www.piquenewsmagazine.com 06 July 2020 B.C. Indigenous community receives grant for used-oil recycling facility Jim GermondLil'wat-led zero-waste group looks to install similar facilities in other Indigenous communities. www.ehn.org
Credit: Charles Etoroma/Unsplash+1h Heat waves cost some Toronto residents more Climate change is bringing more frequent heat waves to cities, but not all residents have equal access to space to cool down. Read the Full Article on thenarwhal.ca
Credit: Colin + Meg/Unsplash+2h Urban heat islands have solutions; many tropical cities can’t afford them Urban heat islands pose a growing global health threat, but in tropical cities, the peril is surging. Read the Full Article on news.mongabay.com
Credit: Getty Images/Unsplash+2h In Arizona, the thermostat is driving voters to the polls Record heat, two rate hikes and a data center boom have turned utility bills — not climate — into the state’s most volatile issue. Read the Full Article on capitalandmain.com
Credit: Erik Karits/Big Stock Photo2h Tick populations surge as the climate warms, and farmers bear the brunt Farmers are at an elevated risk for tick-borne illnesses, which can have devastating health and economic consequences. Read the Full Article on civileats.com
Credit: Getty Images/Unsplash+4h What to know about the Supreme Court’s major climate case this fall The decision could set a significant precedent for states and cities trying to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate impacts. Read the Full Article on time.com
Credit: Clara Beatriz/Unsplash+4h Hot weather forces marathons to consider changes to help runners Marathon organizers are adjusting to warmer race conditions caused by climate change. Many races are shifting dates, starting earlier or offering shorter runs. Read the Full Article on apnews.com
4h US aluminum is poised for a comeback — if it overcomes these hurdles Tariffs and rising grid demand are spurring a revival, but high electricity costs and community concerns threaten to stall key new smelter projects Read the Full Article on www.canarymedia.com
Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits. www.ehn.org
Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities “They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.” www.ehn.org
Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study "The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.” www.ehn.org
Two years into his term, has Gov. Shapiro kept his promises to regulate Pennsylvania’s fracking industry? A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations www.ehn.org
An open letter from EPA staff to the American public “We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.” www.ehn.org
New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants “The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny. www.ehn.org
