Tracy Wholf
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Sr. Coordinating producer of the climate unit at CBS News. Formerly of ABC, ESPN, NatGeo, PBS NewsHour Weekend, and Dan Rather.
NY, NY
Joined August 2011
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says he can "absolutely" assure the American public that the agency's deregulatory actions on power plants, waste water, toxic air standards and more will not harm the environment. "We have to both protect the environment and grow the economy," he
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I've been trying to delete my @23andMe profile and the website is "unable" to send me the verification code to access my account. No problem sending me a password reset email, but it conveniently can't send the code to access my account. It's holding my account hostage.
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California's electric vehicle infrastructure is reaching a major milestone as 25% of new cars sold in the state are electric.
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California's electric vehicle infrastructure is reaching a major milestone as 25% of new cars sold in the state are electric.
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Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660 million to fossil fuel company over pipeline protests
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Energy Transfer claimed in a lawsuit that Greenpeace was responsible for defamation, disruption and property damage for protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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Life can exist under extreme conditions. Thanks to the @SchmidtOcean for this amazing exclusive!
In January, a giant piece of ice broke off from an Antarctic ice shelf, revealing an ecosystem on the sea floor that has never been accessible to humans. The stunning discovery is helping show what kind of life can exist under astonishing conditions. Dave @Malkoff has more.
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Hundreds of scientists are expected to be fired from EPA's Office of Research and Development:
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The Trump administration plans to eliminate the EPA's Office of Research and Development, according to documents on the government's reduction in force agenda.
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For staff at the State Department, the termination of its air quality monitoring program is "insane" - employees rely on the data to help protect their families while based overseas:
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State Department staff were taken aback this week by a department directive instructing embassies and consulates to stop publishing air quality monitoring data.
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The emails to federal government employees have begun to hit in-boxes, per sources.
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This is a great piece from @TheLantern and writer @BrownsWithNoah - love to see this kind of sports journalism:
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It was high noon when the Ohio State players shuffled into the football team meeting room, as they had countless times before This time, however, was different. The date was Dec. 2, 2024, 48 hours...
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Democrats, and sources familiar with the situation, said DOGE has been inside the offices of @NOAA. Former NOAA officials told @CBSNews that current employees have been told to expect a 50% reduction in staff and budget cuts of 30%. @TWholf
https://t.co/NdkcakrLqT
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Democratic lawmakers said they are looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices, and potential cuts to the agency.
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Next to lose their jobs? The @EPA Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights is anticipated to get a notice to shutter its doors as early as tomorrow:
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Staffers with the Office of Environmental Justice were informed their department is expecting a notice that the office is closing or they are being placed on leave as early as Thursday.
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First time I've seen a federal press release with 41 quotes from people and orgs supporting a nominee's appointment...intriguing that many of these orgs (oil/gas, fertilizer, mining, etc.) are ones the EPA traditionally regulates and scrutinizes:
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EPA News Release: WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to Unleash American Greatness as Head of EPA
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Really proud of our team to turn this 'fire proof your home' story so quickly and powerfully:
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In L.A., where the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires continue to burn, a Passive House was the only house still standing in its neighborhood.
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YES @DougLesmerises THIS!!!! I was so frustrated by @KirkHerbstreit commentary and this nails it!!! 👏👏👏
MUST WATCH - Doug nails Herbstreit for blaming the fans for their expectations.
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Nice accountability report by @CBSNews and @TWholf on Starbucks plastic recycling. Of the 36 cups tracked, only four were traced to Material Recovery Facilities, where recyclables are sorted and prepared for reuse.
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A CBS News investigation tracked plastic cups from Starbucks recycling bins to landfills and incinerators across the country.
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What a fantastic screening and discussion at The Forum at @Columbia of @natgeodocs WILD LIFE with Chai Vasarhelyi, Oscar-winning filmmaker, and @TWholf, senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for @CBSNews! https://t.co/6DA6UxDEmG
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Climate voters could move the needle in key battleground states this election:
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Some groups are hoping they can persuade enough of climate-focused voters to go the polls to make a difference around the margins in battleground states in the 2024 election.
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Was the Ohio State defense totally exposed tonight by Oregon? That was not the defense I was expecting tonight. @DougLesmerises @AriWasserman @BillLandis25
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Over her seven-decade career, @JaneFonda has raised her voice on issues, sometimes controversially. This election season, the actor and activist is campaigning around the U.S. for climate-friendly politicians. @DavidSchechter caught up with her on the campaign trail.
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.@JaneFonda explains to @DavidSchechter that she uses her celebrity status to be a “repeater,” picking up signals from people suffering in often forgotten communities and trying to raise awareness to a broader audience.
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