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One of these Top 10 CNN Heroes will get $100,000 more for their cause Prepare to be inspired: CNN has revealed the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2019 -- 10 men and women who are making the world a better place by helping families affected by tragedy, cleaning up the environment, protecting neglected animals, and so much more.
Trump wants water efficiency review, says people are 'flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times' President Donald Trump said that the Environmental Protection Agency is "looking at" the issue at "his suggestion." 
PG&E Reaches $13.5 Billion Deal With Wildfire Victims The agreement could help tens of thousands of residents rebuild while helping to resolve the utility’s bankruptcy.
The Border Wall Is Rising Up Across Our National Parks President Trump’s barrier is threatening species and reshaping entire fragile ecosystems.
How Aramco’s Huge I.P.O. Fell Short of Saudi Prince’s Wish As investors balked, some bankers and Saudi officials still hoped to achieve the crown prince’s target price of $2 trillion. They wound up settling for less.- Saudi Aramco to Raise $25.6 Billion in Biggest I.P.O. EverAramco, the world’s largest oil company, set a price for its shares that marks the company’s value at $1.7 trillion.
Gabrielle Union after 'AGT' exit: I spoke my 'unfiltered truth' in 5-hour NBC meetingGabrielle Union says she met with NBC executives weeks after exiting "America's Got Talent" following reports of a toxic work environment. 
Anne Hathaway on 'heartbreaking' eco-drama 'Dark Waters,' being 'inspired' by Greta ThunbergOscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway ("Les Miserables") co-stars with Mark Ruffalo in environmental thriller "Dark Waters," based on a deadly cover-up. 
Report Detailing PG&E’s Failures Raises New Hurdles for UtilityA California commission’s findings in the state’s deadliest fire could make a path out of bankruptcy and probation much harder.
What Makes a Church? A Tiny, Leafy ForestIn Ethiopia, church forests are withstanding environmental destruction — but just barely.- US national parks face 'crisis' over invasive animal speciesMore than half of US national parks are threatened by invasive animals, like pythons and feral pigs.
Jane Fonda tells Anderson Cooper it 'feels good' to be arrested for civil disobedienceActress and environmental activist Jane Fonda says "it feels good" to be arrested at the climate change demonstrations in Washington -- and that she moved to the nation's capital specifically so she could protest.
Leonardo DiCaprio responds after Brazil's President blames actor for Amazon forest firesBrazil's President blamed an unusual candidate this week as a cause of the Amazon forest fires: actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio.
Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Brazil’s President About Amazon FiresThe actor and environmentalist released a statement on Saturday after President Jair Bolsonaro falsely accused him of funding the fires recently set in the Amazon rainforest.
Dr. Janette Sherman, 89, Early Force in Environmental Science, DiesIn one case, discovering that autoworkers shared the same diseases, she pinpointed the cause as chemicals in the factories — not, as was thought, cigarettes.
How sharks outlived dinosaurs and adapted to suit their environmentSharks are some of the ocean's top predators. In fact, sharks and their relatives were the first vertebrate predators on Earth.
Watergate figure William Ruckelshaus dead at 87William Ruckelshaus, a key figure in the Watergate scandal and the first head of the Environmental Protection Agency, died in his sleep Wednesday, his daughter, Mary Ruckelshaus, told CNN.
A Montreal Bagel War Unites Rival KingsA culinary symbol of Montreal has become ensnared in a battle pitting environmentalists against bagel-loving traditionalists.
'Better than culling': Zimbabwe defends elephant exportsZimbabwe's Environment Minister has defended the country's practice of capturing juvenile elephants and selling them to zoos and theme parks, following a CNN report into the exports of the animals to China.
This is one place on Earth where no life can existLife exists in extreme environments on Earth, from arid deserts and frozen tundras to thermal, toxic vents in the deepest reaches of the ocean floor. But it can't exist on every inch of the planet and scientists have discovered a place in Ethiopia where life can't find a way, according to a new study.
'Dark Waters' casts Mark Ruffalo as the crusading lawyer who toppled DuPontHeroes don't always wear a cape, which is the basic spine of "Dark Waters," a slow-flowing, moderately satisfying movie about a real-life corporate scandal that defiling the environment, and the low-key attorney who doggedly led the fight against it.
'Climate emergency' is Oxford Dictionary's word of the yearOxford chose "climate emergency" as the word of the year from a short list of words that were all related to the environment. 
Greta Thunberg has a 19th-century doppelganger, so naturally people think she's a time travelerWhen 16-year-old environment activist Greta Thunberg isn't busy challenging global leaders to reduce their carbon footprint or mobilizing young people to strike for the climate, she's...time traveling?
Chris Martin says Coldplay will not tour until their shows are environmentally sustainableColdplay's frontman, Chris Martin, spoke to BBC and announced that the band wants to make their shows environmentally sustainable. 
Oxford Names ‘Climate Emergency’ Its 2019 Word of the YearIn a break from precedent, the dictionary company released an all-environmental shortlist including “climate action,” “climate denial” and “eco-anxiety.”
America's toxic waste sites are in areas at risk of worsening natural disastersMost of the nation's most dangerous toxic waste sites, which threaten human health and the environment, are under a threat of their own: climate change. And the US government needs to do more to address those risks, a watchdog group says.
The Era of Fast-Food Toys Begins to Melt AwayAs environmental concerns grow, chains like Burger King and McDonald’s are rethinking what to offer with children’s meals.
John Bel Edwards Wasn’t a Soul Mate, but a Perfect Match in LouisianaAs nationalized as our media environment has become, it’s still true in some cases that “all politics is local,” as the old phrase goes.
'Running out of room': How old turf fields raise potential environmental, health concernsAs fields are replaced, billions of pounds of rubber and synthetic fiber are piling up because the U.S. has no plan for disposing of this product. 
13 places Fodor's Travel No List says you should avoid in 2020, from Bali to Big SurFodor's Travel's No List 2020 highlights destinations it believes travelers should avoid due to ethical, environmental or political concerns. 
Ford Wants to Sell You an Electric S.U.V. It’s Called a Mustang.Automakers have made battery-powered cars largely to meet environmental rules. Now they’re putting more skin in the game.
Dunkin' is making a big change to its coffee cupsIt's not you. It's the environment. Dunkin' is ending its relationship with foam cups.
Nestlé Says It Can Be Virtuous and Profitable. Is That Even Possible?The world’s largest food company is trying to show it can be environmentally sustainable and still make money. Activists are skeptical.
Venice is sinking and this time it may go underVenice is sinking. In a way this isn't news. The mere survival of Venice in 2019 is a testament to the determination, ingenuity, collaboration, and ferocity of humans seeking to eke out a life in hostile environments.
A Paranoid Guide to Fighting the ‘Bugging Epidemic’With surveillance gear cheaper and easier to use, security experts say checking your environment for cameras and microphones is not a crazy idea.
Trump and His Party of PollutionEnvironmental destruction may be their biggest legacy.
Greta Thunberg hitches ride across the Atlantic on Australian YouTubers' sailing boatTeenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg has found a ride back across the Atlantic to attend the COP25 environmental summit in Madrid, thanks to a pair of Australian vloggers.
The E.P.A. and a Threat to Clean Air and WaterA reader decries a proposed rule that would limit the research used to determine environmental regulations. Also: Endless wars; electric scooters in New York; Elizabeth Warren’s corporate law experience.
New York Times: EPA plans to limit scientific research used in writing public health regulationsThe Environment Protection Agency plans to limit the scientific research that the government can use to form public health regulations, The New York Times reported Monday.
Natural Gas or Renewables? New Orleans Choice Is Shadowed by KatrinaApproval of a fossil-fuel plant was overturned after opponents were shut out of a meeting. Now the city has a new chance to consider energy economics.
Tourist on camping trip killed by elephantA 59-year-old Australian tourist has been killed by an elephant while on a camping trip in Namibia, according to the southern African country's Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
Why this Apple executive says the US needs a new energy systemAs wildfire season loomed in California last month, the executive who oversees Apple's environmental efforts told CNN Business that fires sparked in the state show the need to update the United States' aging energy infrastructure.
Taking a Different Approach to Fighting Climate ChangeThe research of Narasimha Rao, a Yale professor, shows that reducing inequality could improve our ability to mitigate some of the worst effects on the environment.
Italy to become first country to make learning about climate change compulsory for school studentsFrom next year, Italian school students in every grade will be required to study climate change and sustainability, in an attempt to position the country as a world leader in environmental education.
Italy’s Students Will Get a Lesson in Climate Change. Many Lessons, in Fact.Public schools will require children in every grade to study sustainability. That could put Italy at the forefront of environmental education.
California Mayors Back Plan to Make PG&E a CooperativeIn a letter to state regulators, the local leaders proposed using their collective resources to take over the utility, now in bankruptcy.
Is Aramco Worth $2 Trillion? And Other Crucial I.P.O. QuestionsThe valuation of the giant oil producer remains a critical question in the wake its decision to go public.
EPA plans to relax coal power plant waste rulesThe Environmental Protection Agency is planning to relax rules regulating how power plants store waste from coal power plants and the release of water containing toxic chemicals into nearby waterways, according to a source familiar with the plans.
Flood of Oil Is Coming, Complicating Efforts to Fight Global WarmingNew supplies from Brazil, Canada, Guyana and Norway may add to a glut, posing a threat to producers in Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States.
Wear Clothes? Then You’re Part of the ProblemMaking, washing and tossing apparel has a big environmental cost.
In the Amazon, Fires Steal Breath, but Smoke Smells of MoneyThe thousands of fires set to clear land for cattle in Brazil’s rainforest are widely seen as an environmental disaster. Local ranch hands have more conflicted feelings.- NYT: Trump administration set to undo Obama-era regulations on coal toxinsThe Trump administration is poised to undo an Obama-era regulation intended to limit emissions of toxins from coal-fired power plants, a move that environmental groups say could lead to significant health problems, The New York Times reported Thursday.
- How often should you wash jeans? It's fine to wait weeks — even months, experts sayIt's good for the environment, it's good for the longevity of your jeans, and, most importantly, it's good if you'd like to do less laundry.
- Greta Thunberg declines environmental prize: 'Climate movement does not need any more awards'Greta Thunberg declined an environmental award worth $52,000 from the Nordic Council. She said she wants leaders to listen to science, not prizes.
Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks CaliforniansToyota’s support of the Trump administration in its fight with California over auto emissions shocked consumers in a state known for its environmental activism.
Here's why Greta Thunberg just declined a climate awardTeen climate change activist Greta Thunberg was awarded the 2019 Nordic Council Environment Prize, but she won't be accepting it.
Can PG&E Survive the California Wildfires?Hedge funds, fire victims and public officials all have a stake in what becomes of the giant utility, now in bankruptcy. And Warren Buffett’s name is being invoked.
Murray Energy Is 8th Coal Company in a Year to Seek BankruptcyThe company, led by a political ally of President Trump, is the latest casualty of a switch by utilities to natural gas and renewable energy sources.- Celebrate Grand Canyon National Park centennial by blocking new uranium miningThere is no reason to prop up the uranium industry. It doesn't need or deserve government handouts, and it carries health and environmental risks.
- Probing the Universe's Dark Energy with a super-telescopeA super telescope has begun the most detailed observation of the Universe ever undertaken.
Analysis: How Trump's fiction gets more dramatic over timePresident Donald Trump told a story in January about the farmers, ranchers and builders who stood behind him at a 2017 event where he signed an executive order to weaken an Obama-era environmental regulation.
Chuck Schumer: A Bold Plan for Clean CarsI have a proposal that is supported not just by environmentalists but also by labor and large automakers.
California Endures More Blackouts With Generators and GritWith wildfire hazards high and one major blaze reported, utility companies continued to shut off power to keep their equipment from causing a disaster.
Earthquakes Are Jolting the Netherlands. Gas Drilling Is to Blame.Tremors from extraction are blighting 350 square miles. Thousands of homeowners claim damage, and production will end in 2022.
PG&E Begins Power Shut-Off to 179,000 California CustomersThe utility, criticized for a botched execution of blackouts two weeks ago, said it was acting to prevent wildfires caused by its equipment.
Air quality in the US is getting worse and could be killing thousands, study findsAfter improving for the better part of a decade, air quality in the US is worsening again -- and could be associated with nearly 10,000 premature deaths and billions of dollars in damages, according to a new analysis of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data.- Google claims 'quantum supremacy' for computerThe company claims a quantum computer has surpassed conventional devices for the first time.
An Environmentally Friendly Firecracker? India Is Willing to Try.As concerns about air pollution rise, India has mandated only eco-friendly fireworks ahead of the festival of Diwali. Manufacturers are skeptical, and desperate.- Bezos floats 'national team' to build Moon landerFour aerospace firms will team up in a bid to build a lunar landing system.
First on CNN: Complaint filed after company trades days before EPA announcementAn environmental group on Monday called on the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate possible insider trading involving a mining company that is pursuing a massive gold and copper mine in Alaska near the world's most valuable salmon fishery.- Black hole scientist Dr Katie Bouman on trolling and teamworkDr Katie Bouman's photo of the moment she saw her first black hole image went viral - but it wasn't all good.
- Nasa Mars 2020 Mission's MiMi Aung on women in spaceAt 16, MiMi Aung travelled alone to the US for an education. Now she's a project lead on Nasa's Mars mission.
- Nasa astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir in all-women spacewalkTwo female astronauts made history as they replaced a power unit on the International Space Station.
PG&E Chief Says Blackout ‘Cannot Become the Status Quo’The head of California’s biggest utility, under fire over the company’s handling of a pre-emptive power shut-off, will face questioning from state regulators.
This IPO will help destroy the planet, environmental groups warnSaudi Aramco is trying to pull off a monster IPO that will be a major rainmaker for Wall Street. But environmental groups are urging big banks to help save the planet by refusing to work on the lucrative deal.
France’s Far Right Wants to Be an Environmental Party, TooRooted in the idealization of the land and French identity, the National Rally’s approach focuses on the local and dovetails with its push to strengthen borders.- For once, good environment news: A humpback whale population has come back from the brinkAfter being almost wiped out by whaling, a humpback whale population off the coast of South America has come back from the brink of extinction.
- Nasa unveils new spacesuit for next Moon landingThe agency reveals a prototype for a lunar surface spacesuit to fit all shapes and sizes.
School lunch shaming will be illegal in CaliforniaCalifornia just took a step toward making its school environments a little more inclusive.
Jim Calhoun, famous UConn coach, is accused of sexist behavior in new lawsuitA former associate athletic director at the University of Saint Joseph claims in a federal civil suit the school allowed the athletic department to become a "male-dominated, hostile work environment" -- and the suit names Jim Calhoun, a former University of Connecticut basketball coach, as one of several men who engaged in sexist behavior toward her and another female employee.
Nearly 600 ex-EPA officials want Congress to investigate the agencyNearly 600 former Environmental Protection Agency officials are calling on Congress to investigate the Trump administration's "inappropriate threat of use of EPA authority" against the state of California over recent environmental policies.
Climate activist climbs on top of plane during protests at London airportAn environmental activist climbed on top of a plane on the runway of London's City Airport Thursday, as part of a series of protests at the site by the group Extinction Rebellion.
Designed for Serenity, With Nature in MindVo Trong Nghia’s firm meditates every day, which helps in their approach to refining urban environments.
I ran a business. I know a CEO doesn't need to make 1,000 times more than his workers.I ran a thriving business never paying myself more than five times what employees made. Younger me wouldn't recognize today's corporate environment. - US chemist becomes oldest Nobel winnerThree scientists have been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of lithium-ion batteries.
Battle for PG&E Hinges on Rival Plans and Uncertain CostsAs the utility defends its bankruptcy plan against a challenge from bondholders and wildfire victims, its liabilities are still being calculated.
Overwhelmed or Ill Informed, 70,000 Wildfire Victims May Get NothingLawyers say PG&E’s bankruptcy process in California is pre-empting the claims of tens of thousands who suffered losses in fires linked to its equipment.
With fall season here, raking leaves from your yard may not be the best decisionEnvironmental experts say raking leaves and removing them from your property is bad not only for your lawn but for the planet as a whole. 
Diseases like West Nile, EEE and flesh-eating bacteria are flourishing due to climate changeClimate change is altering the nation's environment and the microbes, viruses and insects that inhabit it, potentially increasing where diseases are. 
The biggest source of microplastics in California coastal waters? Car tiresCars may be doing more damage to our environment than we realized.
Nearly 800 pounds of lion bones seized at airportNearly 800 pounds of lion bones bound for Malaysia were seized at South Africa's main airport, a spokesman for the environment ministry told CNN on Friday.
Extinction Rebellion sprays UK Treasury with fake bloodEnvironmental activist group Extinction Rebellion used a fire engine to spray 1,800 liters of fake blood at Britain's finance ministry in London.
A ‘Chilling Message’: Trump Critics See a Deeper Agenda in California FeudFrom Pennsylvania to New Mexico, the collateral damage to other states is mounting in President Trump's regulatory and environmental feud with California. - Prince Harry to guest edit National Geographic's Instagram accountPrince Harry is continuing a campaign to save the environment by guest editing National Geographic's Instagram account, Buckingham Palace announced.
Greta Thunberg isn't alone. Meet some other young activists who are leading the environmentalist fightGreta Thunberg has become a household name since she began her climate strikes in 2018, inspiring thousands of students to walk out of class and demand action on the climate crisis.- Elon Musk upbeat on Starship test flightsThe US entrepreneur says prototype flights of his Moon-Mars rocket system will begin in months.
- Hundreds of thousands join Canada climate strikesThe demonstrations come after environmental activist Greta Thunberg called for students to strike.
E.P.A. Accuses California of ‘Significant’ Air and Water ProblemsIn the Trump administration's latest jab at California, the Environmental Protection Agency is saying the state is not protecting its water quality.
Looking For a New Way to LiveJames Ehrlich, the founder of ReGen Villages, wants to create neighborhoods that will generate their own power and grow their own food.
It’s the Environment, StupidThere is a winning campaign theme that progressives can use against Trump, and it isn’t “Medicare for all.”
Greta Thunberg wins 'alternative Nobel' for environmental workOn the heels of her fiery speech at the UN Climate Action Summit, 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has been named one of the 2019 Right Livelihood Award winners.
Forest in a Soccer Stadium Outrages Austria’s Far RightAn art installation meant to make people think about the environment has become a political target as elections approach.
An Underwater World of Marble to Amuse and Protect Tuscan FishA fisherman wanted to prevent illegal trawling that had depleted local marine life. He came up with an idea that is part environmental activism, part arts initiative.
Boris Johnson owes the Queen an apologyBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson had planned a safe environment for his speech Tuesday in New York. In the Big Apple for this week's UN General Assembly, he was set to address a select group of business leaders on opportunities in the United Kingdom, in the shadow of the Vessel, a structure recently built by his designer friend Thomas Heatherwick.- 'Disgraceful': Fox News apologizes to Greta Thunberg after guest calls her 'mentally ill'The network apologized to the teen activist and their viewers after a guest called her 'mentally ill' during a segment about the environment.
EPA threatens to pull California's highway funds over state air quality plansThe Environmental Protection Agency is threatening to withhold federal highway funds from California in the latest skirmish between the Trump administration and the Golden State.
'How dare you?': Greta Thunberg demands change and calls out world leadersEnvironmental activist Greta Thunberg called out world leaders for coming "to us young people for hope." 
Beekeeper groups sue EPA over pesticide decisionIn the latest confrontation between the bee industry and the Trump administration, a group of concerned beekeepers have sued the Environmental Protection Agency over its July decision to expand the use of a pesticide that's known to harm bees and other pollinators.
Charlie Rose sued for sexual harassment by former makeup artistA makeup artist who worked for television personality Charlie Rose for 22 years is suing him for sexual harassment, saying he created a toxic work environment where women were sexually harassed, dominated and diminished, according to court documents filed on Thursday.- The photographer capturing mankind's impact on planet EarthPhotographer Edward Burtynsky explains his 40-year quest for striking images of our impact on the planet.
- Award for man who stopped a mega-dam and saved Borneo's rainforestPeter Kallang has been awarded a top environmental prize for a successful campaign to stop a mega-dam being built in Borneo.
The Saudis Are Keeping the Oil Flowing, but It’s Not EasySaudi Aramco is using up its reserves and buying some oil products in a bid to keep customers happy while damaged facilities are repaired.
Sterilized Workers Seek to Collect Damages Against Dow Chemical in FranceA pesticide made by Dow Chemical sterilized thousands of banana workers in Nicaragua decades ago. In an unusual legal move, they are turning to France to enforce payment.- The Fed may have just extended the bull marketWhat Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell described this week is a fairly ideal environment for stock investors.
- US and Canada lose 3bn birds in 50 yearsScientists conclude the major factor is habitat loss driven by human activity.
- Can you get cancer from tap water? New study says even 'safe' drinking water poses riskAn Environmental Working Group study suggests that 22 carcinogens found in tap water — including arsenic — could result in over 100,000 cancer cases.
San Francisco to Get Environmental Violation for Homelessness, Trump SaysPresident Trump said that San Francisco was in “total violation” of environmental rules because needles used by homeless people were ending up in the ocean.
'We can't have our cities going to hell': Donald Trump threatens environmental action against San FranciscoPresident Donald Trump threatened to put San Francisco on notice that the city's struggle with homelessness is violating environmental rules. 
Hurricanes May Kill Some Birds, but Humans Are the Real ThreatWhen the time comes to assess the environmental damage from Hurricane Dorian, one species may be extinct, but it's not Dorian's fault
Trump steps into a state's fight against smogPresident Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was revoking California's authority to set its own vehicle emission standards, the latest move in the Trump administration's ongoing fight with the Golden State and attempts to chip away at former President Barack Obama's environmental legacy.
Trump Defends Plan to Kill California’s Auto-Emissions AuthorityThe administration's plan has been assailed by California officials and environmental advocates as an attack on states’ rights and on a major policy to fight climate change.
Madewell Diverges From J. Crew as a Darling of Casual AmericaThe fashion brand filed for an I.P.O. last week, a move signifying how much better positioned it is than its parent company for the current retail environment.
EPA set to revoke California's authority to set vehicle standardsThe Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to revoke California's authority to set vehicle emission standards and could make the announcement as early as Wednesday, a source familiar with the plans tells CNN.
Inside Conservative Groups’ Effort to ‘Make Dishwashers Great Again’Of all the efforts to persuade the Trump administration to weaken environmental rules, the Make Dishwashers Great Again lobby might be the most peculiar.
Job One for Saudis’ New Energy Chief: Picking Up the PiecesPrince Abdulaziz bin Salman was named energy minister less than a week before an aerial attack crippled Saudi Arabia’s oil production.- The New Architecture: Sky Parks, Tidal Pools and ‘Solar Carving’Projects debuting this fall suggest that hard barriers between the designed environment and the natural one are softening — maybe for good.
Frankfurt motor show hit by huge climate protestsThousands of climate protesters descended onto the streets of Frankfurt Saturday to protest against the role of Germany's car industry in climate change and the destruction of the environment.
The crown jewel of the National Forest system is at risk as the President promises to fulfill a GOP wish list that environmentalists have been fighting for generationsIn the hottest Alaskan summer on record, amid countless signs of a climate in crisis, a camera phone captured a Republican fundraiser on Kenai Peninsula.
Interior Dept. Takes Next Step Toward Sale of Drilling Leases in Arctic RefugeThe Trump administration released a final environmental report on the plan for oil and gas development in a pristine part of Alaska.
'I always look orange': Trump rails against energy-efficient light bulbs and Democratic environmental policiesPresident Donald Trump on Thursday evening claimed that energy efficient light bulbs make him look orange, one in a series of bizarre claims about green energy and climate conservation in remarks to Republican House members in Baltimore.
Beekeepers Confront the E.P.A. Over PesticidesLeaders in the beekeeping industry have sued the environmental agency over its approval of the use of a pesticide that has harmed colonies.
Sixth person dies from vaping-related illnessA sixth person in the United States has died from lung disease related to vaping, Kansas health officials said Tuesday. The woman was older than 50 and had a history of health problems. She became seriously ill shortly after she started using e-cigarettes and her symptoms progressed rapidly. It's not clear what type of vaping products she used, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said.- Trump EPA set to officially roll back Obama clean water regulationThe Environmental Protection Agency is set Thursday to announce the repeal of the Obama-era Waters of the United States rule that extended federal authority and protections to streams and wetlands, according to a source familiar with the details of the announcement.
Capsized cargo ship off Georgia coast hasn't spilled much gas or oil, Coast Guard saysThe US Coast Guard thinks the environmental impact from an overturned cargo ship along the Georgia coast is limited so far, Cdr. Norm Witt said Tuesday.
Dump Fukushima contaminated water into ocean, says Japan's environment ministerEight years after Japan's worst nuclear disaster, the government is not sure what to do with the contaminated water that remains -- but its environment minister says dumping it into the ocean might be the only choice.
