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Teeny T. rex relative discovered in US A newly discovered relative of T. rex stood just a metre or more tall at the hip, a study suggests.
Wisconsin HS cheerleaders got 'Big Booty' and 'Big Boobie' awards. ACLU is now involved. ACLU accuses a Wisconsin school district of creating hostile environment for students after cheerleaders received 'Big Booty' and 'Big Boobie' awards. 
Military-style guards with guns in schools across the nation wouldn't protect students Even after Parkland, Santa Fe shootings, military-style guards don't make sense for schools. They'll create an environment of fear more than safety. 
Eagle rescued after huge ice ball grows on its tailA bald eagle had to be rescued after a 20cm ice ball grew on its tail.
The Answer Is Blowin’ in the WindOf Stalin, Hitler and environmental protection.
The Green New Deal Is What Realistic Environmental Policy Looks LikeIn the 21st century, environmental policy is economic policy.
Great whites may have wiped out the biggest shark that ever livedThe megalodon -- also known as the biggest shark ever -- became extinct a million years earlier than previously thought, due to competition from much smaller great white sharks, according to new research. The full paper is published in the Journal of Life and Environmental Sciences.
Travel Tips: How to Be a Green TravelerYou may live a sustainable lifestyle at home, but what about while on vacation? Here are some practical steps you can take to limit your impact on the environment.
Acosta: Trump rallies worse than they lookAfter a BBC cameraman was attacked during President Trump's campaign rally in El Paso, Texas, CNN's Jim Acosta discusses what the environment was like inside the rallies.
Trump's anti-media speech has been weaponizedAs a cameraman with 25 years' experience working at the BBC, Ron Skeans probably knows a thing or two about hostile environments.
Government shutdown stymied frozen tax refunds, tied up IRS phone lines, report showsThe longest-ever federal shutdown created an even more difficult environment at the understaffed and underfunded IRS, report shows. 
Senate Passes a Sweeping Land Conservation BillYears in the works, the measure designates more than a million acres of wilderness for environmental protection and permanently reauthorizes a federal program to pay for conservation.- Women Sue Yale Over a Fraternity Culture They Say Enables HarassmentIn a class-action lawsuit, three women claim Yale has fostered an environment where alcohol-fueled gatherings at fraternity houses dictate the undergraduate social scene.
Green New Deal : Can this plan pushed by some Democrats really work?A radical plan to tackle climate change pushed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may now come to the Senate for a vote.
Trilobites: Aboriginal Hunters’ Fires Help Restore an Australian DesertA study of how the Martu shaped their land presents an example where humans seem to benefit an environment perceived as wilderness.
Nancy Pelosi threw some serious shade at environmental planThursday is a big day for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The New York freshman Democrat, who has rapidly become one of the biggest stars in her party, will formally introduce her much-touted "Green New Deal" -- a package of legislation aimed at, among other things, addressing the threat posed by climate change.- Liberal Democrats Formally Call for a ‘Green New Deal,’ Giving Substance to a Rallying CryHouse Democrats introduced a resolution calling for a sweeping environmental and economic mobilization that would make the United States carbon neutral by 2030.
New calls for rapid action on climate changePresident Donald Trump did not mention climate change or any efforts to help the environment during his State of the Union address Tuesday, but members of the US House of Representatives held two hearings Wednesday on Capitol Hill to take a closer look at the threat of climate change.
Going to the Galápagos Is Easier and Cheaper Than Ever. That Might Not Be a Good Thing.Some conservationists and travel experts are worried about the environmental impact of a growing number of visitors on the fragile, otherworldly archipelago.
Why John Ruskin, Born 200 Years Ago, Is Having a ComebackThe Victorian art critic’s ideas about how industrialization stifled creativity and polluted the environment are just as relevant today as they were in the 19th century.
Trump’s State of the Union Address Unlikely to Bring HarmonyThe president and Democrats spent the hours before his State of the Union address exchanging political fire, making clear that the speech was unlikely to transform a toxic political environment.
Qatar and Exxon Mobil Plan $10 Billion Gas Investment in TexasThe move would give Qatar better access to Latin American markets and strengthen its relationship with the Trump administration two years into a dispute with Saudi Arabia.
How a ‘Monster’ Texas Oil Field Made the U.S. a Star in the World MarketInnovation, investment and inviting geology have given new life to an oil patch that once seemed spent. The oil field is now the world’s second most productive.
EPA's Wheeler continues frequent meetings with industry his agency regulatesThe Environmental Protection Agency's acting administrator Andrew Wheeler has maintained the custom of his predecessor Scott Pruitt of meeting with far more industry executives and lobbyists than environmental groups.
Climate change denier among those appointed to EPA science boardThe Environmental Protection Agency appointed several new members to its Science Advisory Board who have denied key findings of the harmful effects of man-made pollutants on the environment and human health.
The Alarming Allure of Australia’s BrumbiesThe environment is being sacrificed for a national myth.
Trilobites: You Flushed the Toilet. They Made Some Bricks.Converting biosolids into building materials could keep a lot of leftovers of the waste process out of landfills, and provide other environmental benefits, too.
Brazil’s Lethal Environmental NegligenceThe mining industry puts lives at risk with shoddy maintenance of dams built to contain mining waste.
Meet the 'Antarctic king,' an unlikely fossil from 250 million years agoWildlife in Antarctica conjures up images of penguins, seals and other animals who have adapted to survive in such a harsh, frozen environment. But researchers have made an unexpected discovery that pulls back the curtain on what life may have been like in Antarctica millions of years ago.
America colonisation ‘cooled Earth's climate’European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate.
Global warming: New supersonic airplanes would be terrible for environment, study warnsAt least three companies want to bring supersonic airplanes back to the skies, but environmental groups say that could mean more greenhouse gasses. 
Bolsonaro Wants to Plunder the Amazon. Don’t Let Him.The Brazilian president’s pro-business agenda will be a test of American companies’ commitment to the environment.
Green pinstripes: Yankees hire environmental scientistPinstripes, with touch of green: Yankees hire environmental scientist to make ballpark more eco friendly 
PG&E Files for Bankruptcy Protection in Face of Large Wildfire LiabilitiesCalifornia’s largest electric utility, anticipating tens of billions of dollars in damage claims, said bankruptcy was its “only viable option.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Why Trump is 'wrong' on climate change"The Terminator" Arnold Schwarzenegger says US President Donald Trump is making a "big mistake" on environmental policy.
Crocodiles moved from world's tallest statue, angering environmentalistsOfficials have started removing hundreds of crocodiles from the site of the world's largest statue in India, prompting an outcry from conservationists and concerns about the welfare of the reptiles.
Critic’s Notebook: I Want My Playbill! Why Programs Are No Mere ExtraSure, less paper makes environmental sense. But relying on digital programs betrays what makes the in-the-moment experience of theater so special.
PG&E Is Cleared in a Deadly 2017 Fire, Lifting Its Financial OutlookThe California utility’s shares soared on the finding, days after it said it planned to file for bankruptcy protection because of wildfire liabilities.
12 eco-friendly ways to save money on your laundryThese laundry habits will help your wallet and the environment 
6 energy-efficient home upgrades that can save you $1,000 a yearThese six simple upgrades will make your home more energy efficient, save money, and help the environment. 
BuzzFeed to cut 15% of staff in new round of layoffsBuzzFeed is preparing to lay off about 15% of its employees. The coming contraction is the latest example of a media company making cutbacks in a difficult operating environment.
Trilobites: Where Sloths Find These Branches, Their Family Trees ExpandA study showed that when some animals find a crucial resource, they can survive in changing environments and even thrive.
Dozens of children get cancer in suburbAn alarming number of childhood cancer diagnoses in an Indiana suburb have parents wondering whether their environment is safe and challenging the Environmental Protection Agency to do something about it. CNN's Miguel Marquez reports.
An Effort to Bring Fracking to Britain Hits PauseCuadrilla Resources has stopped its hydraulic fracturing in Lancashire and pulled equipment off the site. The future of fracking in Britain remains uncertain.
Los Angeles Rams overcome Superdome's deafening noise to reach Super Bowl LIIIThe Los Angeles Rams beat a terrific New Orleans Saints team and overcame the tough Superdome environment to reach Super Bowl LIII. 
Hitachi to Cease Work on Nuclear Plant in North WalesThe company said it had failed to agree on financial terms for the endeavour with the British and Japanese governments.
New Diet Guidelines to Benefit People and the Planet: More Greens for All, Less Meat for SomeA report in the medical journal The Lancet recommends cutting food waste and consumption of red meat, especially among people who eat a lot of it.
Melting ice could flood Brooklyn BridgeA pair of environmental reports reveal the world has both the warmest oceans and the greatest loss of Antarctic ice ever measured. CNN's Jennifer Gray explains what that could mean for the world's sea levels.- The U.S. Should Get Tough on Timber With PeruA poorly enforced trade agreement continues to damage the environment and the economy.
Top Dem: Andrew Wheeler at EPA, just as extreme as Scott PruittActing Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler drew criticism at his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday for his environmental rollbacks in six months on the job. (Jan. 16) 
Senators Grill Andrew Wheeler, Former Coal Lobbyist and Trump’s Choice to Lead the E.P.A.The former coal lobbyist took the stand before a Senate panel to make his case for leading the E.P.A. and steering President Trump’s agenda of rolling back environmental rules.
Climate clash: Trump EPA pick Wheeler to face Democrats angry at rollback of environmental rulesAt Wednesday's confirmation hearing, EPA Nominee Andrew Wheeler is expected to face scrutiny from Democrats irate over the agency's environmental record. 
EPA nominee Wheeler: worse than PruittWhen Scott Pruitt stepped down as the Environmental Protection Agency administrator and his deputy Andrew Wheeler took over as acting administrator, many of us in the science advocacy community thought that it couldn't get worse. We hoped that Wheeler would listen to his agency's scientists and alter Pruitt's misguided policies of eliminating science-based policies and rolling back lifesaving climate and public health protections.
PG&E Bankruptcy Tests Who Will Pay for California WildfiresThe utility faces $30 billion in potential liability over deadly fires linked to its equipment. Critics say it is pressuring the state to shield it.
This Coal Lobbyist Should Not Run the E.P.A.President Trump’s nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency has overseen the dismantling of the nation’s environmental laws.- PG&E Chief Is Out as Utility Faces California Fire LiabilityThe utility faces an estimated $30 billion exposure to liability for damages from the 2017 and 2018 wildfires that killed scores in Northern California.
Texas landowners dig in to fight Trump border wallPresident Donald Trump's visit to the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas comes as his administration fights many of the region's landowners, religious leaders, and environmentalists over the few miles of barrier it's already trying to build. (Jan. 10) 
CEO churn was the highest last year since 2008In an uncertain business environment, American companies are shaking up their management.
For Wales, Nuclear Plant Would Mean New Jobs. For the U.K., It May Mean More.A nuclear power facility proposed for a rugged coastline stretch could lift the local economy while expanding Britain’s non-carbon fuel options.
Trump's worst nightmare?The new year brought a new game and new players to Washington: a fresh crop of Democrats who have made Congress younger, more ethnically and religiously diverse ("a huge win for Muslim feminism," wrote Rafia Zakaria), more female, more gay, more dance-happy and -- they insist -- more inclined to get things done on behalf of women, working people, immigrants and the environment.
‘Really an awful situation’: Health and safety concerns spur calls to close National Parks amid shutdown, environmentalists sayRetired National Park Service workers calling on Trump to close all national parks during federal shutdown 
As Fires Ravaged California, Utilities Lobbied Lawmakers for ProtectionFacing billions of dollars in damages, PG&E and other utilities want legislators to let them pass on the cost to homeowners through higher electricity rates.- Wheels: Car Tuneups That Require Audio EngineersWhile carmakers and audio teams must battle over environment, budget, weight and space, owners simply want their vehicle to sound as if Ariana Grande were riding shotgun.
A Trump County Confronts the Administration Amid a Rash of Child CancersParents in Indiana are demanding the clean-up of a toxic site and questioning environmental rollbacks that could prevent future chemical disasters like the one they face.
New Horizons: Nasa probe survives flyby of Ultima ThuleThe New Horizons spacecraft confirms its "healthy" status after a historic encounter with an icy world.
New Horizons: Nasa waits for signal from Ultima Thule probeThe New Horizons spacecraft is expected to confirm its successful pass of a far-flung world.
EPA proposes new rules on toxinsThe Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday that it was proposing new rules regarding the regulation of hazardous air pollutants, potentially making way for fewer restrictions on various pollutants in the future.
Trump proposal to weaken mercury standards could have broad impact on other anti-pollution rulesEnvironmental critics say the proposal would have far-reaching negative consequences by changing how rulemaking calculates human health benefits. 
DOMAINS: The Sound of SilenceHow many crazy gizmos are needed to achieve your optimum sleep environment?
Fake Islands Bring a Dutch Lake Back to LifeMore than 40 years after the Netherlands caused an environmental calamity, an ambitious if costly solution is showing signs of enormous promise.- Trump Imperils the PlanetEndangered species, climate change — the administration is taking the country, and the world, backward.
Iraq, Markets, Environment: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
The Real-Life Effects of Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks: 5 Takeaways From Our InvestigationA New York Times investigation shows how President Trump’s deregulatory policies are starting to have substantial impact on those who experience them close up.
After the holidays, your Christmas trees can be a gift to goatsConsider it a call to out to bleating-heart environmentalists: Your after-holiday tannenbaums can go to feed some hungry goats and sheep. 
Fifty years after 'Earthrise': The famous photograph bolstered the environmental movementEarthrise instilled urgency for those already on the front lines battling pollution and making the case that our health and planet were in danger. 
Sending astronauts to Mars would be stupid, astronaut saysOne of the first astronauts to orbit the Moon thinks there's no public support to send people to Mars.
Beto O'Rourke Twitter pics show different border: Beautiful landscapes threatened by wallEnvironmental groups have sued the Trump administration to stop the wall in sensitive areas, such as the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas. 
'I'm not having children to help fight climate change'Environmentalist Jason MacGregor and his partner aren't having children because they don't want to add to human-made climate change pressures.- Oil Prices Plummet 7% on Fears of a GlutHigher production than expected in Russia and the United States suggest that an OPEC deal to reduce supply might not do enough to stabilize prices.
Richard Branson and the Indian government are offering $3 million to reinvent air conditioningIt's pretty obvious that air conditioning is a necessary technology. Living in stifling heat isn't just uncomfortable, it's dangerous, which makes the fact that air conditioning is bad for our environment a difficult pill to swallow.
Teen tells climate negotiators to grow upGreta Thunberg, a 15-year-old Swedish environmental activist, all but shamed the 190 countries represented at the United Nations COP24 conference in Poland last week.
Ryan Zinke, Face of Trump Environmental Rollbacks, Is Leaving Interior DepartmentMr. Zinke is the latest Trump administration official to exit his position facing questions of ethical conflict.
Court quotes Dr. Seuss, pulls permit for pipeline that would cross national forestsA federal court opinion that vacated an environmental permit for The Atlantic Coast Pipeline quotes Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, saying: "We trust the United States Forest Service to 'speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.' ” 
California Requires New City Buses to Be Electric by 2029California became the first state to mandate a full shift to electric buses in public transit, flexing its muscle as an environmental regulator.
Montreal Turns to Coyote Hazing After 19 People Are BittenAs coyotes have flourished in urban environments, cities are faced with the task of learning how to coexist peacefully.
Gray Matter: Is Environmentalism Just for Rich People?Sometimes it can seem as if only the privileged support the cause. But the truth is more complicated.
The most eco-friendly airlinesWe all know that flying isn't great for the environment, but some airlines are better than others at keeping their carbon footprint as minimal as possible.
For Trump, owning a shutdown is a big plusPresident Donald Trump has kept a lot of promises in his first term so far; among them are tax cuts, regulatory reform, restoration of military funding, the nominations of conservative judges and their confirmations. While we are living in something of a post-policy environment, where attitude often matters more than ideas, it is still more advantageous than not to run for re-election as a "promises made, promises kept" incumbent.
Trump EPA takes aim at Obama-era clean water rules, prompting outcry from environmentalistsPresident Trump has called the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. rule a "massive power grab" due to environmental limits. The EPA is preparing a new rule. 
5 things the Trump admin has done that go against its climate change warningSince the Trump administration released its blockbuster report on the day after Thanksgiving outlining the dire environmental and economic impacts of climate change, it has made a series of policy and diplomatic decisions or statements that appear run counter to all of the warnings in the report.
EPA expected to announce new definition of waters protected under Clean Water ActThe Environmental Protection Agency is widely expected to announce plans to change the definition of which waters in the United States are protected under the Clean Water Act on Tuesday -- a change President Donald Trump has been working toward since the beginning of his presidency.
Trump Team Pushes Fossil Fuels at Climate Talks. Protests Erupt, but Allies Emerge, Too.While the official United States stance brought scorn from environmentalists, there are signs that the administration is picking up some powerful allies.
Nasa's Voyager 2 probe 'leaves the Solar System'Voyager 2, a space probe launched in 1977, becomes only the second human-made object to enter the space between the stars.
Costco, Google and T-Mobile ranked as best large companies to work for this yearStarbucks, Aflac, Intuit, Salesforce and Blizzard also made the top 10 in Comparably's yearly rankings of companies with the best work environments. 
Climate change: Trump coal event overshadowed at COP24White House efforts to promote fossil fuels are set to be upstaged by investors moving away from coal.
Beef and climate change, how are they related?CNN's Nick Paton Walsh looks at the environmental impact of beef, and how human consumption needs to change to reduce global warming.
OPEC and Allies, Defying Trump, Agree to Cut Oil Output to Prop Up PricesThe organization and nonmember oil-producing countries, chiefly Russia, reached a deal to reduce worldwide oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day — more than had been expected.
Trump's environmental rollback rolls onThe administration plans to open protected lands for drilling and lift curbs on carbon emissions.
LeBron James has no response, but are Kevin Durant's 'toxic' comments wrong?LeBron James insisted he had not read the story in which Kevin Durant said free agents shun James' teams because of a "toxic" media environment. 
As OPEC Meets, Sizing Up Its Power and Its PoliticsOPEC’s gathering in Vienna comes at a tricky time for the oil industry and consumers who depend on the world’s largest source of energy.
Mediator: A Conservative Magazine May Pay a Price for Being Unfriendly to TrumpThe Weekly Standard is facing the consequences of doing independent journalism in an increasingly partisan environment.
No clarity on whether Whitaker sought ethics advice on potential conflicts in Russia probePresident Donald Trump's interim pick to head the Justice Department has been on the job for four weeks, but Matthew Whitaker has been noticeably silent about how he is handling any potential conflicts of interest while guiding the department through one of the most politically charged environments in decades.
On Climate, the Facts and Law Are Against TrumpA recent government report predicts dire consequences from climate change. That complicates efforts to weaken environmental laws.
EPA chief's security shuts down reporterAndrew Wheeler, the former coal lobbyist who is now acting administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, was a "driving force" behind the agenda of Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), who called climate change a "hoax," according to people familiar with Wheeler's work for the senator. CNN's Drew Griffin reports.- Trump's pick for EPA already rolling back climate change protectionsAndrew Wheeler, the former coal lobbyist who is now acting administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, was a "driving force" behind the agenda of Sen. James Inhofe, who called climate change a "hoax," according to people familiar with Wheeler's work for the senator.
Opinion: Congress, reverse the EPA's assaultWhen the 116th Congress is sworn in, it must immediately reverse course from the Trump administration's two-year assault on environmental and public health protections. To do so, Congress must strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency, defend scientific integrity and legislate to advance America's investments in air quality, clean water infrastructure and renewable energy.
Shell links executive pay and carbon emissionsRoyal Dutch Shell is giving its executives a powerful new reason to care about the environment.
New Popeye Videos Show What 90 Years of Spinach Can Do for a GuyIn a series of YouTube animated shorts, the cartoon sailor is being recast as a youthful, environmentally resourceful fellow.
Is Geotagging on Instagram Ruining Natural Wonders? Some Say YesConservation groups and others are asking social media users not to add precise location tags to photos of fragile ecosystems and wild animals.
Patagonia plans to donate $10 million saved from Trump tax cuts to environmental groupsPatagonia, a clothing company that challenged President Donald Trump before, says it'll give $10 million saved from tax cuts to environmental groups. 
Obama says Fox News viewers, NYT readers live in 'entirely different' realitiesFormer President Barack Obama on Tuesday evening blamed a shifting media environment for sharpening partisan divides, saying that Fox News viewers and New York Times readers live in "entirely different" realities.
Greens Thrive in Germany as the ‘Alternative’ to Far-Right PopulismThe former protest movement has become the second-most popular party by sticking to its principles: pro-environment, pro-Europe and pro-immigration.
A Trump Win for the Environment? MaybeBusiness groups and Senate Republicans are pushing to strengthen the ozone-saving Montreal Protocol. It should be an easy call for President Trump.
Mars: Nasa lands InSight robot to study planet's interiorThe US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior.- Lens: Examining Arnold Newman's Environmental PortraitsWhen taking portraits, Arnold Newman was less interested in the details of his subject’s surroundings than with the symbols he could create with them.
Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees: Which Is the Greener Choice?Here’s a look at the central claims — and the common misconceptions — in that debate.
Mars InSight: Inside Nasa's mission controlAs Nasa prepares to land on Mars, Victoria Gill has been to the centre of operations and found out about an unusual tradition.
Nasa's Mars InSight mission heads for '7 minutes of terror'The InSight mission is about to make the hair-raising descent to the surface of the Red Planet.
U.S. Climate Report Warns of Damaged Environment and Shrinking EconomyWithout major action to rein in global warming, the American economy could lose 10 percent of G.D.P. by 2100, according to a report from 13 federal agencies.
In a Transylvania Town, Bears and Humans Collide at the DumpsterWith their habitat shrinking, brown bears in Baile Tusnad, Romania, have turned to scavenging. Residents sit and gawk, environmentalists want to protect the animals, but hunters just want to hunt.
