"Scientist Goes It Alone on Climate Change to Save His State"
"Facing opposition from politicians, this North Carolina scientist is urging coastal communities to get ready for rising water."
Source: National Geographic, 11/01/2016
Environmental Politics
Dakota Pipeline Protesters Set For 'Last Stand' On Banks Of Missouri R
"Native American protesters are preparing to take a 'last stand' against the Dakota Access pipeline after police raided their camps and arrested hundreds, paving the way for construction of the final stretch of the controversial oil project."
Source: Guardian, 11/01/2016
"In Rare Move, China Criticizes Trump Plan To Exit Climate Change Pact"
"China on Tuesday rejected a plan by U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to back out of a global climate change pact, saying a wise political leader should make policy in line with global trends, a rare comment on a foreign election.
The world is moving towards balancing environmental protection and economic growth, China's top climate change negotiator told reporters, in response to a query on how China would work with a Trump administration on climate change. . .
Source: Reuters, 11/01/2016
"On One Thing The Candidates Agree: Infrastructure Needs Work"
"Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both have proposals to rebuild the nation's infrastructure. Meanwhile, ballots in some 400 local communities feature public transit and infrastructure projects."
Source: NPR, 11/01/2016
Environment Is on the Ballot in Election 2016
While issues like climate change have gained little traction in the presidential race, environmental topics are playing a clearer role in some congressional contests, as well in statehouse and local elections. At the same time, a number of controversial ballot initiatives are tackling environmental topics ranging from plastic bag bans to solar energy. Get info and resources in our Election 2016 Issue Backgrounder.
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Following UN Morocco Climate Meeting from Home
The Paris Agreement took effect Nov 4, followed by the start of the United Nations meeting on climate change this week in Marrakesh. Can't go in person, but still want to track the critical issues at stake? TipSheet offers a guide on how to report Marrakesh from home.
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"Coal Ash a Hot-Button Issue in Tight North Carolina Governors Race"
"Of all the environmental and climate change challenges facing North Carolina—including its vulnerability to sea level rise, the extreme flooding from Hurricane Matthew, the wisdom of drilling offshore and fracking throughout the state—the one issue Gov. Pat McCrory has struggled with most politically is coal ash."
Source: InsideClimate News, 10/31/2016
"The Ambitious Clinton Climate Plan Nobody Is Talking About"
"Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has a detailed 10-year energy, environment and climate plan. But you likely know nothing about it."
Source: Living on Earth, 10/31/2016
"U.S. Prosecutors Regroup For Second Trial In Oregon Occupation"
"U.S. prosecutors on Friday regrouped to strategize for their next trial of armed militants who occupied a wildlife center in Oregon the day after seven others at a related trial were surprisingly acquitted of all charges."
Source: Reuters, 10/31/2016
"Measure in Florida That Claims to Back Solar Power May Discourage It"
"Florida’s biggest electric utility companies are backing a proposed constitutional amendment that, the campaign says, 'promotes solar in the Sunshine State.' Not so: If Florida voters approve the ballot measure, it could pave the way for utilities to raise fees on solar customers and cast a heavy cloud over the future of rooftop solar energy in Florida."
Source: NY Times, 10/28/2016
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