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Report: Marine general's crude remarks, treatment of women, created a negative work environment The Marine Corps Commandant representative to Congress created negative work environment by joking about castrating a worker and devaluing women. 
Diabetes, cancer and death: These are the effects of polluted air On Wednesday, the US Environmental Protection Agency under President Trump finalized its rollback of President Obama's signature climate policy -- the Clean Power Plan, which aimed to reduce coal-fired power plant emissions. The administration will replace the plan with the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.
EPA rolls back Obama-era plan limiting coal-fired power plant emissions The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said states can set their own carbon emissions standards for coal-fired power plants -- a rule that the agency itself says could result in 1,400 more premature deaths by 2030 than the Obama-era plan it will replace.
The human brain can't comprehend environmental destruction The human brain just isn't wired to grasp the looming threats of climate change, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains. But there is hope if we change how we look at the problem.- Black Bodies, Green SpacesWhy is the image of an environmentally conscious African-American still hard for us to picture?
W. Kamau Bell: Heed the warning sign toxic cities are sendingIn every episode of "United Shades of America," we try to show how local issues impact the entire nation because we are all connected. And the quicker we see that, the quicker we can get over talking about how "divided" we are -- especially when it comes to climate change and toxic environments in our cities.- One Thing You Can Do: Plan a Climate-Friendly CookoutAlso this week, a Texas bill that could make environmental protests riskier.
California and Water: Half Environmental Nightmare, Half Remarkable Success StoryIn “The Dreamt Land,” Mark Arax chronicles California’s attempt to control its greatest natural resource, often to detrimental effect.
Many breakfast cereals still contaminated by weed killer, environmental group saysSeveral popular breakfast foods, including Cheerios and Nature Valley products, continue to test positive for trace amounts of a controversial herbicide that may increase the risk of cancer, according to a report released Wednesday by an environmental advocacy group.- In a ‘Recycled’ House, Details That Will Grow on YouA family of dedicated environmentalists takes design inspiration from spores, mold, fungus and bacteria.
Striking photos show environmental decline along the GangesThere's a dreamlike quality to Giulio Di Sturco's photograph of Hindus preparing to bathe in the Ganges. Taken in soft morning light, the image shows devotees assembled by the river, their figures artfully reflected in its still, sacred waters.
'Pick up my book, slave': Black students face hostile environment at Ohio school districtRecords from a federal investigation reveal racial discrimination in an Ohio district. 
Once Threatened, Europe’s Night Trains ReboundWith growing concern over the environmental impact of flying, sleeper train service, long considered old-fashioned and nostalgic, is picking up steam.
BirthStrike: The people refusing to have kids, because of climate changeClimate change is rapidly changing the environment we live in. But how far would you be willing to go to help save the planet?
Avlon skewers Mike Pompeo's solution for the climate crisisCNN's John Avlon breaks down Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's plan to deal with climate change that downplays its effects on the environment.
Ellen Pompeo defends 'Grey's Anatomy' commentsEllen Pompeo is defending her comments about a "toxic" environment on the set of Grey's Anatomy, saying no one person was to blame.
Fixing Your Work Environment Will Not Fix Your LifePocket computers, overbearing bosses and the Protestant work ethic conspire to blur the lines between your job and your existence. It’s time to fight back.
7 startling facts about the crisis facing our oceansDead sea birds and whales wash ashore with plastic in their bellies. Discarded fishing gear, plastic bags and other items accumulate in large patches throughout the ocean. Not to mention the microplastic polluting the marine environment that we can't see.
Pompeo downplays climate change, suggests 'people move to different places'Secretary of State Mike Pompeo downplayed climate change as a longstanding trend, suggesting that that modern societies could adapt to a changing environment, possibly with people moving to different places.
Another Sign of Economic Worry: Tumbling Oil PricesPrices have dropped more than 20 percent since late April as investors worry that growth is slowing and trade disputes could slow growth further.
Tapper debunks lie Trump keeps tellingCNN's Jake Tapper shot down President Donald Trump's claim that the United States has one of the cleanest climates in the world; according to the Environmental Performance Index, the US ranks 27th out of 180 countries studied.
Trump says 'climate change goes both ways'The president's views appeared unchanged after meeting environmentalist Prince Charles.
Denmark Election Is Fueled by Anger on Climate and ImmigrationThe campaign has underlined the divide between those who fear environmental change will destroy the planet and those who fear immigration will destroy the country.
Venice, Budapest crashes renew debate on cruise ship safety, calls to restrict ships in VeniceVenice environmental campaigners say the only legitimate response is an immediate ban on cruise ships from entering the lagoon. 
America's top 10 beaches for 2019"Dr. Beach" uses 50 criteria to evaluate beaches, including water cleanliness, safety and management of the beach environment and its facilities. 
Trump Administration Lifts Ethanol-Fuel Ban That Was Meant to Cut SmogThe change, sought by corn-belt farmers hurt by the China trade war, drew criticism from environmentalists as well as energy companies.
Female recruits allege discrimination at FBI academyMore than a dozen women who attended the FBI's training academy are suing the law enforcement agency for what they say was a hostile work environment and sexual harassment, according to a new lawsuit.
Jared Diamond: Cautiously optimistic over climate changeGeographer and historian Jared Diamond on the success of tackling threats like climate change.
Magic Johnson denies allegations in ESPN story that he mistreated Lakers employeesHall of Famer Magic Johnson refutes allegations in ESPN story that he created a hostile work environment in the Los Angeles Lakers front office. 
Climate change: Are California's Redwoods under threat?Wildfires, rising temperatures and drier conditions could put extra stress on the iconic trees.
Trump in Japan eager for flattery and pompPresident Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Saturday eager for a visit salted with flattery and pomp — particularly as he escapes a hostile political environment back home.
SpaceX puts up 60 internet satellitesThe California firm launches the first spacecraft in its multi-billion-dollar broadband project.
This Treaty Is Good for the Environment. It Might Even Be Good for Trump.Republicans and corporate executives support, and 72 nations have ratified, a pact to limit a powerful climate pollutant. President Trump needs to get on board.
As California Wildfire Season Looms, Finding Tree Trimmers Is a New ProblemFor Pacific Gas & Electric, it isn’t easy mustering crews to thin the forests where its equipment might cause fires.
Is your sunscreen 'safe'? What you need to know about protecting yourself from the sun this summerThe Environmental Working Group says many sunscreens on the market today provide inferior protection or contain potentially harmful chemicals. - Leaping Caimans and Tasty Piranha in the Wild AmazonA five-day riverboat trip along Brazil’s Rio Negro offered an up-close look at the region’s rich natural environment.
Return UK to nature to fight climate change, say environmentalistsUp to one quarter of UK land would be left to nature if a new plan to reduce the country's carbon emissions were introduced.
Young sperm whale found dead in Sicily with stomach full of plasticEnvironmental campaigners are raising the alarm after a sperm whale was found dead on an Italian beach with plastic in its stomach.
E.P.A. Could Get Thousands of Deaths Off the Books by Changing Its MathThe Environmental Protection Agency plans to adopt a new method for projecting the future health risks of air pollution that experts have said is not scientifically sound.
NYT: New EPA technique could limit estimated deaths counted from air pollutionThe Environmental Protection Agency is planning to use a different method to estimate the "future health risks of air pollution" in an analysis of a proposed new rule, which could "drastically" decrease the projected number of premature deaths from air pollution, The New York Times reported Monday.
Opinion: The dangerous idea lurking behind the new SAT scoreThe College Board, the nonprofit that administers the SAT (originally called the Scholastic Aptitude Test) taken by many university applicants as a part of their admissions packages, just announced that it was introducing a new "adversity score" that measures how challenging the test-taker's environment was growing up -- incorporating metrics like the average poverty and crime levels of the applicant's home neighborhood and the quality of the high school they attend.
I.M. Pei, acclaimed architect of buildings known around the world, dies at 102I.M. Pei, whose acclaimed architecture transformed the built environment around the world, has died at age 102. 
Scott Pruitt wasted nearly $124,000 on first and business class travel, EPA IG saysScott Pruitt, his aides and security agents wasted nearly $124,000 in federal funds on premium travel when he was Environmental Protection Agency administrator, according to an inspector general report released Thursday.
Water every 10 days: The families on the front line of India's environmental crisisHundreds of empty plastic jugs wait in rows on the cracked, dry, dusty earth. Hovering expectantly nearby, the residents of Vasant Kunj slum in South Delhi, one of the city's largest and poorest, stand waiting for a government water tanker to arrive.
New York Rejects Keystone-Like Pipeline in Fierce Battle Over the State’s Energy FutureRegulators denied an application for a $1 billion natural gas pipeline that environmentalists said would set back the fight against climate change.
California Says PG&E Power Lines Caused Camp Fire That Killed 85State officials concluded that Pacific Gas & Electric lines caused the Camp Fire, which destroyed the town of Paradise and is the deadliest in state history.
Tell her to 'look at my record': Biden responds to Ocasio-Cortez's criticism on climate"I’ve never been middle of the road on the environment," Biden said. "Tell her to check the statements that I made and look at my record." 
Majority of sunscreens tested would flunk proposed FDA safety tests, group saysNearly two-thirds of all sunscreens evaluated by the Environmental Working Group would not pass safety tests proposed by the US Food and Drug Administration, the consumer advocacy group announced Wednesday.
What Happens When Site-Specific Art Outlasts Its Surroundings?Architecture can be declared a landmark, but all too often the fate of artwork that has been made for a particular environment remains uncertain.
US explorer makes deepest ever sub diveVictor Vescovo descended almost 11km in a submersible to the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean.
Bike to Work Week: Are e-bikes the answer to health, traffic and environmental issues?E-bike sales are booming while regular bikes aren't doing to hot. Trek says its the company's fastest growing segment. 
STEM school mom describes 'pressure-cooker' environmentOne of the first things she noticed was that her child, and other students at STEM School Highlands Ranch, weren't getting enough sleep. The academic workload, she said, seemed crushing. The parent noticed kids stressing out, and lashing out. She said she heard reports of violence, sexual assault and bullying. Yet school officials, she said, seemed to be ignoring the mounting problems.
Choosing a sunscreen that won't harm you or the environmentChoosing a safe but effective sunscreen is becoming a pain in the brain.
Judge Orders PG&E Directors to Visit Town Destroyed by WildfireA federal judge directed the utility’s board to visit Paradise, Calif., to see the devastation from a fire the company has said was likely started by its equipment.- Fire crew contains 5,000-liter ink spillNever has a potential environmental crisis looked so pretty than when fire crews were called to deal with this 5,000-liter ink spill.
U.S. Pressure Blocks Declaration on Climate Change at Arctic TalksThe disagreement left the Arctic Council, which was formed to help protect the region's fragile environment, unable to issue a joint declaration for the first time in its history.
California Today: Why California Doesn’t Have 40 Million Residents, YetTuesday: The state’s population growth is slowing to historic lows. Also: The deteriorating environment, and food in Orange County.
EPA says the main ingredient in Roundup doesn't cause cancer. Others aren't so sureThe fierce debate over whether glyphosate can cause cancer just got a big endorsement of safety from the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Bosnia's rivers clogged by trash, garbage with no environmental solution in sightNeglected during the wars in the 1990s, Bosnia's waste-management problem has grown over the years, reaching alarming proportions. 
Maine becomes first state to ban Styrofoam food containers, effective 2020The containers are a significant contributor to environmental plastic pollution, according to a statement from Maine Gov. Janet Mills. 
UK Parliament declares 'climate emergency'Lawmakers in the UK Parliament have declared "an environment and climate emergency," making it the first country in the world to do so, according to the opposition Labour Party.
Falun Gong's rural expansion plans stoke tensionsExpansion plans for Falun Gong’s compound in upstate New York have heightened tensions with neighbors, who worry the group banned by China as a cult could harm the area’s environment and rural character. (April 30) 
Charges filed against Texas plant for its 4-day fireThe District Attorney's Office in suburban Houston filed five environmental criminal charges Monday against a petrochemical plant, where a fire burned for four days in March.
Horseman Rides Into Crowd of Anti-Coal Protesters in Australia, Injuring WomanThe woman was left unconscious Sunday at a protest held by environmentalists in a town near a proposed coal mine that could be one of the largest in the world.
Manuel Luján Jr., Ex-Congressman and Interior Secretary, Dies at 90Under George H.W. Bush, he often angered environmentalists over the use of federal land as he sought to balance conservation and development.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon fire sent hazardous chemical compounds into the environmentWhen a test fire of SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule went up in smoke Saturday, the incident puffed up a reddish, toxic plume. 
Why we're in this messNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo penned an op-ed, published Monday in the Washington Post, in which he asked a series of 35 questions about our current political environment. It was designed to inspire a bit of reflection in a political culture that encourages anything but. And it was compelling enough that I decided to bite. So in response to Cuomo's "35 questions," I offer my own 35 answers. Cuomo's questions (the toughest of which, for what it's worth, seemed directed at Cuomo's own Democratic Party) are included below in italics, followed by my responses. Enjoy. Debate. Disagree. Let's just try…
PepsiCo's latest green product is a high-tech water coolerPepsiCo is launching a high-tech water cooler for customers who want healthier drinks that are also better for the environment.
Washington poised to become first state to allow eco-friendly 'human composting'Washington is expected to become the first state to legalize an environmentally-friendly burial alternative that turns bodies into soil within weeks. 
Federal report contradicts EPA chief's claims that climate change impacts are decades away, environmental group saysPresident Donald Trump reminded the public on Monday, in honor of Earth Day, that while his administration values the environment, "environmental protection and economic prosperity go hand in hand." Trump and EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler have publicly stated that climate change is not the White House's main environmental priority.- The top 10 green buildings for 2019, named by the American Institute of ArchitectsThe American Institute of Architects' Committee on the Environment has announced this year’s recipients for the COTE Top Ten Awards.
Analysis: The eco-woke among us make climate deadlines. But there is a big problemFor years now, people like environmentalist and journalist Bill McKibben have been screaming from the treetops that we need a World War II-scale mobilization to fight the scourge of climate change.
The Earth Is Just as Alive as You AreScientists once ridiculed the idea of a living planet. Not anymore.
Earth Day 2019: 10 amazing places where travelers can see a changing climateEarth Day is an annual celebration to support environmental protection, but for travelers, every day can offer a chance to learn about the planet. 
How Climate Became Germany’s New Culture WarFor years, migration tore the country apart. Now it’s the environment.
College student on a trip to the Ozarks fell 100 feet to her death while posing for a photoA college student studying environmental science fell about 100 feet to her death while hiking on a class trip to the Ozarks, officials said.
Natural History Museum Will Not Host Gala for Brazil’s PresidentThe museum said that it was “deeply concerned” about renting the space for an event to honor someone whose environmental policies had been widely criticized.
To Nurture Nature, Neglect Your LawnWhy poison the earth when you can have wildflowers at your feet and songbirds in your trees without even trying?
Elizabeth Warren Proposes Broad Plan to Protect Public LandsMs. Warren said she would aim to undo the Trump administration’s environmental rollbacks and prohibit new leases for fossil fuel drilling on public lands.
Canada’s Perverse Climate Change Policy: Gas UpPushing toward the worst scenario despite better options for the future of the environment.
Nonfiction: Striking a Balance Between Fear and Hope on Climate ChangeBill McKibben’s new book, “Falter,” takes a mostly grim view of our willingness to avert environmental disaster. But he leaves open the possibility that we may yet avoid the worst.
Gala Honoree Causes Concern at American Museum of Natural HistoryThe museum said it was “deeply concerned” that the event it is hosting will honor Brazil’s president, whose environmental policies have drawn criticism.
With Polls and Private Meetings, Republicans Craft Blunt Messaging to Paint Democrats as ExtremeRepublicans are poll-testing ways to portray Democrats as too extreme on issues like health care, abortion and the environment, and Democrats worry that the messaging is working.
SpaceX nails triple booster landing after satellite deliveryElon Musk's Falcon Heavy launched a satellite into orbit for a Saudi Arabian company.
Purity vs. Pragmatism, Environment vs. HealthA surprising, important difference between the Green New Deal and Medicare for all.
Katie Bouman: The woman behind the first black hole imageKatie Bouman, 29, has earned plaudits for helping develop the algorithm that made the photo possible.
Trump brushes aside environmental concerns, signs 2 executive orders to speed up gas, oil projectsAiming to speed up gas pipeline projects, President Trump on Wednesday signed two executive orders making it harder for states to block construction. 
Trump Signs Orders to Speed Up Oil and Gas Pipeline ConstructionThe president wants to limit the influence of state governments and the State Department in approving domestic and international pipelines.- Critic’s Notebook: Watching ‘Our Planet,’ Where the Predator Is UsThe epic Netflix documentary offers a visual banquet, but it doesn’t sugarcoat the effects of humans on the environment.
Patagonia is suing Anheuser-BuschClothing company Patagonia is suing Budweiser's parent company for selling a beer that bears its name and evokes its rugged, environmentally friendly brand and logo.
What Anna Wintour thinks about furIn a rare interview, fashion's head of state and editor-in-chief of Vogue responds to questions concerning fashion's impact on the environment and fur.
Blamed for Climate Change, Oil Companies Invest in Carbon RemovalChevron, Occidental Petroleum and BHP have invested in Carbon Engineering, a start-up developing technology to take carbon out of the atmosphere.
Square Feet: New York Marketplace Embraces Its Immigrant PastBy inviting local businesses, the Market Line in Essex Crossing seeks to evoke the teeming environment of the Lower East Side in the 19th century.
A 'magic bullet' to capture carbon dioxide?A British Columbia-based company has shown that it can extract CO2 from the air in a cost-effective way.
FDA proposes new fluoride standard for bottled water, but some say it's still too highThe US Food and Drug Administration is proposing a lower concentration level standard for fluoride in bottled water, yet some scientists and environmental groups believe that the proposed limit is still too high and poses a danger to human health.
Nonfiction: Barry Lopez Travels to the Ends of the Earth, Seeking Glimmers of HopeIn “Horizon,” the eminent environmentalist reconstructs decades’ worth of his observations of the natural world, from the Arctic to Australia.
Canada is warming at twice the global rate, report saysCanada is warming up faster than the rest of the world, according to a report commissioned by the Canadian Environment and Climate Change Department.
Pregnant whale died with 49 lbs of plastic in stomachThe carcass of a pregnant sperm whale that washed up in Sardinia, Italy, last week had 22 kilograms (49 pounds) of plastic in its stomach, and was carrying a dead fetus, the country's environment minister and a marine life non-profit organization said.
New Yorkers Say They Want to Save the Environment (but They Also Love Their Plastic Bags)The state’s plan to ban single-use plastic bags has become a talking point among city residents. Here’s what some had to say.
Buttigieg responds to backlash on comments he made about Hillary Clinton's campaignSouth Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said Saturday he has "enormous respect" for Hillary Clinton, and said in her 2016 presidential campaign she was "ill-served by a strategy and media environment."
A brief history of President Trump's environmental record. (Hint: It's long and troubling)Trump's approach to environmental policy is all about pulling the teeth out of regulations. Gabbing about restoring the Everglades won't change that. 
Where they want to build border wallThe Department of Homeland Security has requested assistance from the Defense Department to mount approximately 218 miles of new and replacement barriers along the US-Mexico border, according to documents released by the Sierra Club, a grassroots environmental organization.
A Texan’s Big Bet on a Fossil-Fuel Future for CaliforniaAndrew Beal, a poker-playing billionaire and major Trump backer, could upend California’s carbon-free power goals with a case before federal regulators.
Chicago mayor accuses Trump of creating 'hate-filled environment' that led to 'hoax'Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel accused President Donald Trump of creating a "hate-filled environment" in which he said "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "thought he could take advantage of a hoax about a hate crime."- Lens: Chronicling the Reasons Central Americans Migrate to the United StatesFor half a decade, Fred Ramos has photographed the longstanding political, social and environmental crises that are driving migration in the region.
California company recalls avocados as precaution against listeria: Is your fruit safe?Henry Avocado Corp. says it has taken this step out of “an abundance of caution” based on positive test results taken from environmental samples.
