Waukesha okays free meals: In the face of public criticism, the Waukesha school board reversed its June decision against providing free meals to all students, although one member said the temporary pandemic program “is wasteful by design.” (Wisconsin Public Radio)
Second look sought: The EPA wants to review its Trump-era approval of 31 exemptions for small refineries from complying with the Renewable Fuel Standard, seeking approval in court to do so. (DTN/Progressive Farmer)
Pandemic child obesity: Southern California children aged 5-11 have gained an average of five pounds during the pandemic. This “significant weight gain” meant 46 percent of them were overweight or obese, an increase of nearly 9 points, reported researchers. (Washington Post)
Biogas fast track: A new state law in North Carolina gives environmental regulators 90 days to approve or reject a hog farm’s application to be part of a project that collects methane from manure lagoons and sells it as renewable natural gas. (InsideClimate News)
Carbon-neutral flour: Through a combination of energy efficiency, purchase of credits and carbon sequestration, ADM’s flour milling operations achieved a net carbon neutral status. (ADM)