"The Propane Industry’s Weird Obsession With School Buses, Explained"
"Electric school buses are better for kids’ health. The propane industry has other ideas."
Source: Vox, 10/30/2023
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Four Tracts In Gulf Of Mexico Are Designated For Wind Power Development
"The Biden administration on Friday designated four tracts of federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas and Louisiana coasts for development of wind energy."
Source: AP, 10/30/2023
"Who Were the Worst of the Worst Climate Polluters in 2022?"
"EPA’s annual greenhouse gas report for large emitters show some facilities slashed their emissions while others polluted more than ever."
Source: Inside Climate News, 10/30/2023
"Court Indefinitely Blocks Gulf Oil Leasing Deadline Set For Nov. 8"
"A federal appeals court on Thursday indefinitely stayed an earlier order requiring the Biden administration to hold a November oil lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, though it’s unclear whether the administration will immediately proceed with the sale."
Source: The Hill, 10/30/2023
Exposed for Pig Pollution, Nebraska Governor Slimes the Reporter
When the governor of Nebraska personally attacked an investigative reporter who’d covered environmental problems in his family business, it drew a national spotlight and a quick response from free press supporters, including the Society of Environmental Journalists. WatchDog Opinion looks at what happened and observes that politicians’ name-calling of journalists has an unfortunate history — but must never be allowed to stop the truthtelling.
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The Open Notebook's Science Writers Database
This database is a free, public tool to connect science writers of all kinds and help them diversify their networks. You can browse or use the search, sort, and filter tools. Journalists, writers, editors and communicators who cover science, health, environment or technology are invited to join.
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New Climate Vulnerability Index Made for Local, Regional Stories
For environmental journalists looking to get granular on their coverage of climate risk, Reporter’s Toolbox recommends a new collaborative effort that integrates dozens of separate datasets to provide insights down to the census-tract level. Because it can also be cross-indexed by subjects like health and socioeconomics, it’s particularly useful for environmental justice reporting. Toolbox walks you through the new Climate Vulnerability Index.
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Growing Montana Bear Population Spotlights Need for Wildlife Corridors
"One morning in late June, after a crisp mountain air had settled into Kootenai River valley, Megan Leach heard her chickens clucking nervously. She ventured outside to see the cause for the commotion and noticed that one of her heavy coops, on wheels but sturdy, had been moved. As dusk began to fall later that day, Leach rounded up her chickens to place them in the protection of her barn, feeling that something was watching them. It turned out to be a grizzly bear."
Source: Sierra, 10/27/2023
"In Graphic Detail: Cigarette Butt Research Is Lighting Up"
"Today, spent filters—cigarette butts stuffed with microplastics—are some of the most abundant litter on the beach, which is just one stop on their toxic marine journey that often begins in storm drains."
Source: Hakai, 10/27/2023
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