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Something New May Be Rising Off California Coast: Wind Farms The Interior Department is moving to lease parcels in the deep Pacific waters for development, which could help the state meet its clean-energy goals.
Australia Dispatch: Preserving a Culture by Protecting the Environment The Dhimurru Rangers are one of more than 100 Indigenous groups spread across Australia who are removing thousands of pounds of plastic garbage from the beaches.
'I have a natural instinct for science,' President Trump says in newly released interview "I know some people might not think of me as that, but I’m an environmentalist," Trump said. "Everything I want and everything I have is clean." 
EPA official on why she was ousted: 'Maybe saving children doesn't matter anymore'The Environmental Protection Agency children's health director who was recently placed on leave says she is concerned that to agency leadership, "maybe saving children doesn't matter anymore."
What’s at Stake in Brazil’s Election? The Future of the AmazonThe next president of Brazil may shape the destiny of the Amazon, which is vital to reining in climate change. The stakes for the planet are huge.
Take a ride in an electric CorvetteLove the environment and sports cars? Engineers at Genovation have taken a Corvette and made it into a 220 mph, manual transmission, electric supercar.
California Utilities Say Blackouts Reduce Wildfire Risk. Critics See Self-Protection.Citing safety concerns, power companies are cutting off electricity when and where the hazard is greatest. Consumer advocates see a strong-arm strategy to change liability law.
States can lead the way on climate change policy as Trump rolls back protectionsAs Trump guts environmental protections, states must take charge on smart climate policy. 
Denmark may label food for climate impactThe Danish government began discussing proposals Tuesday to oblige food manufacturers and supermarkets to put labels on their products that would rate their impact on the environment and climate.
Coal Is Killing the Planet. Trump Loves It.Scientists issued a new alarm on the devastating impacts of continued burning of fossil fuels. But the Trump E.P.A. keeps propping up coal.
Study links rising temps and mental health issuesNo matter where we live, weather touches each of us daily and the warming effects of climate change go beyond the physical environment.
FDA revokes use of seven food additivesThe US Food and Drug Administration on Friday revoked the use of seven food additives after environmentalists and food safety experts presented data showing six of the synthetic flavoring substances and flavor enhancers caused cancer in laboratory animals. The seventh synthetic flavor, styrene, was removed because manufacturers no longer use it.
Tests by state, environmental group disagree on post-Florence water contaminationDid a breach at Duke Energy's L.V. Sutton plant in Wilmington, North Carolina, that stores coal ash last month contaminate a nearby river? It depends on whom you ask.
What is the worst city to live in your state? Find out.24/7 Wall Street looked at 8 categories – crime, economy, education, environment, health, housing, infrastructure and leisure – to identify them. 
‘It's a damn sad situation’: Trump takes on #MeToo movement, mocks Kavanaugh accuserPresident Trump described the nation's political environment as "an important time for our country" and suggested men like Kavanaugh are under siege. 
Opinion: It's time for women and girls to speak about their periodsAmina J. Mohammed is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Nigeria's former Minister of Environment. The opinions expressed in this commentary are hers.
Canadian is third woman to win physics NobelThe 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to a woman for only the third time since the award began.
Floods. Wildfires. Yet Few Candidates Are Running on Climate Change.Democrats, campaigning to win back control of the House and fend off Republican Senate candidates in states President Trump won, have been relatively muted on environmental issues this year.
How to Help Guide Young Women in the WorkplaceSome women at the start of their careers told The Times what they think companies can do to reform the workplace environment.
Venezuela’s Crisis Imperils Citgo, Its American ‘Cash Cow’The government oil company, crippled by sanctions and domestic turmoil, is so deep in debt that a United States subsidiary may be lost as collateral.
Janet Reno's sister faces $4.4M civil judgment; activists rally to defend environmentalist's free-speech rightsMore than a dozen organizations have rallied to help fight the $4.4 million verdict awarded to billionaire George Lindemann Jr. 
Cheaper Battery Is Unveiled as a Step to a Carbon-Free GridThe entrepreneur Patrick Soon-Shiong says his company’s tests of zinc-based storage for solar and wind energy show the potential for large-scale use.
E.P.A. Places the Head of Its Office of Children’s Health on LeaveThe unusual move affects an office tasked with making sure that environmental regulations adequately protect children and fetuses from exposure.
UK postal service tells public to stop mailing potato chip bagsThe UK's postal service is urging environmental campaigners to stop sending empty potato chip bags without an envelope after the launch of a campaign urging the country's most popular chip producer to ditch its plastic packaging.
California, other states, to blast Trump proposal to weaken fuel economy rulesSeveral states say they will actively oppose the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to weaken tougher fuel economy rules. Hearings around the country start Monday. 
Grace Notes: 320,000 High Schoolers to Get Free Water Bottles. The Goal? 54 Million Fewer Single-Use DrinksThe company S’Well is giving the water bottles to every New York City high school student in a program that aims to raise environmental consciousness.
Rare double-headed snake found in garden in VirginiaThe rare copperhead was discovered in a garden in Virginia and is unlikely to survive in the wild.
What Is Coal Ash and Why Is It Dangerous?Coal ash refers to what’s left after coal is burned. Those remnants pose environmental and health risks, especially when storage ponds are breached.
Coal ash likely entering North Carolina river, environmentalists sayCoal ash is likely entering the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, North Carolina, environmentalists said Friday. Rising water in the area, due to heavy rain and storm surge from Hurricane Florence, is still a problem.
Octopuses on ecstasy drug 'become more social'The experiment may give insights into how social species have evolved, US scientists suggest.
Gulper eel caught on camera in HawaiiA rare gulper eel is caught on camera displaying its huge pouch-like mouth in Hawaii.
Like so many other crises in sports, male privilege behind the Dallas Mavericks' messMark Cuban will donate $10 million after investigation finds toxic environment due to sexual harassment in the Dallas Mavericks organization. 
UK police admit knowing cop was having sex with activist, group saysUK police have admitted that supervisors knew about a long-term sexual relationship between an undercover officer and an environmental activist, campaigners said Friday.
A disgusting side effect of Florence: Escaped pig poop. Lots of it.Twenty-one pig-manure lagoons in North Carolina have “overtopped,” releasing feces and urine into the environment. Health damage could result. 
Are flying insects dying off? Scientists fear soScientists are noticing fewer flying insects that aren't really pests, like moths, fireflies and butterflies. A variety of reasons are suspected but they all lead back to what humans are doing do the environment, especially landscapes. 
Lagoons of Pig Waste Are Overflowing After Florence. Yes, That’s as Nasty as It Sounds.At least 110 lagoons in North Carolina have either released pig waste into the environment or are at imminent risk of doing so, according to state officials.
Trump Hit Iran With Oil Sanctions. So Far, They’re Working.Iranian exports have fallen without a feared surge in global prices, thanks to plentiful supplies. Still, the policy’s success could be fleeting.
Nature Roars. Washington Hears Nothing.The elements offer a rebuke as President Trump rolls back policies designed to address global warming.
It’s a Climate Summit. Why Is the Electric Shuttle Nearly Empty?Organizers of the Global Climate Action Summit aimed to produce a largely carbon-free event, but it’s not always easy getting everyone to go along.- EPA assessing vulnerability of at least 9 toxic sites in Florence's projected pathHurricane Florence, with its strong winds and massive storm surge, threatens to release toxic chemicals from hazardous waste sites that the Environmental Protection Agency has designated contaminated Superfund sites.
NYT: EPA to roll back Obama-era laws on methane leak inspections and repairsThe Environmental Protection Agency is set to unveil a new proposal that relaxes requirements for how energy companies monitor and repair methane leaks, according to a new report.
The Week in Good News: Environmentally Friendly Lego, Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers, Digital BrailleSometimes it seems as if we’re living under a constant barrage of heavy news. But it isn’t all bad out there.
Japan Hit by Deadly Earthquake, Adding to Summer of Environmental MiseryThe quake struck the northern island of Hokkaido, killing at least nine people, as Japan was still recovering from its biggest typhoon in a quarter of a century.
Burberry will stop burning the stuff it doesn't sellBritish fashion house Burberry said Thursday it will stop burning unsold goods and using real fur in response to criticism on social media and from environmental activists.
Lego Wants to Completely Remake Its Toy Bricks (Without Anyone Noticing)The Danish toymaker has relied on oil-based plastics for over 50 years. It wants to give them up by 2030. Finding alternatives is a vast project.
From Rooftops to Algae Pools: Orlando’s Vision for Carbon-Free EnergyOn its own and in league with other cities, Orlando is working to curb climate change, starting with the electricity it generates.
E.P.A. to Reconsider Obama-Era Curbs on Mercury Emissions by Power PlantsIt is the latest effort by the Trump administration to revisit or weaken environmental rules. Mercury has been tied to brain damage and other ailments.
France’s Environment Minister Resigns Live on Radio, a Blow to MacronNicolas Hulot, one of President Emmanuel Macron’s most popular ministers, said the government was not doing enough to tackle pressing environmental issues.
EPA is selling out people of colorPresident Donald Trump's Environmental Protection Agency has abandoned environmental justice, which requires the fair treatment of all people, regardless of race or color, in the development and enforcement of environmental laws and regulation.
French environment minister resigns in live radio interviewFrench Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot announced his resignation from President Emmanuel Macron's government during a live radio interview on Tuesday, over his disapproval at government policies and efforts to tackle climate change.
The Nuclear Power Plant of the Future May Be Floating Near RussiaOffshore reactors could be cheaper, safer and more flexible, proponents say, making them a useful weapon against climate change. Critics are incredulous.
A Leader in the War on Poverty Opens a New Front: PollutionA pastor is resurrecting the Poor People’s Campaign, a movement started by Martin Luther King Jr. He sees the climate and environment as issues on par with poverty and racism.
American scientist dies while rock climbing in New ZealandNew Zealand police identified the woman who died as Lauren “Kimi” Worrell, 28, who had just finished a master’s degree at the University of Auckland. A LinkedIn page indicates Worrell had worked as an environmental scientist in the San Francisco Bay area. 
Trump Put a Low Cost on Carbon Emissions. Here’s Why It Matters.How much economic damage will global warming cause? It’s a tough calculation, and the answer, to a big extent, determines how easily the government can roll back environmental rules.
Balloon ban might pop your next partyHelium-filled latex balloons have drawn increased attention because of the potential dangers they can cause to the environment. Some states are working to limit how many are released, while others wish to ban balloons altogether. 
Trump’s New Pollution Rules Still Won’t Save the Coal IndustryAt best, the Environmental Protection Agency’s new proposal could help a few coal plants stave off retirement for a short while longer.
New EPA plan puts states in the driver’s seatUnder the Obama administration, coal was under attack, writes Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works. 
A Plan to Unlock Billions of Barrels of Oil From Utah’s SandsBackers say their method will avoid the environmental toll incurred in Canada’s oil sands — some others aren’t so sure — and will yield profits at half the current price of crude.- Coal Miner to Trump: “Coal Mining Isn’t Coming Back”A fifth-generation coal miner from Appalachia tells Trump his plan to loosen regulations on coal-fired plants not only is harmful to the environment, but also bad for the future of the region.
New pollution rules come as Trump visits coal countryAs his Environmental Protection Agency delivers its latest blow to environmental regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions, President Donald Trump is heading into the heart of coal country to deliver the good news.
Safe Drinking Water for AllCalifornia lawmakers are considering a plan to help poor communities afflicted by contaminated water. It could be a model for the nation.
Trump's coal emissions rollbacks will be bad for country's health, experts sayThe Environmental Protection Agency will allow states to set their own emission standards for coal-fueled power plants. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed a proposal that calls for states to regulate emissions from power plants. Critics say the decision will result in much more carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere.
First on CNN: Group targets key House race voters on local environmental issuesThe League of Conservation Voters, an organization that has spent the last two years fighting President Donald Trump's environmental agenda, plans to spend over $15 million in helping Democrats' effort to take back the House in 2018, according to a memo from the group's top political operative.
Rookie vegetarianism and the junk food trapA variety of inspirations may spark a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle change, the most common being animal welfare, environmental welfare and personal health. But even if health isn't the reason, it's important to maintain good health within any diet. Why not enjoy the benefits of being a vegetarian, even if you're doing it for the cows and the trees?
Number of manatee deaths in Florida surpasses last year's totalIn just the first eight months of the year, the number of manatee deaths in Florida has surpassed the total for all of 2017, according to a report by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).
Wall Street Journal: Acting EPA head signs Trump admin proposal that would release more CO2 into the airThe Environmental Protection Agency will allow states to set their own emission standards for coal-fueled power plants, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. Critics say the decision will result in much more carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere.
Plastic pollution: 'Stop flushing contact lenses down the loo'Flushing daily disposable lenses down the toilet is increasing the threat from plastics, say experts.
Environmentalists: New documents reveal why Trump shouldn't lower gas mileage standardsDocuments show differences over underlying statistics between the government's environmental and auto safety agencies 
Rug Hunting in Grizzly CountryFor the first time in more than 40 years, Wyoming will allow hunters to shoot the big bears. It’s a bad idea.
Trump’s Plan for Coal Emissions: Let Coal States Regulate ThemPresident Trump is planning an overhaul of climate regulations that lets states set their own rules, according to people who have seen the proposal. Environmentalists say emissions could rise.- Climate Has a Role in Wildfires? No. Wait, Yes.Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke laid the bulk of the blame for California’s blazes on “environmental terrorist groups.”
Florida algae crisis: Is it safe to visit? Here's what you need to knowDead sea turtles, empty beaches and health fears: What we know about the Sunshine State's unfolding algae-fueled environmental disaster 
The Coming Green WaveThis silent majority will no longer stand by as the Trump administration tries to destroy a century of bipartisan love of the land.
In Shadow of Mt. Etna, Europe Makes a Last Stand for SolarEurope was an early backer of solar power technology. But its panel manufacturing has fallen off, and China has emerged as the dominant force.
How a vegan diet can change your bodyVeganism, the plant-based diet which shuns meat and dairy, is having its time in the sun. Since 2008, there has been a 350% increase in the number of self-described vegans in the UK alone. Where this motivation stems from is varied, but includes concerns about animal welfare, worries about the environment and religious reasons.
It's time for EPA to ban asbestos once and for allNearly 40,000 Americans die from preventable asbestos-caused diseases every year, yet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) still hasn't banned this toxic substance.
Unsafe levels of a weed killer chemical in oat products, report saysSome types of oat cereals, oatmeal, granola and snack bars contain higher levels of a chemical found in the weed killer Roundup than what the Environmental Working Group considers safe, according to a report released Wednesday by the advocacy group.
Parker Solar Probe: Nasa launches mission to 'touch the Sun'The US space agency launches a probe that aims to travel closer to the Sun than ever before.
Nasa's Parker Solar Probe spacecraft launches successfullyNasa's Parker Solar Probe spacecraft has taken off on its mission to 'touch the Sun'.
Science Alone Won’t Save the Earth. People Have to Do That.We need to start talking about what kind of planet we want to live on.
California: Roundup ingredient can cause cancerGlyphosate will be added to California's list of chemicals that can cause cancer, the state's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment said. Glyphosate is the key ingredient in weed killers such as Roundup.
Where There’s Fire, Trump Blows SmokeThe president, either willfully ignorant or playing to his base, tweets nonsense about the California wildfires and refuses to acknowledge the role of climate change in the disaster.
