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The EPA’s Office of Inspector General tells the Anaconda (Montana) Chamber of Commerce that selling smelter waste from a Superfund site to tourists as “bags of slag” is not an “approved use” of the waste, since it can be contaminated with arsenic and lead. The world’s nations plan to produce more than twice as much fossil fuel as would be consistent with a climate goal of limiting warming to 1.5ºC. China is on a coal-fired power plant building spree. The capacity of Chinese coal plants either under construction or approved and likely to be built equals the total coal-power capacity of the European Union. Pete Gaynor, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Federal Emergency Management Agency, says that he doesn’t know why the climate is changing. |
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| Toxic True Crime: The drama of Dark Waters doesn’t get any more real-life. Ahead of the Pack: Novel projects bode well for conservationists, ranchers, and wolves. #OptOutside This Black Friday—and Embrace the Circular Economy: Outdoors retailers “opt to act” on climate through recommerce November/December Issue of Sierra: The latest issue is now online! [New Episode] The Overstory: In episode 8, Rewilding Patagonia, we take you to the far reaches of Chilean Patagonia, where US philanthropist Kris Tompkins has overseen the largest act of wildlands philanthropy in history. We also offer a new segment in which we hear directly from frontline activists who provide us with tips and hints about effective environmental advocacy. And speaking of advice, welcome our new sustainable living advice columnist, Ms. Green—aka Jessian Choy. Doria Robinson, a resident of Richmond, California joins us to chat about living in the shadow of a giant Chevron oil refinery. |
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