Author Archives: Jerri-Lynn Scofield

Seventeen States Sue EPA for Allowing California to Set Tougher Vehicle Emissions Standards

Seventeen Republican AGs sued to overturn EPA waiver allowing California to set tougher vehicale emissions standards.

Links 5/16/2022

The Super Immunity of Our Fabulously Wealthy Corporate Dictators

Ralph Nader on corporate legal immunity.

Plastic Watch: Nanoplastics and Coffee Cups

Yet another reason to dispense with disposable coffee cups: nanoplastics, which are ingested when the coffee is drunk. The health implications of their ubiquity is unknown and has not yet been well-studied.

Links 5/15/2022

What the Next Australian Government Must Do to Save the Great Barrier Reef

After four bleaching events in the last seven years, is it too late to save the Great Barrier Reef? Time is running out to get serious about climate change.

Indian Heatwave May Exacerbate World Wheat Crisis

India’s extreme heatwave has arrived at a particularly delicate time for its current wheat crop and is expected to reduce yields.

Links 5/2/2022

Fresh Signs of Mosquito Insecticide Resistance in South Africa

South Africa could soon join the list of countries that have relegated malaria to history – although this post highlights the worrying possibility that a spike in malaria cases might occur, as a consequence of insecticide resistance

California Attorney General Rob Bonta Launches Investigation into Role Played by Fossil Fuel and Petrochemicals Companies in Causing Global Plastics Pollution Crisis

California AG Rob Bonta launches investigation into the plastics industry’s half-century campaign to promote recycling myths.

Links 5/1/2022

How Outsourcing Threatens America’s Safety

School bus drivers in Bay City, Michigan, have pushed back against mindless outsourcing of their union jobs.

Apple Announces Unimpressive Self Service Repair Program for Some iPhone Models

After a long wait, Apple finally announced a self service repair program. New right to repair laws are still necessary.

‘Unprecedented’ Water Restrictions Ordered in Drought-Ravaged California

Severe drought in California has forced water officials to impose restrictions on outdoor watering in three southern California counties.

Jaishankar Calls Out Europe’s Selective Concern on Rules-Based Order

Indian external affairs minister S. Jaishankar shared views on rules-based order with world diplomats at a conference Tuesday in Delhi.