Union + Fiverr opened applications for $500 micro-grants to aid freelancers and independent workers worldwide in wellness areas including mental, physical, social and financial. Apply by Nov 2, 2022.
"EV ‘Micromobility’ Would Like Your Respect"
"Serious transportation, or fun toy? It’s the policy question that faces the scooter and the e-bike, the smallest forms of electric transportation. They’re surging in popularity among regular people, but the government hasn’t yet adopted them as solutions to solve heavy-duty problems like traffic jams or climate change."
Source: E&E News, 10/19/2022
"Alaskans Question Fishery Management As Snow Crabs Disappear"
"Crabbers and restaurateurs fear the unprecedented collapse of Alaska’s snow crab industry could portend more fishery closings as climate change takes a continued toll on fish stocks."
Source: E&E News, 10/19/2022
Chemical Hair-Straightening Linked To Uterine Cancer, Study Warns Black Women
"Frequent use of chemical hair-straightening products could put women at a higher risk of developing uterine cancer than those who do not use such products, a major study by the National Institutes of Health found."
Source: Washington Post, 10/19/2022
Amount Of Ocean Heat Found To Be Accelerating And Fuelling Extreme Weather
"The amount of heat accumulating in the ocean is accelerating and penetrating ever deeper, with widespread effects on extreme weather events and marine life, according to a new scientific review."
Source: Guardian, 10/19/2022
"Missouri School To Close After Radioactive Waste Report"
"A Missouri school board decided Tuesday to shut down a grade school that sits near a contaminated creek after a study funded by law firms involved in a class-action lawsuit found high levels of radioactive material inside the school."
Source: AP, 10/19/2022
