EJ90: Environmental News Updates in Ninety Seconds
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EJ90: Environmental News Updates in Ninety Seconds
EJ90 is a weekly audio podcast that delivers easily digestible environmental news updates in ninety seconds.
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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A new study finds that fish exposed to antidepressants become withdrawn, nervous and sometimes murderous.
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.
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.
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. Ea...
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...
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.
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 commen...
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.
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.
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.
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 renewa...
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 comme...
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...
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 comme...
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 Ha...
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.
12/21/12: 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.
12/14/12: 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 G...
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.
11/30/12: 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.
11/09/12: 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 ana...
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 Attorne...
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.
10/05/12: Wyoming Wolf Hunt Season Begins
The federal delisting of wolves undermines the successful recovery of an iconic endangered species. Earthjustice attorney Tim Preso comments.
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.
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.
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.
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 c...
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 Mariann...
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.
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 To...
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 attor...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 asso...
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.
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.