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- Bitcoin's Many Flaws Its value is volatile. Its users aren't as anonymous as they think. It might be a threat to the environment. And it could be exacerbating inequality.
- Nasa's giant SLS rocket: a guide Nasa's huge next-generation rocket is undergoing tests ahead of its maiden flight in 2021.
- Biden Administration to Restore Clean-Water Protections Ended by TrumpThe Environmental Protection Agency announced it would repeal a Trump-era rule that weakened pollution controls for wetlands and streams.
- Process to replace Netanyahu drags out as Israeli security chief warns violence could followPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies are dragging out the political process, seeking to undermine a new government set to remove him from power, as the head of the Israel Security Agency warned of incitement to violence in the charged environment.
- Offshore Wind Farms Show What Biden’s Climate Plan Is Up AgainstThe U.S. has fallen way behind Europe partly because of an old shipping law and opposition from homeowners and fishing groups.
- Environmentalist Heather McTeer Toney talks about the intersection of climate and the fight for racial justice
- Judge dismisses South Dakota governor's lawsuit to bring July Fourth fireworks back to Mount RushmoreA federal judge ruled Gov. Kristi Noem can't force a July Fourth fireworks show at Mount Rushmore, citing environmental, tribal and health concerns.
- A 20-Foot Sea Wall? Miami Faces the Hard Choices of Climate Change.A proposal to construct barriers for storm surge protection has forced South Floridians to reckon with the many environmental challenges they face.
- A burning cargo ship could become this country's worst environmental disasterA huge cleanup operation was underway for a sixth day in Sri Lanka Tuesday after a container ship laden with chemicals caught fire 12 days ago, inundating the country's western coastline with microplastic pollution and potentially hazardous waste.
- Dispute Over a Coal Industry Pits Poland Against Its NeighborsThe Czech Republic has sued Poland over a lignite coal mine it says violates European environmental laws. Poles say it’s crucial for jobs and the local economy.
- NBA playoffs: Jazz math problem just doesn't add up for Grizzlies as Utah takes 2-1 series leadThe Utah Jazz were not shaken by a hostile environment, turning back every Memphis Grizzlies surge and finishing on a 14-2 run to take Game 3.
- Big Setbacks Propel Oil Giants Toward a ‘Tipping Point’A surprising mix of environmentalists, pension fund managers and big money investors have scored startling victories against oil and coal, opening new battle fronts in the climate fight.
- Why Biden Isn’t Cracking Down on Fossil FuelsEnvironmental activists had high hopes when he entered office, but have found his record mixed.
- How Exxon Lost a Board Battle With a Small Hedge FundThe oil giant’s unexpected boardroom defeat by an activist investor hinged on a few key moments.
- A Look at What's Inside Biden’s $6 Trillion PlanPresident Biden’s funding request to Congress lays out his economic ambitions, with proposals for significant new spending in areas like infrastructure, education and the environment.
- Flying and Climate: Airlines Under Pressure to Cut EmissionsThe airline industry might not be able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for decades because most solutions are not yet viable.
- Biden’s Fossil Fuel Moves Clash With Pledges on Climate ChangeOver the past month the Biden administration has defended three significant oil and gas projects, raising concerns among environmentalists that climate policy is being undermined
- Rescuing Artists of VisionThe unrivaled Art Preserve in Sheboygan, Wis., opening soon, is collecting and showing artist-built environments found along rural byways, in city lofts — and even at Manhattan’s Chelsea Hotel.
- New Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels to Read This SummerSix novels feature characters who hunger for connection so strongly that they transform their environments.
- Global heating: Study shows impact of 'climate racism' in USBlack people in the US are subject to double the level of heat stress in cities than whites.
- Six months of big change hasn't changed the political environmentPoll of the week: A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds President Joe Biden's approval rating stands at 53% with a disapproval rating of 41%. A Gallup poll puts the split at 54% approving and 40% disapproving.
- In the Russian Arctic, the First Stirrings of a Very Cold WarThough the Russian military has little in common with liberal Western politicians or environmental groups like Greenpeace, it is taking ice melt in the Far North seriously.
- Jane Goodall Q&A: How did our relationship with the environment lead to COVID-19? How do you maintain optimism for the future?This week, Goodall won the prestigious Templeton Prize, which has been awarded since 1972 to luminaries such as Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama.
- France's Proposed Climate Law Is Stirring DivisionsEmmanuel Macron’s credentials as a leader on climate issues are being tested as business and environmental groups spar over changes to the French way of life.
- Human remains used to create reef memorials off coast of FloridaA Florida based company offers to use cremated remains to help the marine environment and to offer another way to memorialize loved ones.
- Colonial Pipeline Hack Shows Risk to US Energy IndependenceThe country relies less on foreign oil than it used to, but pipelines and grids are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks and extreme weather.
- Hackers and Climate Change Threaten U.S. Energy IndependenceThe country relies less on foreign oil than it used to, but pipelines and grids are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks and extreme weather.
- John Kerry: US climate envoy criticised for optimism on clean techJohn Kerry told the BBC technologies that don't yet exist will play a huge role in stabilising the climate.
- Elon Musk suddenly says Tesla will stop accepting bitcoinElon Musk says Tesla is abandoning plans to accept bitcoin as payment for the company's electric vehicles, citing the cryptocurrency's high environmental cost after months of being bullish on it.
- Colonial Pipeline Begins Restart: Latest News on the ShutdownWhile drivers scrambled for fuel, Colonial Pipeline said supplies would resume flowing from Texas to the East Coast in the coming days.
- GOP senator tells EPA nominee, 'If you don't behave, I'm going to talk to your daddy'Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe told a female Environmental Protection Agency nominee on Wednesday that if she did not "behave," then "I'm going to talk to your daddy."
- US environmental agency releases climate report delayed by TrumpThe EPA says for the first time that climate change is being driven at least in part by humans.
- For Clean Energy, Buy American or Buy It Quick and Cheap?President Biden says slowing climate change will create jobs. Tension between unions and environmentalists shows it’s not so simple.
- America's electric cars need lithium so badly it may wipe out this speciesFewer than 40 years after humans discovered Tiehm's buckwheat, a Nevada plant with yellow flowers, they may drive it to extinction in pursuit of electric vehicles, a technology widely hailed as being environmentally friendly.
- Hacked Pipeline May Stay Shut for Days, Raising Concerns About Fuel SupplyWhile the impact has been limited so far, some energy analysts warned of possible shortages and higher prices as the suspension continues.
- The growing problem of space junkMore than 3 million years ago, members of an unknown hominin species sat on a river bank at the site of Lomekwi, in what is now Kenya, and made a set of stone tools for their daily tasks. Only a trained eye can distinguish the detritus they left behind from naturally broken rocks. In the intervening millennia, human trash has grown in complexity and quantity, introducing novel materials like plastics and metal alloys. What humans discard is fodder for archaeologists, but it's also an environmental problem that is becoming interplanetary.
- ‘You’ve Lost Your Sparkle’: What to Do When Burnout HitsDr. Yumiko Kadota, a surgeon in Sydney, and the author of “Emotional Female,” on stress, burnout and toxic work environments.
- This crypto claims to solve bitcoin's biggest problemBitcoin may be the king of cryptocurrencies, but it's facing an environmental backlash over the energy-intensive technology underpinning it.
- Mozambique Mints a New National Park — and Surveys Its RichesIn the wake of wars, natural disasters and insurgencies, Mozambique is experiencing an environmental renaissance. One of the results is a new and stunningly beautiful national park.
- ‘Climate Change Is Not a Subjective Thing.’ How Does the U.S. Approach to the Environment Look From Abroad?From recycling to carbon emissions, we asked 10 people from around the world what they thought of America’s approach to the environment. It didn’t go well.
- Adam Kolton, 53, Dies; Led Fight to Protect Alaskan RefugeThrough his work with environmental groups, he tried to prevent the introduction of oil and gas drilling in sensitive lands.
- This is what Burger King's experimental new packaging looks likeBurger King is giving its most-used items, like utensils, straws and wrappers, an environmentally friendly makeover as part of the company's continued push to reduce waste.
- Revel saw a loophole as an opportunity for a new ridehail service. NYC is lividBack in 2018, New York City regulators, tired of vehicles from Uber and Lyft making some streets so clogged that cars had to drive slower than streetcars and buggies once had, cracked down and said they would temporarily block new for-hire licenses. But in a fit of environmental-minded well-meaning, they left a loophole for electric cars. Now an upstart company is trying to use that loophole to bring new cars into Manhattan.
- Biden's climate push promises 'jobs, jobs, jobs.' Here's what that might look likeIn his first address to a joint session of Congress last week, President Joe Biden framed his climate change agenda as a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity, speaking directly to blue-collar workers. He promised that his focus on the environment would result in "jobs, jobs, jobs."
- Old iPhones, PCs and printers: How to recycle or dump e-wasteThose devices we all depend on contain toxic substances like cadmium, lead, mercury, beryllium. Here's how to retire them safely for the environment.
- Buffett's Berkshire pressured to be more environmentally and socially responsibleWarren Buffett defended the decision by Berkshire Hathaway to not put out reports from its many subsidiaries about how the company is addressing the risks of climate change.
- When the Goals Come Out of NowhereA Greek striker is one of the top scorers in Europe, and his play has caught the eye of big clubs. But are his goals a product of his talent, or his environment?
- Tesla’s Latest Solar Stumble: Big Price IncreasesThe company is charging tens of thousands of dollars more to cover roofs with its much-anticipated solar shingles, angering some customers.
- ‘Percy vs Goliath’ Review: Growing PainsChristopher Walken plays a beleaguered farmer in this understated environmental drama.
- Epicurious: US food website ditches beef in new recipes over environmentEditors of the US site describe the move as "not anti-beef, but rather pro-planet".
- Can the U.S. Win Back Its Climate Credibility?At a summit he convened, the president discovered how difficult it will be to re-establish America as an environmental leader.
- Justice Department weighs in on Ashley Diamond lawsuit: Prison officials obligated to protect transgender prisoners from harmFailure to provide transgender prisoners with a safe environment is cruel and unusual punishment, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday.
- Biden and World Leaders Focus on Innovation for ‘Clean Energy Future’On the second day of the White House virtual summit to tackle the environmental crisis, business leaders including Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg take center stage.
- Bolsonaro Seeks International Funding for Amazon ProtectionThe Biden era has prompted Brazil to take steps to repair its record as an environmental scoundrel — for which it’s seeking billions of dollars from the international community.
- US Dragon crewship launches to space stationFour astronauts leave Florida in a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station.
- From the Gila River to Bears Ears: Environmental activists renew push to protect Southwest US public lands amid shifting politicsIn a shifting political landscape, activists and archaeologists in the southwestern U.S. have renewed efforts to protect more public land.
- Earth Day 2021: Liver cancer didn't kill me — environmental pollution didMy home growing up was a haven for crooks and toxic industries. Companies profited at the expense of citizens' health, including my own.
- Earth Day 2021: Celebrities who support environmental causes – and how you can helpHere's how stars including Jane Fonda, Bill Nye, Hayley Hasselhoff and Prince William are making a difference this Earth Day – and how you can help.
- Biden: This will be 'decisive decade' for tackling climate changeThe White House says the US will curb emissions by 50-52%, as leaders gather for virtual summit.
- When Climate Breakdown Hits Home: ‘Our Small Town Now Has a Rush Hour’Readers share how environmental issues are changing their lives.
- Climate change, racism and social justice concerns affecting Gen Z's physical and mental healthMore are understanding how the environment impacts mental health and how climate change disproportionally impacts marginalized communities.
- Can Bolsonaro be taken at his word on protecting the environment? A look at his recordWorld leaders meet virtually on Thursday to discuss climate issues in a summit convened by US President Joe Biden. Most highly anticipated perhaps is what the leaders of some of the world's most environmentally consequential countries -- including Brazil, China, India -- have to say. But critics ranging from Brazilian environmentalists to American celebrities are warning the world not to listen to one: Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro.
- Eco-friendly habits to keep after the pandemicThe pandemic forced people to quickly form new habits, and some of them left a positive impact on the environment. Here's which ones should stay after the pandemic is over.
- The projects working to Restore Our EarthThe theme for this year's Earth Day is Restore Our Earth. Here, we shine a spotlight on some environmental heroes who are working to save and restore Earth's bountiful biodiversity.
- LaDonna Allard Dies at 64; Led Dakota Pipeline ProtestsShe started a resistance camp that turned into a movement that opposed fossil fuels while it embraced tribal sovereignty and environmental justice.
- The messy environmental crisis that helped spark the Earth Day movementDiscover how Earth Day evolved from an awareness campaign aimed at college students to a worldwide movement.
- See how the climate crisis has impacted EarthIn the past five decades, we haven't made as much progress on protecting the environment as you might think. See how our planet has changed in the climate crisis.
- Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on MarsThe Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
- We Were Born to Be WildEarth Day is a reminder that we are living creatures all the same.
- Nature and Nurture: 8 Picture Books for Earth DayAndrea Wang, Jason Chin, Travis Jonker, Grant Snider, Juana Martinez-Neal, Corinna Luyken and others depict our symbiotic relationship with the environment.
- The realities of climate change are pushing big businesses to focus on sustainabilityA consensus appears to be taking root in Corporate America: What's good for the environment can also be good for business.
- 'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlightResearchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings.
- Apple started a $200 million fund to combat climate changeApple aims to be carbon neutral by 2030. Lisa Jackson, Apple's VP of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives speaks to CNN's Christine Romans about the tech giant's environmental and social responsibilities.
- Raw Sewage Flooded Their Homes. They’re Still Waiting for Help.New York City accepted responsibility for a collapsed pipe that flooded 127 homes in Queens in 2019, but it has been slow to pay homeowners. “This is a problem of environmental racism,” an expert said.
- In Coinbase’s Rise, a Reminder: Cryptocurrencies Use Lots of EnergyThe company’s stock market arrival establishes Bitcoin and other digital currencies in the traditional financial landscape. It also elevates a technology with astonishing environmental costs.
- Why Closing the Indian Point Nuclear Plant Could Hurt NY's EnvironmentThe nuclear power plant at Indian Point will close at the end of the month, but the shutdown could cause a spike in greenhouse gases.
- ‘Bond Girl’ Talk and Groping: Albany’s Toxic Culture for WomenAs allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo put a new spotlight on sexual misconduct in New York’s capital, numerous women there described an enduring predatory and misogynistic environment.
- They Overcame Mutual Loathing, and Saved a TownEnvironmentalists and loggers thought they had nothing in common, until they started talking.
- World's largest freshwater lake is under threatRussia's Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, holding about 20% of the world's fresh water and currently facing increasing environmental threats from climate change and mass tourism. As Russia continues to encourage visitors to the lake, even in the midst of the pandemic, some locals question whether the pristine environment is being sacrificed in favor of revenue. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from a town in Russia, where some say their home simply can't take on any more people.
- Biden's first budget includes billions more for high-poverty schools, environmental programs and the CDCBiden is requesting a significant 16% increase for domestic spending and a modest 1.7% boost for the Defense Department.
- Bitcoin's popularity could be terrible for the environmentBitcoin's soaring popularity could have a long-lasting negative effect on the environment.
- 'I wouldn't be here if he hadn't been there': Dolly Parton's uncle Bill Owens dies at 85Bill Owens, a songwriter, Dollywood employee, environmentalist and the man credited for helping Dolly Parton get her start has died.
- Our video streaming habits impact the planet. Here's howWatching Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube have exploded during the pandemic. But streaming video has a growing and significant environmental impact that goes far beyond your tv or phone.
- PG&E Charged With Crimes in 2019 California WildfireA district attorney filed five felony and 28 misdemeanor counts in connection with the Kincade Fire, which ravaged Sonoma County.
- Florida reservoir breach is 'under control now': Catastrophic flooding fears ease, but environmental concerns remainMore than 300 homes and multiple businesses in the area around Piney Point were evacuated. The order was lifted Tuesday afternoon.
- Piney Point wastewater may fuel harmful algae bloom along Florida coast, experts sayEnvironmental groups worry recent releases from the Piney Point wastewater treatment facility near Tampa Bay will eventually fuel an algae bloom.
- Employee was hired remotely during pandemic and feels disconnected: Ask HRIf you were hired remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, it takes more effort to feel supported and in sync with your team in a virtual environment.
- Coronavirus and travel: Everything you need to knowBathed in the faint light at the end of the once seemingly endless pandemic tunnel are visions of trips that reunite us with loved ones or take us to some blissfully new environment.
- Florida crews are pumping wastewater into Tampa Bay to avoid a full reservoir breach: What we knowFlorida environmental officials last week approved the pumping of wastewater from a reservoir into Tampa Bay in hopes of avoiding a major collapse.
- Friday's deadly attack at the US Capitol expected to reignite the debate over security fencing erected after riot"It sucks. Nobody wants that there. But the question is, is the environment safe enough to be able to take it down?" asked Rep. Tim Ryan
- Test Flight for Sunlight-Blocking Research Is CanceledThe Swedish Space Corporation said it had canceled the flight — part of research to better understand the controversial idea of blocking the sun to fight climate change — after an outcry from environmentalists and others.
- Italy Bans Cruise Liners From Venice Lagoon, With a CatchThough environmental groups praised the decision to detour big ships outside the fragile area, they are concerned about plans to temporarily dock them at Marghera, the lagoon’s industrial hub.
- Biden’s Big Bet: Tackling Climate Change Will Create Jobs, Not Kill ThemFor decades, Democrats have countered opposition to "job-killing" environmental regulation by saying combatting climate change would create well-paying new jobs. President Biden is betting on it.
- CDC releases new Covid guidanceThe Biden administration will remove dozens of Trump-appointed advisers from two Environmental Protection Agency panels.
- EPA removes dozens of Trump-appointed advisers from two advisory panelsThe Biden administration will remove dozens of Trump-appointed advisers from two Environmental Protection Agency panels.
- Listening to Music in the Desert at DawnTerry Tempest Williams, an author and environmental activist, on bird song, Keith Jarrett and slowing down.
- Should you consider a short-term bond allocation? Here's how to invest in bonds when interest rates are risingThere are sectors that tend to outperform in rising rate environments, here's how retirees who were hoping to live off interest income can adjust.
- These transgender people shifted genders during COVID and are bracing for a return to the officeWill workplaces be ready to provide a tolerant, safe environment for employees who now identify as a different gender than before the pandemic?
- Biden’s Chance to Save the EvergladesReviving the South Florida ecosystem enjoys bipartisan support and deserves federal funding.
- Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its contain preservative that may harm immune system, study saysThe environmental advocacy group is calling for the FDA to reconsider the permitted use of the preservative in processed foods.
- Bill Nelson: Former astronaut and senator nominated as Nasa chiefBill Nelson, 78, is a former astronaut and senator with a long history of working on space issues.
- Visited a National Park This Year? Now, Help Save It.More people than ever visited national parks during the pandemic. We need to harness that interest for change.
- A dangerous contest in IowaAmazingly, the 2020 election is not yet over. There is still a disputed congressional election from Iowa that is making its way through Congress. Although every valid vote should count, the continuing contest shows once again the dangers of a political environment in which losing candidates refuse to accept defeat.
- These 12 fruits and vegetables contain more pesticide residue than others, 'Dirty Dozen' study saysThe 2021 "Dirty Dozen" list released by the Environmental Working Group also added collard and mustard greens as well as bell peppers and hot peppers.
- Strawberries comes in at no. 1 on EWG's 'Dirty Dozen' listStrawberries made it to the top of the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen" list for 2021, but there are some new veggies that made the list.
- Dirty Dozen 2021: View the list of foods with the most and least pesticidesStrawberries continue to lead the "Dirty Dozen" list of fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by spinach, a trio of greens -- kale, collard and mustard -- nectarines, apples, and grapes, according to the Environmental Working Group's 2021 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.
