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4 hours ago

Jury can't reach verdict in engineers' Flint water trial

A judge has declared a mistrial in a dispute over partial liability for Flint, Michigan's lead-contaminated water.

5 hours ago

Big climate bill; Spending green bucks to boost green energy

Congress is poised to pass a transformative climate change fighting bill.

10 hours ago

Dutchman convicted in farmers' roadblock over emissions

A man has been convicted of dumping straw on a Dutch road last month and sentenced to perform 80 hours of unpaid community service work.

12 hours ago

African wildlife parks face climate, infrastructure threats

Africa’s national parks, home to thousands of wildlife species such as lions, elephants and buffaloes, are increasingly threatened by from below-average rainfall and new infrastructure projects, stressing habitats and the species that rely on them.

12 hours ago

Wildfires spread, fish die off amid severe drought in Europe

More than 1,000 firefighters in France are struggling to contain a huge wildfire burning through pine forests.

17 hours ago

Life gradually returns a year after fire chars Sierra Nevada

One year after a wind-whipped wildfire charred a craggy mountainside above Lone Pine, California, signs of life are slowly returning.

1 day ago

Heavy rains collapse 10 historic buildings in Yemeni capital

Heavy rains lashing Yemen’s capital of Sanaa, which dates back to ancient times, have collapsed 10 buildings in the Old City.

1 day ago

Satellite data finds landfills are methane 'super emitters'

Landfills are releasing large amounts of planet-warming methane gas into the atmosphere from the decomposition of waste and are a significant contributor to such emissions in urban areas, a study suggests.

1 day ago

Owner surrenders 9-year-old pet alligator named ‘Zachary.’ No, they weren’t living in Florida.

Zachary, a 9-year-old, 5-foot American alligator, has a new home after his owner -- who surprisingly is not a "Florida man" -- turned over the reptile to authorities last week.

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1 day ago

Rhine River could fall below critical mark, risking industry

German officials say water levels on the Rhine River could reach a critically low point in the coming days, making the transport of goods along the river increasingly difficult.

1 day ago

Beluga whale lost in French river euthanized during rescue

French authorities say a beluga whale stranded for several days in the Seine River had to be euthanized after it was removed from the French waterway.

1 day ago

'We're back, baby': New bill boosts US climate credibility

The U.S. has renewed credibility on global climate issues and will be able to inspire other nations in their own efforts, experts say, after the Democrats pushed their big economic bill through the Senate on Sunday.

1 day ago

Recovery underway in South Korea's rain-hit capital area

Cleanup and recovery efforts gained pace in South Korea’s greater capital region Wednesday.

2 days ago

'El Jefe' the jaguar, famed in US, photographed in Mexico

They call him “El Jefe.”.

2 days ago

US sued in bid to force decision on Rockies wolf protections

Wildlife advocates are suing federal officials after they missed a deadline to decide if protections for wolves should be restored across the northern U.S. Rocky Mountains.

2 days ago

Lawmakers in India pass energy conservation bill

The Indian government took another step toward its climate goals by passing a conservation bill through parliament’s lower house, which makes it easier to put a price on carbon emissions and encourages the use of non-fossil fuel sources to generate power across the country.

2 days ago

In reversal, Brazil court reopens case of rainforest park

After declaring a decision final, an important state court in Brazil has backpedaled and reopened a lawsuit that invalidated a large protected area in the country's Amazon rainforest.

2 days ago

Billions pour into bioplastics as markets begin ramping up

Billions of dollars in investments are pouring into companies changing the recipe for plastic.

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2 days ago

Rescuers to move whale stranded in French river to saltwater

French environmentalists are preparing to move a beluga whale that strayed into the Seine River last week to a saltwater basin in the Normandy region.

2 days ago

Learning from failures: How Biden scored win on climate plan

Many pieces of President Joe Biden's domestic agenda have been jettisoned over the last year, but his proposals on climate change remain largely intact.

2 days ago

Death Valley route buried in floods closed for another week

Authorities say a main roadway into Death Valley National Park will remain closed into next week as crews clean up after record-breaking rains damaged the roadway and choked it with mud, rocks and debris.

3 days ago

Weather agency: July was Spain's hottest month on record

Spain's weather agency says July was Spain's hottest month on record.

3 days ago

France in midst of 4th heat wave amid historic drought

France is in the midst of its fourth heat wave of the year as the country faces what the government warned is its worst drought on record.

3 days ago

Efforts to feed Beluga whale in France's Seine fail so far

Efforts to feed a dangerously thin Beluga whale that has strayed into the Seine River in France have failed so far.

3 days ago

In dry California, salty water creeps into key waterways

The Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers are central arms of California's water system.

3 days ago

Former coal town comes together in face of Kentucky floods

The town of Fleming-Neon was trying to move beyond an economic disaster when a natural one knocked it back down.

3 days ago

UN chief urges nuke powers to abide by no-first-use pledge

The United Nations is urging countries with nuclear weapons to stick to their no-first-use commitment of the atomic arsenals.

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3 days ago

Not so fast: California's last nuke plant might run longer

California's last operating nuclear power plant could get a second lease on life.

1st sea turtle nest found on Mississippi beach since 2018

Beach crews have found the first sea turtle nest on the Mississippi mainland in four years.

Senate Democrats pass budget package, a victory for Biden

The Senate has approved Democrats' big election-year economic package.

Tiny African kingdom has skiing as Europe sweats summer heat

While millions across Europe sweat through a summer of record-breaking heat, others are skiing in Africa.

Tourists find safety after floods close Death Valley roads

Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a path for them.

Man who destroyed vast forest wins demise of park

In a move that shocked environmentalists, the state government of Mato Grosso has given up a legal battle to protect a state park located in one of the Brazilian Amazon's most biodiverse areas.

Beluga whale caught in France's Seine not accepting food

French environmentalists are working around the clock to try and feed a dangerously thin Beluga whale that has strayed into the Seine River.

EXPLAINER: On China, US and climate, action, not talk is key

China has cut off climate talks with the U.S. — imperiling future global climate negotiations, but not necessarily blunting the impacts of significant climate actions at home in both countries.

Flash floods strand 1K people in Death Valley National Park

Flash flooding triggered by heavy rainfall forced has officials to close all roads in and out of Death Valley National Park near the California-Nevada line Friday.

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Oregon's wildfire risk map emerges as new climate flashpoint

A new map in Oregon that rated the wildfire risk of every tax lot in the state — labeling nearly 80,000 structures as high-risk — generated so much pushback from angry homeowners that officials abruptly retracted it, saying they had not done enough local outreach before publicizing the ambitious project.

France's going through its most severe drought ever, PM says

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has warned that France is facing its “most severe drought” ever recorded and announced the activation of a government crisis unit.

In France, a battle to save weakened whale lost in the Seine

French environmentalists are hoping to feed a catch of herring to a worryingly thin Beluga whale that has strayed far from its Arctic habitat into the Seine River.

Firefighters keep wildfire out of evacuated Washington town

Evacuations have been lifted for a small town in Washington state after a fast-moving fire that burned a half-dozen homes was contained.

Surprise Senate vote would overturn Biden environmental rule

In a surprise victory for Republicans, the Senate on Thursday voted to overturn a Biden administration rule requiring rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells — a victory enabled in part by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia.

Advocates: Senate bill means environmental health, also harm

Billions of dollars in climate and environment investments from the Inflation Reduction Act could flow to communities in the United States that have been plagued by pollution and climate threats for decades.

Australia to protect Barrier Reef by banning coal mine

Australia’s new government plans to prevent development of a coal mine because of its potential impact on the nearby Great Barrier Reef.

California crews make fire gains; Washington town evacuated

An eastern Washington town was being evacuated because of a wildfire that was burning homes.

UN chief criticizes `grotesque greed' of oil companies

The United Nations chief is sharply criticizing the “grotesque greed” of oil and gas companies for making record profits from the energy crisis on the back of the world’s poorest people.

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Indian government approves new emissions targets

Nine months after India announced its target of “net zero” emissions by 2070 at the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, the country’s federal cabinet finally approved a new climate plan on Wednesday.

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

The Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents who live near medical sterilizing plants in 13 states and Puerto Rico about potential health risks from emissions of ethylene oxide, a chemical widely used in their operations.

How the climate deal would help farmers aid the environment

The deal reached last week by Senate Democrats would provide $20 billion for climate-friendly agricultural practices.

Long days grind on search teams in flood-ravaged Appalachia

The long days searching debris-clogged creekbanks are taking a toll on search teams in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky.

A race to save fish as Rio Grande dries, even in Albuquerque

The Rio Grande went dry in Albuquerque last week for the first time in four decades.

Thirteen Lives: Thai cave rescue actor Tom Bateman relieves diving fears

Actor Tom Bateman recalls how he overcame his claustrophobia in Ron Howard's film Thirteen Lives.

bbc.co.uk

Maggie Rogers: 'I'm not afraid to take up space any more'

Maggie Rogers on reclaiming her sexuality, and why she left pop music to study divinity at Harvard.

bbc.co.uk

Met Police: Watchdog slams misogyny and bullying in some ranks

The police watchdog focused on behaviour by mostly PCs based at Charing Cross Police station.

bbc.co.uk

Column: Washington Park kids again see Christmas tree torched. Let’s show them some holiday goodwill.

For the third year in a row, the Washington Park neighborhood Christmas tree has been destroyed, this time by arson. The children there deserve to know good wins out. A toy drive can help with that.

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Single-use plastic: Plates, cups and cutlery ban edges closer

It is "time we left our throwaway culture behind once and for all", the environment secretary says.

bbc.co.uk

The GOP's 2022 candidate problem

Bad candidates probably cost the GOP the Senate in 2010 and 2012. With extreme and baggage-laden candidates emerging again, could we see a repeat? Perhaps, but it's not as likely.

washingtonpost.com

Iona Fyfe: Scots traditional singer was 'offered gig help in return for sex'

Award-winning singer Iona Fyfe says she was propositioned by a man from a well-known band when she was 20.

bbc.co.uk

Early baby therapy could reduce autism diagnoses

Video training for parents could improve communication with their infants, a small study suggests.

bbc.co.uk

Kenosha sheriff, city police gave armed civilians license ‘to wreak havoc and inflict injury’ during last summer’s unrest: lawsuit

A federal lawsuit filed in Wisconsin seeks damages against Kenosha authorities for allegedly allowing armed civilians including Kyle Rittenhouse to operate freely during last summer's unrest, resulting in the death of Anthony Huber.

chicagotribune.com

Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams

More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance?

bbc.co.uk

’Resident Evil VIII: Village’ review: The illogical, weird magic of the series is back

They made Resident Evil weird again.

washingtonpost.com
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