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In a White House meeting, the oil and gas industry got Trump to do its bidding: “They were almost in awe…There was no semblance of a policy process, but rather the C.E.O.s were raising their grievances, and Trump was essentially saying, ‘Make it so, it shall be done.’”
Toxic wildfire smoke coming to the mid-Atlantic tomorrow, carrying heart and lung risks and threats to children and elderly and vulnerable populations.
Well, this is concerning.
Lots of smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada is forecast to blow across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic in the days ahead.
This will cause hazy skies on Tuesday and may reduce air quality on Wednesday as some smoke settles toward the ground.
Experts say more polluting 'beautiful clean coal' plants would add billions to the cost of energy: “The cost of that power is going to be far higher than the other forms of energy that are out there, including gas, solar and wind.” @ella_nilsen @CNN
Trump wants new coal plants built in the US. The price tag could be astronomical | CNN
It’s been 13 years since the last new coal-fired power plant was built in the US. Now, the Trump administratio...
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Scientists worry a White House plan would severely restrict independent science funding:“This potentially could mean the end of many careers, including my own.” @rbeggin @SusanSvrluga @federicacocco @washingtonpost
Researchers worry a Trump rule could end U.S. scientific dominance
Research organizations warn a proposed rule for federal grants would upend the medical and technological advances that set U.S. science apart.
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