Thursday 23 May 2019

Energy and Environment: Mysterious spike of ozone-destroying chemical is traced to east China

Energy and Environment
With Chris Mooney
(Alexander F. Yuan / AP)
Mysterious spike of ozone-destroying chemical is traced to east China
New emissions violate a global treaty and could delay the ozone layer's recovery.
Jay Inslee wants to be the climate change president. His record shows what a tough sell that issue could be.
The Democratic governor's environmental initiatives have had a cold reception, even in his blue state.
 
States aren't waiting for the Trump administration on environmental protections
A patchwork of policies on water pollution, pesticides and oil and gas drilling have emerged across the United States.
 
Analysis
The Energy 202: Republicans vote against bill containing their key climate priority: researching energy innovation
They're putting other Energy Department initiatives first.
 
 
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The tick population is booming. Is climate change to blame? And will tick-borne diseases increase?
Matthias Leu, a tick researcher, says warmer temperatures may increase some tick-borne diseases.
 
Analysis
The Energy 202: EPA blocks a dozen products containing pesticides thought harmful to bees
Environmentalists and beekeepers have pushed for action for years.
 
A really cosmic forecast: Space climate will affect your weather — and technology
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center measures radiation belts, geomagnetic storms and the sun's coronal mass ejections.
 
 
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Analysis
The Energy 202: Democrats slammed Biden on climate change. But what would a 'middle ground' even look like?
Here's a possible framework for a centrist plan.
 
A massive Gulf oil spill is finally being contained after more than 14 years
Up to 1,000 gallons of oil per day are being removed from the site of the Taylor Energy spill, says the owner of company that installed a containment system.
 
Analysis
The Energy 202: What blue states are doing on the environment while Trump is in office
They're writing rules even as the administration relaxes them.
 
 
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