"Democratic Lawmakers Call For Emissions Reductions In Airline Bailout"
"A number of Senate Democrats say any airline bailout package must include measures that limit carbon emissions from the industry."
Source: The Hill, 03/18/2020
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Lithium Startup Backed By Bill Gates Seeks Breakthrough At Salton Sea
"David Snydacker knew going in that California’s Imperial Valley was a “graveyard for lithium-extraction technologies.”"
Source: LA Times, 03/17/2020
SEJournal Relaunches WatchDog with a ‘Voice,’ Plus Coronavirus and More
SEJournal welcomes back from hiatus our WatchDog feature, now recast as an opinion column from Joseph A. Davis, Society of Environmental Journalists’ veteran freedom of information advocate and longtime SEJournal contributor. In part one of a two-parter, find out why we’re relaunching the new column, plus get Davis’ take on government openness (or lack thereof) around coronavirus, as well as more on SEJ’s deep commitment to open information and a rundown of its recent FOI activities. And watch for part two next week.
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Emerald Corridor Tries Flipping the Switch on C02
The latest entry in our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor” special report looks at what the Pacific Northwest is doing to mitigate climate change, including reducing carbon emissions, limiting sprawl and congestion, pushing energy efficiency and pursuing carbon sequestration. Read the new tipsheet, plus check out our earlier report on climate impacts and our opening backgrounder.
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"Coronavirus Could Slow Efforts to Cut Airlines’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions"
"The coronavirus outbreak is pushing the world’s airlines toward financial crisis — and that is starting to complicate efforts to tame airlines’ greenhouse gas emissions, which had been growing rapidly in recent years."
Source: NY Times, 03/10/2020
"Car Rules: EPA Report Fuels Debate Over Rollback"
"A new EPA report is fueling debate over whether auto manufacturers could meet the clean car standards established by former President Obama. Those rules are being rolled back by President Trump."
Source: ClimateWire, 03/04/2020
Trump Wants To Lift Ban On Moving LNG Gas On Trains. Critics Cite Risk.
"The Trump administration is moving to allow railroads nationwide to ship liquefied natural gas as part of a push to increase energy exports — a practice that has been banned until now because of the uncertain hazards it presents."
Source: Washington Post, 03/04/2020
EPA Board: Trump Rollback of Obama Auto Rule Not As Good For Society
"The Trump administration's plans for addressing vehicle emissions may not be as good for society as an Obama administration rule, according to a review released Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) independent science board."
Source: The Hill, 03/03/2020
An A-to-Z Guide to Emerald Corridor Climate Impacts
In Part Two of our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor” special report, we take a look at the impacts of climate change on the Pacific Northwest region — and how best to cover them. Our A-to-Z Guide explores 26 neglected angles and stories, plus resource links to get you started. And check out our inaugural backgrounder and watch in coming weeks for additional tipsheets and a toolbox.
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"Jordan Cove Decision Delayed By Feds After Oregon Denies Key Permit"
"Federal energy regulators have once again delayed their decision on the proposed Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas terminal and pipeline project. At a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission meeting Thursday morning, commissioners voted 2-1 not to move the project forward."
Source: OPB, 02/21/2020
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