A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories.
Plastics Pollution Has Become a ‘Crisis,’ Biden Administration Acknowledges. The White House strategy aims to cut pollutants, not cap production, and use government purchasing power to discourage single-use plastic. (read the full story here)
Funds to Help Low-Income Families With Summer Electric Bills Are Stretched Thin. A federal program helps people in poverty cover the costs of heat and cooling. But advocates say it disadvantages states like Texas and Arizona, even though extreme heat is a key cause of weather-related deaths. (read the full story here)
As States Recover from Climate-Related Disasters, They Also Must Prepare for Future Ones. New policies for flooding and wildfires could help people prepare for future damages. (read the full story here)
Tribes and Environmentalists Press Arizona and Federal Officials to Stop Uranium Mining Near the Grand Canyon. Activists hope to shut down an existing mine within a new national monument and to prevent the transportation of uranium on state and federal roads across Navajo Nation lands. (read the full story here)
The World’s Sharks Face a Gauntlet of Threats From Marine Heatwaves—and ‘Coldwaves,’ Scientists Say. Climate change is disrupting shark reproduction and development in a variety of ways, experts warn. (read the full story here)
Some climate groups urge Biden to stand down, fearing a Trump win. ‘Nominating Biden is a recipe for electing Trump,’ says founder of Climate Defiance, while other groups stay quiet. (read the full story here)