Congressional Budget Office warns of climate costs

In a new report, the nonpartisan agency warns that increased amounts of hurricane damage as a result of human-caused climate change will cost the federal government more and more in years to come. The report says a "coordinated effort to significantly reduce global emissions" could help Congress mitigate the costs. Politico

Bee pollen is loaded with pesticides

Scientists found up to 32 different kinds of pesticides in the pollen of bees living next to cornfields. The chemicals included DEET and household insect repellents—neither of which originates from agriculture. Researchers aren't sure how the bees get exposed to the chemicals but say the results likely apply to honeybees across the country. Newsweek

Malaysia establishes massive marine sanctuary

The newly designated one-million-hectare Tun Mustapha Park is the country's largest marine protected area. Situated in a region containing Malaysia's highest concentration of coral reefs and important mangrove and sea grass bed habitat, the sanctuary is home to thousands of people who rely on its abundant resources. The Guardian

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