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"Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ About To Get Their First US Limits"

"The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable. But experts say removing them will cost billions, a burden that will fall hardest on small communities with few resources."

Source: AP, 03/03/2023

Biden Backs Bipartisan Railway Safety Bill After Ohio Derailment

"President Biden on Thursday threw his support behind a bipartisan bill that would tighten federal oversight of trains carrying hazardous materials in the aftermath of a derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that spilled toxic chemicals."

Source: The Hill, 03/03/2023
March 14, 2023

Webinar: EPIC, CNT & WE ACT — CEJST Walkthrough

Join Environmental Policy Innovation Center, Center for Neighborhood Technology and WE ACT at 3pm ET for insights on changes to the White House's Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, including how these changes can advance Justice 40 goals and prioritize burdened communities.

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March 9, 2023

The Changing Geopolitics of Critical Minerals and the Future of the Clean Energy Transition

Join the Wilson Center virtually or in person in Washington, DC, 9:00-10:30 a.m. ET, to examine the challenges, policy options and strategic diplomatic alliances needed to minimize confrontation in order to realize individual national commitments and climate emission reduction targets, and more.

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"Study: Online Trade In Arachnids Threatens Some Species With Extinction"

"A recent study reveals a vast and unregulated global trade in invertebrates, posing a risk of overexploitation of some species in the wild. ...  Africa is prominent in this trade as both a source and transit hub for tarantulas and scorpions."

Source: Mongabay, 03/02/2023

EPA Coal Ash Settlement Raises Hopes For Cleanup Beyond Lake Michigan

"A settlement between environmental groups and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could for the first time impose regulations on hundreds of coal ash sites nationwide that are not covered by 2015 federal coal ash rules."

Source: Energy News Network, 03/02/2023

"DeSantis, Pence Allies Launching Campaign To Speed Energy Approvals"

"A new group aims to spend up to $10 million to sway Congress to loosen federal rules for both fossil fuel projects and green power. A major element: putting "the right pressure" on vulnerable Senate Democrats."

Source: Politico, 03/02/2023

"Advocates Seek To Boost Clean Energy Program In Latest Farm Bill Renewal"

"The Inflation Reduction Act offered bigger grants under a rural clean energy program. Now, advocates want Congress to bring the rest of the program in line with those ambitions as part of the latest Farm Bill reauthorization."

Source: Energy News Network, 03/02/2023

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