There’s a new nuclear bailout bill.
State lawmakers Thursday announced they’ve re-written a controversial proposal that could hike New Jerseyans’ energy bills to bail out the state’s nuclear power plants — though it’s now unclear how much rates may rise. State Senate President S…
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Plastic Pollution Is Killing Coral Reefs, 4-Year Study Finds
by Christopher Joyce
NPR – January 25, 2018
Millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean every year. And the trash stays there: Whether it’s grocery bags or water bottles or kids’ toys, plastic is practically indestructible….
From The New York Times:
U.S. to Roll Back Safety Rules Created After Deepwater Horizon Spill
The Interior Department said reversing the Obama-era regulations would reduce “unnecessary burdens” on the energy industry.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/28/us/trump-offshore-drilling.html