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Nov 20, 2024, 3:37 PM
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Judge puts stop to governor's effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
A judge has ruled that Virginia can’t withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to itNov 20, 2024, 3:37 PM
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Nov 20, 2024, 6:07 AM
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What Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' fracking agenda could look like
President-elect Donald Trump's second term could bring reform to energy permitting and increased fracking on federal lands.Nov 20, 2024, 6:07 AM
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Nov 19, 2024, 9:44 AM
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Chris Wright, Trump's pick for energy secretary, is wrong about green energy, experts say
The United States has seen a significant increase in the use of clean energy over the last few years; however, Chris Wright has claimed otherwise.Nov 19, 2024, 9:44 AM
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Nov 18, 2024, 9:11 AM
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'Severe' toxic smog blankets Delhi, shuttering schools
Delhi's air-quality index, or AQI, shot up past 1,000 on Monday, more than five times higher than Sarajevo, the second most-polluted major city.Nov 18, 2024, 9:11 AM
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Nov 13, 2024, 4:08 AM
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Climate change threatening more than 40% of the world's corals with extinction, conservation group says
Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new research.Nov 13, 2024, 4:08 AM
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Nov 12, 2024, 5:03 AM
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Biden EPA to charge first-ever ‘methane fee’ for emissions waste by oil and gas companies
Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a rule announced by the Biden administrationNov 12, 2024, 5:03 AM
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Nov 11, 2024, 9:42 AM
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UN warns that toxic smog in Pakistan's Punjab province is endangering children
The U.N. children’s agency is warning that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in danger because of air pollution that experts say has become a fifth season in recent yearsNov 11, 2024, 9:42 AM
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Nov 8, 2024, 12:58 PM
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Sea turtle nests increased along a Florida beach but hurricanes washed many away
Sea turtle nests in Florida washed by hurricanesNov 8, 2024, 12:58 PM
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Nov 7, 2024, 7:49 AM
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Record levels of air pollution blanket Punjab in Pakistan, causing hospitalizations and school closures
In the Punjab region of Pakistan, record-high air pollution levels triggered hospitalizations and school closures, as cities remain shrouded in a thick, toxic smog.Nov 7, 2024, 7:49 AM
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Nov 6, 2024, 2:38 AM
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Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore
Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to keep government employees at home and close additional schools, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking treatment for smog-related ailmentsNov 6, 2024, 2:38 AM
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Nov 5, 2024, 5:09 PM
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How fracking may determine the election in swing state Pennsylvania
Swing state Pennsylvania has one of the largest natural gas deposits in the nation, but residents are concerned about health impacts.Nov 5, 2024, 5:09 PM
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Oct 24, 2024, 6:36 PM
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Almost half of the US is experiencing drought. How that can affect the food industry.
The U.S. is experiencing the driest fall on record, which could potentially impact the quality of upcoming autumn harvests, experts told ABC News.Oct 24, 2024, 6:36 PM
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Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Giant tubeworms part of thriving ecosystem found under the seafloor in the Pacific
A thriving ecosystem has been uncovered in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Oct 10, 2024, 12:25 PM
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Wildlife populations decline by 73% in 50 years: Study
The World Wildlife Fund warns that the next five years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth."Oct 10, 2024, 12:25 PM
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Oct 8, 2024, 5:02 PM
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Officials expect Florida's coastline to change amid Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, piling onto the damage from Hurricane Helene, officials warn of "severe" levels of coastal change.Oct 8, 2024, 5:02 PM
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Sep 23, 2024, 5:08 PM
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Parts of the Sahara Desert are turning green amid an influx of heavy rainfall
One of the driest regions on earth is shifting green, as an influx of heavy rainfall causes vegetation to grow in the typically barren landscape.Sep 23, 2024, 5:08 PM
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Sep 19, 2024, 10:49 AM
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Conservationists persist in Latin America despite political challenges, experts say
Embattled political systems in Latin America make it difficult for conservationists and environmental policymakers to preserve the ecosystem and natural resources.Sep 19, 2024, 10:49 AM
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Sep 17, 2024, 11:31 AM
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'Last Lands' explores global battle to protect planet's vital ecosystems
The globetrotting series kicked off Monday, with correspondent Bob Woodruff shining a spotlight on the fight to protect the planet's most threatened national parks.Sep 17, 2024, 11:31 AM
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Sep 10, 2024, 5:08 AM
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Invasive ocean species detected in Florida waters, scientists say
An aggressive species of invasive seagrass that has been traversing for more than a century has been detected in the U.S. for the first time.Sep 10, 2024, 5:08 AM
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Aug 27, 2024, 11:08 PM
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Environmental group asks federal agency to investigate RFK Jr. for allegedly strapping severed whale head to roof of car in 1990s
An environmental group wants NOAA to investigate whether the former presidential candidate violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act.Aug 27, 2024, 11:08 PM
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Aug 17, 2024, 7:01 PM
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Melting permafrost releasing toxic mercury into the Arctic, scientists say
Melting permafrost in the Arctic is releasing toxic mercury into the water system, potentially impacting the food chain, scientists say.Aug 17, 2024, 7:01 PM
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Jul 29, 2024, 10:02 AM
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Homeowners are increasingly re-wilding their homes with native plants, experts say
The days of the perfect-looking yard -- often lawns that guzzle copious amounts of water to stay green -- may soon be gone.Jul 29, 2024, 10:02 AM
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Jul 27, 2024, 5:16 AM
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A special concert series in England where top artists perform under a canopy of trees in protected, preserved forests
Summer is something very precious in England, usually lasting only a few weeks at its peak, and many do whatever they can to enjoy it.Jul 27, 2024, 5:16 AM
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Jul 27, 2024, 5:14 AM
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Buildings, among the largest greenhouse gas emissions culprits, are getting easier to make sustainable
The places human beings spend the most time are among the largest producers of greenhouse gas emissions in the world.Jul 27, 2024, 5:14 AM
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Jul 23, 2024, 2:34 PM
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Metals on ocean floor produce 'dark oxygen,' new study finds
Mining conducted on the floors of deep seas could create "dark oxygen" containing metals that could impact the quality of oxygen above water.Jul 23, 2024, 2:34 PM
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Jun 19, 2024, 9:44 AM
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Environmental protesters spray 'orange powder paint' on Britain's Stonehenge
Environmental protesters sprayed what appeared to be orange powder paint across part of Britain's Stonehenge on Wednesday.Jun 19, 2024, 9:44 AM
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Jun 13, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Prolonged ice-free periods putting Hudson Bay polar bear population at risk of extinction: Study
A unique population of polar bears is at risk of extinction should ice-free periods continue to get longer, researchers have determined.Jun 13, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Jun 6, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Seabird populations at risk amid increased hurricanes and extreme weather: Study
Australia's category 5 hurricane in April 2023 killed over 80% of seabirds on Bedout Island.Jun 6, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Apr 27, 2024, 9:01 AM
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The Power of Us: Climate change has disproportionately impacted these vulnerable US communities, experts say
The disproportionate impacts of climate change on the poorest communities are already affecting pockets of the U.S.Apr 27, 2024, 9:01 AM
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Apr 26, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Arbor Day 2024: How to plant the best tree to combat climate change
The first official Arbor Day was celebrated on April 10, 1872, when prizes were offered to communities and individuals who could plant the most trees in a single day.Apr 26, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Apr 26, 2024, 4:46 PM
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The Power of Us: As EV demand slows, a new alternative fuel garners attention
As EV demand slows, advocates say eFuels could make cars that are already on the road greener.Apr 26, 2024, 4:46 PM
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Apr 26, 2024, 3:52 PM
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Facility seen polluting Malaysian river part of anti-pollution program promoted by US plastics industry
A plastics facility accused of polluting a Malaysian river is tied to Operation Clean Sweep, an anti-pollution program promoted by the U.S. plastics industry.Apr 26, 2024, 3:52 PM
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Apr 25, 2024, 6:29 PM
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EPA limits 4 types of power plant pollution with sweeping rulemaking
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of new rules aimed at dramatically reducing pollution from coal and natural gas fired power plants.Apr 25, 2024, 6:29 PM
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Apr 21, 2024, 6:19 AM
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Corporations struggle on climate goals amid backlash over 'woke capitalism,' experts say
"The pushback has been fierce and severe," an environmental advocate said.Apr 21, 2024, 6:19 AM
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Apr 19, 2024, 6:12 AM
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How the UN Plastics Treaty aims to tackle the pollution crisis
The fourth round of United Nations Plastics Treaty negotiations will be held in Ottowa, Canada, from April 23-29.Apr 19, 2024, 6:12 AM
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Apr 23, 2024, 6:30 AM
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Are lab-grown diamonds as sustainable as advertised?
Over 60% of lab-grown diamonds are produced in China and India where 63% and respectively 74% of grid electricity results from coal.Apr 23, 2024, 6:30 AM
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Apr 20, 2024, 6:08 AM
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Data centers fuel AI and crypto but could threaten climate, experts say
Energy usage of data centers is expected to soar in coming years, experts say, threatening the climate.Apr 20, 2024, 6:08 AM
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Apr 16, 2024, 12:01 AM
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Streams that supply drinking water in danger following 2023 Supreme Court decision that stripped wetlands protections: Report
A Supreme Court decision that stripped protections from America's wetlands will have reverberating impacts on rivers that supply drinking water all over the U.S.Apr 16, 2024, 12:01 AM
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Apr 15, 2024, 5:21 PM
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4th global coral reef bleaching event underway as oceans continue to warm: NOAA
This is the fourth global bleaching event on record and the second in the last 10 years, according to NOAA.Apr 15, 2024, 5:21 PM
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Apr 3, 2024, 6:06 AM
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How the solar eclipse will impact plants and animals
Scientists will be studying how the solar eclipse will affect plant and animal activity on Earth.Apr 3, 2024, 6:06 AM
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