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EU Scientists Begin Review of Ban on Pesticides Linked to Bee Declines

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the guardian Risk evaluation could pave the way for a rolling back of the hard won EU-wide ban on three neonicotinoid pesticides. More here. Other insects are lesser, but still significant pollinators. Like this common "Hoverfly." PinP photo.

Keystone XL Company Takes Legal Action After Obama 'Overstepped Authority'

the guardian TransCanada launches two challenges as it argues president violated Nafta, saying it is seeking to recover $15bn spent in push for pipeline’s approval. More here.

A Greenpeace Video. Please Watch

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State of Emergency Declared Over Huge Los Angeles County Methane Leak

Question More California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency over a large Southern California gas leak in Los Angeles County, which has led to months of protests and the displacement of thousands of families .  More here. Watch a video of the blowout here.

An Assessment by the US Environmental Protection Agency Finds Common Pesticide Harms Bees

CommonDreams Friends of the Earth calls for agency to suspend bee-toxic pesticides. More here.

Earth is Experiencing a Global Warming "Spurt"

Climate Central Cyclical changes in the Pacific Ocean have thrown earth’s surface into what may be an unprecedented warming spurt , following a global warming slowdown that lasted about 15 years. More here.

First Big El NiƱo Storms Hit California, Bring Hope of Easing Historic Drought

San Jose Mercury News After a year of hype and hope, El NiƱo's punch is finally arriving in California, bringing a series of storms to soak the Bay Area and most of the rest of the drought-stricken state through this week and probably into next. More here.