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New Coal Ash Rules Thrill Utility Companies But Threaten Human Health
The EPA intends to modify the rules and regulations regarding coal ash storage to save utility companies money.
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International Court Of Justice Rules Climate Change Is “Existential Threat”
The International Court of Justice has ruled that nations must urgently slash their greenhouse gas emissions.
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This wetland fight could go to the Supreme Court
A pending court case could impact farmers across the country. At issue is a USDA rule aimed at protecting wetlands called “Swampbuster.” In place since 1985, it’s being challenged in court by an absentee landowner in Iowa.
Under Swampbuster, farmers have to agree not to drain or fill their wetlands, in order to receive farm benefits such as crop insurance, disaster relief and USDA loans.
Federal funding freeze threatens SEEDS after-school programs
The Traverse City nonprofit runs programs in schools that often don’t have other free summer or after-school options.
MI Supreme Court denies Jennifer Crumbley release request
A Michigan Supreme Court order means the mother of the Oxford High School shooter will remain in prison while she appeals her involuntary manslaughter convictions.