Published by the Environmental News Service MANAGUA, Nicaragua, November 26, 2016 (ENS) – Thousands of people living along Nicaragua’s coastal areas were forced to evacuate after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake jolted El Salvador and Nicaragua, just an hour after a powerful hurricane hit Nicaragua’s east coast. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/11/25/double-jeopardy-hurricane-quake-hit-central-america/
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A little-known office under the control of the White House can keep some environmental regulations from taking effect, and the president can reverse rules not yet completed. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/25/science/donald-trump-obama-climate.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Homeowners are slowly growing wary of buying property in the areas most at risk, setting up a potential economic time bomb in an industry that is struggling to adapt. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/24/science/global-warming-coastal-real-estate.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund A senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump wants to shut down NASA’s world-leading climate science work. It would hurt farmers, businesses, vulnerable states and the economy as a whole. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/231837770/0/edf/blogs/feed~We-lose-more-than-you-think-if-NASAs-climate-science-is-cut
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund The forces that are moving us towards a cleaner, safer world are strong – and Trump’s election hasn’t changed that. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/231816474/0/edf/blogs/feed~pieces-of-climate-progress-President-Trumps-policies-cant-undo
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An array of forecasting apps can help you prepare for the rainy, windy or snowy conditions to come. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/23/technology/personaltech/weather-apps-to-download-and-store-up-for-winter.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized increases in renewable fuel volume requirements across all categories of biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-finalizes-increase-renewable-fuel-volumes
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The annual production of algae, the base of the food web, increased an estimated 47 percent between 1997 and 2015, and the Arctic Ocean is greening up earlier each year. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/22/science/global-warming-alters-arctic-food-chain.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund With the right argument and a good dose of listening skills you may be able to connect even with the most ardent denier. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/230891688/0/edf/blogs/feed~How-to-talk-climate-change-with-a-skeptic-critical-tips
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the accomplishments of 13 organizations and businesses participating in EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-recognizes-outstanding-food-recovery-challenge-participants
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The company, accused of scheming to deny the threat of climate change, has directed its fiercest return fire against the descendants of the company’s founder. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/21/science/exxon-mobil-rockefellers-climate-change.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental News Service MARRAKECH, Morocco, November 20, 2016 (ENS) – Countries fast-tracked the political and practical aims of the landmark Paris Climate Change Agreement and accelerated global climate action at the 2016 UN climate change conference that concluded in the early hours of Saturday morning in Marrakech. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/11/20/cop22-nations-hold-fast-to-paris-climate-accord/
Published by the Environmental News Service MANDAN, North Dakota, November 20, 2016 (ENS) – North Dakota police and Morton County sheriffs are dealing tonight with what they are calling “an ongoing riot” in connection with the Dakota Access Pipeline. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/11/20/police-crack-down-on-dakota-access-pipeline-protesters/
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON– Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy with address the National Press Club at their luncheon and also take questions from the audience. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/today-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-deliver-speech-and-take-questions-national-press
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Business leaders, scientists and policy-makers reflect on ways to enhance environmental sustainability Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27088&ArticleID=36310&l=en
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Billings was the first staff director of the Senate environment subcommittee and an alter ego of Senator Edmund S. Muskie, Democrat of Maine. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/us/politics/leon-billings-dead.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund The anger we have seen against past attempts to roll back bedrock environmental protections will pale in comparison to the fury that will be unleashed if the Trump administration carries out its campaign promises. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/228041372/0/edf/blogs/feed~A-warning-for-Donald-Trump-Gutting-the-EPA-would-be-harder-%E2%80%93-and-more-perilous-%E2%80%93-than-you-think
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Donald J. Trump’s election presages huge potential change on America’s federal lands, pitting conservation against his promise to “unleash” fossil fuel production. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/19/us/battle-lines-over-trumps-lands-policy-stretch-across-640-million-acres.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – This Monday, November 21st, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy with address the National Press Club at their luncheon and also take questions from the audience. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/monday-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-deliver-speech-and-take-questions-national-press
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment By altering photosynthesis in tobacco, researchers improved the plant’s production, a method they hope will prove successful in food crops. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/science/gmo-foods-photosynthesis.html?partner=rss&emc=rss