Laws & Regulations

FED Tool Tracks Pollution on Federal Lands

A revamped Reporter’s Toolbox begins today with a new focus on data resources for environmental journalists. The now biweekly column starts with a look at a massive database designed for federal land managers that reporters can use to scan dozens of pollution data sets about air quality and more in parks, forests and other federal lands.

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"U.S. Congress Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster Aid Bill, Sends To Trump"

"The U.S. Congress on Monday approved legislation providing $19.1 billion in emergency funding for disaster recovery efforts throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico, sending it to President Donald Trump to sign into law."

Source: Reuters, 06/04/2019

"Year-Round Sales Of Gasoline Mixed With 15% Ethanol OK’d"

"The Trump administration is following through on a plan to allow year-round sales of gasoline mixed with 15% ethanol, though some say the move is undercut by a policy that gives oil refineries waivers allowing them to use reduced levels of the additive."

Source: AP, 06/03/2019

Ohio’s Nuclear Bailout Plan Balloons to Embrace Coal, Crimp Renewables

"While other states are embracing renewable energy, Ohio is heading in the opposite direction. A bill passed this week by the Ohio House would subsidize nuclear and coal power while cutting state support for renewable energy and energy efficiency, with the utilities' customers footing the bill."

Source: InsideClimate News, 06/03/2019

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