Dem Lawmakers Call for Interior Ethics Probe
"A pair of Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Interior Department watchdog to look into ethical concerns involving a number of key agency officials."
Source: The Hill, 03/19/2019
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"Large-Scale Solar Power Set For Double-Digit Growth: Goldman Sachs"
"Utility-scale solar power capacity is expected to grow by double digits globally in 2019 and 2020, driven by expansions in the United States, Europe, Middle East and China, U.S. bank Goldman Sachs said on Thursday."
Source: Reuters, 03/14/2019
"Ohio Weighs a Nuclear Plant Bailout at FirstEnergy's Urging"
"A plan to have Ohio taxpayers bail out the state's two struggling nuclear power plants was a non-starter in the legislature just a few months ago. Now, it's a high priority."
Source: InsideClimate News, 03/13/2019
Doc on Rare Porpoise Wins Sundance Award
An environmental documentary that follows a risk-laden effort to save a rare and elusive porpoise won over audiences at the recent Sundance Film Festival. Correspondent JoAnn Valenti takes a look at the film, along with other documentaries that explore the role of journalists and journalism.
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How Carbon Tax Plans Compare and Why Oil Giants Support One of Them
"Two plans gaining traction would both put a price on fossil fuel pollution and send revenue back to taxpayers as dividends. Only one has big oil companies on board."
Source: InsideClimate News, 03/08/2019
Bloomberg Won't Run, But Launches "Beyond Carbon" Campaign
"I’m not running for president, but I am launching a new campaign: Beyond Carbon."
Source: Bloomberg, 03/06/2019
Where Does All That Recycling Go?
Where do all those recyclables actually go? This week’s TipSheet dives into the trash to find a story worth telling — of troubling overseas dumping, problematic local incineration and a fraying patchwork of U.S. regulation. Plus, several dozen questions you might want to ask, a pair of pro tips and a dozen resources to track the story in your area.
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"New York's Canners: The People Who Survive Off A City's Discarded Cans"
"‘It’s honest dollars,’ says one canner, but it’s not easy work – canners plan meticulous routes and often work long hours". "“It’s good for the environment,” says Anthony Pemberton, arranging the recyclable empty bottles and cans in his shopping cart."
Source: Guardian, 03/05/2019
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