Energy & Environment
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Herd-like movement of fuzzy green ‘glacier mice’ baffles scientists
By Nell Greenfieldboyce/NPR -
Joe Raedle
Our pandemic habits cut carbon emissions, but it’s not clear they’ll last
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Ian Sterling for WITF
As states plan to sue EPA over Chesapeake Bay cleanup, agency promises modest funds to help efforts
EPA says Pennsylvania has the largest commitment to reduce nitrogen among bay states.
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Mike Ehrmann
What happens to the coronavirus when it gets warmer?
The bottom line is whatever effect the summer will have on the coronavirus, it is still going to be able to spread.By Alan Yu/WHYY -
Tom Downing
Gov. Wolf vetoes bill that would halt new regulations during pandemic
The Democratic governor said the prohibition, in a bill passed along party lines by the GOP-led legislature, would violate the separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches, and would halt an essential government operation.
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Mario Tama
Traffic is way down because of lockdown, but air pollution? Not so much
The United States is in the middle of an accidental experiment showing what happens to air pollution when millions of people stop driving.
By Lauren Sommer, Rebecca Hersher, Huo Jingnan and Robert Benincasa/NPR -
Are there zombie viruses — like the 1918 flu — thawing in the permafrost?
By Michaeleen Doucleff/NPR -
Chris Gardner
Maryland, Virginia, D.C. intend to sue EPA on bay pollution
William Baker, president of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, said the EPA has failed to uphold its responsibilities under the Clean Water Act.
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Tropical storm Arthur forms, 1st named storm of the season
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Reid R. Frazier
Study finds methane leaks in PA are much higher than state reports
Companies use EPA formulas that base emissions on the equipment in use. But the Environmental Defense Fund says when you measure leaks in the field, they’re “always much higher” than the estimates.
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Powerdermill Nature Reserve
Coronavirus delays conservation efforts in Pennsylvania
‘The whole spring season is basically lost’