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Musical Travel Companions for a Year of Going Nowhere The composer John Luther Adams combines immersive sound worlds with environmental activism.- Permit Denied for Pebble Mine Project in Alaska The immense project would have been one of the world’s largest gold and copper mines, but regulators found it “contrary to the public interest” due to environmental risks in the pristine Alaskan tundra.
- SLS: Nasa 'megarocket' assembly begins in Florida Nasa has stacked the first pieces of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
GM withdraws support for Trump lawsuit seeking to roll back auto emissions rules In a letter to environmental groups, General Motors announced it was withdrawing its support from Trump administration litigation that aimed to take away California's right to set its own auto emissions rules.
Trump rails against Paris climate accord in virtual G20 eventPresident Donald Trump railed against the Paris climate accord and touted American oil and natural gas production during a virtual session focused on safeguarding the environment on the final day of the Group of 20 summit.
Erin Brockovich on Biden pick: The fox is in the henhouseEnvironmental activist Erin Brockovich tells CNN's Brianna Keilar why environmentalists denounce President-elect Joe Biden's transition EPA review team pick Michael McCabe over his work with DuPont on PFOA.
COVID-19 outbreaks at US mink farms raise alarm after mutant strain spreads to humans in DenmarkCoronavirus outbreaks have been reported in Wisconsin, Utah and Michigan mink farms. Environmental groups call on Oregon to act. 
Trump’s E.P.A. Chief Plans 2 Foreign Trips Before Leaving OfficeAndrew Wheeler, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, looks to squeeze in two overseas trips in the Trump administration's last days.
Elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan civilians amid a culture of 'bloodlust,' report allegesAustralian elite forces allegedly killed 39 Afghans civilians and prisoners unlawfully in an environment where "blood lust" and "competition killings" were a norm, according to a long-awaited report.
How to Do Thanksgiving With Less WasteFor environmental advocates, it includes small measures like reusing ingredients, and broader efforts like rethinking our relationship to the holiday.
A Lesson for Humanity From 17 Million Doomed CreaturesIf this pandemic has taught us anything it’s that we cannot escape the world we have shaped.
Trump administration begins last-minute leasing process for arctic drillingThe Trump administration on Monday started a leasing process for oil and gas drilling sites off the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, something environmental groups feel is a potential last-minute giveaway to the energy industry before the Biden administration takes over.- California Needs to Do More to Fight Environmental RacismThe state may be phasing out gas-powered cars, but it’s still legal to put an oil well right next to an elementary school.
- Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronaut crew heads to orbitA team of four leaves Florida on a SpaceX rocket and capsule, bound for the orbiting laboratory.
In Kenya, a Cherished Fig Tree Gets a ReprieveThe 100-year-old tree, slated for removal to make room for a new expressway, will be preserved following a backlash from environmentalists concerned about shrinking green spaces in Nairobi.- Joe Biden: How the president-elect plans to tackle climate changeWhat will a Joe Biden presidency mean for the global battle against rising temperatures?
Skull Fossil Shows How Human Cousin Adapted to Changing ClimateA skull found in a South African cave suggests that the species went through a process of microevolution during a chaotic environmental shift.
Trump's Climate Policies Accelerated Global WarmingPresident-elect Biden can restore many of the 100-plus environmental regulations that President Trump rolled back, but much of the damage to the climate cannot be reversed.
9 Things the Biden Administration Could Do Quickly on the EnvironmentThe first 100 days of the Biden administration are likely to see a flurry of executive actions on climate change.
Controversial Indian news anchor arrested for allegedly abetting architect's suicideOne of India's most well-known and controversial news anchors has been arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of an architect, local police said, in a case that reflects the country's increasingly fraught and politicized media environment.
Norway’s Supreme Court Hears Rights Challenge to Arctic Oil DrillingEnvironmental groups argue that exploratory drilling licenses violate a constitutional right to a healthy environment. It’s a test case taking on an industry that is key to the country’s economy.
The US has left the Paris Agreement. What now?Christiane discusses the climate crisis and the US leaving the Paris Agreement with fmr. UN climate chief Christiana Figueres and environmentalist Bill McKibben.
Indonesian President Quietly Signs Divisive Bill Into Law OvernightPresident Joko Widodo sold the law as necessary to make the world’s fourth most populous country a better place to do business. But activists say it eliminates critical protections for workers and the environment.
How Trump's Wall Hurts Arizona's EnvironmentLiving and working along the U.S.-Mexico border has meant watching the surreal, slow-motion leveling of the fragile ecosystems I’ve spent my career fighting to protect.
‘They’re Calling You on the Squid Phone’Cephalopod researchers were surprised by the sighting of a ram’s horn squid, a peculiar animal never before filmed in its natural environment.
Advertisers Flock to Election Night, When Live TV Is the Main Event AgainIn a media environment dominated by streaming and battered by the pandemic, companies see a rare opportunity to catch a huge audience all at once.
Trump administration removes gray wolves from federal Endangered Species Act protectionEnvironmentalists decried the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision as 'bad science' that will endanger gray wolves across the lower 48 states. 
Humans are causing Koala populations to declineIt has been a stressful year for Australia's koalas. Their health and natural environment, however, have been under threat for a long time.
These 4 Schools Created Outdoor Classrooms. Take a Look.To combat the coronavirus, schools across America moved students outdoors. Here’s a look at four new learning environments.
How the Virus Slowed the Booming Wind Energy BusinessRenewable energy developers have struggled to finish projects as the pandemic disrupts construction and global supply chains.- Water on the Moon could sustain a lunar baseThe "unambiguous detection of water" will boost Nasa's hopes of establishing a lunar base.
Fukushima water release could change human DNA, Greenpeace warnsContaminated water that could soon be released into the sea from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant contains radioactive carbon with the potential to damage human DNA, environmental rights organization Greenpeace has warned.- Osiris-Rex: Nasa probe risks losing asteroid sample after door jamsThe Osiris-Rex spacecraft collected so much rock from asteroid Bennu that bits are leaking out.
Energy Department's plan for faster dishwashers draws environmental worriesThe Department of Energy announced Friday that it had finalized a rule allowing for a new class of dishwashers with cycle times of an hour or less and different energy and water conservation standards -- a move that critics charge would circumvent key environmental regulations.
Oil Industry Expresses Concern, Not Alarm, About Biden CommentsAfter the candidate called for a “transition” away from oil and gas, executives said the country would need fossil fuels for decades to come.
E.U. Debates Whether a Veggie Burger Is Really a BurgerThe European Parliament is voting on proposals that would ban products without meat from being labeled burgers or sausages, drawing ire from environmentalists and manufacturers.
China says environment still grim despite 5 years of progressChina's environment conditions are "grim," falling short of public expectations even after five years of efforts to improve air quality, boost clean energy and curb greenhouse gas emissions, a senior official said on Wednesday.- Elation as Nasa's Osiris-Rex probe tags asteroid Bennu in sample bidOsiris-Rex makes brief contact with asteroid Bennu in an effort to pick up fragments of rock.
- US election 2020: What the results will mean for climate changeWho next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming.
The 10 House districts most likely to flip two weeks from Election DayThe national environment has worsened so much for President Donald Trump that Democrats are now competing in once-red House districts, while Republicans are trying to stem their losses.
Oil Industry Turns to Mergers and Acquisitions to SurviveWith the price of a barrel stuck around $40 and no recovery in sight, companies are combining to cut costs and ride out the pandemic.
I Am Watching My Planet, My Home, DieOur world cannot survive four more years of the Trump administration’s environmental policy.
This company thinks its plastic alternative can help solve climate changeFor companies around the world and across industries, sustainability has rapidly gone from a nice-to-have to a business imperative. Global brands including Amazon, McDonald's, Ikea and General Motors have announced ambitious plans to eliminate single-use plastics, reduce carbon emissions and otherwise shrink their environmental footprint in various ways.- GOP senators try to further distance themselves from Trump, but it may be too late to save their majorityOne GOP strategist called the political environment "very difficult" for Republicans due to Trump's tweets and his widely panned debate performance.
House and Senate ratings show Democrats competitive in GOP areasWith a little more than two weeks to go before Election Day, the national environment continues to look bright for Democrats, who are trying to flip the Senate and grow their House majority -- not to mention kick President Donald Trump out of the White House.- Major Retailers in Britain Say No to Glitter for ChristmasMorrisons, John Lewis and Waitrose said they would not be using glitter in their holiday products this year. Does that really help the environment?
How Green Is That Electric Car? And When It Hits 100 M.P.H.?The Tesla Model S and the Porsche Taycan give environmentally conscious speedsters an outlet for their desires.
Israeli group takes advantage of lockdown to clean up river. See what they didIsrael is in the midst of its second general lockdown, but one group has treated this as a rare opportunity to clean the pollution out of one of Israel's rivers, diving into the murky water to pull out bottles, chairs, tables, tires and more. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports.
Under Trump, Criminal Prosecutions for Pollution Dropped SharplyA new report finds an “alarming” drop in prosecutions over violations of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, fundamental environmental laws.
Environmentalists and Dam Operators, at War for Years, Start Making PeaceFacing a climate crisis, environmental groups and industry agree to work together to bolster hydropower while reducing harm from dams.
Indonesia is putting business before the environment and that could be disastrous for its rainforestsLast week, Indonesia's parliament passed a controversial and sweeping jobs law that environmentalists say will have a disastrous impact on the country's forests and rich biodiversity.
When the U.S. and China Fight, It Is the Environment That SuffersThe Trump administration’s moves to decouple the two economies means less leverage over Beijing’s green policies.
Are Amazon Jobs Worth 1,400 Loads of Traffic? French Region Is SplitThe picturesque Gard desperately needs more employment. But environmentalists are pushing back at what they see as a looming blight.
Prince William Announces New Prize Aimed at ‘Repairing’ the PlanetThe goal is to award 50 projects more than $1 million each over the next 10 years for coming up with innovative solutions to address climate change and other environmental issues.
The UK's Prince William launches Nobel-like prize for the environmentBritain's Prince William is dedicating $65 million to create a new environmental award, in an effort to inspire solutions to some of the Earth's most pressing challenges.
Banks want to pull the levers of global finance for goodThe titans of Wall Street have long avoided taking a leadership role on environmental and social issues. Now, as public attitudes shift, they're changing their position.- When Invasive Species Become the MealIs dining on nature’s predators an act of environmentalism — or just a new way for humans to bend the world to our will?
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. - The Amazon Was Sick. Now It’s Sicker.Peru’s government did far too little to protect its Indigenous people from the coronavirus, just as it has failed to protect them from the health threats of environmental contamination.
Indonesia's Covid Stimulus Plan Is Criticized by Environmentalists and UnionsCritics say the sweeping measure near passage in Parliament would lead to greater deforestation and the loss of worker protections.- A Countercultural Dreamland From Tokyo Flickers at MoMAIn 1969, Shuzo Azuchi Gulliver created a moving-image environment with 18 projectors. Now his and other expanded cinema works from Japanese pioneers are in New York.
Denver Wants to Fix a Legacy of Environmental RacismHistorically, trees and city parks in America go to wealthy, white neighborhoods. Now, a program in Colorado’s capital is trying to correct that injustice.
At the End of the New Pier 26, a SurpriseThis environmentally themed project features an unusual design, including soaring walkways that lead to an unexpected destination.- Tips on Fall Garden CleanupWe now know that an overly aggressive approach to cleaning up in autumn can damage the environment. So what’s a responsible gardener to do?
Abandoned Rio Tinto Mine Is Blamed for Poisoned Bougainville RiversResidents of the Papua New Guinea region have accused the mining giant of environmental and human rights violations and asked for an investigation.
Brazil revokes mangrove protections, weakening another ecosystem key to curbing climate changeBrazil has revoked key regulations protecting its tropical mangroves, a move fiercely criticized by environmental and climate groups.
How Coal-Loving Australia Became the Leader in Rooftop SolarEmbracing solar panels to save money, homeowners have made the country a powerhouse in renewable energy.- Design for the Future When the Future Is BleakAmid pandemics and environmental disasters, designers and architects have been forced to imagine a world in which the only way to move forward is to look back.
Gavin Newsom: ‘We Decided to Pull the Band-Aid Off’Twenty months into his term, California’s governor faces a pandemic and an environmental crisis. He speaks to Kara Swisher about his plan to save the “state of resistance.”
E.P.A. to Promote Lead Testing Rule as Trump Tries to Burnish His RecordThe E.P.A. will tout a new rule on testing lead in drinking water as President Trump's latest environmental achievement, but water experts see only modest improvements at best.
Oregon environmentalist George Atiyeh confirmed dead in Beachie Creek Fire, family saysThe remains of missing environmentalist George Atiyeh were found after the Beachie Creek Fire consumed his property and the area around his home, his daughter confirmed on Facebook Friday.
Hear the secret tapes that expose a mining company's true plansWatch the secret recordings taken by environmentalist watchdogs posing as potential investors that could unravel a controversial mining project in Alaska. CNN's Bill Weir reports.
Supreme Court Could Give Trump Second Chance at Environmental RollbacksCourt losses are piling up for President Trump's environmental deregulation agenda. But a second term in the White House could help them stick.- Global warming driving California wildfire trends - studyClimate change is behind the scale and impact of recent wildfires in the western US, scientists say.
Chief Executive of Embattled Alaskan Mine Project ResignsThe executive made “offensive” remarks about the state’s political leaders, the company said, in meetings recorded by an environmental group.
'We need you': Alec Baldwin urges Ellen to 'keep moving forward' after toxic workplace scandalAlec Baldwin urged Ellen DeGeneres to "keep moving forward" following allegations The Ellen DeGeneres Show" fostered a toxic workplace environment. 
U.N. General Assembly: Live UpdatesDeepening tensions are on display, with President Trump blaming ‘the China virus’ for global catastrophe, and Xi Jinping claiming the mantle of environmental champion.
Trump calls on UN to hold China accountable for 'unleashing' the coronavirus pandemicThe president used his United Nations speech to attack China for spreading the coronavirus and claimed the U.S. was leading on environmental causes. 
As Concerns Over Climate Change Rise, More Developers Turn to WoodWith environmental benefits and lower labor costs, mass timber has grown into a market that could rival steel and concrete in the construction industry.- Nasa outlines plan for first woman on Moon by 2024The US space agency (Nasa) formally outlines its $28bn plan to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024.
Ellen DeGeneres addresses toxic workplace allegations in season premiereEllen DeGeneres returned to the studio for the season premiere of talk show and addressed allegations of a toxic production environment at the daytime series in her opening monologue.
U.S. and European Oil Giants Go Different Ways on Climate ChangeWhile BP and other European companies invest billions in renewable energy, Exxon and Chevron are committed to fossil fuels and betting on moonshots.
Flight to nowhere? Qantas, EVA and ANA offer sightseeing trips to pandemic-weary passengersThese flights to nowhere are high priced and arrive back at the same airport — and they have aroused concern from environmentalists. - Oregon environmentalist remains missing after wildfire destroys his homeAn Oregon environmentalist who fought to protect the pristine Opal Creek Wilderness has been missing since a devastating wildfire swept through his home in the Oregon woods last week.
- What is Trump's record on environment?The president has dismissed the science on climate change. But what is his record on the environment?
Green Golf Homes in Five Global DestinationsGolf homes, like the courses themselves, are getting more environmentally conscious as climate change threats grow in golf-friendly territory.
McDonald's is testing reusable coffee mugs in the UKMcDonald's will test out reusable cups in the United Kingdom next year in an effort to address the environmental toll of disposable cups and appeal to customers who are increasingly concerned with wasteful single-use packaging.- Election Updates: Despite Record, Trump Calls Himself ‘Environmentalist’President Trump, who has rolled back many major climate regulations, claimed credit for a drilling moratorium that his administration had proposed lifting.
Trump, Calling Himself ‘the No. 1 Environmental President,’ Green Washes His RecordPresident Trump traveled to Florida to declare himself “a great environmentalist,” extending a moratorium on offshore oil drilling that his administration had moved to end.
After dismantling protections, Trump will tout 'environmental accomplishments'President Donald Trump travels to battleground Florida Tuesday for an event touting his environmental accomplishments, even as his administration has worked extensively to dismantle key environmental protections.
What the Oil Spill in Venezuela Tells Us About Its PoliticsThe largest oil reserves and one of the world’s most incompetent governments have brought authoritarianism, economic collapse and environmental disaster to the country.
I Live in California. How Do I Know It’s Safe to Go Outside?A high-tech sensor network brought me closer to the natural cycles of my environment.
Its Electric Grid Under Strain, California Turns to BatteriesWhen demand exceeded supply in a recent heat wave, electricity stored at businesses and even homes was called into service. With proper management, batteries could have made up for an offline gas plant.- House districts most likely to flip in 2020Democrats' historic 2018 midterm gains should put them on the defensive this year, but with the national environment trending their way, they've got plenty of offensive opportunities that could help them hold or even expand their House majority in 2020.
At a glance: A $2.4 trillion industry's impact on our planetFast facts on fashion's environmental and social footprint, from your closet to the global industry.
Worried about the climate crisis and your lifestyle? Get to know these termsTo better understand the fashion industry's toll on the planet, as well as new proposals to reduce its environmental footprint, it's important to get to know the jargon used everywhere from scientific studies and news reports to marketing campaigns.
How to shop for clothes responsiblyOn the whole, the fashion industry as we know it is an environmental nightmare. In 2018, it was responsible for the emissions of 2.31 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as extensive water pollution from textile dyeing and plastic microfibers. In the US, around 85% of textile waste ends up in landfills or incinerated, per data from the Environmental Protection Agency. This is to say nothing of the lasting social implications of the system, which sees developing nations saddled with the harmful effects of waste and cheap labor.
