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- Inter Miami: David Beckham's US stadium site 'contaminated' The proposed stadium site for David Beckham's Inter Miami MLS franchise has arsenic contamination, says an environmental report.
Life may have existed on warm, rainy, ancient Mars before winter came Although Mars seems cold and inhospitable today, it was a different story 3 billion to 4 billion years ago. A new study suggests that the Red Planet was once warm enough to host pouring rainstorms and flowing water, which would have created an environment that could support simple life.
At Edinburgh Festivals, Climate Awareness Comes at a Cost International arts events are a platform to discuss the planet’s future. But traveling performers and visiting audiences arrive with their own environmental baggage.
Elton John defends Harry and Meghan Environmental campaigners have accused the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of hypocrisy after the couple used private jets to fly to the south of France and Ibiza in two trips just days apart.
Gina Lopez, Who Led Crackdown on Mines in the Philippines, Dies at 65 Ms. Lopez was forced from her job as environment secretary after she halted the operations of many of the country’s mining companies.
Why an Heiress Spent Her Fortune Trying to Keep Immigrants OutNewly unearthed documents reveal how an environmental-minded socialite became an ardent nativist whose money helped sow the seeds of the Trump anti-immigration agenda.- Nasa picks headquarters for Moon landerA Nasa facility in Alabama will play a key role in sending astronauts to the Moon's surface in 2024.
Why Is Hollywood So Scared of Climate Change?Environmental concerns have been the driving force of villains in recent superhero and sci-fi movies. But critics say the industry needs to show how society can reform its ways.- Cyanide bombs: US reverses policy on wildlife-killing trapsThe Environmental Protection Agency, which authorised their continued use in June, has reversed its decision.
Exclusive: VA whistleblower-protection worker asks for protectionVA whistleblower Brandon Coleman, who has been doing outreach for Trump's VA whistleblower protection office, says the work environment is "toxic." 
EPA reconsidering decision to allow 'cyanide bombs' to kill pests like coyotes and foxesThe Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering its recent decision to continue allowing so-called cyanide bombs to kill pests like coyotes and foxes.- Spaceplane gets a ride for space station tripsDream Chaser will launch into orbit on the future Vulcan rocket for re-supply flights to the space station.
Analysis: There's a new divide between Trump and corporate AmericaPresident Donald Trump is all about plastics, arguing his support for it sets him apart from Democrats, trolling them for their environmental concerns and pushing any blame for too much of the stuff onto China.
Coca-Cola will sell Dasani in aluminum cansCoca-Cola is giving Dasani a green makeover to help meet its environmental goals and boost interest in its biggest water brand.
The Republican Climate ClosetWhen will believers in global warming come out?
A Giant Factory Rises to Make a Product Filling Up the World: PlasticRoyal Dutch Shell’s plant will produce more than a million tons of plastic, in the form of tiny pellets. Many in the Pittsburgh area see it as an economic engine, but others worry about long-term harm.- Environmentalists warn Trump 'weakening' endangered species protectionsA new rule will allow officials for the first time to weigh the economic cost of species protection.
Goldman Sachs CEO: What economic crisis?To Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, the current economic environment doesn't feel like the pre-crisis days of August 2007. But he identifies at least one thing that could cause the economy to go off track: The trade war.
Trump Administration Reauthorizes Use of ‘Cyanide Bombs’ to Kill Wild AnimalsThe Environmental Protection Agency uses the spring-loaded poison devices to kill thousands of coyotes and foxes, despite opposition from environmental groups.
EPA dropped salmon protection after Trump met with Alaska governorThe Environmental Protection Agency told staff scientists that it was no longer opposing a controversial Alaska mining project that could devastate one of the world's most valuable wild salmon fisheries just one day after President Trump met with Alaska's governor, CNN has learned.
Want to Stop Gulls From Stealing Your Food? Stare Them Down, Study SaysNew research in Britain suggests that gulls take behavioral cues from people when foraging in urban environments.
Burning of Maya City Said to Be Act of Total WarfareBy linking an ancient text, environmental analysis and ruins, archaeologists have documented a brutal attack.
McDonald's new paper straws aren't recyclable. Its axed plastic ones wereMcDonald's has reportedly admitted that its new paper straws, rolled out last year to help "protect the environment," can't be recycled — unlike the plastic versions they replaced.
Bolsonaro Fires Head of Agency Tracking Amazon Deforestation in BrazilThe president claimed a government monitoring agency had released deforestation data with the intent to harm Brazil’s image abroad, a decision that incited protests from environmental organizations.
In the Fight to Save the Planet, Its Defenders Are Being KilledThose who resist powerful industries that savage ecosystems and drive people off their land face death and fear.
Dow plunges after Powell says not to expect further rate cuts• The Fed cut rates for the first time since 2008 • Wait, so, why is the Fed cutting rates, exactly? • Stock buybacks are reaching dangerous levels • Christine Romans: Trump's economy is just 'average' • Strategist: Not the best environment for rate cut
20 ways to make your summer more environmentally friendly24/7 Tempo compiled a list of 20 ways you can make your summer more environmentally friendly after reviewing information from several sources online. 
Flaring natural gas is the safer environmental optionRather than 'venting' the gas into the air, burning releases less pollution, writes Wayne Christian, chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas 
The deadliest place to defend the environmentThe Philippines is now the deadliest country in the world for land and environmental defenders, with 34 killed in 2018, according to new research.- From Environmental Leader to ‘Worst Company in the World’Fierce criticism of the American agricultural giant shows how companies that fall short of ambitious commitments can quickly anger advocacy groups.
Daimler is building electric trucks to make online shopping greenerOnline shopping makes life easier for consumers but it can harm the environment, especially if you opt for express delivery. German automaker Daimler has found one way to tackle the climate crisis.
Rest Me in a Pine Box and Let the Fiddle PlayAfter helping her father have the homegrown funeral he planned, an environmentalist is designing her own.
Everybody Hates the Key Card. Will Your Phone Replace It?Technology that allows hotel guests to use their phones as room keys is expanding, taking aim at those environmentally unfriendly plastic cards.
Under Brazil’s Far Right Leader, Amazon Protections Slashed and Forests FallCutting down trees at the current rate could lead to runaway deforestation, environmentalists say. But President Bolsonaro is sticking to his promise to curb enforcement.
Want to fight climate change? Drink gin made from peasWe all presumably want to do what’s best for the environment. Who knew drinking gin could do that? 
Can water survive in the moon's deep, dark craters?When NASA lands the first woman and next man on the moon in 2024 as part of the Artemis program, it will be aiming for the lunar south pole region. It's an environment of extremes, full of craters, incredibly cold temperatures, and areas of full sunlight or complete darkness.
‘Honeyland’ Review: The Sting and the SweetnessA documentary about a Macedonian beekeeper’s conflict with her neighbors becomes a lyrical environmental fable.
Black Women Are Leaders in the Climate MovementEnvironmentalism, in other words, is a black issue.
Jordan Creates Artificial Reef From Decommissioned Military VehiclesThe Red Sea port city of Aqaba is promoting the environmental and tourism benefits of the new underwater museum.
Don't let vegetarian environmentalists shame you for eating meat. Science is on your side.Go ahead, grill a burger. Going vegetarian can help our climate a little bit, but it's an inefficient policy to try to push on people worldwide. 
Fireball spotted in the skies could have dropped meteoritesA fireball bright enough to rival the moon lit up the skies over southern Ontario and Quebec early Wednesday morning at 2:44 a.m. ET. All ten cameras in Western University's All-Sky Camera Network, which collaborates with NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office, captured the view.- Leonardo DiCaprio: Russians beg star to #SaveBaikalRussians have flooded Leonardo DiCaprio's social media in a bid to raise environmental awareness of a lake.
How to Save the Amazon Rain ForestCountries in the Amazon Basin are falling behind on their targets to cut deforestation. Environmental enforcement combined with economic incentives could provide a way forward.
'Cambodia is not a dustbin': Asian nation returns 1,600 tons of plastic waste to US and CanadaThe country's Environment Ministry said that 70 containers of plastic waste were shipped from the U.S. and 13 came from Canada. 
EPA green lights use of pesticide linked to brain damage in childrenThe Environment Protection Agency said other environmental groups failed to prove that a ban was warranted. - Sounding alert about vanishing US coastlinesA new photography book captures the environmental threat to America's coastal region.
Police officer sent to rehab for doing scratch-off lottery tickets on duty, lawsuit claimsOfficer's lawsuit claims he was subjected to a hostile work environment at Wayne Police Department, causing undue emotional distress and humiliation. 
50 years after Apollo 11, don't let space become a landfill for equipment and satellitesMuch of what we launch into space never comes back. As it becomes more commercialized, we must manage space traffic and protect the space environment. 
‘Toxic Stew’ Stirred Up by Disasters Poses Long-Term Danger, New Findings ShowWildfires and hurricanes are pushing chemicals into the environment, with health effects that scientists are just beginning to understand.
How the environment pays for rush shippingSuper fast shipping is the new standard in online shopping. But tight delivery windows can hurt efficiency and, ultimately, the environment. Here's what you can do to lessen your impact.- Greens Are the New Hope for Europe’s Center. For the Far Right, They’re Enemy No. 1.As climate change emerges as the latest front in Europe’s culture wars, can Green parties show that environmental policy is compatible with social justice?
EPA scientist confronts administrator over climate crisis at award ceremonyAn Environmental Protection Agency scientist confronted EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler about agency working conditions and how it is approaching the climate crisis Wednesday morning at an award ceremony in Washington.
California Lawmakers Give Utilities a Backstop on Wildfire LiabilityLegislators moved to create a fund to help cover claims from blazes caused by the companies’ equipment. The bill aimed to shore up investor confidence.- Artist creates massive grass graffiti portraitsLand artist Saype’s environmentally-friendly artworks cover grassy fields. They only last a few days, but make a lasting impact.
Opinion: Nature doesn't care about Trump's fatuous spin on the environmentFor the second time in two weeks, President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is a leader on reducing carbon-dioxide emissions. He said this first at the G20 meeting in Osaka, Japan, and again Monday at the White House in remarks about his environmental record. It's worth understanding this fatuous claim, as the Trump administration is likely to repeat it.
Whistleblower: I was pressured by TrumpA proposed housing development in Arizona was put on hold in 2017 because of environmental concerns, but a secret meeting between the developer and the man President Trump would appoint as Interior Secretary led to the deal getting back on track. CNN's Drew Griffin speaks with the whistleblower who says he was pressured by the Trump administration to reverse the environmental decision.
Trump’s Misleading Claims About His Environmental RecordPresident Trump selectively talked up what he said were achievements in ensuring air and water quality, declining carbon emissions and Superfund cleanups.
Trump Saw Opportunity in Speech on Environment. Critics Saw a ‘“1984” Moment.’Consultants thought the speech would help President Trump’s re-election efforts. But experts said many of the president’s claims weren’t based in fact.
Whistleblower says he was pressured by Trump administration to reverse environmental decisionIn the summer of 2017, Arizona developer Mike Ingram's proposed housing and golf course project in the desert was facing a road block because of a decision by the Department of the Interior.
Fact-checking Trump's speech on the environmentPresident Donald Trump sought to highlight his administration's record on environmental issues during a speech from the White House on Monday. Here's a rolling list of claims Trump made during his remarks:
Environment, Jeffrey Epstein, Coco Gauff: Your Monday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day.- Trump praises his administration's environmental effortsThe US president did not mention climate change, but spoke of improvements to the economy and pollution.
- CNN fact checker debunks Trump's story about CaliforniaPresident Donald Trump sought to highlight his administration's record on environmental issues during a speech from the White House. CNN's Daniel Dale and Bill Weir fact-check Trump's claims.
Trump raises eyebrows promoting environment recordPresident Donald Trump is promoting his environmental record in the face of widespread criticism over his administration's regulatory rollbacks. Trump says he's maintaining both a strong economy and a healthy environment. (July 8) 
Donald Trump claims environmental progress; environmentalists disagreePresident delivers White House speech on 'environmental leadership;' Democrats say he bends too much to energy industries - Everyday inventions actually created for spaceUnlike inventions we no longer use, these inventions are employed daily to save lives, improve environmental sustainability, and keep humans healthy.
Florida, the Sunshine State, Is Slow to Adopt Rooftop Solar PowerIn Florida, the political clout and incentives of the big utilities have discouraged homeowners from installing solar panels.
Israel’s Energy Dilemma: More Natural Gas Than It Can Use or ExportAfter years of relying on imports, the country has discovered huge gas reserves offshore. But it cannot easily use or sell the fuel to other countries.
Jim Beam bourbon warehouse fire still burning Thursday more than 42 hours after it startedThe Woodford County Fire Department is waiting to extinguish the Jim Beam warehouse fire "because of the environmental consideration." - US top of the garbage pile in global waste crisisThe US is the world's top producer of waste per head of population, and one of the worst at recycling.
Kamala Harris' secret weaponSen. Kamala Harris owned the stage last week during the first Democratic presidential debate, displaying keen intellect, poise under fire, quick reactions and dynamic presence. In the pressurized, high-stakes environment of the debate, Harris gained an edge over the other candidates by deploying her secret weapon: her experience as a prosecutor. And we are already seeing how potent that weapon is, as public support for Harris surged in a CNN post-debate poll.
Environmental group grades cruise lines: Disney gets an A-; most others get F'sEnvironmental organization Friends of the Earth graded 16 major cruise lines on their environmental impact. 
Brazil carving up Amazon at staggering rateAmazon deforestation accelerated more than 60% in June over the same period last year, in what environmentalists say is a sign that the policies of President Jair Bolsonaro are starting to take effect.
Madrid Ends a Low-Emissions Zone After Just 7 MonthsDrivers will no longer face fines for entering a designated downtown area, a reversal that many attribute to an increasingly polarized political environment in Spain.
U.S. Oil Companies Find Energy Independence Isn’t So ProfitableInvestors are shunning the industry as prices fall, demand slows and fears grow that climate change will force companies to leave fossil fuels untapped.
They removed more than 40 tons of trash from the Pacific -- and it barely made a dentEnvironmentalists have removed more than 40 tons of plastic from the Pacific Ocean.- Environmentalists remove tons of plastic in Pacific OceanEnvironmentalists from the Ocean Voyages Institute have removed more than 40 tons of plastic from the Pacific Ocean. Using satellite and drone technology, the crew removed trash including detergent bottles, plastic furniture and children's toys.
Prosecutors say a Navy SEAL killed a prisoner and took pictures with the corpse. The defense says it was a 'high combat environment'
Fact checking Thursday's Democratic debate on climate change, guns and immigrationThe 10 Democratic presidential candidates made false and misleading claims about immigration, gun control legislation and the environment on Thursday. 
A Plan to Mine the Minnesota Wilderness Hit a Dead End. Then Trump Became President.The project’s reversal of fortunes has angered environmentalists and focused attention on an unusual connection between a Chilean billionaire and President Trump’s family.
‘Our Small Towns Are Toppling Like Dominoes’: Why We Should Cut Some Farmers a CheckFor pennies a meal, the federal government can incentivize better environmental services.
Trump's HHS Secretary: Rhetoric about migrant detention is 'outrageous'Alex Azar said his department was attempting to provide a "safe, secure environment" for migrant children. 
Tapper laughs off Pence's climate crisis claim: That's not trueDuring an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Vice President Mike Pence would not say whether climate crisis is a threat to the US. Pence's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency announced last week it will roll back Obama-era restrictions on coal plants and allow states to set their own emission standards.
How Many Times Does a River Have to Burn Before It Matters?When Cleveland’s Cuyahoga caught fire, it was as much about urban blight as environmental crisis.
L.A. to Vegas and Back by Electric Car: 8 Hours Driving; 5 More Plugged InYou’ll need to charge your vehicle more often than filling a gas tank, it takes longer, and the chargers can be scarce. Here’s how one road trip went.
California Wildfire Fund Would Put Aside $21 Billion for Damage ClaimsGov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal would also protect power company customers from the kind of huge claims that have helped push Pacific Gas & Electric into bankruptcy.
Report: Marine general's crude remarks, treatment of women, created a negative work environmentThe 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 airOn 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 plant emissionsThe 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.
Gupta: Our brains can't comprehend environmental destructionThe human brain just isn't wired to grasp the looming threats of the climate crisis, 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.
