Mahoney’s released hazardous materials into environment, pays more than $190kWatertownDailyTimes.comCANTON — A Potsdam car dealership paid more than $190,000 in fines and restitution after it and one of its employees accepted a plea deal with the state attorney general’s office for the release of hazardous materials into the environment. Defense … and more »

CNBC Trump plans executive orders to scale back EPA’s climate change work, Beltway newsletter reportsCNBCPresident Donald Trump plans to introduce executive actions aimed at scaling back Obama-era climate change initiatives, according to the newsletter Inside EPA. The president intends to sign the actions during a visit to the Environmental Protection …Trump’s EPA pick recently called…

Ars Technica Leading candidate for Trump’s science advisor calls climate change …Ars TechnicaIn January, the Trump transition team arranged for two scientists to meet with Trump. Since then, both have been considered frontrunners to become the new …Trump’s likely science adviser calls climate scientists ‘glassy-eyed …The Guardian all 8 news articles »

Harvard Magazine Reporting on the Environment in Trump’s AmericaHarvard MagazineThe comparisons were most intriguing when Mooney, who reports on energy and the environment, detailed some early concerns with Trump’s policy from members of the scientific community: the suppression of scienfitic findings, deliberate misinformation, …

California Schools Cut Meat, Cheese From Lunches To Fight Global WarmingDaily CallerOakland schools partnered with the environmental group Friends of the Earth (FOE) to fight global warming by making student lunches climate-friendly. FOE gave kids a lunch menu designed to eliminate foods it says are “unsustainable for our planet.

The Trump Presidency’s Potential Impact On Climate ChangeNPRProPublica senior reporter Andrew Revkin discusses President Trump’s possible cuts to the EPA, as well as the potential impact of pulling out of the Paris climate accord. TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. One of Donald Trump’s …

Catholic Online What’s worse than global warming? Scientists find a massive reservoir of CO2 under the US that could DWARF all …Catholic OnlineLOS ANGELES, CA (California Network) — Global warming is a major threat to humanity because it threatens to kill critical species of plants, animals, and fish, and it will shift weather patterns and…

WABC-TV New locking mechanism creates phone-free environment at showsWABC-TVSmart phones have become such a big part of our lives that it doesn’t feel normal to be in a phone-free environment, yet fans at the Chappelle show were willing to abide by his wishes. “Yeah, I respect it,” one attendee said. “I come to see him.…

Scientific American Climate Change Has Already Harmed Almost Half of All MammalsScientific AmericanA survey of studies has determined that climate change has had a particularly dire effect on mammals and birds on the endangered species list. That includes about half of the mammals and almost a quarter of the birds on the “red list” kept…

Baker criticized on environment fundingLowell SunBOSTON — Decrying budget cuts and staff reductions at environmental agencies, the Environmental League of Massachusetts on Tuesday renewed its call for greater environmental funding in order to maintain public health initiatives, outdoor recreation, … and more »