EPA Relaunches Climate Change Sub-Site Axed by Trump Administration:

“Climate facts are back on EPA’s website where they should be,” said EPA administrator Michael Regan in a press statement.
“Considering the urgency of this crisis, it’s critical that Americans
have access to information and resources so that we can all play a role
in protecting our environment, our health, and vulnerable communities.
Trustworthy, science-based information is at the foundation of strong,
achievable solutions.”

EPA Relaunches Climate Change Sub-Site Axed by Trump Administration: “Climate facts are back on EPA’s website where they should be,” said EPA administrator Michael Regan in a press statement.
“Considering the urgency of this crisis, it’s critical that Americans
have access to information and resources so that we can all play a role
in protecting our environment, our health, and vulnerable communities.
Trustworthy, science-based information is at the foundation of strong,
achievable solutions.”Read More

Oil firms knew decades ago fossil fuels posed grave health risks, files reveal: The oil industry knew at least 50 years ago that air pollution from burning fossil fuels posed serious risks to human health, only to spend decades aggressively lobbying against clean air regulations, a trove of internal documents seen by the Guardian reveal.

The documents, which include internal memos and reports, show the industry was long aware that it created large amounts of air pollution, that pollutants could lodge deep in the lungs and be “real villains in health effects”, and even that its own workers may be experiencing birth defects among their children.

But these concerns did little to stop oil and gas companies, and their proxies, spreading doubt about the growing body of science linking the burning of fossil fuels to an array of health problems that kill millions of people around the world each year. Echoing the fossil-fuel industry’s history of undermining of climate science, oil and gas interests released a torrent of material aimed at raising uncertainty over the harm caused by air pollution and used this to deter US lawmakers from placing further limits on pollutants.

Oil firms knew decades ago fossil fuels posed grave health risks, files reveal: The oil industry knew at least 50 years ago that air pollution from burning fossil fuels posed serious risks to human health, only to spend decades aggressively lobbying against clean air regulations, a trove of internal documents seen by the Guardian reveal.The documents, which include internal memos and reports, show the industry was long aware that it created large amounts of air pollution, that pollutants could lodge deep in the lungs and be “real villains in health effects”, and even that its own workers may be experiencing birth defects among their children.But these concerns did little to stop oil and gas companies, and their proxies, spreading doubt about the growing body of science linking the burning of fossil fuels to an array of health problems that kill millions of people around the world each year. Echoing the fossil-fuel industry’s history of undermining of climate science, oil and gas interests released a torrent of material aimed at raising uncertainty over the harm caused by air pollution and used this to deter US lawmakers from placing further limits on pollutants.Read More

Liberals eye more cash for rapid-housing program as demand outstrips available funds:
Hussen isn’t saying how much he wants, but it comes after the
government was overwhelmed with demand for its $1-billion rapid-housing
initiative.

The Liberals estimated the money could create up to 3,000 units by this
spring by helping cities and housing providers buy and quickly convert
rental buildings, motels and hotels into affordable housing, or purchase
easy-to-build units.

Liberals eye more cash for rapid-housing program as demand outstrips available funds:
Hussen isn’t saying how much he wants, but it comes after the
government was overwhelmed with demand for its $1-billion rapid-housing
initiative.
The Liberals estimated the money could create up to 3,000 units by this
spring by helping cities and housing providers buy and quickly convert
rental buildings, motels and hotels into affordable housing, or purchase
easy-to-build units.Read More