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Natural Resources Defense Council The Real Lowdown: The Trump and Congressional Republican Assault on Our Environment, Vol. 20Natural Resources Defense CouncilHaving failed to take away health insurance for 32 million Americans with his Obamacare repeal, President Trump pivoted this week to bragging about taking away health, safety, and environmental protections for 300 million Americans. Trump…

Washington Examiner Trump administration tries to crimp Zuckerberg’s climate change tour in Glacier: ReportWashington ExaminerFacebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Glacier National Park over the weekend to see the effects of climate change on glaciers there first hand, only to find that the Trump administration had removed the park’s climate change experts …Interior…

UPI.com Global warming, rising seas may encourage parasitesUPI.comHuntley and his colleagues suggest the prevalence of harmful parasites could rise as global warming accelerates sea level rise. “What concerns me is that these rises are going to continue to happen and perhaps at accelerated rates. This poses grave … and more »

WIRED Climate Change Is Here. It’s Time to Talk About GeoengineeringWIREDEmissions reductions are far cheaper, and more effective, at curbing climate change than technological fixes. Carbon sequestration, difficult as it is, should come next. Geoengineering ought to be deployed only as a last resort, and only with a good … and more »

BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog) Reps inaugurate Technical Committee on National Stakeholder’s Summit on EnvironmentBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog)The Technical Committee on the proposed National Stakeholder’s Summit on Environment on legislative framework for environmental law and policy has been inaugurated by the House of Representatives. Obinna Chidoka, chairman, House Committee on … and more »

Washington Post This could be the next big strategy for suing over climate changeWashington PostTwo California coastal counties and one beach-side city touched off a possible new legal front in the climate change battle this week, suing dozens of major oil, coal, and other fossil fuel companies for the damages they say they will incur…

Forbes Scientists Say Having Fewer Kids Is Our Best Bet To Reduce Climate ChangeForbesA Swedish study published this month found that having fewer children is the most effective thing we can do to lower our carbon impact and reduce climate change. After reviewing the emissions associated with various lifestyle choices, researchers from …Study: Best Way…

The Hill White House details plan to roll back environmental regsThe HillThe Trump administration provided details for its aggressive plan to roll back environmental regulations Thursday. In the first regulatory agenda of the Trump administration, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget detailed when and how … and more »

Los Angeles Times California is handling climate change all wrongLos Angeles TimesGov. Jerry Brown has won praise for promising that California will live up to the Paris accord despite President Trump’s withdrawal from the treaty. He also signed a climate deal with China last month, and has unveiled plans for a global climate summit …California…

Los Angeles Times What California’s big vote on climate change policies means for youLos Angeles TimesThere’s been talk about using money to replace old farm equipment or to help the state adapt to rising temperatures from climate change. Lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot next year. If approved by voters,…