Ecosystems

Restoring Environmental Rules Rolled Back by Trump Could Take Years

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-01-22 12:26

WASHINGTON — President Biden, vowing to restore environmental protections frayed over the past four years, has ordered the review of more than 100 rules and regulations on air, water, public lands, endangered species and climate change that were weakened or rolled back by his predecessor.

But legal experts warn that it could take two to three years — and in some cases, most of Mr. Biden’s term — to put many of the old rules back in place.

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In Trump’s last days, a spree of environmental rollbacks

Submitted by mike kraft on Sat, 2021-01-16 19:03

In Trump’s last days, a spree of environmental rollbacks The Trump administration went on a final spree of environmental rollbacks with just days left in office, scaling back standards for equipment Americans use to heat their homes, habitat for the northern spotted owl, and protections for conservation lands in California and Utah. Juliet Eilperin, Dino Grandoni Washington Post

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17 states sue EPA for declining to tighten air pollution standards

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2021-01-13 19:21

17 states sue EPA for declining to tighten air pollution standards A coalition of 17 states and New York City are suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its decision not to tighten major air pollution standards. Rachel Frazin TheHill

A coalition of 17 states and New York City are suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its decision not to tighten major air pollution standards.

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EPA finalizes 'secret science' rule, limiting use of public health research

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2021-01-05 15:32

EPA finalizes 'secret science' rule, limiting use of public health The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday finalized one of its most controversial rules, limiting the types of studies the agency can weigh when crafting its policies. Rebecca Beitsch TheHill

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Trump EPA finalizes rollback making it harder to enact new public health rules

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2020-12-09 18:37

Trump EPA finalizes rollback making it harder to enact new public health rules The Trump administration is finalizing a rule Wednesday making it harder to enact public health protections, by changing the way the Environmental Protection Agency calculates the costs and benefits of new limits on air pollution. Juliet Eilperin, Brady Dennis Washington Post

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STUDY: Fear of more coronavirus-like pandemics as land rights 'under siege'

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2020-09-16 20:36

Fear of more coronavirus-like pandemics as land rights 'under siege' Governments' failure to recognise the land rights of indigenous communities and their role in protecting biodiversity could lead to more coronavirus-like pandemics, researchers said on Tuesday. Nita Bhalla U.S.

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New Climate Maps Show a Transformed United States

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2020-09-16 20:08

New Climate Maps Show a Transformed United States According to new data analyzed by ProPublica and The New York Times Magazine, warming temperatures, rising seas and changing rainfall will profoundly reshape the way people have lived in North America for centuries. ProPublica

According to new data from the Rhodium Group analyzed by ProPublica and The New York Times Magazine, warming temperatures and changing rainfall will drive agriculture and temperate climates northward, while sea level rise will consume coastlines and dangerous levels of humidity will swamp the Mississippi River valley.

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New Federal Report Warns of Financial Havoc From Climate Change

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2020-09-11 11:41

WASHINGTON — A report commissioned by federal regulators overseeing the nation’s commodities markets has concluded that climate change threatens U.S. financial markets, as the costs of wildfires, storms, droughts and floods spread through insurance and mortgage markets, pension funds and other financial institutions.

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Meaningful Movies Olney

Submitted by Gina Angiola on Sat, 2013-09-14 15:37

A group of local citizens has initiated a documentary series in the Olney community as a forum for discussions about the major issues of our day. The first set of movies will cover topics including environmental issues, food insecurity, war and peace, privacy versus security, and immigration.

The first movie will be WAR on WHISTLEBLOWERS and will be shown at 7:30 p.m., Friday, 9/20/13 at the Buffington Community Building (3300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd).

For more details and a full listing of movies, CLICK HERE.

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