Environment
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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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Heat wave hitting western United States Wednesday through Friday
AccuWeather forecasters cautioned that the high temperatures will "increase wildfire danger."
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California leaders approve plastic bag ban after waste increase from earlier ban
California’s single-use plastic shopping bag ban went into effect in 2016, but plastic bag waste increased 47% to 231,072 tons by 2022.
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Demonized as contributing to climate change, cattle may actually decrease emissions, research shows
The researchers found that 19%-30% of methane emissions were from the cattle, but the rest was from the wetland soils. If the cows are removed, their research shows, it actually increases the amount of methane the wetland ecosystems give off.
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Solar storm to hit Earth this weekend and could impact US communications, experts warn
Most people will not experience a disruption from the storm. But if a disruption does occur, it would most likely impact radio transmissions, GPS, and electrical power grids.
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'Science denier': Coalition of environmental groups warns against RFK Jr.
"The truth is, by rejecting science, what he offers is no different than Donald Trump," they said.
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Spokane joins lawsuit against 'forever' chemical manufacturers
The lawsuit originated in South Carolina and seeks damages for the effects of PFAS contaminants on natural resources and public health. PFAS, or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are commonly used in firefighting foam and manufacturing settings.
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EPA spends $21B, puts drinking water standards on forever chemicals
The EPA said extensive research and science led to the ruling. It considered how PFAS affects public health, conversations and decisions included the water sector and state regulators, and effective implementation was part of the discussion.
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Chemical company Chemours unsure of science in EPA's new standard on forever chemicals
Chemical company Chemours said at first glance, it has “serious concerns with the underlying science used and the process EPA followed.” The company said it fully supported regulation “grounded in the best available science and follows the law.”
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UN climate official warns only 'two years' to save world from environmental crisis
He said that other goals, such as ending poverty and hunger, are not "possible unless we get the climate crisis under control."
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Illinois Senate passes bill prohibiting single-use plastics in hotels
A first violation of the law, if passed, would be a written warning. Second or subsequent violations could levy a civil penalty of $500 for each violation.