News items for October 22, 2019
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1. Canada’s election: What now for the climate emergency?
The minority government won by Justin Trudeau Monday night means that federal climate policies will for now remain in place — along with fears that those policies are too incremental and weak to properly address the climate emergency.
The Tyee
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2. Seattle’s latest housing reform shows how environmentalists are rethinking cities
A unanimous city council vote and broad environmentalist support reflect a consensus that compact communities are a crucial climate solution.
Sightline Institute
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3. Tacoma welcomes its first eco-friendly affordable housing development
“The Preserve” is open to Tacoma residents with a total household income of up to $75,000, and helps make both homeownership and environmental stewardship accessible to working families.
KNKX
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4. US air quality was improving. Now it’s getting worse
After years of decline, a spike in air pollution may have taken the lives of almost 10,000 additional Americans over two years.
Bloomberg Business
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5. California ditched coal. The gas company is worried it’s next
Persuading people to stop using natural gas is shaping up to be the next act in California’s war on climate change.
Los Angeles Times
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6. Are blackouts the future for California?
Blackouts are almost certain to happen again to prevent devastating wildfires.
NPR
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7. National parks trying to get a handle on e-bikes
Electric assisted bicycles, or e-bikes, are becoming more and more popular across the United States. Throughout the country’s national parks, that could be a good and a bad thing.
NPR
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8. Will the Supreme Court see through Trump’s war on California?
The Trump administration is once again testing the limits of truth in government.
Slate
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9. Notorious ‘Blob’ in Pacific is weakening, but will that save fish and ecosystems?
When scientists announced the return of a notorious expanse of warm water in the Pacific Ocean in September, it alarmed both the Northwest scientific and fishing communities.
Salem Statesman Journal
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10. Oregon State announces new protections for old growth
Oregon State University has received criticism for clearcutting a stand of ancient trees that included a 420-year-old giant.
Seattle Times
More News from October 22, 2019
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Exxon trial probes how oil giant accounts for climate change
The lawsuit claims the Texas energy giant kept two sets of books — one accounting for climate change regulations and the other underestimating the costs — to make the company appear more valuable to investors.
Seattle Times