Environment
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California gets break from heavy, historic rain, but threats of flash flooding, high surf remain
The rain and accompanying strong winds are from strong storm systems known as atmospheric rivers that carry massive plumes of moisture from the tropics.
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Historic floods hit Washington state, evacuation orders issued
"If you have instructions to evacuate from your local authorities, please evacuate," Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said
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Cross country winter storm to dump snow and rain during Thanksgiving travel weekend
In some areas, like parts of eastern Iowa, snow totals could exceed one foot, making travel nearly impossible.
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Trump admin revamps Biden-era water rule that caused pricey permits for landowners
The EPA said its latest actions clarify the WOTUS rule and makes good on the Trump administration's promise to provide clarity on regulatory actions while still protecting America’s waterways.
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In Europe, conservative political parties backing environmental policy with pragmatism, not protest
In U.S., younger conservative voters, business leaders are increasingly acknowledging climate risks and are "working to reframe environmental responsibility as compatible with free-market principles."
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Trump admin rescinds Biden era drilling ban on the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
The order, which will be posted on the Federal Register on Nov. 17, is the latest action the Trump administration has taken to curb the energy impacts of the Biden administration.
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Brazil carves through Amazon rainforest for new highway to ferry global climate conference elites
Not to mention the flock of private jets: The project is not the first time climate change leaders have drawn criticism for apparent hypocrisy.
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After 50 years of struggles to save Spotted Owl, FWS plan is to kill 500k Barred Owls
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., filed a resolution to reverse a Biden administration plan to kill nearly half a million North American Barred Owls in the Pacific Northwest.
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Twenty-six dead in Haiti, Jamaica in Hurricane Melissa aftermath, storm now making landfall in Cuba
Hurricane Melissa is the strongest to hit Jamaica since records were first kept 174 years ago
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Bill Gates urges donors to give to efforts aimed at eliminating disease, hunger, not climate change
The essay comes ahead of the global climate summit COP30 next month, which is focused on battling climate change.
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Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm on record to hit Jamaica
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Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5, expected to make landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa now has maximum sustained winds of 160 mph
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Trump administration approves drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge banned by Biden admin
The decision comes after President Donald Trump restored Alaska's Ambler Road Project earlier this month in furtherance of his American energy dominance policies by expanding access to the northern state's critical mineral supply.