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E.P.A. to Lift Obama-Era Controls on Methane, a Potent Greenhouse Gas The reversal is the latest move in the Trump administration’s ongoing effort to weaken environmental rules, but it could be quickly undone after the November election.
Delta Air Lines Bought an Oil Refinery. It Didn’t Go as Planned. Delta’s foray into oil refining illustrates some of the reasons the business was in trouble even before the pandemic.
What distance learning should look like in the fall When Kim Reeder started teaching in Parker, Colorado, 14 years ago, she found that managing the classroom environment took way more time and energy than actually teaching kids, and she couldn't reach as many of them as she wanted.
Saudi Aramco Says Profit Fell 73 Percent as Demand for Oil Shrank The coronavirus pandemic took a major toll on the oil giant’s earnings, but Aramco will maintain its hefty dividend for shareholders.
I’m a Conservative Christian Environmentalist. No, That’s Not an Oxymoron.The G.O.P. may have had a politically expedient change of heart. Better late than never.
Live 2020 Election Updates: Biden vsA Republican lawmaker in a Virginia House race elicits sharp criticism for selling masks describing the virus as “Made in China.” Tennessee’s Senate race will pit a Trump-backed Republican against a Democratic environmental justice activist.
‘Motorcycle of Tomorrow’ Is Heavy on Flair and Light on the EnvironmentPineapple “leather,” flax seed instead of plastic: Tarform, based in Brooklyn, aims to set a standard with its retro-futuristic cafe racer.
Is Your Child an Orchid, a Tulip or a Dandelion?Highly sensitive children, like orchids, thrive in the right environment, experts say.- SpaceX: Musk's 'Mars ship' prototype aces 150m test flightA prototype of the engine for SpaceX's next-generation Starship vehicle has made a 150m test "hop".
COVID-19 has left millions of Americans without enough food. Here's how Senate can help.Today's environment is unlike anything our nation has ever experienced. We are on the brink of an economic and food security disaster. - SpaceX: Nasa crew describe rumbles and jolts of return to EarthBob Behnken and Doug Hurley describe returning to Earth from the ISS in SpaceX's vehicle.
BP Reports a Huge Loss and Vows to Increase Renewable InvestmentThe European oil giant has plans for a future with more electrical generation.
The tough choices facing educators as they try to go back to school safelyAs Covid-19 case counts continue to climb, schools starting up the new academic year are faced with the task of creating a safe environment for students and teachers -- even as students test positive and safety guidance shifts.- Nasa SpaceX crew return: Dragon capsule splashes downThe SpaceX capsule touches down off Florida, in the first crewed US water landing in 45 years.
- An underwater webcam in the port of Miami has become a lockdown sensation.An underwater webcam in the port of Miami has become a lockdown sensation thanks to its tailless star 'Oval'.
Ellen DeGeneres apologizes to staff after report of toxic culture at talk showEllen DeGeneres is apologizing to her staff in the wake of allegations that her talk show fosters a toxic environment.
‘Bubbles’ Are Working. But How Long Can Sports Stay Inside?The restricted, campuslike environments used by soccer and pro basketball have proved (mostly) impervious to the coronavirus. But not every league fits inside one.
Oil and Gas Groups See ‘Some Common Ground’ in Biden Energy PlanSome energy executives are pleased that the former vice president is not calling for a fracking ban and said they could work with him.
Pollution Is Killing Black Americans. This Community Fought Back.African-Americans are 75 percent more likely than others to live near facilities that produce hazardous waste. Can a grass-roots environmental-justice movement make a difference?
Marlins may have created 'super-spread environment,' and it shouldn't be a surpriseThe Marlins have shut down after 14 members of the team tested positive for COVD-19. One expert says the spread most likely "came out of Maimi." 
Did Hearst’s Culture Kill Hearst’s Biggest Magazine Story?The workplace environment at the company’s magazine division was troubled under Troy Young. And it may not have been good for ambitious investigative journalism, either.
Your Used Mask Needs to Make It to the Trash CanThey’re on beaches, in parking lots and on sidewalks. You probably won’t catch the coronavirus from a discarded mask, but the litter poses a risk to the environment.
Gold vs. Salmon: An Alaska Mine Project Just Got a BoostThe Trump Administration, rejecting concerns over the risks to Alaska’s fishery, cleared the way on Friday for the Pebble Mine.
Whistleblower works to expose oil spill in ArcticCNN investigates in the polluted Siberian town of Norilsk, where a whistleblower and an environmentalist are taking huge personal risks to expose a Russian metal giant's coverup of the May 29 rupturing of a fuel tank. 21,000 tons of diesel poured into nearby rivers, creating one of the worst environmental catastrophes in the Arctic's history.- China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from EarthThe six-wheeled robot will arrive in orbit around the Red Planet in February.
- Sierra Club Says It Must Confront the Racism of John MuirMuir, a monumental figure in American environmentalism and a Sierra Club founder, traded in “deeply harmful racist stereotypes,” the organization said.
E.P.A. Proposes Airplane Emission Standards That Airlines Already MeetStaving off a lawsuit, the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new regulations to hold airlines to the carbon dioxide emissions standards they created.
Greta Thunberg won a $1.15M humanitarian prize. She's donating it all to environmental groups.Some of Greta Thunberg's $1.15 million in prize money from the 
Corporate Political Donations Clash With Company CausesAs the world expects more of corporations, it is untenable to support social and environmental causes while giving money, even indirectly, to candidates who oppose them.
Chevron Deal for Oil and Gas Fields May Set Off New Wave of MergersWith a $5 billion play for Noble Energy, the oil giant is set to acquire properties around the world for a relative bargain. Other companies might make similar moves.
'A dangerous environment': As churches reopen, outbreaks are sprouting and some are keeping doors shutHouses of worship are struggling to balance safety with needs of their congregation. Some have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks since reopening. 
How PG&E Is Racing to Improve Safety as Fire Season ApproachesThe utility, which recently emerged from bankruptcy, is upgrading power lines, trimming trees and making other changes to prevent another big fire.
David Kaiser, Rockefeller Heir Who Fought Exxon Mobil, Dies at 50A great-great grandson of John D. Rockefeller, he steered one of his family’s philanthropies to a feisty stance on the oil giant’s role in climate change.
'Ellen DeGeneres Show' producers respond to claims of toxic workplace environmentExecutive producers of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" are responding to claims that employees experienced a toxic workplace environment at the talk show. 
Time is running out to save 'ticking time bomb' oil tankerTime is running out to prevent a decaying tanker off the coast of Yemen from dumping its load of 1.1 million barrels of oil into the Red Sea, sparking an environmental catastrophe, the United Nations has warned.
Southern Iraq’s Toxic TwilightBurning Gas and Poisoning the Air- Parenting Inside Sports' Bubble: ‘This Is Mom’s Job. Work With Me.’As sports return, some female athletes have entered restricted environments with their children in tow. Their leagues have taken steps to make it easier.
This flying photographer is documenting how humans are impacting the planetFlying hundreds of feet above the ground in a motorized paraglider, George Steinmetz has photographed the world's most remote environments from the sky.
Trump and Biden Square Off Over EnvironmentOver two days, President Trump and Joseph R. Biden Jr. laid out wildly divergent views on environmental regulations and climate change, helping to define the stakes of the presidential race.- Trump weakens environmental law to speed up infrastructure projectsThe president hails the changes as "historic", but critics say they are designed to avoid scrutiny.
Trump Weakens Major Conservation Law to Speed Construction PermitsPresident Trump has used a regulatory reinterpretation to limit one of the country's bedrock environmental laws and speed permitting of infrastructure projects.
Bari Weiss Resigns From New York Times Opinion PostIn a letter posted online Tuesday, she cites “bullying by colleagues” and an “illiberal environment.”
Controversial opinion writer Bari Weiss resigns from The New York Times, blasting paper for 'illiberal environment'Bari Weiss, a controversial opinion writer for The New York Times, resigned from the newspaper on Monday, a spokesperson for the newspaper said on Tuesday.
Environmentalist sneaks past guards and makes shocking findRussian authorities claim to have contained the massive spill in Norilsk, but a whistleblower and an environmentalist tell CNN the damage is much worse than disclosed and poses a threat to the ecosystem of the Arctic Ocean. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.
An Evangelist for Remote Work Sees the Rest of the World Catch OnMatt Mullenweg, the founder of Automattic, which runs the publishing platform WordPress, says working remotely is “good for the environment” and “good for the economy.”
US admirals in South China Sea: Everyone wears a maskTwo US Navy admirals in charge of a rare South China Sea exercise say "extraordinary" coronavirus measures taken by the service, including requiring all sailors to wear face masks, have left their aircraft carrier strike groups in a high state of readiness in one of the most tense maritime environments in the world.
Legal and Environmental Setbacks Stymie Pipelines NationwideDefeats at three projects reflect increasingly sophisticated legal challenges, shifting economics and growing demands by states to fight climate change.
CBS Fires Producer of ‘Magnum P.I.’ After Workplace ComplaintsThe longtime showrunner Peter Lenkov apologized, saying “It’s difficult to hear that the working environment I ran was not the working environment my colleagues deserved.”
State Department Bars Chinese Officials Who Restrict Access to TibetSecretary of State Mike Pompeo said international access to Tibet was a matter of regional and environmental security. He did not say how many Chinese officials were being blocked from the U.S.
Can the AC filter in your home, office or local mall protect you from Covid-19?When New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last week that malls in New York could not reopen until they installed high-efficiency particulate air filters capable of trapping the virus that causes Covid-19, Harvard environmental health researcher Joseph Gardner Allen was thrilled.
NBA increasing mental health resources for players during season restartSeveral players have expressed concerns about being isolated in the NBA's campus bubble environment for up to 2-3 months. - Dakota Access Pipeline: Judge suspends use of key oil linkThe pipeline, which protesters fought against, is ordered to conduct a fresh environmental review.
Dakota Access Pipeline to Shut Down Pending Review, Federal Judge RulesThe ruling, a victory for the Native American and environmentalist groups who oppose the pipeline, said that it must be emptied of oil by Aug. 5.
Judge orders temporary shutdown of controversial Dakota Access PipelineThe Dakota Access Pipeline must shut down by August 5 during an in-depth environmental review of the controversial project, a district court ruled Monday in a defeat for the Trump administration.
Airline replaces planes with trainsAustria's flagship airline is replacing one of its flights with a more frequent train service, in order to meet the environmental criteria of its recent government bailout.
The Next Energy Battle: Renewables vs. Natural GasAs coal declines and wind and solar energy rise, some are pushing to limit the use of natural gas, but utilities say they are not ready to do so.
Another leader at Refinery29 steps down after allegations of toxic work environmentAmy Emmerich, global president and chief content officer of Refinery29, announced Thursday that she is stepping down from her position immediately.
Ketchup and mustard packets are pandemic best-sellers. That's bad news for the environmentThe pandemic has boosted demand for several products. Sales of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and canned goods all grew dramatically in the early days of the crisis.
Analysis: Trump keeps barreling down a road that seems destined for defeatIt is hard to remember another incumbent president in recent history who has done as little as Donald Trump to try to win reelection. In an environment that forecasts a November disaster for Republicans, Trump continued last week to barrel down a road that seems destined for defeat.
Chinese boss charged with attempted murder for shooting 2 Black employeesThe shooting of two Zimbabwean workers by a Chinese boss shows the "systematic and widespread" abuse that locals face in Chinese mining operations, says the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Society (ZELA).
Experts say Black people in the US are dying as a result of environmental racism"I can't breathe."
Pandemic’s Cleaner Air Could Reshape What We Know About the AtmosphereCoronavirus shutdowns have cut pollution, and that’s opened the door to a “giant, global environmental experiment” with potentially far-reaching consequences.
PG&E’s Plan to Resolve Bankruptcy Wins Court ApprovalA federal judge decided Saturday that the California utility can put itself back together in time to take part in a crucial wildfire liability fund.
Without a ‘Bubble,’ N.F.L. Season Might Not Happen, Fauci SaysThe nation’s leading infectious disease expert said the only way to guarantee safety from the coronavirus would be to play in an enclosed environment.
PG&E Ordered to Pay $3.5 Million Fine for Causing Deadly FireA judge approved a plea agreement between the California utility and a prosecutor after hearing from people whose loved ones were killed by the Camp Fire.
PG&E Pleads Guilty to 84 Counts of Manslaughter in Camp Fire CaseThe California utility’s transmission line started the 2018 fire that killed dozens and destroyed the town of Paradise.
Fat Rice Employees Say the Chef Abe Conlon Created a Hostile Work EnvironmentSince Fat Rice proclaimed its support for justice, former employees have come forward with complaints that its chef created a hostile work environment.
BP Prepares for a Future That Needs Less OilThe energy giant said its oil and gas assets were worth less, a move reflecting broad changes in the industry.
As Energy Prices Tumble, Developing Countries Trim SubsidiesTrying to cut spending as the pandemic reduces tax revenue, governments are finding it easier to lift restraints on what consumers pay for fuel.
NASCAR announces ban on Confederate flags from all races, events and propertiesIn a statement Wednesday, NASCAR said the presence of the flag runs contrary to its commitment to providing an inclusive environment for all fans. 
Major Petroleum Spill Spreads Toward Arctic Ocean in Russia’s NorthA diesel fuel spill in Russia’s far north has released about half as much petroleum into the environment as the Exxon Valdez tanker accident in Alaska. The fuel is flowing toward the Arctic Ocean.
Chesapeake Energy, a Fracking Pioneer, Is ReelingThe company, which has said it could file for bankruptcy protection, helped turn the U.S. into a gas exporter but became known for an illegal scheme to suppress the price of oil and gas leases.
'More masks than jellyfish': Environmental groups worry about coronavirus waste in oceansEnvironmental organizations are raising the alarm about growing ocean pollution caused by increased waste created out of the coronavirus pandemic. 
Dangerous fuel leak in the ArcticAn approximately 5-million-gallon diesel fuel spill from a power station storage tank near the Arctic town of Norilsk, Russia, poses a deadly threat to the region's people, plants, and animals. Even Russian President Vladimir Putin, who doesn't have a strong environmental track record, has declared a state of emergency.
The Quotidian and the SurrealWith large parts of our lives on pause, our relationship to motion, and the world outside of our homes, has been profoundly altered. We asked three photographers to explore movement in their everyday environments.
Environmentalists Targeted Exxon Mobil. Then Hackers Targeted Them.Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are investigating a global hacker-for-hire operation that sent phishing emails to environmental groups, journalists and others.
OPEC and Russia Agree to Extend Oil Production CutsThe original deal would have allowed increases starting next month. The new pact reflects producers’ concerns that the oil market could fall apart again.
Trump, Citing Pandemic, Moves to Weaken Two Key Environmental ProtectionsTwin environmental actions set for Thursday underscored the president’s push to roll back regulations as the coronavirus crisis continues.- Trump, Citing Pandemic, Plans Two Moves to Weaken Key Environmental ProtectionsTwin environmental actions set for Thursday underscored the president’s push to roll back regulations as the coronavirus crisis continues.
Lea Michele apologizes after Samantha Marie Ware accuses her of making 'Glee' a 'living hell'Lea Michele has issued an apology after "Glee" costar Samantha Marie Ware accused her of creating a bad work environment on the set of the show.
Christo, who made monumental art around the world, has died at 84Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, who was known for his monumental environmental artworks with his late wife, Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon, has died. He was 84 years old.- SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts on historic mission enter space stationNasa's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken complete their 19-hour flight to the orbiting laboratory.
- SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts begin historic mission on private spaceshipDoug Hurley and Bob Behnken head out on a mission to initiate a new, commercial era in spaceflight.
Senior Interior Official Broke Ethics Rules a 2nd Time, Watchdog SaysAn assistant secretary at the department used his position to help a family member get a job at the Environmental Protection Agency, according to an internal government investigation.
Does a Crisis Spur Political Unity? Not This PandemicInsults, accusations and shaming characterize the current political environment even as leaders must come together at some point.
California Regulators Back PG&E Bankruptcy PlanThe vote increases the likelihood that the utility will resolve its case by a June 30 deadline and get future liability protection from the state.- Gabrielle Union: Ex-America's Got Talent judge discusses 'toxic' environmentActress Gabrielle Union, who left after one series, says there was a "toxic work environment".
NBA and players union are drafting a plan so family members can stay within 'bubble' with players, per reportAs the NBA continues to explore options for the season's return, including playing the rest of the season in a closed environment, news reports say family members may be allowed in.- SpaceX launch: What is SpaceX and why is it going to the ISS?Ahead of the launch of the Crew Dragon mission, the BBC explains what SpaceX actually does.
Britain, Host of U.N. Climate Talks, Proposes Full-Year Pandemic DelayThe postponement, expected to be approved, could result in national recovery plans with high environmental costs, some diplomats say.
We’re Reopening Notre Dame. It’s Worth the Risk.Informed by the best medical advice we can find, we believe we can keep our campus environment healthy.- Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts complete rehearsal for historic missionDoug Hurley and Bob Behnken ready themselves and their kit for Wednesday's flight to the space station.
- Nasa SpaceX launch: What's the mission plan?These are the key phases in the first crew mission to go to orbit from the US in nine years.
Dam Failure Threatens a Dow Chemical Complex and Superfund CleanupFloodwaters surged toward Midland, Mich., and one of the nation’s most extensive toxic cleanup sites, raising concerns of a wider environmental fallout from the dam disaster.
6 easy stretches you can do in your home officeWays to reverse the toll of ergonomically-challenged work environments on your body. 
Covid-19 lockdowns drop carbon emissions to their lowest level in 15 years. But the change may be temporaryAs predicted, carbon dioxide emissions have declined during the Covid-19 pandemic. But if past crises are any indication, the environmental gains may be short-lived.
PG&E Says Wildfire Victims Back Settlement in BankruptcyThe vote to accept a $13.5 billion deal will help the California utility resolve its bankruptcy in time to qualify for a state wildfire fund.- Space Plane: Mysterious US military aircraft launchesThe Atlas V rocket, carrying the X-37B space plane, launched from Cape Canaveral on Sunday.
Oil Prices Stage a Modest Recovery as Demand Rises and Supply DropsThe U.S. benchmark approached $30 a barrel, a month after briefly falling below zero, but it’s still far from where it was before the pandemic.
Justin Amash Abandons Third-Party Presidential BidThe Michigan conservative said the “extraordinary challenges” of campaigning in the current environment had discouraged him from challenging President Trump and Joe Biden.- Justin Amash Abandons 2020 Campaign, Citing Pandemic and PolarizationThe Michigan conservative said the “extraordinary challenges” of campaigning in the current environment had discouraged him from challenging President Trump and Joe Biden.
Apple reveals what might be next for your screenhis week, Apple gave its customers an idea about what might be next, and it could help change the way people interact with their screens and their environments forever.
How hair salons are adapting to the 'new normal' in a transformed landscapeThe hair salon has always been an especially intimate environment. It is a place where close contact is non-negotiable -- a hair stylist massages your scalp with the pads of their fingers; a barber leans in close to shape up your hairline.
Pearl Jam, Greta Thunberg paint grim picture of environment's future in 'Retrograde' videoThe 'Retrograde' video, featuring Greta Thunberg, paints a grim picture of what's ahead for the environment if drastic changes aren't made. 
Helping the Environment, One Small Sensor at a TimeNew York City nonprofits are using a cloud-based service from the start-up Temboo that helps monitor storm-water runoff and other environmental factors.
Simply talking in confined spaces may be enough to spread the coronavirus, researchers sayAs states reopen their economies, scientists warn that simply speaking in confined environments could lead to COVID-19 infections. 
Biologist: Avoid these places right nowUniversity of Massachusetts Dartmouth Biology Professor Erin Bromage tells CNN's John Berman which environments have an increased risk of spreading coronavirus.
