Friday, May 27, 2016

G7 Ise-Shima Summit May 26-27

 

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<> G7 Ise-Shima Summit May 26-27 - The G7 Ise-Shima Leaders' Declaration includes a section on "Climate Change, Energy, Environment" [see page 26] -- ". . .we reaffirm not only our continuous commitment in our global efforts against climate change, but also our determination to maintain the momentum of COP21 and ensure swift and successful implementation of the Paris Agreement including the long-term aims on mitigation, adaptation, and finance. . ."

Thursday, May 26, 2016

House moves toward conference committee on sweeping energy bill

<> House moves toward conference committee on sweeping energy bill - The House took a step Wednesday toward forming a conference committee on a wide-ranging energy bill -- lawmakers voted 241-178 to pass an amended version of the Senate's energy bill -- the House replaced the Senate measure with its own energy legislation passed last year and attached to it numerous other, mostly Republican, energy and natural resources bills

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

House Clears Monumental Update to Chemical Safety Laws

<> House Clears Monumental Update to Chemical Safety Laws - The House of Representatives today (5/24/16) passed a landmark bicameral, bipartisan overhaul of our chemical safety standards -- the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act passed the House by a vote of 403 to 12 -- for over three years, the committee has examined the Toxic Substances Control Act and has conducted nine hearings examining all aspects of the laws shortcomings -- the bill passed is the product of months of bipartisan House and Senate negotiations.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

EPA's Newest Environmental Justice Strategy Available for Public Review

<> EPA's Newest Environmental Justice Strategy Available for Public Review - Article by Charles Lee is the Deputy Associate Assistant Administrator for Environmental Justice at EPA about the EJ 2020 Action Agenda (or EJ 2020).

Monday, May 23, 2016

Lessons Learned From Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident - Phase 2 Report

<> Lessons Learned From Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident - Phase 2 Report - The Phase 2 report from the National Academies of Sciences provides findings and recommendations for improving U.S. nuclear plant security and spent fuel storage as well as re-evaluates conclusions from previous Academies studies on spent fuel storage safety and security -- the report from Phase 1 of this study was released in July 2014.