Emerson Urry

Emerson Urry is a contributor to EnviroNews.

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Trump Seeks to Trash Endangered Species Act by Redefining “Habitat”

A new rule would make polluted areas ineligible for protection and restoration that could support wildlife.

By: Emerson Urry ,; EnviroNews

August 15, 2020

News Analysis

Solar Creates More US Electricity Jobs Than Oil, Gas, Coal, Nuclear Combined

With 373,807 jobs, solar is far and away the biggest job creator in the entire electric energy generation sector.

By: Emerson Urry ,; EnviroNews

March 7, 2017

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St. Louis’ West Lake Landfill: A Runaway, Ticking, Nuclear Time Bomb That Has Residents Terrified

The following news piece represents the third in a 15-part mini-series titled, “Nuclear Power in Our World Today.”

By: Emerson Urry &; Josh Cunnings ,; EnviroNews

April 4, 2016

News Analysis

Environment & Health

Feds Attempt to Strip Yellowstone Grizzly Bear of Endangered Species Act Protection

Management plans could also open the door for grizzly hunting — a practice wildlife organizations say they won't stand for.

By: Emerson Urry ,; EnviroNews

March 20, 2016

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Bill Gates’ Nuclear Pipe Dream: Convert Depleted Uranium to Plutonium to Power Earth for Centuries

Before Paducah, Kentucky, can move forward, its nuclear legacy must be dealt with.

By: Emerson Urry &; Josh Cunnings ,; EnviroNews

March 15, 2016

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The Dirty, Deadly Front End of Nuclear Power — 15,000 Abandoned Uranium Mines

Arnie Gundersen's life, for a good amount of time, was ruined by the nuclear industry after he exposed radioactive safety violations.

By: Emerson Urry &; Josh Cunnings ,; EnviroNews

March 11, 2016

News Analysis

Environment & Health

The Department of Defense Is the Third Largest Polluter of US Waterways

An advocacy group has “crunched the numbers” in an effort to reveal who the largest polluters of US waterways are.

By: Emerson Urry ,; EnviroNews

February 15, 2016

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Environment & Health

Tyson Foods Accused of Dumping More Poison Into Waterways Than Exxon, Dow and Koch

The animal-slaughter mega-power is the world's biggest processor of chicken, beef and pork.

By: Emerson Urry ,; EnviroNews

February 12, 2016

News Analysis

Environment & Health

GOP Attempting to Kill Environmental Regulations Across the Board With Sneaky Budget Riders

The decision on whether to protect wildlife species under the ESA is supposed to be driven by science and biology, not political whims.

By: Emerson Urry ,; EnviroNews

July 18, 2015

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Frackquake Madness!: 35 Fracking Earthquakes Rock Oklahoma in a Week

The activity of fracking in and of itself can and does cause earthquakes.

By: Emerson Urry ,; EnviroNews

July 4, 2015

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