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- Cancer-causing benzene levels were cut in half at US refineries in 2023: ReportHOUSTON — The number of U.S. oil refineries exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s action level for benzene in 2023 was cut in half compared to 2020, according to a new report from the Environmental Integrity Project.In 2023 just six refineries were above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s average annual “action level,” compared to 12 […]
- Environmental justice advocates find hope, healing and community in PittsburghPITTSBURGH — Environmental justice advocates gathered last week to celebrate progress and chart a path to the future while focusing on healing, self care and mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Environmental Justice Summit highlighted the need for self-care and connection among researchers and advocates working to advance justice. Exposure to […]
- Biden administration ends new coal leasing in Powder River BasinThe Biden administration moves to halt new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, aiming to curb fossil fuel extraction.Maxine Joselow reports for The Washington Post.In short:The Biden administration will end new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, the largest coal-producing region in the U.S.Climate activists celebrate the decision, which could prevent billions of […]
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's new grid rule deepens partisan divisionsA recent FERC initiative aimed at modernizing the U.S. power grid has intensified partisan disagreements, threatening bipartisan efforts for a comprehensive permitting overhaul.Kelsey Brugger reports for E&E News.In short: Democrats praise the rule for promoting renewable energy expansion, while Republicans criticize it for potential hikes in energy costs. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer suggests legislative […]
- Barge collision collapses Galveston bridge, triggers oil spillA barge collision caused a partial collapse of a Galveston bridge, leading to an oil spill and the closure of the only road to Pelican Island.Juan Lozano and Lekan Oyekanmi report for The Associated Press.In short: A barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge, causing partial collapse and oil spillage into nearby waters.The accident halted […]
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- Lawmakers take aim at community air monitoring in Louisiana Republican legislators have blunted the impact of citizen-led air monitoring, which is set to receive millions from the feds Lawmakers take aim at community air monitoring in Louisiana is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please make a donation.
- Climate resilience project aims to reimagine neglected, flood-prone Norfolk neighborhoodA winding “blue greenway” is being designed to tame torrential rainfall, mitigate extreme heat and introduce green amenities to an underserved community. Climate resilience project aims to reimagine neglected, flood-prone Norfolk neighborhood is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us […]
- What would the Biden administration’s new truck rule mean for North Carolina?Clean transportation advocates say the state’s air quality and economy stand to benefit from new federal tailpipe emission rules for heavy trucks and buses — but more work is still needed. What would the Biden administration’s new truck rule mean for North Carolina? is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering […]
- Virginia law expands shared solar into coal country, but key details still have to be worked outLegislation passed this year requires Appalachian Power to start working with utility regulators on a solar subscription program by Jan. 1. Virginia law expands shared solar into coal country, but key details still have to be worked out is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If […]
- What a popular gardening podcast can teach us about equity in the climate movementPodcast host Colah B Tawkin is passionate about connecting people with the natural world, which she says will be critical for tackling future environmental challenges What a popular gardening podcast can teach us about equity in the climate movement is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. […]
Recovery Diva
- In Maui Health Problems PersistFrom the WashPost: Months after Maui Fires, Health Problems Persist. A new report details respiratory ailments, mental health conditions and lack of access to medical care following the deadly fire in Lahaina in August.
- More Canadian Smoke Coming to the U.S.From TheConversation: Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains “The North American Seasonal Fire Assessment and Outlook for May through July highlights drought conditions in western … Continue reading →
- Profile of FEMA Administrator Deanne CriswellFrom CNN.com: How Deanne Criswell blazed a trail from fighting fires to running FEMA. An excerpt: “She joined FEMA during the Obama administration, helping to oversee the agency’s response to natural disasters across the country. In 2019, she became the … Continue reading →
- Changes in Gulf of MexicoA special edition of Issues is titled On the Front Lines of Change: Reporting from the Gulf of Mexico. Several articles dealing with findings from research on past Gulf Coast disasters. On the Front Lines of Change: Reporting From the … Continue reading →
- New Book on Community-Driven Relocation (free download)New book available as a free download from the National Academy of Sciences: Community-Driven Relocation: Recommendations for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region and Beyond. (Note the book is 584 pages, but summary is available.) “Between 1980 and mid-2023, 232 billion-dollar … Continue reading →
