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Supreme Court Limits EPA Power, Saltier Soils in a Warming World, Climate and Punishment and more

Supreme Court Limits EPA Power, Saltier Soils in a Warming World, Climate and Punishment and more

FromLiving on Earth


Supreme Court Limits EPA Power, Saltier Soils in a Warming World, Climate and Punishment and more

FromLiving on Earth

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Jul 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In a major 6 to 3 decision with sobering implications for climate policy, the Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency overstepped its authority when it created guidelines for how utilities generate electricity.
Also, rising seas and temperatures are exacerbating the perennial problem of increasing salinity on both coastal and inland farmland.
And America’s aging prison facilities are largely unprepared for climate impacts and often lack air conditioning, wildfire evacuation plans, and hurricane strategies.

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Released:
Jul 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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As the planet we call home faces a climate emergency, Living on Earth is your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Hosted by Steve Curwood and brought to you by PRX.