State
Loss of oxygen in water causes DeSoto fish kills
Desoto Times
Loss of oxygen in surface water in DeSoto County's lakes, ponds and streams is the most common cause of natural fish kills which are common in hot months like August and September.
http://www.desototimes.com/news/loss-of-oxygen-in-water-causes-desoto-fish-kills/article_1e3f7abc-95e1-11e8-8d3c-2bca4ba081ec.html
Regional
Time is running out for dieselgate Volkswagen owners to get their money
arsTechnica
If you own a diesel Volkswagen or Audi that was affected by the company's 2015 diesel scandal, and if you haven't submitted the proper paperwork to receive compensation, you only have one month left to do so.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/08/time-is-running-out-for-dieselgate-volkswagen-owners-to-get-their-money/
DEC tells EPA to stop delaying ozone reducing requirements for other states
HudsonValley 360
ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to hold other states accountable for ground-level ozone pollution in the Northeast by requiring them to reduce emissions.
The EPA is in the process of determining if any additional requirements need to be placed on upwind states requiring power plants in those states to reduce smog pollution. The EPA is proposing that no additional requirements are needed to adhere with the federal Clean Air Act.
https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/dec-tells-epa-stop-delaying-ozone-reducing-requirements-other-states
Local
UPDATE: Jackson City Council votes to give $200,000 in emergency funding for Zoo
WJTV
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - Cut backs, decreased attendance, and now - a sidelined Executive Director. These factors led up to a 4-1 vote by Jackson City Council members to approve $200,000 in emergency funding to help the Zoo make payroll and keep its doors open.
https://www.wjtv.com/news/metro/update-jackson-city-council-votes-to-give-200-000-in-emergency-funding-for-zoo/1342516870
