EJ90: Environmental News Updates in Ninety Seconds

EJ90: Environmental News Updates in Ninety Seconds episodes:

• 06.21.2013

  6/21/13: Exposure to Prozac May Make Fish a Little Crazy

  A new study finds that fish exposed to antidepressants become withdrawn, nervous and sometimes murderous.

  
• 05.03.2013

  5/3/13: Conservation Groups Join Fight to Ban Toxic Poisons

  Conservation groups join the fight to ban super toxic rat poisons. Earthjustice attorney Greg Loarie comments.

  
• 04.26.2013

  4/26/13: One Million Plus Oppose GE Salmon

  Millions oppose the FDA's approval of genetically engineered salmon. Earthjustice press secretary Raviya Ismail comments.

  
• 04.19.2013

  4/19/13: Chemical Dispersants Used in Oil Spill Cleanup Need Closer Look

  Earthjustice is working to ensure that chemical dispersants used during oil spills, which have been linked to deformities in marine life, are safe. Earthjustice attorney Marianne Engelman Lado comments.

  
• 04.12.2013

  4/12/13: Industrial Chemicals May Threaten Sea Turtles' Survival

  Sea turtles are contaminated with industrial chemicals, which may further threaten the already-endangered species. Earthjustice attorney Paul Achitoff comments.

  
• 04.05.2013

  4/5/13: U.S. Commercial Fish Stocks on the Rebound

  The U.S.'s commercial fish stocks are rebounding thanks to stronger federal fisheries laws. Earthjustice attorney Roger Fleming comments.

  
• 03.29.2013

  3/29/13: Climate Change May Cause More Frequent and Intense Storms

  Recent studies have found that storms like Hurricane Sandy may become more frequent with climate change. Earthjustice President Trip Van Noppen comments.

  
• 03.22.2013

  3/22/13: Pesticides May Be Causing Massive Bee Die-Offs

  Scientists have confirmed that bees are dying off in droves, and pesticides may be to blame. Earthjustice attorney Janette Brimmer comments.

  
• 03.08.2013

  3/8/13: Hawai'i Longlines Fatally Hook False Killer Whale

  A Hawai'i longline fishing boat has fatally hooked a false killer whale. Earthjustice attorney David Henkin comments.

  
• 03.01.2013

  3/1/13: Congress Members Propose Antibiotics Disclosure Bill for Factory Farms

  Congress members propose a bill that requires more disclosure on antibiotics used in factory farms. Earthjustice attorney Eve Gartner comments.

  
• 02.22.2013

  2/22/13: U.S. Adds 100 Percent Renewables to Electrical Capacity

  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that every megawatt of new electricity capacity added to the grid in the U.S. last month was renewable. Earthjustice attorney Isaac Moriwake comments.

  
• 02.15.2013

  2/15/13: New York Hires Geologist with Industry Ties to Study Fracking

  Recently, the state of New York hired a geologist with former ties to the gas drilling industry. Earthjustice managing attorney Deborah Goldberg comments.

  
• 02.01.2013

  2/1/13: Obama Proposal Allows Harming of Marine Mammals

  The Obama administration is proposing to allow the Navy to harm marine mammals during military training exercises. Earthjustice attorney Steve Mashuda comments.

  
• 01.25.2013

  1/25/13: Groups in Court Seek Fracking Chemical Information

  A Wyoming judge's ruling on a state requirement to disclose fracking chemicals could have national implications. Earthjustice attorney Tim Preso comments.

  
• 01.11.2013

  1/11/13: Court Rules Industrial Farm May Require Clean Water Act Permit

  A superior court judge has ruled for the first time that an industrial farm's pollution may require a Clean Water Act permit. Earthjustice attorney Hannah Chang comments.

  
• 12.28.2012

  12/28/12: Regulators Vote to Protect Most Important Fish in the Sea

  Fishery regulators vote to protect menhaden, a small fish that plays a big role in the ocean ecosystem. Earthjustice attorney Roger Fleming comments.

  
• 12.21.2012

  12/21/12: Earthjustice Says Goodbye to a Brave Mountain Hero

  Earthjustice says goodbye to one of our bravest mountain heroes and a dear friend and colleague, Joan Mulhern.

  
• 12.14.2012

  12/14/12: California Urged to Ban Super-Toxic Rat Poison

  A coalition of groups are urging California to ban highly toxic rodenticides, which also kill foxes, hawks and other wildlife. Earthjustice attorney Greg Loarie comments.

  
• 12.07.2012

  12/07/12: BP Oil Mixed with Dispersants Creates Toxic Brew

  A new study reveals that chemicals used to disperse oil may do more harm than good. Earthjustice attorney Marianne Engelman Lado comments.

  
• 11.30.2012

  11/30/12: Methyl Iodide Federal Registration Pulled

  The maker of cancer-causing methyl iodide pulls the federal registration for the dangerous pesticide. Earthjustice attorney Greg Loarie comments.

  
• 11.09.2012

  11/09/12: Canada Urged to Reject Tar Sands Expansion

  Conservation groups represented by Earthjustice recently urged the Canadian government to reject a tar sands mine expansion. Earthjustice research analyst Jessica Lawrence comments.

  
• 11.02.2012

  11/02/12: Hurricane Sandy and the Link to Climate Change

  Scientists have long warned that climate change will increase the danger of extreme weather events like Hurricane Sandy. Earthjustice Managing Attorney Martin Wagner comments.

  
• 10.26.2012

  10/26/12: PA State Policy Delays Fracking Water Pollution Warnings

  The state of Pennsylvania passes a policy that delays warning of fracking water pollution. Earthjustice campaign manager Kathleen Sutcliffe comments.

  
• 10.05.2012

  10/05/12: Wyoming Wolf Hunt Season Begins

  The federal delisting of wolves undermines the successful recovery of an iconic endangered species. Earthjustice attorney Tim Preso comments.

  
• 09.28.2012

  9/28/12: Senators Speak Out Against New Arctic Leasing

  A coalition of powerful senators joins the call to take new Arctic oil leasing off the table. Earthjustice policy associate Jessica Ennis comments.

  
• 09.21.2012

  9/21/12: Arctic Sea Ice Minimum Melts Away Previous Record

  This summer, Arctic sea ice melted to its lowest amount on record, indicating a warmer future for all. Earthjustice attorney Erika Rosenthal comments.

  
• 09.14.2012

  9/14/12: CA Pesticide Plan Approved to Control Harmless Moth

  A California court approves a statewide pesticide plan to control the harmless apple moth. Earthjustice attorney Erin Tobin comments.

  
• 08.24.2012

  8/24/12: Study Finds Lower IQ in Boys Exposed to Pesticide

  A new study has found that the dangerous pesticide chlorpyrifos has a greater adverse cognitive impact on boys. Earthjustice attorney Kristen Boyles comments.

  
• 08.17.2012

  8/17/12: EPA Sued for Failure to Determine Safety of Oil Dispersants

  A coalition of groups sues the U.S. EPA for failing to determine the safety of chemicals used during oil spill cleanups. Earthjustice attorney Marianne Engelman Lado comments.

  
• 08.10.2012

  8/10/12: U.S. Fisheries Service Confirms Slaughter of Hawai'i's False Killer Whales

  The Fisheries Service finds that Hawai'i's false killer whales are being killed at unsustainable levels. Earthjustice attorney David Henkin comments.

  
• 08.03.2012

  8/3/12: Court Bulldozes Developer's Plans to Build Roads in Yosemite

  Environmentalists and the National Park Service win a halt to developer's plans for roads into Yosemite National Park. Earthjustice attorney George Torgun comments.

  
• 07.27.2012

  7/27/12: USDA Approves GMO Sugar Beets

  The USDA approves genetically-modified sugar beets, which could increase herbicide use and create herbicide-resistant super weeds. Earthjustice attorney Paul Achitoff comments.

  
• 07.20.2012

  7/20/12: Californians Speak Out for Cleaner Air

  Citizens gather in Sacramento to defend the right to breathe clean air. Earthjustice attorney Paul Cort comments.

  
• 07.13.2012

  7/13/12: Shell's Inadequate Oil Spill Response Plans Threaten America's Arctic

  A coalition of conservation groups is suing the EPA for approving Shell's inadequate spill response plan. Earthjustice attorney Holly Harris comments.

  
• 07.06.2012

  7/6/12: New EPA Data Shows Coal Ash Problem Much Worse

  New EPA data increases the number of coal ash ponds nationwide by more than 60 percent. Earthjustice attorney Lisa Evans comments.

  
• 06.29.2012

  6/29/12: EPA's Carbon Pollution Standard Upheld

  The EPA's new carbon pollution standards are upheld despite industry lawsuits. Earthjustice attorney Howard Fox comments.

  
• 06.22.2012

  6/22/12: New California Standards Could Reduce Flame Retardant Use

  California Governor Jerry Brown calls for new flammability standards. Earthjustice attorney Eve Gartner comments.

  
• 06.15.2012

  6/15/12: NAACP Joins Lawsuit to Defend New Air Toxics Standards

  Earthjustice is representing nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization in defending the EPA's new air toxics standards. Earthjustice associate legislative counsel Stephanie Maddin comments.

  
• 06.08.2012

  6/8/12: Groups ask FDA for Full Review of "Frankenfish"

  Public remains in dark another year as the federal government considers approving GE salmon. Earthjustice attorney Khushi Desai comments.

  
• 06.01.2012

  6/1/12: Landmark Gas Drilling Case Against Small Town Advances

  Case pits small town's rights against out-of-state gas company's wishes. Earthjustice Managing Attorney Deborah Goldberg comments.

  
• 05.18.2012

  5/18/12: EPA Strongly Defends MTR Permit Veto

  EPA strongly defends its veto of one of largest mountaintop removal mines ever proposed. Earthjustice campaign manager Liz Judge comments.

  
• 05.11.2012

  5/11/12: Doctors and Researchers Support Newspaper's Fight to Disclose Fracking Secrets

  Doctors, scientists and researchers lend support to newspaper's fight in disclosing fracking secrets. Earthjustice attorney Matthew Gerhart comments.

  
• 04.27.2012

  4/27/12: House Appropriations Committee Votes for Dirty Water

  A committee blocks Clean Water Act protections in government funding bill. Earthjustice Senior Legislative Counsel Joan Mulhern comments.

  
• 04.20.2012

  4/20/12: PA Court Says Local Fracking Laws Can Stay for Now

  Preliminary injunction issued against a portion of pro-fracking, anti-community state law. Earthjustice attorney Deborah Goldberg comments.

  
• 04.13.2012

  4/13/12: Community Groups Sue for Federal Coal Ash Protections

  Earthjustice sues the EPA to force federal regulations on coal ash. Earthjustice attorney Lisa Evans comments.

  
• 04.06.2012

  4/06/12: EPA Releases Black Carbon Report

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases a report on black carbon, a component of soot that fuels climate change. Earthjustice attorney Erika Rosenthal comments.

  
• 03.30.2012

  3/30/12: EPA Proposes Landmark Standards for Pollution from New Coal Plants

  Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed new standards that will limit industrial carbon pollution from new coal-fired power plants. Earthjustice Senior Legislative Representative Sarah Saylor comments.

  
• 03.23.2012

  3/23/12: Methyl Iodide Pulled Off the Market

  The manufacturer of methyl iodide pulls the toxic chemical off of the market. Earthjustice attorney Greg Loarie comments.

  
• 03.16.2012

  3/16/12: Federal Court Ruling Will Reshape Fisheries Management in U.S.

  A U.S. District Court ruling to protect forage fish species will lead to more ecosystem-based management of fisheries. Earthjustice attorney Roger Fleming comments.

  
• 03.09.2012

  3/9/12: Environmental Groups Sue EPA to Get the Lead out of Aviation Gas

  Earthjustice, on behalf of Friends of the Earth, sue the U.S. EPA to get the lead out of aviation gas. Earthjustice attorney Marianne Engelman Lado comments.