Climate Could Be an Electoral Time Bomb, Republican Strategists Fear Lisa Friedman, The New York Times, August 2, 2019 In conversations with 10 G.O.P. analysts, consultants and activists, all said they were acutely aware of the rising influence of young voters like Mr. Galloway, who in their lifetimes haven’t seen a single month of colder-than-average temperatures globally, and who call … read more

Groups sue for information on Arctic refuge lease sale Dan Joling, Associated Press, July 31, 2019 An Alaska Native organization and three environmental groups sued the U.S. Interior Department on Wednesday, claiming its agencies withheld information regarding preparations for the sale of oil and gas leases in the massive Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The lawsuit filed in Anchorage claims the … read more

EPA walks back restriction that loomed over Pebble mine, paving the way for key permit Elwood Brehmer, ADN, July 30, 2019 EPA Region 10 Administrator Chris Hladick on Tuesday signed a 28-page notice at the direction of agency leaders that formally removes the agency’s proposed “preemptive veto” that loomed over the Pebble project since it was initiated under former President Barack Obama’s … read more