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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Grist Environmental

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POLITICS

Virginia Republicans nominate climate-denying misogynist for state Supreme Court

Ken Cuccinelli, infamous for his witch hunt against climate scientist Michael Mann, could wind up on the bench.
CLIMATE & ENERGY

Surprise! A third of Congress members are climate change deniers

And — surprise again — they get a lot of money from fossil fuel companies.
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Las Vegas casinos want to go renewable, and that means a fight with the state’s utility

Embracing solar energy is a good business move for casinos, even if it isn’t good for the old-school monopoly utility.
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

JPMorgan pulls out of coal. Kinda

The bank has backed off from the dirty fuel to fight climate change.

TV coverage of climate change fell last year — but climate denial coverage increased

Since most Americans get their news from television, this is not good.
NEWS

Bloomberg stays out of presidential race to prevent President Trump

Climate hawks breath a sigh of relief.
POLITICS

All Trump-ed out, Chris Christie goes home to block funding for lead-poisoned families

Chris Christie isn't going to be winning any popularity votes.
POLITICS

Southern California air-quality watchdog is protecting Big Oil

As pro-business Republicans win more local offices, they've won control of Southern California's air-quality regulator -- and begun to swing the ax.
CLIMATE & ENERGY

Corals are in the middle of a “global bleaching event.” Here’s what that means

Time is running out for the world's coral reefs.

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FOOD

Here’s why Whole Foods’ pre-peeled oranges might not be as absurd as they sound

In which we explain #orangegate.
CLIMATE & ENERGY

China’s greenhouse emissions might already have peaked

The world's biggest emitter is on track to meet its Paris pledge early.
CLIMATE & ENERGY

There’s an important ballot fight in Florida between big power companies and the solar industry

A misleading ballot measure backed by utilities could hamper the growth of solar power in one of the sunniest states.
BURNING PLAN

My friends are big fans of bonfires, but I’m feeling ashen

Earth Hour is here, and one group wants to celebrate with a bonfire -- but a worried reader has written to advice maven Umbra Fisk to find out whether that's particulate-ly appropriate.
POLITICS

Hillary Clinton has a new tune on fracking

Bernie Sanders' answer is more straightforward.
FOOD

What you need to know about planning a garden. (Hint: It starts with the seeds)

Here are some tips for gardeners-to-be wondering where to begin.
CLIMATE & ENERGY

A drying Great Salt Lake spells trouble for Utah

Diverting more water from the lake could pose serious health and economic threats.
NEWS

Map: 116 environmental activists were killed in just one year

A startling look at the dangers facing environmentalists around the world.
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Court allows Nigerian communities struggling from oil spills to sue Shell in the Netherlands

Two new lawsuits may push corporations to think twice before doing all their dirty work far from home.
LIVING

This TV show makes climate change a serious political thriller

The Norwegian series "Occupied" shows us what happens when oil interests prevent real climate action.
CLIMATE & ENERGY

Greenland’s darkening snow is setting up a scary feedback loop

The ice sheet is entering its creepy clown phase.
LIVING

Here are the countries that are the best — and worst — at protecting the environment

Not surprisingly, Nordic countries dominate the top five.
LIVING

“The Wave” reminds us how bad we are at dealing with risk

The Norwegian disaster flick is a beautiful, harrowing reminder that we don't all make it out alive.
LIVING

Norway is building a billion-dollar bicycle superhighway

Norwegians intend to save their climate and their figures with cross-country bike lanes.
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Why the EPA’s recent pesticide battle could be a big deal

The move could signal a change in the way the agency approaches conditional registrations.
LIVING

The Supreme Court is hearing some scary stuff on abortion this week

We’re sharing some of our crazier personal phobias to soothe you and give you strength to face the true terrors of the world.
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Bad news: Low-carbon air travel isn’t very likely

According to a new study, the prospect of near-term sustainable aviation is a myth.
POLITICS

14 debate questions for Sanders and Clinton on climate, justice, and Flint

Spoiler alert: There are no questions on hand size.
NEWS

GOP debate near Flint barely mentions Flint

One candidate did take a moment to defend the embroiled Michigan governor.

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