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Rare Whale Is Having Good Season For Births, But Might Still Go Extinct

"One of the world’s rarest whale species is having more babies this year than in some recent seasons, but experts say many more young are needed to help stave off the possibility of extinction. The North Atlantic right whale’s population numbers an estimated 384 animals and is slowly rising after several years of decline."

Source: AP, 01/07/2026

Under Order, EPA Says It Will Propose Drinking Water Limit For Perchlorate

"The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday said it would propose a drinking water limit for perchlorate, a harmful chemical in rockets and other explosives, but also said doing so wouldn’t significantly benefit public health and that it was acting only because a court ordered it."

Source: AP, 01/07/2026

Congress’ Latest Spending Package Spares Environment, Energy Agencies

"Congressional appropriators’ latest bipartisan spending package, unveiled Monday, would reduce funding for a host of energy and environment programs while rejecting the Trump administration’s requests for even greater cuts."

Source: E&E News, 01/07/2026
January 18, 2026

DEADLINE: NPPA Best of Photojournalism Awards

For nearly 80 years, the National Press Photographers Association has honored the most impactful visual journalism of the year with their annual Best of Photojournalism awards. The National Press Photographers Association is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Best of Photojournalism competition.

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