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"Bird Flu Virus Found In Grocery Milk As Officials Say Supply Still Safe"

"Viral fragments of bird flu have been identified in samples of milk taken from grocery store shelves in the United States, a finding that does not necessarily suggest a threat to human health but indicates the avian flu virus is more widespread among dairy herds than previously thought, according to two public health officials and a public health expert who was briefed on the issue."

Source: Washington Post, 04/24/2024

"Biden Admin Vows To Restore 8M Acres Of Wetlands"

"The Biden administration announced a goal Tuesday to protect and restore 8 million acres of wetlands over the next six years in an effort to counter development pressures and recently weakened federal regulations."

Source: E&E News, 04/24/2024

"Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Hit Critical Stage In Canada"

"Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations are gathering in the Canadian city of Ottawa this week to craft a treaty to stop the rapidly escalating problem of plastic pollution."

Source: AP, 04/24/2024
April 29, 2024

SciLine Media Briefing: Climate Change & Agriculture — Pests, Pathogens and Pollinators

Climate change is affecting U.S. agricultural production through mechanisms beyond heat and drought. SciLine’s next media briefing will cover the links between climate change and growing pest populations, damaging crop pathogens and pollinator declines. 3:00 p.m. ET.

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