"DEP Accepts Plan to Curb Toxic Chemical in NJ’s Drinking Water"
"Surveys have shown the presence of PFNA in New Jersey’s public water systems is much higher than the national rate".
Source: NJ Spotlight, 01/11/2017
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"Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant to Close by 2021"
"The Indian Point nuclear plant will shut down by April 2021 under an agreement New York State reached this week with Entergy, the utility company that owns the facility in Westchester County, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal."
Source: NY Times, 01/09/2017
"Winter Storm Socks U.S. New England Region"
"A winter storm socked the U.S. New England region with heavy snow and high winds early on Friday, with some areas expected to see as much as 24 inches (61 cm) of snowfall, the U.S. National Weather Service said."
Source: Reuters, 12/30/2016
Will State, Local Government Replace Feds on Climate Change?
Even if the incoming Trump Administration retreats from climate action, as many fear, state and local governments may fill the gap on climate policy. Our latest Issue Backgrounder takes a closer look, and offers sources and resources to help you cover the more localized climate stories that may result.
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Northeast Christmas Tree Farmers Get Drought In Their Stockings
"Drought has killed many young trees on farms across New England. Farmers are strugglng to adapt, by planting new varieties and considering drip irrigation systems."
Source: Christian Science Monitor, 12/13/2016
Offshore Wind, Which Trump Fought In Scotland, Now Online In U.S.
"The Block Island Wind Farm, a 30 megawatt (or 30 million-watt) installment off the Rhode Island coast, went into regular operation Monday — marking the beginning of a bona fide new source of electricity in the United States."
Source: Wash Post, 12/13/2016
"Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution"
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Covering Wildfire Is No Longer Seasonal Work
Deadly fires that swept Tennessee are harbingers of a new normal for these massive burns, driven by drought and climate factors to become a year-round, multi-region phenomenon. Our in-depth backgrounder offers dozens of resources, plus tips and ideas for improving your wildfire coverage.
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"The 100-Yard Deception"
"Insider documents reveal a trail of deception as leading turf company, FieldTurf, sold high-end sports fields to taxpayers in towns and schools across N.J. and U.S., knowing they might fall apart."
Source: NJ Advance, 12/05/2016
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