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More than 1,000 Sign Up for WisCaregiver Careers

More than 1,000 people have signed up for the Department of Health Services (DHS) WisCaregiver Careers program, taking the first step toward becoming a certified nurse aide. This first-of-its-kind program offers training and testing at no cost to students, and also implements a $500 retention bonus paid by participating nursing homes after six months...
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#HopeActLiveWI: Grant Award to Support Addiction Treatment

The Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded a $500,000 annual grant to the University of Wisconsin System to provide doctors real-time guidance on how to treat patients who may have an addiction. The addiction consultation line is part of the Heroin, Opioid, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) legislative package. “This effort will enhance care...
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Fire Surge: Why Are We Witnessing A 93% Increase In Waste & Recycling Facility Fires In First 4 Months of 2018

………….March’s number of 37 fire incidents is not only one of the highest months on record but is more than the number of fires that occurred in both March of 2016 and 2017 combined. March 2018 could merely be an anomaly. But then comes April. Aprils’s number of 36 fire incidents is not only...
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Fukushima: Melted nuclear fuel still clinging to the walls where radiation levels are so high even robots cannot enter

INSIDE the heart of Fukushima’s deadly reactor: JAW-dropping footage from the heart of the Fukushima nuclear disaster zone reveals the devastation inside its destroyed reactor. The scenes were captured by a camera attached to a 16-metre rod and inserted into reactor 2 at the doomed Japanese power plant. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5686951/INSIDE-heart-Fukushimas-deadly-reactor.html
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Particulate Matter Assessment for Construction Activities

As the public is getting aware of the health implications of Dust/Particulate Matter and other pollutants, governments are expecting better pollutant management from industries. This guide provides a brief overview of a Dust pollution risk management plan for the Construction industry as well as some best practices to help mitigate the impacts. Introduction Construction, an...
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Climate One Podcast: Selling the science of climate change

“Only the repetition of simple messages changes public opinion and affects the brain,” says David Fenton, a four-decade veteran of PR campaigns for the environment, public health and human rights.
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Climate One Podcast: The Population Bomb, 50 years later: A conversation with Paul Ehrlich

Can the earth continue to support an ever-increasing number of humans?
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Silent Spills Part 3: Texas officials ignore spread of dioxin in San Jacinto River

It seemed like a dream — a bluff out back offered panoramic views, and a sandy path wound down to the river, where their three children and later their grandchildren all fished.
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One West Virginia county tried to break its dependence on the energy industry. It was overruled.

After seeing the scars of coal, Fayette County banned the disposal of natural gas drilling waste. Industry fought back, arguing the community doesn’t get a say.
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This college kid is growing produce on a landfill to feed her city

Her plan would transform food deserts using land people didn’t think was available but is actually a great place to farm.
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Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto to celebrate Frick’s first-in-U.S. living building certification

Frick Environmental Center on Friday will celebrate its distinction as the first Living Building in the U.S. that is municipally owned and free to the …
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Oslo bans cars, builds a bike lane haven

The city of Oslo is still planning to go car-free by 2019. But old habits die hard.
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Hawaii passes bill banning sunscreen that can harm coral reefs

The legislation prohibits the distribution of sunscreens containing chemicals that scientists have found contributes to coral bleaching when washed off in the ocean.
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Hundreds of trees accidentally killed by herbicide

A weed killer used to manage plants along U.S. Highway 20 left the Deschutes National Forest with hundreds of standing but dead ponderosa pine trees.
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As transit agencies inch toward electric buses, environmental groups want more progress

Environmental advocates in Pennsylvania want to see a faster switch to electric buses to help eliminate emissions that can worsen asthma and cause other health problems.
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The Tribes vs. Donald Trump

Last December, when the Trump administration announced its decision to shrink Bears Ears National Monument, a crack team of Native American attorneys armed themselves with a lawsuit that ensured tribal voices will lead the legal battle to overturn it.
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How Colorado River basin states can improve water efficiency

An assessment of the seven Colorado River Basin states shows that there are two key areas where states are lagging and a stronger legal framework could help, writes Mary Ann Dickinson of the Alliance for Water Efficiency.
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Kansas City clean energy goals could get a boost from utility partnership

City officials hope a partnership with Kansas City Power & Light will help it meet a set of ambitious clean energy goals.
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Minnesota group making the case for clean energy as jobs driver

Clean Energy Economy Minnesota is connecting with rural and suburban lawmakers over economic impact.
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California warns of a second energy crisis

California’s chief utility regulator is warning that the state could find itself in the throes of another energy crisis if it doesn’t address the droves of customers defecting from utilities.
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Don’t just drain excess water off your field — reuse it

Source: Successful Farming, 4/23/18. Retaining precipitation could make or break a crop. There are times when the plant needs another inch of rain, which adds stress to the plant. That’s where drainage water management comes into the picture.
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Wisconsin Doctor Named Childhood Immunization Champion by the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named Dr. Jeffrey Moore of the Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center a 2018 Childhood Immunization Champion. Dr. Moore was nominated and selected from a pool of health professionals, community advocates, and other immunization leaders for making a significant contribution to public health in Wisconsin. Dr. Moore...
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#HopeActLiveWI: Grants Fund Expansion of Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded four $250,000 grants to one county, one tribe, and two nonprofit organizations to support the expansion of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder . “These grants continue our efforts to connect people in need of help with effective treatment options,” says DHS Director of Opioid...
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#HopeActLiveWI: DHS Hosts Opioid Forum

Nearly 500 people involved in the response to Wisconsin’s opioid crisis are in Milwaukee for a two-day event hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Today is the first day of the Opioid Forum at the Hyatt Regency. It runs through tomorrow. “We’re sharing strategies to save lives,” says DHS Opioid Initiatives...
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Department of Health Services Issues Warning About Synthetic Cannabinoids

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is warning people about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids , often called “fake weed”, “K2”, and “spice”. Severe bleeding has been reported in people who have used synthetic cannabinoids, including one confirmed case in Wisconsin, and two deaths in Illinois. These products are found across the U.S....
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HELM adopters – an ever-increasing community

It is easy to be preoccupied with the day-to-day tasks of a project, particularly when development work is progressing full … The post HELM adopters – an ever-increasing community appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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Report from Pistoia Alliance CDx / NGS & Regulation workshop

Royal Society of Chemistry, London – 11th April 2018 45 delegates from 30 companies explored the dramatic increase in … The post Report from Pistoia Alliance CDx / NGS & Regulation workshop appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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Hack the Lab: SiLA, Deep Learning, Alexa and the CSL

Energy, Collaboration, Lab Data (and Alexa) For our 2018 European conference we ran our second President’s Series hackathon to show … The post Hack the Lab: SiLA, Deep Learning, Alexa and the CSL appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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The Pistoia Alliance Calls for Greater Life Sciences Collaboration to Build the ‘Lab of the Future’

EU conference and two-day ‘hack the lab’ hackathon discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) will … The post The Pistoia Alliance Calls for Greater Life Sciences Collaboration to Build the ‘Lab of the Future’ appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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Announcing Support for HELM 2.0 (Hierarchical Editing Language for Macromolecules) in the Open Source Web Editor

The Pistoia Alliance, a global alliance of life science companies, vendors, publishers and academic groups and Scilligence Corporation are pleased … The post Announcing Support for HELM 2.0 (Hierarchical Editing Language for Macromolecules) in the Open Source Web Editor appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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Pistoia Alliance EU Conference – Meet the Sponsors

We are delighted to thank all our sponsors for their support. For more information on their services, please see below. … The post Pistoia Alliance EU Conference – Meet the Sponsors appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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New User Experience toolkit for the R&D life sciences released

We’re pleased to announce the official release of our new UXLS Toolkit! Designed to provide valuable information about … The post New User Experience toolkit for the R&D life sciences released appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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Major new release of the HELM antibody editor (HAbE2) adds support for automated reactions, ADC designer, monomer designer and more.

The release of the HELM Editor by the Pistoia Alliance in 2013 inspired a team at Roche and quattro research … The post Major new release of the HELM antibody editor (HAbE2) adds support for automated reactions, ADC designer, monomer designer and more. appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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Use of Next-Generation Sequencing in the regulated domain of drug development

in the article “Use of Next-Generation Sequencing in the regulated domain of drug development“, Pistoia Alliance’s Keith Nangle … The post Use of Next-Generation Sequencing in the regulated domain of drug development appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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The Pistoia Alliance Tackles Poorly Designed Scientific Software with Launch of User Experience for Life Sciences Toolkit

Global collaborative project delivers toolkit to promote best practice and accelerate productivity; conference to be held in May 2018 will … The post The Pistoia Alliance Tackles Poorly Designed Scientific Software with Launch of User Experience for Life Sciences Toolkit appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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New members welcomed in Q1 2018

Since April 2017 the Pistoia Alliance has welcomed several companies and individuals as new members. The post New members welcomed in Q1 2018 appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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Creation of new Project Proposal – Faster Safe Companion CDx

The Pistoia Alliance has merged two project ideas into one: Sequence Analysis in the Biopharmaceutical Industry Regulated Domain An article … The post Creation of new Project Proposal – Faster Safe Companion CDx appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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Pistoia Alliance President’s Series Hackathon – Hack the Lab, Registrations Open

Hack the Lab! The Pistoia Alliance is bringing together the life-science, healthcare and technology industries to collaborate and advance the … The post Pistoia Alliance President’s Series Hackathon – Hack the Lab, Registrations Open appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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44% of Life Science Professionals Already Using or Experimenting with AI and Deep Learning, Finds Survey from The Pistoia Alliance

94% expect an increase in use of Machine Learning within two years, but access to quality data and technical expertise … The post 44% of Life Science Professionals Already Using or Experimenting with AI and Deep Learning, Finds Survey from The Pistoia Alliance appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb finding the Pistoia Alliance Chemical Safety Library data valuable as part of its proactive safety practices

By Mark Manfredi, Project Lead and IT Business Process Analyst at Bristol-Meyers Squibb Bristol-Myers Squibb has found substantial value … The post Bristol-Myers Squibb finding the Pistoia Alliance Chemical Safety Library data valuable as part of its proactive safety practices appeared first on Pistoia Alliance.
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$54.3 Million in Brownfield Grants to Assess and Clean Up Brownfields

EPA is pleased to announce that 144 communities will receive 221 grants totaling $54.3 million in EPA Brownfields funding through our Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (ARC) Grants to assess, clean up and redevelop underutilized properties while protecting public health and the environment. These funds will expand the ability of communities to recycle...
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FARMER Program to help farmers upgrade equipment, $135 million for purchase of cleaner agricultural trucks, pump engines, tractors and more

SACRAMENTO — Funds will soon be available to expedite the purchase and use of cleaner agricultural equipment to help farmers reduce their exposure to harmful diesel exhaust, improve local air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the California Air Resources Board has announced. The “Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions” (FARMER) Program provides $135...
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FREE Webinar: Taking Safety to the Next Level with Lockout Leadership

An April 17 EHS Today-hosted webinar, sponsored by The Master Lock Company Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT (GMT -4, New York)Duration: 1 HourEvent Type: Live WebinarCost: Free Register Today! Description Summary: Lockout tagout is perennially one of OSHA’s top 10 violations and a leading cause of serious injuries in the workplace. What makes the...
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Sarcoidosis Among U.S. Navy Enlisted Men, 1965-1993

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown etiology with highest incidence among young and middle-aged adults. In the United States, the risk for sarcoidosis is substantially higher among blacks than among other races (1,2); however, the reasons for this association are unknown. In response to the occurrence of a case of sarcoidosis in...
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Cellphone Radiation Linked to Brain and Heart Tumors studies are reproducible

In 2011 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified cellphones as a Group 2B “possible carcinogen,”1 and the evidence supporting the theory that electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation from cellphones can trigger abnormal cell growth and cancer2,3 just keeps growing and getting stronger. In February, the findings of two government-funded animal studies4 were published. Curiously enough, the published...
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Phosphine Exposure Among Emergency Responders — Amarillo, Texas, January 2017

Investigation and Response At approximately 5:00 a.m. on January 2, 2017, emergency responders were dispatched to a single-family residence following a 9-1-1 call reporting shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, and other symptoms among occupants. These health effects were initially thought to be the result of carbon monoxide exposure; however, air monitoring detected no...
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EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of funding that could provide as much as $5.5 billion in loans, which could leverage over $11 billion in water infrastructure projects through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. Prospective borrowers seeking WIFIA credit assistance must submit a letter of...
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Improved Tool Decreases Dangerous Airborne Silica Dust

During sand transport, a visible cloud of dust containing crystalline silica floats past this top sand-mover operator station. Photo courtesy of Barbara Alexander, NIOSH. An improved, NIOSH-developed tool, or engineering control, can help reduce the amount of dangerous, airborne crystalline silica dust generated during sand moving for oil and gas extraction, according to research published in...
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Top Story OSHA Will Enforce Beryllium Standard Starting in May

OSHA will start enforcement of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in construction, shipyard, and general industries on May 11, 2018. The start of enforcement had previously been set for March 12, 2018. In response to feedback from stakeholders, the agency is considering technical updates to clarify and simplify compliance. In the interim, if...
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What Is The USEPA Revised Hazardous Waste Generator Rule And How It Affects You

Hazardous Waste Dates: Rule effective May 30, 2017 for EPA administered areas. Becomes effective in a RCRA authorized states when adopted by the state. What Happened The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued the November 2016 final rule that revised the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act’s (RCRA) hazardous waste generator regulatory program. According to...
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“Meet the Tick That’s Forcing Americans To Give Up Their Meat”

“Lone star ticks hunt in packs and spread an allergy to beef and pork. Thanks to climate change, they’re spreading.” Environmental Health Food National (U.S.) Public Source: ,
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“‘Sunny Day Flooding’ Worsens at NC Beaches” — A Sign Of Sea Rise

“RALEIGH, N.C. — Living in cities threatened by sea-level rise could be like living near an active volcano, according to NOAA oceanographer William Sweet.” Climate Change Water & Oceans...
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“Toxic Coal Ash Ponds Are At Serious Risk Of Flooding”

“More than a dozen ponds containing coal ash — the toxic byproduct of burning coal — are located in flood zones throughout the United States, putting them at risk...
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“Danger: Learn At Your Own Risk”

“Many Philadelphia schools are incubators for illness, with environmental hazards that endanger students and hinder learning.” Environmental Health Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) Public Source: ,
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BLM Blocks Group Of Archaeologists From Attending Scientific Conference

“The Bureau of Land Management blocked at least 14 of its staff archaeologists and other specialists from attending a major scientific conference this year, at a time when archeological...
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“Texas Officials Ignore Dioxin Spread In Houston Waterways”

“Evelyn and Jerome Matula were still polka-dancing newlyweds in 1950 when they spotted a half-finished cottage in the woods along the San Jacinto River east of Houston. It seemed...
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“Ex-Volkswagen C.E.O. Charged With Fraud Over Diesel Emissions”

“The Volkswagen emissions scandal reached the highest echelons of the company on Thursday after its former chief executive was charged with conspiracy in the company’s rigging of diesel vehicles...
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Enbridge Fined for Poor Pipeline Inspections After Kalamazoo Oil Spill

“The Canadian oil pipeline company responsible for one of the largest inland oil spills on record has agreed to pay a $1.8 million fine for failing to thoroughly inspect...
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“Scott Pruitt’s Top Communications Official Is Leaving the EPA”

“Another high-level aide to Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt is leaving the agency this week, as federal investigators continue to scrutinize the administrator’s spending and management decisions. Liz...
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Influential Outsiders Have Played A Key Role In Pruitt’s Foreign Travel

“Scott Pruitt’s itinerary for a February trip to Israel was remarkable by any standard for an Environmental Protection Agency administrator: A stop at a controversial Jewish settlement in the...
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In other news: Environmental stories from around the web, May 4, 2018

Tropical forests Scientists call for interbreeding between subspecies to save the Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) (Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/EurekAlert). Is “utility” the...
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Latam Eco review: Colombian activist wins Goldman Prize

Below are summaries of the most popular stories by our Spanish language service, Mongabay Latam, from the week of April 16 – 22. Among the top articles: Colombian activist...
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India’s foxes and monkeys are dumpster diving and eating food scraps

Spiti Valley, located in the remote Trans-Himalayas, is one of the least populated places in India and home to several rare and endangered wild animals. Here, to see wild...
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Warmer winters increasing risk of avalanches in the Himalayas, studies find

Winters in the Himalayas are getting warmer, which is increasing the risk of avalanches, two new studies suggest. The Himalayas, a massive 2,500-kilometre (1,553-mile) arc-shaped stretch of lofty mountains...
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Noisy reefs help young fish find their home

Fish talk. They boom, buzz, croak, and chatter. They even create a dawn chorus similar to birds. Shrimp vocalize too, by snapping and popping. A reef’s soundscape—the variety of...
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Indonesia cites twisted bowel in death of Javan rhino

JAKARTA — Veterinarians and wildlife experts in Indonesia have determined the death of a rhinoceros in the west coast of Java Island last week was due to fatal complications...
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There is still a chance to save the Sumatran rhino (commentary)

Captive breeding has been a key strategy to save species on the brink of extinction, but it is frequently not applied until wild populations have dwindled to a very...
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In Brazil, an island laboratory for Atlantic Forest restoration

ANCHIETA ISLAND, Brazil – From a distance, Anchieta Island is a mosaic of different shades of green. The lighter ones correspond to areas where ferns and a handful of...
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‘Rarest’ ape’s path to survival blocked by roads, dams and agriculture

Even as scientists introduced the world to a new species of orangutan in 2017 — one of only seven non-human great apes alive today — they were already working...
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Indonesian government wants to turn haze-causing Mega Rice Project around

KIRAM, Indonesia — The Indonesian government plans to resurrect small tracts of the failed Mega Rice Project in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, by restoring abandoned peat areas...
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“New Vulnerability Found In Systems Used In Electric, Gas Industries”

“Researchers have discovered a new vulnerability in technology widely used to operate critical services such as oil and electric systems that they warn hackers could exploit.” Disasters Energy &...
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Critics Say Pruitt Stalled OK Pollution Case After Taking Industry Funds

“Scott Pruitt, the current head of the Environmental Protection Agency, first came to national prominence back when he was Oklahoma’s attorney general. In that role, he sued the agency...
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“Hawaii Approves Bill Banning Sunscreen Believed To Kill Coral Reefs”

“Hawaii lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that would prohibit the sale of over-the-counter sunscreens containing chemicals they say are contributing to the destruction of the state’s coral reefs and...
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“Indian Affairs Head Resigned Amid Harassment Charges — Email”

“Former Bureau of Indian Affairs Director Bryan Rice allegedly bullied his agency’s FOIA officer in December, according to an email that employee sent to Native American tribal leaders in...
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“Biofuels: Trade Group Sues EPA Over Refineries’ Hardship Waivers”

“A biofuels advocacy group is challenging EPA’s decision to exempt refiners from annual renewable fuel requirements.” Agriculture Climate Change Energy & Fuel Environmental Politics Laws & Regulations National (U.S.)...
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“EPA: Lobbyist Recommended Science Advisers”

“The lobbyist whose wife’s Capitol Hill condo was home to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt for part of last year recommended candidates for the agency’s Science Advisory Board.” Environmental Politics...
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Bernhardt Keeps Meeting With Lobbyists For Client of His Former Firm

“David Bernhardt met with lobbyists for MGM Resorts who oppose a tribal casino. Interior has now balked at approving that casino.” Environmental Politics Government Laws & Regulations National (U.S.)...
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“Trump’s Solar Tariffs Cause a Scramble in the Industry”

“SunPower is the nation’s No. 2 commercial solar-power company, employing thousands of workers directly and indirectly. But it makes most of its solar panels abroad, and with the tariffs...
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9 Of 10 Air Pollution Deaths Occur In Developing Countries: WHO Study

“Almost every single person worldwide breathes in toxic air on a regular basis, although the consequences for those living in developing regions are more deadly, according to a new...
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Ex-Lobbyist for Foreign Governments Helped Plan Pruitt Trip to Australia

“A Washington consultant who was removed from President Trump’s transition team for using his business email address for government work played a central role last year in planning a...
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Australia to invest $379 million to protect the Great Barrier Reef

The Australian Government has announced more than 500 million Australian dollars ($379 million) in funding to protect the Great Barrier Reef. This “represents the single largest investment for reef conservation...
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What’s next for the Indonesia’s stalled indigenous rights bill?

Fresh momentum on a long-delayed indigenous rights bill hit a snag last week when the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs, tasked by President Joko Widodo with leading a review...
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New study finds mangroves may store way more carbon than we thought

Straddling the interface of land and sea, mangrove forests are of two worlds. Their branches provide homes for lizards, snakes and nesting birds, while their roots, when submerged, become protective...
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UN forest accounting loophole allows CO2 underreporting by EU, UK, US

Pine forests throughout the southeastern US, especially in North Carolina, are farmed, pulped and turned into wood pellets that are shipped overseas. Photo on Visualhunt.com For the past ten...
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Religious leaders mobilize to protect indigenous people and forests

What if the moral and spiritual influence of the world’s religious communities and their leaders were directed towards protecting rainforests and their indigenous guardians? Is this an appropriate role...
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Husky Energy Oil Refinery Investigation Update

Update on CSB Investigation into the April 26, 2018, Explosion at the Husky Energy Oil Refinery in Superior, Wisconsin
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“‘On Fire For God’s Work’: How Scott Pruitt’s Faith Drives His Politics”

“The Sunday before Scott Pruitt’s confirmation hearing to run the Environmental Protection Agency, Pruitt stood on the stage of his hometown church, bowed his head, and prayed.” Environmental Politics...
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“House Dems Question Pruitt Over Possible Plans for Tulsa EPA Office”

“Three Democrats on the House Science Committee sent on Tuesday sent document requests seeking additional information on whether Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt sought to establish a...
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“Two Top Aides to Scott Pruitt Quit the E.P.A. Unexpectedly”

“Two top aides to Scott Pruitt, the Environmental Protection Agency chief who is facing an array of investigations related to his spending and management practices, have resigned amid widening...
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“California Sues Trump Administration Over Car Emissions Rules”

“A coalition led by California sued the Trump administration over car emissions rules on Tuesday, escalating a revolt against a proposed rollback of fuel economy standards that threatens to...
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“Lobbyist Helped Arrange Scott Pruitt’s $100,000 Trip to Morocco”

“A controversial trip to Morocco by Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt last December was partly arranged by a longtime friend and lobbyist, who accompanied Pruitt and his entourage...
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Sending a message about rhino conservation in Nepal

Last May, a fire in Nepal’s Chitwan National Park sent a clear message to the whole world. More than 4,000 wildlife parts from 48 different species, including 357 rhino...
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Coal mine diverts Sumatran river without a permit, leaving villagers short of clean water

JAMBI, Indonesia — Sitting on a plank balanced over what remains of the Sungumai River, Halimah dug out handfuls of sand from the riverbed, trying to create enough depth...
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New film shines light on cattle industry link to Amazon deforestation

Documentary director, Marcio Isensee e Sá in action aboard an IBAMA environmental agency helicopter during a federal operation to crack down on illegal deforestation inside Jamanxim National Forest, Novo...
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More than 800 totoaba swim bladders confiscated by Mexican authorities in smuggling busts

In a span of five days in late April, Mexican police arrested two men attempting to take hundreds of dried swim bladders, harvested from a critically endangered species of...
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Audio: Seabird secrets revealed by bioacoustics in New Zealand

On today’s episode: the sounds of Buller’s shearwaters in New Zealand’s Poor Knights Islands. Listen here: Our guest today is Megan Friesen, a behavioral ecologist who is currently working...
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Mapping Tool Scores Sites for Watershed Protection

by Tom Damm Ralph Spagnolo and Ellen Bryson know their way around the state capitals in EPA’s Mid-Atlantic Region. The regional Water Protection Division employees have been on...
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Chemical Safety Board Releases Factual Investigative Update into Fatal May 31, 2017, Incident at the Didion Milling Facility in Cambria, Wisconsin

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a Factual Investigative Update into the fatal May 31, 2017, combustible dust explosions at the Didion Milling facility in Cambria, Wisconsin. The...
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