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June 14, 2023

Webinar: Generative AI’s Impact on Law

This National Press Foundation webinar is for journalists and lawyers to ask the experts about the risks and opportunities of generative artificial intelligence. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET

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"Chemours’ PFAS Challenge Affects Semiconductors, State Cleanups"

"The outcome of a Chemours Co. lawsuit challenging a PFAS health advisory the EPA set for drinking water could affect cleanups, public health, and regulatory processes, attorneys said in recent interviews. The lawsuit focuses on a particular PFAS used to make a type of chemical, perfluoroalkoxy alkanes (PFA), important to the semiconductor industry."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 05/23/2023

"WSU Researchers Win Historic FDA Approval For Gene-Edited Pork"

"At a barbecue on campus last week, flames licked a set of sausage links as scientist Blake Foraker worked on the perfect grill marks. ...  With permission from the Food and Drug Administration, WSU researchers made them from pigs whose DNA has been changed."

Source: OPB, 05/17/2023

"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

"Orbiting Methane ‘Speed Cameras’ Are Catching Polluters in the Act"

"Think of them as speed cameras, but for methane. Just like roadside instruments used to identify drivers breaking traffic rules, new powerful satellites are starting to catch oil and gas operators releasing the planet-warming gas into the atmosphere."

Source: Bloomberg Green, 05/02/2023

"Environmental Groups Sue U.S. Over SpaceX Launch License For Texas"

"Conservation groups sued the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday, challenging its approval of expanded rocket launch operations by Elon Musk's SpaceX next to a national wildlife refuge in South Texas without requiring greater environmental study."

Source: Reuters, 05/02/2023

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