"Humans are the only animal that lives in virtually every possible environment, from rainforests to deserts to tundra. This adaptability is a skill that long predates the modern age."
"State regulations limiting gas-powered lawn equipment for public properties went into effect this month. Users are warming up to the cleaner, quieter tools."
"Ron Watson's new roof doesn't just protect him from storms. It's saving him money, too."
"The top federal lab on native bees is set to close under President Trump’s budget."
"New York’s governor on Monday proposed the construction of the state’s first new nuclear power plant in decades."
"Draft legislation released by the Senate Finance Committee includes $18 billion in new tax benefits for oil and gas companies and guts those for renewable energy and electric vehicles."
"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed sweeping legislation Sunday to slap warning labels on potentially tens of thousands of food and beverage packages — a move that could have ripple effects across the country." "The measure applies to 44 dyes or additives commonly found in baked goods, candy and drinks, and could force the food industry to change what it sells."
"The US Forest Service will begin the process to repeal the agency’s 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects millions of acres of national forest land from logging nationwide, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Monday."
Meet SEJ member Jackie Flynn Mogensen! Jackie is a reporter for Mother Jones, covering climate, the environment and the politics of science. In her health and science coverage, Jackie has written investigative features on endangered species conservation, the trade of research primates and workplace issues in academia.
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