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Judge Rules EPA Must Publish More Information About Chemicals Under Review

"A Washington, D.C., judge ruled this week that the Environmental Protection Agency must disclose more information than it currently does about chemicals pending review under the Toxic Substances Control Act."

Source: The Hill, 08/23/2024
October 17, 2024 to October 19, 2024

IRE AccessFest 2024

This online Investigative Reporters and Editors conference will provide professional development opportunities that focus on DEI issues within the newsroom and in news coverage, as well as past NICAR and IRE Conference sessions on data skills and investigative techniques. Fellowships available; Sep 9 deadline.

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"US Must Do More To Protect Species From Gulf Of Mexico Drilling: Judge"

"A U.S. judge at the urging of environmental groups has thrown out an assessment by a federal agency governing how endangered and threatened marine species should be protected from oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico."

Source: Reuters, 08/22/2024

Oil Firms And Dark Money Fund Push By GOP States To Block Climate Laws

"A powerful group that boasts 28 Republican attorneys general, including many who have sided with oil and gas firms to block states seeking compensation for weather disasters caused by climate change, has raked in millions of dollars from fossil fuel giants and a dark money fund tied to Federalist Society co-chair, Leonard Leo."

Source: Guardian, 08/22/2024

"Calif. Legislators Say New Laws Must Protect Farmworkers From Extreme Heat"

"State lawmakers, responding to a report that the agency charged with ensuring worker safety in California has sharply cut back on enforcement of outdoor heat protection laws, said new legislation is needed to protect employees amid escalating periods of extreme heat."

Source: LA Times, 08/22/2024

"La. Advocate Leading Fight Against Ammonia Plant: ‘I Already Feel Ignored’"

"It wasn’t Kimbrelle Eugene Kyereh’s intention to become a community leader when she moved back to her hometown of St. Rose, Louisiana in 2017. But it’s the role she felt she had to take when she learned a petrochemical company had plans to build a $4.6 billion blue ammonia plant in her predominantly Black community."

Source: Floodlight, 08/22/2024

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