Thursday, 10 January 2019

Energy and Environment: U.S. greenhouse gas emissions spiked in 2018 — and it couldn’t happen at a worse time

Energy and Environment
With Chris Mooney
Luke Sharrett / Bloomberg
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions spiked in 2018 — and it couldn't happen at a worse time
The nation is now far off course from what the Obama administration promised under the Paris agreement, leaving a big gap for the rest of the world to make up.
Fiat Chrysler agrees to potential $800 million settlement over emissions cheating charges
U.S. officials had accused the company of installing software that enables certain diesel trucks to emit far more pollutants than emissions laws allow.
 
Oil drillers, nature lovers get access to public lands despite shutdown
These are among the Trump administration's top priorities at the Interior Department, but activists warn pursuing them during the shutdown is risky.
 
 
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Smokey Bear made it to the Rose Parade during the shutdown, but now all trips are off
On New Year's Day, Smokey Bear and U.S. Forest Service chief Vicki Christiansen journeyed to the Rose Parade despite the government shutdown.
 
EPA moves to ban toxic paint-stripper chemical for some — but not all — uses
The agency has proposed banning the use of a toxic chemical in paint strippers when it comes to consumers — but not when it comes to its commercial use.
 
Court orders EPA to release Andrew Wheeler's contacts with outside groups within 10 months
Activists hope the correspondence involving Wheeler and other officials will clarify how industry interests may be influencing their policy.
 
 
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Park Service takes 'extraordinary step' of dipping into entrance fees to bolster operations at popular sites
Critics say the unprecedented move, which comes as trash and other problems mount, could be illegal.
 
Three dead in national park system accidents as shutdown wears on
As the government shutdown continues, the risks to visitors and resources at national parks persist.
 
 
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