Chemical Disasters and a Big Climate Equity Win
  No. 220, January 20, 2022
Hello Revelator readers,
Millions of U.S. residents live near industrial facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency could help keep them safe from disasters — but only if it strengthens an important chemical policy.
A Midwest coal state recently passed the country’s only comprehensive climate legislation focused on advancing racial equity and economic justice. What proponents learned along the way could be a model for other states.
Commonly known as “cabbage on a stick,” Brighamia insignis is no longer found in the wild. But our latest Species Spotlight explains how botanists are helping to protect this Hawaiian plant from extinction.
From the archives:
A new report shows record ocean warming. Scientists have been tracking how that’s likely to change marine ecosystems and bring cascading repercussions. Subscriber bonus: The Wild 5
Here are five more stories we’re watching this week.
1. Chemical Pollution Has Passed Safe Limit for Humanity, Say Scientists (The Guardian)
2. Australia Ties Southern Hemisphere’s All-Time Heat Record of 123°F; Epic Heat Cooks Argentina (Yale Climate Connections)
3. Ecuador Expands Protections Around Galápagos, Creating ‘a New Highway’ for Sea Life (The Washington Post)
4. U.S. Plans $50B Wildfire Fight Where Forests Meet Civilization (AP)
5. Lead Ammo Hampers the Bald Eagle Rebound in the Northeast U.S. (Environmental Health News)
What should we cover next?
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Coming up:
Can extinction grief be transformed into action? Editor John Platt explains how.
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As always, thank you for reading. Stay safe and connected. 
Tara Lohan This message was sent to eamessages@biologicaldiversity.org.
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