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Oregon environmentalist remains missing after wildfire destroys his home An Oregon environmentalist who fought to protect the pristine Opal Creek Wilderness has been missing since a devastating wildfire swept through his home in the Oregon woods last week.- What is Trump's record on environment?The president has dismissed the science on climate change. But what is his record on the environment?
Green Golf Homes in Five Global DestinationsGolf homes, like the courses themselves, are getting more environmentally conscious as climate change threats grow in golf-friendly territory.
McDonald's is testing reusable coffee mugs in the UKMcDonald's will test out reusable cups in the United Kingdom next year in an effort to address the environmental toll of disposable cups and appeal to customers who are increasingly concerned with wasteful single-use packaging.- Election Updates: Despite Record, Trump Calls Himself ‘Environmentalist’President Trump, who has rolled back many major climate regulations, claimed credit for a drilling moratorium that his administration had proposed lifting.
Trump, Calling Himself ‘the No. 1 Environmental President,’ Green Washes His RecordPresident Trump traveled to Florida to declare himself “a great environmentalist,” extending a moratorium on offshore oil drilling that his administration had moved to end.
After dismantling protections, Trump will tout 'environmental accomplishments'President Donald Trump travels to battleground Florida Tuesday for an event touting his environmental accomplishments, even as his administration has worked extensively to dismantle key environmental protections.
What the Oil Spill in Venezuela Tells Us About Its PoliticsThe largest oil reserves and one of the world’s most incompetent governments have brought authoritarianism, economic collapse and environmental disaster to the country.
I Live in California. How Do I Know It’s Safe to Go Outside?A high-tech sensor network brought me closer to the natural cycles of my environment.
Its Electric Grid Under Strain, California Turns to BatteriesWhen demand exceeded supply in a recent heat wave, electricity stored at businesses and even homes was called into service. With proper management, batteries could have made up for an offline gas plant.
House districts most likely to flip in 2020Democrats' historic 2018 midterm gains should put them on the defensive this year, but with the national environment trending their way, they've got plenty of offensive opportunities that could help them hold or even expand their House majority in 2020.
At a glance: A $2.4 trillion industry's impact on our planetFast facts on fashion's environmental and social footprint, from your closet to the global industry.
Worried about the climate crisis and your lifestyle? Get to know these termsTo better understand the fashion industry's toll on the planet, as well as new proposals to reduce its environmental footprint, it's important to get to know the jargon used everywhere from scientific studies and news reports to marketing campaigns.
How to shop for clothes responsiblyOn the whole, the fashion industry as we know it is an environmental nightmare. In 2018, it was responsible for the emissions of 2.31 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as extensive water pollution from textile dyeing and plastic microfibers. In the US, around 85% of textile waste ends up in landfills or incinerated, per data from the Environmental Protection Agency. This is to say nothing of the lasting social implications of the system, which sees developing nations saddled with the harmful effects of waste and cheap labor.
France Prohibits a Bird Hunting Technique, 41 Years After an E.U. BanThe country has suspended the use of glue traps, which conservationists say are cruel to animals and harm the environment.
Fort Hood Sgt. Elder Fernandes 'humiliated' after reporting sexual abuse, says family's lawyerLeaders at the U.S. Army's Fort Hood created an environment that led to the death of Sgt. Elder Fernandes, his family's attorney says. 
Bacteria from Earth can survive in space and could endure the trip to Mars, according to new studyA type of bacteria that is highly resistant to radiation and other environmental hazards survived outside of the International Space Station for three years, according to a new study.
Alaska Pebble Mine opposed by Trump Jr. hit with unexpected setbackThe federal government Monday announced that a controversial copper and gold mine in Alaska would cause substantial environment damage, could not receive a permit with its current proposed plan, and ordered the company to offset those impacts in order for the project to move forward.
Plunging dividends are hitting investors even as stocks riseDividends plummeted between April and June as coronavirus pandemic forced companies to conserve cash — a sign of how a tough economic environment could hit investors' pocketbooks even as stock prices push higher.
How to Reverse Course on Trump’s Environmental DamageThe next president can undo some of the recent efforts to weaken environmental protections. But it’ll take work.
Work from home: No cubicles? No problem. How to bond with your team when you work together, apartMaintaining a healthy work environment while spending hours behind a computer screen working remotely is a challenge. Here's how some pros are doing it. - How to Protect Your Family’s Privacy During Remote LearningBuilding a safe digital environment is essential to making remote learning work, experts say.
Carol Burnett seeking custody of grandson, says daughter struggles with addictionCarol Burnett has filed for legal guardianship of her teen grandson, whom she alleges has long been living in an "unstable, unpredictable, and unhealthy" environment.
Poor Planning Left California Short of Electricity in a Heat WaveScores of power plants were down or operating below their capacity just as hot weather drove up demand.- Florida mosquitoes: 750 million genetically modified insects to be releasedThe aim is to reduce insect-borne diseases but environmental groups warn of unforeseen consequences.
Environmentalists should applaud BidenJoe Biden has a plan for addressing the crisis of climate change. One part of the plan pushes for moving America to carbon-free electricity by 2035. Another part speaks to creating new union jobs in clean energy.
750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida KeysA plan to release over 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes into the Florida Keys in 2021 and 2022 received final approval from local authorities, against the objection of many local residents and a coalition of environmental advocacy groups. The proposal had already won state and federal approval.
Here's what happened when students went to school during the 1918 pandemic• Live Updates: Understanding long-term effects is 'a work in progress,' Fauci says • US colleges are quickly learning it's nearly impossible to create a virus-free environment
Covid-19 infections among students have already caused some colleges to change their plansJust days before classes are slated to resume, colleges across the country are finding it may be next to impossible to create a coronavirus-free environment on campus.
Ellen DeGeneres apologizes to staffSome changes are coming to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" amid allegations it fostered a toxic work environment.
California Expresses Frustration as Blackouts Enter 4th DayThe agency that manages the state’s electric grid says rolling blackouts are needed to balance supply and demand. But the governor said regulators were not prepared.
US approves oil leasing plan for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; environmentalists call it 'shameless'Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to polar bears, caribou and other wildlife. Environmentalists have vowed to fight the leasing plan. 
Europe’s Big Oil Companies Are Turning ElectricUnder pressure from governments and investors, industry leaders like BP and Shell are accelerating their production of cleaner energy.
Bald Eagle Sends Government Drone Into Lake MichiganA Michigan state environmental agency, which is abbreviated E.G.L.E., lost a $950 drone in the aerial battle.
People Aren’t Reading or Watching Movies. They’re Gaming.During the pandemic, digital three-dimensional environments are where much of life is taking place.- Aritana Yawalapiti, Revered Indigenous Leader in Brazil, Dies at 71Known for his quiet dignity, he dedicated himself to protecting the environment and promoting the health of his people. He died of the coronavirus.
Video shows enormous oil leak in pristine lagoonMauritius is facing an environmental catastrophe after a stricken Japanese-owned ship began leaking oil into the ocean.
From Google to garbage disposal: the environmentalist cleaning up India's lakesWhen Arun Krishnamurthy was a teenager, he witnessed a pond near his home in the suburbs of Chennai, India, fill up with trash.
‘Fat Talks,’ an Investigation, and a Reckoning: How Collegiate Runners Forced ReformAthletes detailed “fat talks” and eating disorders they said a prominent coach at Wesleyan had fostered. When the same coach was assigned to lead changes in the environment he created, the students protested once again.- 2020 Election Live Updates: Biden and Harris to Appear Together as Trump and Allies Launch AttacksKamala Harris earned praise from Wall Street and Silicon Valley, and from environmental activists. Kanye West, who is pursuing a spot on the November ballot, met with Jared Kushner.
With the Biden-Harris Ticket, Environmental Justice Is a FocusClimate change leaders said the choice of Harris signaled that Democrats will try to ensure that communities burdened by pollution would benefit from a transition to clean energy.
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss comments on his experience at 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'Stephen "tWitch" Boss, who has been the DJ on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" since 2014, has addressed allegations from some employees about a toxic work environment at the long-running talk show.
E.P.A. to Lift Obama-Era Controls on Methane, a Potent Greenhouse GasThe reversal is the latest move in the Trump administration’s ongoing effort to weaken environmental rules, but it could be quickly undone after the November election.
Delta Air Lines Bought an Oil Refinery. It Didn’t Go as Planned.Delta’s foray into oil refining illustrates some of the reasons the business was in trouble even before the pandemic.
What distance learning should look like in the fallWhen Kim Reeder started teaching in Parker, Colorado, 14 years ago, she found that managing the classroom environment took way more time and energy than actually teaching kids, and she couldn't reach as many of them as she wanted.
Saudi Aramco Says Profit Fell 73 Percent as Demand for Oil ShrankThe coronavirus pandemic took a major toll on the oil giant’s earnings, but Aramco will maintain its hefty dividend for shareholders.
I’m a Conservative Christian Environmentalist. No, That’s Not an Oxymoron.The G.O.P. may have had a politically expedient change of heart. Better late than never.
Live 2020 Election Updates: Biden vsA Republican lawmaker in a Virginia House race elicits sharp criticism for selling masks describing the virus as “Made in China.” Tennessee’s Senate race will pit a Trump-backed Republican against a Democratic environmental justice activist.
‘Motorcycle of Tomorrow’ Is Heavy on Flair and Light on the EnvironmentPineapple “leather,” flax seed instead of plastic: Tarform, based in Brooklyn, aims to set a standard with its retro-futuristic cafe racer.
Is Your Child an Orchid, a Tulip or a Dandelion?Highly sensitive children, like orchids, thrive in the right environment, experts say.- SpaceX: Musk's 'Mars ship' prototype aces 150m test flightA prototype of the engine for SpaceX's next-generation Starship vehicle has made a 150m test "hop".
COVID-19 has left millions of Americans without enough food. Here's how Senate can help.Today's environment is unlike anything our nation has ever experienced. We are on the brink of an economic and food security disaster. - SpaceX: Nasa crew describe rumbles and jolts of return to EarthBob Behnken and Doug Hurley describe returning to Earth from the ISS in SpaceX's vehicle.
BP Reports a Huge Loss and Vows to Increase Renewable InvestmentThe European oil giant has plans for a future with more electrical generation.
The tough choices facing educators as they try to go back to school safelyAs Covid-19 case counts continue to climb, schools starting up the new academic year are faced with the task of creating a safe environment for students and teachers -- even as students test positive and safety guidance shifts.- Nasa SpaceX crew return: Dragon capsule splashes downThe SpaceX capsule touches down off Florida, in the first crewed US water landing in 45 years.
- An underwater webcam in the port of Miami has become a lockdown sensation.An underwater webcam in the port of Miami has become a lockdown sensation thanks to its tailless star 'Oval'.
Ellen DeGeneres apologizes to staff after report of toxic culture at talk showEllen DeGeneres is apologizing to her staff in the wake of allegations that her talk show fosters a toxic environment.
‘Bubbles’ Are Working. But How Long Can Sports Stay Inside?The restricted, campuslike environments used by soccer and pro basketball have proved (mostly) impervious to the coronavirus. But not every league fits inside one.
Oil and Gas Groups See ‘Some Common Ground’ in Biden Energy PlanSome energy executives are pleased that the former vice president is not calling for a fracking ban and said they could work with him.
Pollution Is Killing Black Americans. This Community Fought Back.African-Americans are 75 percent more likely than others to live near facilities that produce hazardous waste. Can a grass-roots environmental-justice movement make a difference?
Marlins may have created 'super-spread environment,' and it shouldn't be a surpriseThe Marlins have shut down after 14 members of the team tested positive for COVD-19. One expert says the spread most likely "came out of Maimi." 
Did Hearst’s Culture Kill Hearst’s Biggest Magazine Story?The workplace environment at the company’s magazine division was troubled under Troy Young. And it may not have been good for ambitious investigative journalism, either.
Your Used Mask Needs to Make It to the Trash CanThey’re on beaches, in parking lots and on sidewalks. You probably won’t catch the coronavirus from a discarded mask, but the litter poses a risk to the environment.
Gold vs. Salmon: An Alaska Mine Project Just Got a BoostThe Trump Administration, rejecting concerns over the risks to Alaska’s fishery, cleared the way on Friday for the Pebble Mine.
Whistleblower works to expose oil spill in ArcticCNN investigates in the polluted Siberian town of Norilsk, where a whistleblower and an environmentalist are taking huge personal risks to expose a Russian metal giant's coverup of the May 29 rupturing of a fuel tank. 21,000 tons of diesel poured into nearby rivers, creating one of the worst environmental catastrophes in the Arctic's history.- China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from EarthThe six-wheeled robot will arrive in orbit around the Red Planet in February.
- Sierra Club Says It Must Confront the Racism of John MuirMuir, a monumental figure in American environmentalism and a Sierra Club founder, traded in “deeply harmful racist stereotypes,” the organization said.
E.P.A. Proposes Airplane Emission Standards That Airlines Already MeetStaving off a lawsuit, the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new regulations to hold airlines to the carbon dioxide emissions standards they created.
Greta Thunberg won a $1.15M humanitarian prize. She's donating it all to environmental groups.Some of Greta Thunberg's $1.15 million in prize money from the 
Corporate Political Donations Clash With Company CausesAs the world expects more of corporations, it is untenable to support social and environmental causes while giving money, even indirectly, to candidates who oppose them.
Chevron Deal for Oil and Gas Fields May Set Off New Wave of MergersWith a $5 billion play for Noble Energy, the oil giant is set to acquire properties around the world for a relative bargain. Other companies might make similar moves.
'A dangerous environment': As churches reopen, outbreaks are sprouting and some are keeping doors shutHouses of worship are struggling to balance safety with needs of their congregation. Some have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks since reopening. 
How PG&E Is Racing to Improve Safety as Fire Season ApproachesThe utility, which recently emerged from bankruptcy, is upgrading power lines, trimming trees and making other changes to prevent another big fire.
David Kaiser, Rockefeller Heir Who Fought Exxon Mobil, Dies at 50A great-great grandson of John D. Rockefeller, he steered one of his family’s philanthropies to a feisty stance on the oil giant’s role in climate change.
'Ellen DeGeneres Show' producers respond to claims of toxic workplace environmentExecutive producers of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" are responding to claims that employees experienced a toxic workplace environment at the talk show. 
Time is running out to save 'ticking time bomb' oil tankerTime is running out to prevent a decaying tanker off the coast of Yemen from dumping its load of 1.1 million barrels of oil into the Red Sea, sparking an environmental catastrophe, the United Nations has warned.
Southern Iraq’s Toxic TwilightBurning Gas and Poisoning the Air- Parenting Inside Sports' Bubble: ‘This Is Mom’s Job. Work With Me.’As sports return, some female athletes have entered restricted environments with their children in tow. Their leagues have taken steps to make it easier.
This flying photographer is documenting how humans are impacting the planetFlying hundreds of feet above the ground in a motorized paraglider, George Steinmetz has photographed the world's most remote environments from the sky.
Trump and Biden Square Off Over EnvironmentOver two days, President Trump and Joseph R. Biden Jr. laid out wildly divergent views on environmental regulations and climate change, helping to define the stakes of the presidential race.- Trump weakens environmental law to speed up infrastructure projectsThe president hails the changes as "historic", but critics say they are designed to avoid scrutiny.
Trump Weakens Major Conservation Law to Speed Construction PermitsPresident Trump has used a regulatory reinterpretation to limit one of the country's bedrock environmental laws and speed permitting of infrastructure projects.
Bari Weiss Resigns From New York Times Opinion PostIn a letter posted online Tuesday, she cites “bullying by colleagues” and an “illiberal environment.”
Controversial opinion writer Bari Weiss resigns from The New York Times, blasting paper for 'illiberal environment'Bari Weiss, a controversial opinion writer for The New York Times, resigned from the newspaper on Monday, a spokesperson for the newspaper said on Tuesday.
Environmentalist sneaks past guards and makes shocking findRussian authorities claim to have contained the massive spill in Norilsk, but a whistleblower and an environmentalist tell CNN the damage is much worse than disclosed and poses a threat to the ecosystem of the Arctic Ocean. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.
An Evangelist for Remote Work Sees the Rest of the World Catch OnMatt Mullenweg, the founder of Automattic, which runs the publishing platform WordPress, says working remotely is “good for the environment” and “good for the economy.”
US admirals in South China Sea: Everyone wears a maskTwo US Navy admirals in charge of a rare South China Sea exercise say "extraordinary" coronavirus measures taken by the service, including requiring all sailors to wear face masks, have left their aircraft carrier strike groups in a high state of readiness in one of the most tense maritime environments in the world.
Legal and Environmental Setbacks Stymie Pipelines NationwideDefeats at three projects reflect increasingly sophisticated legal challenges, shifting economics and growing demands by states to fight climate change.
CBS Fires Producer of ‘Magnum P.I.’ After Workplace ComplaintsThe longtime showrunner Peter Lenkov apologized, saying “It’s difficult to hear that the working environment I ran was not the working environment my colleagues deserved.”
State Department Bars Chinese Officials Who Restrict Access to TibetSecretary of State Mike Pompeo said international access to Tibet was a matter of regional and environmental security. He did not say how many Chinese officials were being blocked from the U.S.
Can the AC filter in your home, office or local mall protect you from Covid-19?When New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last week that malls in New York could not reopen until they installed high-efficiency particulate air filters capable of trapping the virus that causes Covid-19, Harvard environmental health researcher Joseph Gardner Allen was thrilled.
NBA increasing mental health resources for players during season restartSeveral players have expressed concerns about being isolated in the NBA's campus bubble environment for up to 2-3 months. - Dakota Access Pipeline: Judge suspends use of key oil linkThe pipeline, which protesters fought against, is ordered to conduct a fresh environmental review.
Dakota Access Pipeline to Shut Down Pending Review, Federal Judge RulesThe ruling, a victory for the Native American and environmentalist groups who oppose the pipeline, said that it must be emptied of oil by Aug. 5.
Judge orders temporary shutdown of controversial Dakota Access PipelineThe Dakota Access Pipeline must shut down by August 5 during an in-depth environmental review of the controversial project, a district court ruled Monday in a defeat for the Trump administration.
Airline replaces planes with trainsAustria's flagship airline is replacing one of its flights with a more frequent train service, in order to meet the environmental criteria of its recent government bailout.
The Next Energy Battle: Renewables vs. Natural GasAs coal declines and wind and solar energy rise, some are pushing to limit the use of natural gas, but utilities say they are not ready to do so.
Another leader at Refinery29 steps down after allegations of toxic work environmentAmy Emmerich, global president and chief content officer of Refinery29, announced Thursday that she is stepping down from her position immediately.
Ketchup and mustard packets are pandemic best-sellers. That's bad news for the environmentThe pandemic has boosted demand for several products. Sales of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and canned goods all grew dramatically in the early days of the crisis.
Analysis: Trump keeps barreling down a road that seems destined for defeatIt is hard to remember another incumbent president in recent history who has done as little as Donald Trump to try to win reelection. In an environment that forecasts a November disaster for Republicans, Trump continued last week to barrel down a road that seems destined for defeat.
Chinese boss charged with attempted murder for shooting 2 Black employeesThe shooting of two Zimbabwean workers by a Chinese boss shows the "systematic and widespread" abuse that locals face in Chinese mining operations, says the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Society (ZELA).
Experts say Black people in the US are dying as a result of environmental racism"I can't breathe."
Pandemic’s Cleaner Air Could Reshape What We Know About the AtmosphereCoronavirus shutdowns have cut pollution, and that’s opened the door to a “giant, global environmental experiment” with potentially far-reaching consequences.
