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Richard Branson and the Indian government are offering $3 million to reinvent air conditioning It's pretty obvious that air conditioning is a necessary technology. Living in stifling heat isn't just uncomfortable, it's dangerous, which makes the fact that air conditioning is bad for our environment a difficult pill to swallow.
Teen tells climate negotiators to grow up Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old Swedish environmental activist, all but shamed the 190 countries represented at the United Nations COP24 conference in Poland last week.
Ryan Zinke, Face of Trump Environmental Rollbacks, Is Leaving Interior DepartmentMr. Zinke is the latest Trump administration official to exit his position facing questions of ethical conflict.
Court quotes Dr. Seuss, pulls permit for pipeline that would cross national forestsA federal court opinion that vacated an environmental permit for The Atlantic Coast Pipeline quotes Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, saying: "We trust the United States Forest Service to 'speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.' ” 
California Requires New City Buses to Be Electric by 2029California became the first state to mandate a full shift to electric buses in public transit, flexing its muscle as an environmental regulator.
Montreal Turns to Coyote Hazing After 19 People Are BittenAs coyotes have flourished in urban environments, cities are faced with the task of learning how to coexist peacefully.
Gray Matter: Is Environmentalism Just for Rich People?Sometimes it can seem as if only the privileged support the cause. But the truth is more complicated.
The most eco-friendly airlinesWe all know that flying isn't great for the environment, but some airlines are better than others at keeping their carbon footprint as minimal as possible.
For Trump, owning a shutdown is a big plusPresident Donald Trump has kept a lot of promises in his first term so far; among them are tax cuts, regulatory reform, restoration of military funding, the nominations of conservative judges and their confirmations. While we are living in something of a post-policy environment, where attitude often matters more than ideas, it is still more advantageous than not to run for re-election as a "promises made, promises kept" incumbent.
Trump EPA takes aim at Obama-era clean water rules, prompting outcry from environmentalistsPresident Trump has called the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. rule a "massive power grab" due to environmental limits. The EPA is preparing a new rule. 
5 things the Trump admin has done that go against its climate change warningSince the Trump administration released its blockbuster report on the day after Thanksgiving outlining the dire environmental and economic impacts of climate change, it has made a series of policy and diplomatic decisions or statements that appear run counter to all of the warnings in the report.
EPA expected to announce new definition of waters protected under Clean Water ActThe Environmental Protection Agency is widely expected to announce plans to change the definition of which waters in the United States are protected under the Clean Water Act on Tuesday -- a change President Donald Trump has been working toward since the beginning of his presidency.
Trump Team Pushes Fossil Fuels at Climate Talks. Protests Erupt, but Allies Emerge, Too.While the official United States stance brought scorn from environmentalists, there are signs that the administration is picking up some powerful allies.
Nasa's Voyager 2 probe 'leaves the Solar System'Voyager 2, a space probe launched in 1977, becomes only the second human-made object to enter the space between the stars.
Costco, Google and T-Mobile ranked as best large companies to work for this yearStarbucks, Aflac, Intuit, Salesforce and Blizzard also made the top 10 in Comparably's yearly rankings of companies with the best work environments. 
Climate change: Trump coal event overshadowed at COP24White House efforts to promote fossil fuels are set to be upstaged by investors moving away from coal.
Beef and climate change, how are they related?CNN's Nick Paton Walsh looks at the environmental impact of beef, and how human consumption needs to change to reduce global warming.
OPEC and Allies, Defying Trump, Agree to Cut Oil Output to Prop Up PricesThe organization and nonmember oil-producing countries, chiefly Russia, reached a deal to reduce worldwide oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day — more than had been expected.
Trump's environmental rollback rolls onThe administration plans to open protected lands for drilling and lift curbs on carbon emissions.
LeBron James has no response, but are Kevin Durant's 'toxic' comments wrong?LeBron James insisted he had not read the story in which Kevin Durant said free agents shun James' teams because of a "toxic" media environment. 
As OPEC Meets, Sizing Up Its Power and Its PoliticsOPEC’s gathering in Vienna comes at a tricky time for the oil industry and consumers who depend on the world’s largest source of energy.
Mediator: A Conservative Magazine May Pay a Price for Being Unfriendly to TrumpThe Weekly Standard is facing the consequences of doing independent journalism in an increasingly partisan environment.
No clarity on whether Whitaker sought ethics advice on potential conflicts in Russia probePresident Donald Trump's interim pick to head the Justice Department has been on the job for four weeks, but Matthew Whitaker has been noticeably silent about how he is handling any potential conflicts of interest while guiding the department through one of the most politically charged environments in decades.
On Climate, the Facts and Law Are Against TrumpA recent government report predicts dire consequences from climate change. That complicates efforts to weaken environmental laws.
EPA chief's security shuts down reporterAndrew Wheeler, the former coal lobbyist who is now acting administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, was a "driving force" behind the agenda of Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), who called climate change a "hoax," according to people familiar with Wheeler's work for the senator. CNN's Drew Griffin reports.
Trump's pick for EPA already rolling back climate change protectionsAndrew Wheeler, the former coal lobbyist who is now acting administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, was a "driving force" behind the agenda of Sen. James Inhofe, who called climate change a "hoax," according to people familiar with Wheeler's work for the senator.
Opinion: Congress, reverse the EPA's assaultWhen the 116th Congress is sworn in, it must immediately reverse course from the Trump administration's two-year assault on environmental and public health protections. To do so, Congress must strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency, defend scientific integrity and legislate to advance America's investments in air quality, clean water infrastructure and renewable energy.
Shell links executive pay and carbon emissionsRoyal Dutch Shell is giving its executives a powerful new reason to care about the environment.
New Popeye Videos Show What 90 Years of Spinach Can Do for a GuyIn a series of YouTube animated shorts, the cartoon sailor is being recast as a youthful, environmentally resourceful fellow.
Is Geotagging on Instagram Ruining Natural Wonders? Some Say YesConservation groups and others are asking social media users not to add precise location tags to photos of fragile ecosystems and wild animals.
Patagonia plans to donate $10 million saved from Trump tax cuts to environmental groupsPatagonia, a clothing company that challenged President Donald Trump before, says it'll give $10 million saved from tax cuts to environmental groups. 
Obama says Fox News viewers, NYT readers live in 'entirely different' realitiesFormer President Barack Obama on Tuesday evening blamed a shifting media environment for sharpening partisan divides, saying that Fox News viewers and New York Times readers live in "entirely different" realities.
Greens Thrive in Germany as the ‘Alternative’ to Far-Right PopulismThe former protest movement has become the second-most popular party by sticking to its principles: pro-environment, pro-Europe and pro-immigration.
A Trump Win for the Environment? MaybeBusiness groups and Senate Republicans are pushing to strengthen the ozone-saving Montreal Protocol. It should be an easy call for President Trump.
Mars: Nasa lands InSight robot to study planet's interiorThe US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior.- Lens: Examining Arnold Newman's Environmental PortraitsWhen taking portraits, Arnold Newman was less interested in the details of his subject’s surroundings than with the symbols he could create with them.
Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees: Which Is the Greener Choice?Here’s a look at the central claims — and the common misconceptions — in that debate.
Mars InSight: Inside Nasa's mission controlAs Nasa prepares to land on Mars, Victoria Gill has been to the centre of operations and found out about an unusual tradition.
Nasa's Mars InSight mission heads for '7 minutes of terror'The InSight mission is about to make the hair-raising descent to the surface of the Red Planet.
U.S. Climate Report Warns of Damaged Environment and Shrinking EconomyWithout major action to rein in global warming, the American economy could lose 10 percent of G.D.P. by 2100, according to a report from 13 federal agencies.
In a Transylvania Town, Bears and Humans Collide at the DumpsterWith their habitat shrinking, brown bears in Baile Tusnad, Romania, have turned to scavenging. Residents sit and gawk, environmentalists want to protect the animals, but hunters just want to hunt.
InSight: Nasa's Mars mission on target for landingThe American space agency says its InSight Mars lander is on a near-perfect Thanksgiving trajectory.
What’s Happening to the Price of Oil?Here is a look at the factors behind oil’s decline in world markets.
Zinke on wildfires: 'Radical' groups would rather burn down forest than thin one treeInterior Secretary Zinke pressed his claim that 'radical environmentalists' are to blame for the devastating fires that have raged across California. 
Interior Secretary says not the time to cast blame, then rips 'radical environmentalists'Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says it's not the time for finger-pointing over the destruction of the deadly California wildfires -- yet he's openly blaming "radical environmentalists" for a lack of forest management that he says are spreading the infernos.
Dead fish to fuel Norwegian Hurtigruten cruise linerThe cruise industry is booming, thanks to its promise of spectacular views, exotic locales and floating luxury. But as the appetite for ocean travel rapidly grows, there's been growing concern about its environmental impact.
Prenatal exposure to air pollution linked to autism risk, study saysPrenatal exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder, a new study finds. Pregnant women in Vancouver who were exposed to the highest level of environmental nitric oxide, an airborne, traffic-related pollutant, were more likely to give birth to children later diagnosed with autism, the researchers say.
California Utility Gets Reassurance on Wildfire LiabilityPacific Gas and Electric shares ended a six-day plunge after a state regulator said his agency would consider the company’s finances in setting rates.
New Zealand has a special request for travelersNew Zealand is known for its strict environmental rules and regulations.
Not Burned, but SuffocatedLike much of wildfire-ravaged Northern California, my hometown is engulfed in a smoky, hazardous haze.
President Trump to nominate former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as head of Environmental Protection AgencyEnvironmental groups are expected to oppose President Trump's choice of acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler as the permanent head of the agency. 
The Chart That Shows Some of the Biggest Midterm SurprisesIn ballot measure results, red states voted for progressive goals like Medicaid expansion and blue states voted against proposals to protect the environment.
Combat climate change by cutting beef and lamb production, report saysA new report a British advisory body has called for a 20%-50% cut in the number of sheep and cattle to help combat climate change -- adding to the growing international consensus that eating red meat is not only bad for your health, it is also bad for the environment.
Utility Customers May Be on the Hook for Billions in Wildfire DamagePacific Gas and Electric Company’s stock has been cut almost in half since last week as investors assess the potential payout if its equipment is found to blame.
MTV is remaking raunchy 'Spring Break' and Twitter isn't sure it's a good ideaMTV's raunchy, booze-fueled "Spring Break" is coming back, but some online question how the show will succeed in a post-#MeToo environment. 
The Assault Against Science Continues at the E.P.A.The agency jettisons expert panels providing guidance on important health and environmental issues.
Fighting the international fly tippersHow environmental campaigners battled to stop the Khian Sea from dumping America's hazardous waste in Haiti
Pompeo Faces a World of Challenges. Add House Democrats to the List.The treacherous political environment ushered in by a new House Democratic majority comes as the administration’s foreign policy strategies are under strain around the world.
Midterm Climate Report: Partly CloudyThis week’s elections produced a mixed forecast for the environment.
Judge halts work on Keystone XL pipelineA federal judge halted construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline on Thursday, in a blow to the Trump administration and a win for environmental groups.
Keystone XL Pipeline: US judge orders halt on constructionEnvironmentalists celebrate as the Keystone XL oil Pipeline from Canada to the US is blocked.
Federal judge blocks construction of Keystone pipelineEnvironmental groups sued TransCanada and the U.S. Department of State in federal Court in Great Falls. 
Back in power, Democrats want answers on administration's environmental decisionsBack in power after eight years, Democrats aim to block President Trump's deregulatory agenda and pr the administration's industry-friendly moves. 
Good environmental news, for once: The ozone layer is healing thanks to worldwide cooperationFinally some good news from the environment. The ozone layer – which protects us from the sun's harmful radiation – is slowly healing, the United Nations said. 
Iran Sanctions and Oil Prices: Who’ll Feel the Pain?Markets have taken the Trump administration’s move in stride so far. But experts differ on whether a reduction in output could yet prove disruptive.
Midterm elections 2018: From climate change to conservation, environmentalists shift green battle to statesWith Washington in firm GOP control, environmental groups focus on states to advance policies on climate change, oil drilling and land conservation. 
EPA quietly telling states they can pollute moreThe Environmental Protection Agency has quietly signaled it may allow states to release more ozone air pollution, commonly known as smog, dirtying the air in those states and neighboring ones, but the agency did not review the health impact of such a move.
Perspectives: Problems began long before her 'blackface' commentsThe recent incident involving NBC's Megyn Kelly, whose ill-advised and historically flawed defense of blackface has now led to her show being canceled by the network, is a prime example of why it is so important to have work environments that are not simply diverse, but inclusive and equitable.
Scientists Warn That World’s Wilderness Areas Are Disappearing“Wild areas provide a lot of life support systems for the planet,” said the author of a study that found 77 percent of earth’s land had been modified by humans.
EasyJet plans electric planes by 2030Passengers concerned about the impact of air travel on the environment could soon opt for a cleaner alternative.
China Reverses Ban on Rhino and Tiger Parts in Medicine, Worrying ActivistsEnvironmentalists said the decision would fuel a black market and further threaten the fewer than 30,000 rhinos and 3,900 tigers still in the wild.
What Jair Bolsonaro’s Victory Could Mean for the Amazon, and the PlanetThe 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.- Two Babies, Two Dads, Two Cultures.A gay, biracial couple is raising twins. Their own parents say they can’t do it. But they know they can raise their sons in an environment where anything is possible.
Sunrun Gives Tesla a Fight in the Home Solar BusinessTesla is relying on showrooms to sell electric cars, solar roofs and batteries. But a California rival has made inroads into the residential business.
Driven by Trump Policy Changes, Fracking Booms on Public LandsThe administration is auctioning off millions of acres of drilling rights and rolling back regulations, raising environmental concerns in states like Wyoming.
An aggrieved Trump digs in after pipe bomb scaresPresident Donald Trump believes he is being unfairly linked to the pipe bombs delivered to frequent targets of his acrimonious rhetoric and has watched with disdain as the national conversation has shifted to his role in shaping the divisive political environment.
Analysis: This is the logical conclusion of our political environmentIt's easy amid the nearly hourly revelations of new mail bombs being sent to prominent Democrats and others who have been heavily criticized by President Donald Trump to lose sight of the big picture here: We are dealing with an act of political terrorism the breadth of which we haven't seen in a very long time.
European Parliament Approves Ban on Single-Use PlasticsThe ban must still be approved by the E.U.’s member states, but it would join a global shift as environmentalists seek to halt the use of materials detrimental to the planet.
How states can fight climate change under TrumpTwenty-two years: that's how long we have before the current pace of climate change will cause irreversible destruction to the environment we depend on for food, water and breathable air, according to a recently published landmark United Nations scientific panel report.
Maya Lin Captures the Hudson’s Beauty and PowerThe artist built an environmental installation that surrounds visitors at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, N.Y.
Report: These breakfast foods test positive for trace amounts of weed killerDozens of common breakfast cereals and snack bars have trace amounts of a controversial herbicide found in the weed killer Roundup, according to a report released today by an environmental advocacy group.
Paradise Threatened: Fiji’s War Against Climate ChangeThe South Pacific nation faces major environmental challenges, from the destruction of coral reefs to rising sea levels. At least one resort is asking tourists to help.
David Crosby says his new album, 'Here If You Listen,' is a collaborationCrosby, Stills & Nash was 'very competitive environment... Competitive effort winds up in war. Collaborative effort winds up in a symphony orchestra.' 
Nasa 'fixes' Hubble malfunctionNasa believes it has fixed a malfunction with the Hubble telescope which threatened to limit the orbiting observatory's performance.
In Colorado, a Bitter Battle Over Oil, Gas and the Environment Comes to a HeadAfter years of fighting over oil and gas, voters have managed to get an anti-fracking measure on the ballot. “It’s really community members against Goliath,” said one supporter.
Guard Shoots Man Who Forced His Way Into Washington TV StationThe police said the man, who was unarmed, appeared irate at the time of the shooting, stoking renewed fears of journalists being targeted in a polarized environment.
A Push for Safer Fertilizer in Europe Carries a Whiff of Russian IntrigueA proposed environmental regulation has become an unlikely source of geopolitical tension, raising concerns about Russian influence over Europe’s food supply.
Something New May Be Rising Off California Coast: Wind FarmsThe 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 EnvironmentThe 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."
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.
