Can Ethanol Fuel Ever Live Up to Its Hype?
"The biofuel's bipartisan support isn't about science, but politics."
Source: Grist, 05/09/2023
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Project Documents D.C. Region’s Dying Ash Trees
"The clock is ticking for the few healthy ash tree groves still in existence around D.C."
Source: WAMU/NPR, 05/09/2023
"Outdoor Brands Phase Out PFAS, “Forever Chemicals,” Ahead Of State Bans"
"Some products with PFAS — a common treatment for water and stain resistant outdoor apparel — will soon be illegal to sell in many states."
Source: EHN, 05/09/2023
"Price to Plug Old Wells in Gulf of Mexico? $30 Billion, Study Says."
"Ever since the first offshore platforms went up off Louisiana 85 years ago, the Gulf of Mexico has been an oil and gas juggernaut. But decades of drilling has left behind more than 14,000 old, unplugged wells at risk of springing dangerous leaks and spills that may cost more than $30 billion to plug, a new study has found."
Source: NYTimes, 05/09/2023
Will Billions To Fix Texas Water Systems Reach These Forgotten Colonias?
"An estimated 500,000 people live in thousands of colonias along the Texas-Mexico border. Largely built between the 1950s and 1980s, these communities have been promised water — but it has never come."
"Maria Martínez constantly calculates how much water is left in the 2,000-gallon tank that sits outside her home near El Paso.
When there’s less than 600 gallons, it’s time to place an order. A few loads of laundry and dirty dishes will use every last drop.
Source: Texas Tribune, 05/09/2023
"Warming-Stoked Tides Eating Huge Holes In Greenland Glacier"
"Daily tides stoked with increasingly warmer water ate a hole taller than the Washington Monument at the bottom of one of Greenland’s major glaciers in the last couple years, accelerating the retreat of a crucial part of the glacier, a new study found."
Source: AP, 05/09/2023
Why Fox-Dominion Matters for Environmental Journalists
Not only did the huge legal settlement in the Dominion Voting Systems libel suit against Fox Corp. help reinforce media libel protections set out decades ago in New York Times v. Sullivan. It also served as a reminder for environmental journalists that the “actual malice” standard is a bulwark for their own (often negative) reporting on big corporations. WatchDog Opinion explains.
How Phosphorus Helped Feed a World — And an Invasion of Algae
The world has heard all about how algae has spread harmfully in large waterways. Now a new book, “The Devil’s Element,” zeroes in on phosphorus, which not only helped feed humanity but also fueled algae’s dangerous blooms. Plus, why soap bubbles turned out to be bad for the environment. A review of the new volume, from BookShelf Editor Tom Henry.
Temperature Shift Tool May Help Journalists Clarify Climate Impacts
A climate modeling service designed for journalists may help them not only survive a hot summer but to cover it better too. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox takes a look at the Climate Shift Index, developed by Climate Central, designed to isolate what part of the heat is due to climate change, pinpointing days and places, and providing useful maps.
"Radar, Cameras Show Sea Birds Avoid Wind Turbines"
"Offshore wind energy critics often cite the risk of collision with birds as an argument against the use of wind power. But a new study conducted by European energy company Vattenfall shows that offshore wind turbines at one UK wind farm are much less dangerous to birds than previously thought, a step towards debunking common claims that turbines are a major contributor to bird mortality."
Source: Climate Denial Crock, 05/08/2023
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