"Trump Announces Environmental Advisory Group Led By His Former Consultant"
"President-elect Trump said he will create an environmental advisory group lead by his former environmental consultant."
Source: The Hill, 01/13/2025
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"A Surprising Byproduct Of Wildfires: Contaminated Drinking Water"
"Thousands of firefighters are working to contain the blazes of multiple fires across Los Angeles. Months from now when the fires are extinguished and the rain comes, however, a hidden threat could put communities at risk once again."
Source: Washington Post, 01/13/2025
How Leading Redeveloper Makes Millions by Not Redeveloping Brownfields
"Although Commercial Development Co. and its affiliates have pledged to revive the former industrial sites they purchase, residents are often stuck looking at undeveloped acreage for years."
Source: Inside Climate News, 01/13/2025
"Trump Revives Threats To Withhold Disaster Aid For Political Foes"
"The deadly Los Angeles area wildfires were turned into a political conflagration on Wednesday as President-elect Donald Trump rekindled past threats to withhold disaster aid to Democratic opponents in California."
Source: E&E News, 01/13/2025
There Has Never Been a Better Time for Environmental Journalism
Environmental devastation. Corporate capture. Disinformation’s diffusion. Hostility to news media. All this may seem overwhelming for environmental reporters. But for WatchDog Opinion, it means that journalism must rise to the challenge, take the truth seriously, report with conviction, cover corruption and tell the stories of the many whose stories are not being told. A case for why Trump 2.0 presents that opportunity.
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Assessing AI’s Importance in Journalism and Teaching — Part 1
Like with any new technology, the future of artificial intelligence in the newsroom and the classroom inspired excitement and fear for one journalism educator. But after experimenting with it at the University of Michigan, EJ Academy co-editor Emilia Askari gained practical insight into its smart use for teaching young reporters. Lessons on AI journalism, in Part 1 of a two-part series.
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What Biden Rules Could Congress Unplug With Review Act?
As the Biden White House rushes to enact environment and energy policy before Inauguration Day, an obscure law leaves room for the incoming administration to claw them back. At risk: strengthened emissions standards for vehicles and power, tougher energy efficiency standards and plans to replace lead pipes. The latest EJ TransitionWatch explains how the reversal works — and why it might not.
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"How Watch Duty Became The Go-To Wildfire App To Track L.A. Wildfires"
"Struggling to keep track of fast moving wildfires and the latest evacuation zones, residents of Los Angeles are rushing to download a free app called Watch Duty."
Source: Washington Post, 01/10/2025
"Coal Was On Its Way Out. But Surging Electricity Demand Is Keeping It Alive"
"U.S. coal plant use is dropping, but utilities are delaying their retirement and running them — even when they cost more than renewable sources."
Source: Floodlight, 01/10/2025
Infrastructure Neglect, Poverty Lead To Parasites In The Mississippi Delta
"New research suggests parasitic infections in US south are far more widespread than previously acknowledged"
Source: Guardian, 01/10/2025
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