Laura Barbas Rhoden

@LauraBarbasRh

sites.wofford.edu/barbasrhodenlh Joined May 2012

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Laura Barbas Rhoden @LauraBarbasRh Jun 9, 2023

Woo-hoo! Some good news! Cyprus waters cleanest in Europe, Commission says
cyprus-mail.com/2023/06/09/cyp…

cyprus-mail.com Cyprus waters cleanest in Europe, Commission says Cyprus ranks first in Europe as regards the cleanest swimming waters, according to the results of the European Commission’s latest report that were announced on Friday. According to the Ministry of...

Laura Barbas Rhoden @LauraBarbasRh Jun 2, 2023

“DuPont + two related companies said they would pay close to $1.2bn to settle liability claims brought by public water systems serving the vast majority of the US population … just days before start of a bellwether trial in SC over PFAS contamination.” theguardian.com/environment/20…

www.theguardian.com Top US chemical firms to pay $1.2bn to settle water contamination lawsuits Dupont, Chemours and Corteva agree deal and 3M also reportedly considering $10bn settlement to avoid trial due to start on Monday

Laura Barbas Rhoden @LauraBarbasRh May 20, 2023

“Along a certain stretch —where NC, SC and GA meet— lithium is quickly becoming king: It pushes up through the ground, oozes through recyclers’ shredding machines and will soon travel through the backwoods on aging rail lines…Welcome to the Lithium Belt.” postandcourier.com/news/special_r…

www.postandcourier.com Lithium is driving the clean car revolution. Will the South pay a price? In Georgia and the Carolinas, lithium is quickly becoming king: it pushes up through the ground, oozes through recyclers’ shredding machines and will soon travel through the backwoods on aging rail...

Laura Barbas Rhoden @LauraBarbasRh May 16, 2023

SC teachers qualify for 6 weeks paid parental leave starting June 26 - new law signed by governor makes SC first state in the Southeast to offer teachers such leave without requiring them to use vacation, sick days or go without a paycheck. postandcourier.com/politics/sc-te…

www.postandcourier.com SC teachers qualify for 6 weeks paid leave starting June 26 under new law The new law signed by Gov. Henry McMaster makes South Carolina the first state in the Southeast to offer teachers that much time off without requiring them to burn vacation or sick days or simply go...

Laura Barbas Rhoden @LauraBarbasRh May 13, 2023

“The plan came a day after the Socialist-led coalition government announced legislation that will mean outdoor workers … will not have to work when the Spanish meteorological office issues high temperature alerts.” theguardian.com/world/2023/may…

www.theguardian.com Unprecedented €2.2bn drought response plan approved in Spain Package of measures will help farmers maintain production and avoid food shortages after hottest April ever