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US plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project

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US plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project
Education|Environment|Science

Left alone by humans, wildlife returns to the Eaton Fire burn area

Four months after the Los Angeles area wildfires tore through the Angeles National Forest and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in Altadena, wildlife is returning to the Eaton Fire burn area and scientists are closely tracking them

Left alone by humans, wildlife returns to the Eaton Fire burn area
Environment|Health

Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire

Authorities say a man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area

Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire
Business|Economy|Environment|US

US aims to boost offshore oil drilling by easing pressure rules

The U.S.

US aims to boost offshore oil drilling by easing pressure rules
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US|World

Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, marking his latest attempt to boost U.S.

Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same place

Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler
Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University
Business|Environment|Health

North Dakota enacts nation's first law shielding Roundup's maker from some cancer lawsuits

North Dakota has become the first state to enact a law that could shield the maker of the popular Roundup brand of weedkiller from lawsuits

North Dakota enacts nation's first law shielding Roundup's maker from some cancer lawsuits
Environment|Science|World

A rare virga bomb just shattered a wind record in Texas. Here’s what it is

A rare virga bomb just shattered a wind record in Texas. Here’s what it is

A rare virga bomb just shattered a wind record in Texas. Here’s what it is
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Trump agenda drives record outflows from global sustainable funds, Morningstar says

Investors withdrew a record $8.6 billion from global sustainable funds in the first quarter, researcher Morningstar said on Thursday, attributing the outflows largely to the

Trump agenda drives record outflows from global sustainable funds, Morningstar says
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challenge

The Trump administration is replacing lawyers in the U.S.

Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challenge
Business|Economy|Environment

Kentucky farmers hit by one-two punch of trade war, historic floods

Kentucky farmer Drew Langley got an early start planting soybeans this spring, hoping to boost yields to help soothe the sting of

Kentucky farmers hit by one-two punch of trade war, historic floods
Environment|Europe|World

Greece to deploy record number of firefighters this year amid global warming, minister says

Greece will deploy a record number of firefighters this year in anticipation of "bad scenarios" ahead, its climate crisis minister said on Thursday, after a succession of destructive

Greece to deploy record number of firefighters this year amid global warming, minister says
Environment|Science|Technology|US

National Weather Service to resume translating its products for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service will resume translating its products for non-English speakers

National Weather Service to resume translating its products for non-English speakers
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

VW to contribute self-driving electric vans in U.S. pact with Uber

Volkswagen will supply thousands of electric vans in a collaboration agreement with Uber Technologies as the partners seek to offer rides in fully autonomous vehicles in the United States

VW to contribute self-driving electric vans in U.S. pact with Uber
Environment|Travel|US

1 rushed to hospital after rock slide on highway in Colorado's mountains

1 rushed to hospital after rock slide on highway in Colorado's mountains

1 rushed to hospital after rock slide on highway in Colorado's mountains
Education|Environment|Science

A carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar dresses in the remains of its prey

A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the bone collector

A carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar dresses in the remains of its prey
Business|Environment|Technology

United Airlines invests in aircraft startup JetZero

United Airlines said on Thursday it has made an investment in JetZero, a startup looking to build a blended wing body aircraft aimed at reducing fuel burn in the skies.

United Airlines invests in aircraft startup JetZero
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Green energy supporters pushed for faster permitting. Trump is doing it, but not for solar or wind

For years proponents of green energy have argued that the slow, inefficient permitting process in the United States significantly hinders the transition to clean sources of electricity

Green energy supporters pushed for faster permitting. Trump is doing it, but not for solar or wind
Crime|Environment|US

New Jersey teenager charged with arson in Pinelands wildfire

A New Jersey teenager has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire in the Pinelands region that has already scorched 15,000 acres and

New Jersey teenager charged with arson in Pinelands wildfire
Business|Education|Environment|Science

How Cal Fire's Davis nursery aims to replace trees burned in wildfires

How Cal Fire's Davis nursery aims to replace trees burned in wildfires

How Cal Fire's Davis nursery aims to replace trees burned in wildfires
Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Morel mushroom season arrives in Indiana: Here’s everything you need to know

Morel mushroom season arrives in Indiana: Here’s everything you need to know

Morel mushroom season arrives in Indiana: Here’s everything you need to know
Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

The amazing rock formations, and roaring rapids, of Jay Cooke State Park

The amazing rock formations, and roaring rapids, of Jay Cooke State Park

The amazing rock formations, and roaring rapids, of Jay Cooke State Park
Environment|US

New Jersey wildfire explodes in size

A fast-moving wildfire in New Jersey expanded to 8,500 acres Tuesday afternoon, causing over 3,000 evacuations and threatening more than 1,300 structures while also closing a portion of the Garden State Parkway in the southern portion of the state. The evacuation orders and a significant closure of the Garden State Parkway have been lifted.

New Jersey wildfire explodes in size
Environment|US

A 19-year-old man faces arson charges for New Jersey wildfire, officials say

A 19-year-old man faces arson charges for New Jersey wildfire, officials say

A 19-year-old man faces arson charges for New Jersey wildfire, officials say
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Alaska, rich in petroleum, faces an energy shortage

Alaska produces a lot of crude oil, but many of the state’s utilities, businesses and homes run on natural gas, which is in dwindling supply near population centers.

Alaska, rich in petroleum, faces an energy shortage
Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

The hidden history of Philadelphia’s window-box gardens and their role in urban reform

A landscape historian explains how a Victorian tradition became a tool for social change in 19th- and 20th-century Philadelphia.

The hidden history of Philadelphia’s window-box gardens and their role in urban reform
Business|Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

There's a farm in the city of Boston. Here's why it's an important part of the community

There's a farm in the city of Boston. Here's why it's an important part of the community

There's a farm in the city of Boston. Here's why it's an important part of the community
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Dallas artist turns trash into treasure with stunning cereal box portraits

Dallas artist turns trash into treasure with stunning cereal box portraits

Dallas artist turns trash into treasure with stunning cereal box portraits
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differs

Britain has announced a major investment in wind power as it hosts an international summit on energy security

The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differs
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Environment|World

Where do Australia's political parties stand on energy policy?

Australia will hold an election on May 3, and energy security has become a key issue as voters face rising power bills and the prospect of gas shortages.

Where do Australia's political parties stand on energy policy?
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Bluebells and other spring flowers can be nature's antidote to stressful times

With the world awash in stress and anxiety, nature can be the perfect spring antidote

Bluebells and other spring flowers can be nature's antidote to stressful times
Business|Economy|Environment|US|World

Trump emergency move aims to cut approval times for energy projects to 28 days

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would implement an emergency permitting process for energy and mining projects on federal lands, slashing approval times that typically take

Trump emergency move aims to cut approval times for energy projects to 28 days
Environment|US

Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it's contained, officials say

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries though it’s expected to continue to grow before forecast rain later this week

Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it's contained, officials say
Business|Economy|Environment

Judge rules federal government owes nearly $28 million to North Dakota for pipeline protests

A federal judge has found the U.S. government liable to the state of North Dakota for nearly $28 million in the state's lawsuit for recouping money spent on policing the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline

Judge rules federal government owes nearly $28 million to North Dakota for pipeline protests
Environment|US|World

New Jersey wildfire could become state's largest in nearly 20 years

A fast-growing wildfire was burning in New Jersey's Pinelands near its Atlantic Ocean beach towns on Wednesday and threatened to become the largest in

New Jersey wildfire could become state's largest in nearly 20 years
Environment|Health|Local|News|WrittenByLAPost

Los Angeles named ‘smoggiest city’ by American Lung Association for 25th time

Smog in Los Angeles is a fraction of what it once was. But according to the American Lung Association, it’s still the worst in the country. The organization released its annual “State of the Air” report Wednesday, detailing the level of harmful matter in the air across the U.S. The report grades cities on three types of pollution: ozone, also known as smog, as well as the number of harmful particles in the air on a year-round basis, and the number of individual days with elevated particulate levels. L.A. ranked worst in the country for its number of high-ozone days,

Los Angeles named ‘smoggiest city’ by American Lung Association for 25th time
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

FEMA losing roughly 20% of permanent staff, including longtime leaders, ahead of hurricane season

FEMA losing roughly 20% of permanent staff, including longtime leaders, ahead of hurricane season

FEMA losing roughly 20% of permanent staff, including longtime leaders, ahead of hurricane season
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Animal Humane Society rescues 200+ pets from poor living conditions in 72-hour span

Animal Humane Society rescues 200+ pets from poor living conditions in 72-hour span

Animal Humane Society rescues 200+ pets from poor living conditions in 72-hour span
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Jury decides Norfolk Southern should pay for the $600 million settlement in 2023 Ohio derailment

The company that owned the railcar that caused the devastating East Palestine train derailment in 2023 won't have to help pay for the $600 million settlement Norfolk Southern agreed to with residents

Jury decides Norfolk Southern should pay for the $600 million settlement in 2023 Ohio derailment
Crime|Environment|US

'A true servant' | Mom, daughter laid to rest after SUV swept by floodwaters

'A true servant' | Mom, daughter laid to rest after SUV swept by floodwaters

'A true servant' | Mom, daughter laid to rest after SUV swept by floodwaters
Environment|Lifestyle

Neighbors form 'human peace sign' on the beach for Earth Day

Neighbors form 'human peace sign' on the beach for Earth Day

Neighbors form 'human peace sign' on the beach for Earth Day
Business|Economy|Environment

California governor seeks help for struggling oil refiners

California Governor Gavin Newsom has directed state officials to step up efforts to guarantee reliable fuel supplies for the nation's biggest auto market, prompting oil companies to blame

California governor seeks help for struggling oil refiners
Business|Environment|Lifestyle

How residents plan to preserve the memory of an iconic landmark

How residents plan to preserve the memory of an iconic landmark

How residents plan to preserve the memory of an iconic landmark
Environment|Political|World

Tornado victims blocked from federal recovery aid after Trump denied request

Tornado victims blocked from federal recovery aid after Trump denied request

Tornado victims blocked from federal recovery aid after Trump denied request
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

Tesla exec cancels Rome conference trip over security concerns

A Tesla senior executive has cancelled her attendance at a conference in Rome over fears of protests surrounding the carmaker in response to CEO Elon Musk's right-wing activism.

Tesla exec cancels Rome conference trip over security concerns
Business|Environment|Political|US

Supreme Court signals it will let fuel producers sue over California emission standards

Supreme Court signals it will let fuel producers sue over California emission standards

Supreme Court signals it will let fuel producers sue over California emission standards
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US Supreme Court poised to revive challenge to California emissions standards

U.S.

US Supreme Court poised to revive challenge to California emissions standards
Environment|Health|World

Powerful earthquake shakes Istanbul, dozens hurt jumping from buildings

More than 150 people were injured when they jumped from buildings in Istanbul on Wednesday as one of the strongest quakes in years hit the city.

Powerful earthquake shakes Istanbul, dozens hurt jumping from buildings
Africa|Crime|Environment|World

Kenya's ant-smuggler bust exposes lucrative underground trade

Kenyan police who raided a national park guesthouse earlier this month aimed not to bust elephant tusk or rhino horn poachers but a more

Kenya's ant-smuggler bust exposes lucrative underground trade
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

NextEra beats profit estimates as power company skirts trade risk

NextEra Energy beat Wall Street estimates on Wednesday on rising electricity demand as the giant U.S. power provider works to maneuver around intensifying

NextEra beats profit estimates as power company skirts trade risk
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

As Trump's EPA ends 'environmental justice,' minority communities may pay a price

From her home on Louisiana's "Cancer Alley," Lydia Gerard looks down at her 8-month-old great-granddaughter and wonders if she will one

As Trump's EPA ends 'environmental justice,' minority communities may pay a price
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Officials urge patience as storm recovery slows recycling

Officials urge patience as storm recovery slows recycling

Officials urge patience as storm recovery slows recycling
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants to be sentenced in 2 weeks

Two Belgian teenagers who were found with thousands of ants valued at $9,200 and allegedly destined for European and Asian markets will be sentenced in two weeks

Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants to be sentenced in 2 weeks
Environment|Science|World

A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul and other areas in Turkey

A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports

'Best place to be': Port Washington receives 60,000 salmon for summer fishing season

'Best place to be': Port Washington receives 60,000 salmon for summer fishing season

'Best place to be': Port Washington receives 60,000 salmon for summer fishing season
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Benchmark Minerals and ICE team up for battery material futures

Prices of battery materials lithium and cobalt assessed by consultancy Benchmark Minerals Intelligence (BMI) will be used for contracts launched by Intercontinental

Benchmark Minerals and ICE team up for battery material futures
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump threat vaults energy policy to center stage in Canada election

An unusual consensus around energy policy has emerged in the campaign ahead of Canada's April 28 election, with the two main candidates both promising to fast

Trump threat vaults energy policy to center stage in Canada election
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Textile giant Bangladesh pushed to recycle more waste

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Textile giant Bangladesh pushed to recycle more waste
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US House to vote on Republican bid to repeal California EV rules

The U.S.

US House to vote on Republican bid to repeal California EV rules
Environment|Political|World

China's action on climate change will not slow despite global political changes, Xi says

China's actions to address climate change will not slow down despite global political developments, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, according to the official Xinhua news

China's action on climate change will not slow despite global political changes, Xi says
Business|Environment|Science

The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates

A new study estimates that the world’s biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, which is a shade less than the sum of all goods and services produced in the United States last year

The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

New animal ordinances help combat stray population

New animal ordinances help combat stray population

New animal ordinances help combat stray population
Crime|Environment

Woman pleads guilty in wildlife poaching case

Woman pleads guilty in wildlife poaching case

Woman pleads guilty in wildlife poaching case
Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Swimmer's remains found after shark attack in waters off Israel's Mediterranean coast

A man has died after being attacked by a shark off Israel's Mediterranean coast

Swimmer's remains found after shark attack in waters off Israel's Mediterranean coast
Environment|Science

Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year

Uncertainty from Washington along with staff and budget cuts have created turmoil for the US Forest Service’s fire management efforts.

Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year
Environment|Opinion|Science

Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life

America’s marine protected areas help fish populations thrive. Trump’s plan to open them to industrial fishing may ultimately harm the fishing industry itself.

Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life
Environment|Lifestyle|US

Florida man rescues injured bald eagle from lake

Florida man rescues injured bald eagle from lake

Florida man rescues injured bald eagle from lake
Environment

Volunteers collect 2,000 pounds of debris from Swannanoa River in Earth Day cleanup

Volunteers collect 2,000 pounds of debris from Swannanoa River in Earth Day cleanup

Volunteers collect 2,000 pounds of debris from Swannanoa River in Earth Day cleanup
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

$50 million prize funded by Musk foundation goes to carbon-removal company that helps Indian farmers

A company that spreads crushed rock on farmers’ fields to draw climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has won the $50 million grand prize in a global competition funded by Elon Musk’s foundation

$50 million prize funded by Musk foundation goes to carbon-removal company that helps Indian farmers
Environment|US|World

New Jersey wildfire evacuation orders lifted in Ocean County, thousands still without power

New Jersey wildfire evacuation orders lifted in Ocean County, thousands still without power

New Jersey wildfire evacuation orders lifted in Ocean County, thousands still without power
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger cuts workers' hours at German site

Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger will cut hours for some 300 employees at its plant in Germany starting on May 1 due to temporary material bottlenecks, it said on Wednesday.

Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger cuts workers' hours at German site
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Cambodia canal's impact on Mekong questioned after China signs deal

Cambodia should share a feasibility study on the impact of a planned China-backed canal that would divert water from the rice-growing floodplains of Vietnam's Mekong

Cambodia canal's impact on Mekong questioned after China signs deal
Environment|Political|Science|World

84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has now grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history

84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record