"Some Corals Are More Heat Resistant Than Thought"
"The vast genetic diversity of corals means there are some that may survive warming waters. Now scientists just need to find them."
Source: Eos, 02/07/2023
Environmental Studies
"Climate Denial Campaign Goes Retro With New Textbook"
"This week, the [Heartland Institute] sent copies of its book “Climate at a Glance” to 8,000 middle and high school teachers across the country, in order to provide them, it says, with “the data to show the earth is not experiencing a climate crisis.”"
Source: Grist, 02/07/2023
"Court: US Needs To Consider Effects Of Drilling Near Chaco"
"A federal appeals court has sided with environmentalists, ruling that the U.S. government failed to consider the cumulative effects of greenhouse gas emissions that would result from the approval of nearly 200 drilling permits in an area surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park."
Source: AP, 02/03/2023
"Punxsutawney Phil Is Wrong: Spring Is Arriving Early In Some Places"
"The South is experiencing its earliest spring in 40 years of records, while spring is days to weeks early across the East Coast and Pacific Northwest".
Source: Washington Post, 02/02/2023
"House Republicans Blast Environmental Rules In First Energy Meeting"
"House Republicans took aim at the country’s bedrock environmental policy in their first meeting in charge of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Tuesday, painting a bleak picture of the energy sector under President Biden and pushing for sweeping action to boost gas production."
Source: The Hill, 02/02/2023
"Administration Expected to Endorse Limited Drilling in Alaska Project"
"The Biden administration is expected to propose a scaled-down version of a sprawling oil drilling project in the North Slope of Alaska, according to two people familiar with the decision. The proposal would allow drilling to proceed on a limited basis as part of an $8 billion project known as Willow that climate activists have criticized for years."
Source: NYTimes, 02/01/2023
Watchdog Says White House Science Integrity Measure Amounts To A ‘Gag Rule’
"A whistleblower and advocacy group is raising concerns over what they call a “gag rule” against federal scientists that was included in White House scientific integrity guidelines."
Source: The Hill, 01/31/2023
Cascadia Bioregion Rife With Energy, Environment Troubles To Report in 2023
Iconic critters like salmon, orca and wolves. Climate controversies like natural gas greenwashing and carbon auctions. And wildfire fallout like “smoke-a-geddon.” These are just some of the wide array of stories worth covering as environmental journalists scan Cascadia, the huge area encompassing Washington, Oregon and Idaho, and stretching from Alaska to Utah. This special TipSheet, part of our 2023 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment, outlines top issues in the region, offering insights, resources and story angles.
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"Sea Otter Recovery Is Sending Ripples through the Ecosystem"
"On Pleasant Island, Alaska, wolves are feasting on sea otters. That’s surprisingly bad news for deer."
Source: Hakai, 01/26/2023
"Silencing Science: How Indonesia Is Censoring Wildlife Research"
"Under President Joko Widodo, Indonesia has gained international praise for its conservation policies. But now the government is clamping down on scientists who are questioning official claims that the country’s endangered orangutan and rhino populations are increasing."
Source: YaleE360, 01/26/2023
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