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Sharon Udasin

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Climate change could be threatening satellites as they orbit in space: Study

The ongoing surge of greenhouse gas emissions in the near-Earth environment could cause dramatic declines in the number of satellites orbiting the...

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Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River

Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some...

sunday 8

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A fifth of US butterflies have disappeared since 2000: Study

Butterflies are disappearing from the United States at an alarming rate, with their total population declining by more than a fifth over two decades,...

06.03.2025 4

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Senate Democrats urge Trump administration to end Colorado River funding freeze

Senate Democrats from the U.S. West on Monday urged the Department of the Interior to end a funding freeze that could endanger the flow of the...

04.03.2025 9

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FEMA declines to test soil after California fires despite Newsom administration concerns 

Federal officials have declared they will not order soil sampling after completing debris removal on Los Angeles properties that succumbed to the...

28.02.2025 10

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Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that...

24.02.2025 3

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Trump administration to investigate California high-speed rail project

Federal officials will be investigating California's high-speed rail plans, with the goal of determining if a portion of the project merits $4 billion...

20.02.2025 9

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Colorado River negotiators express urgency, uncertainty as deadline nears

Lead negotiators from the Colorado River's Upper Basin states expressed a dual sense of uncertainty and urgency on Tuesday, as a deadline to determine...

19.02.2025 3

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Fire-ravaged Los Angeles confronts difficult questions as it rushes to rebuild

As a charred Los Angeles resurfaces from the infernal flames that engulfed the region last month, questions loom as to how residents will rebuild —...

17.02.2025 10

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Why red states are pulling ahead in America's clean energy race

Renewable energy generation is surging across many of the country’s red-leaning states, positioning some to outpace their bluer peers in a national...

12.02.2025 10

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California disclosure law prompting manufacturers to shift away from toxic compounds: Study

Manufacturers have been quietly abandoning the use of toxic ingredients in their products, in response to California's strict chemical disclosure...

12.02.2025 10

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Newsom promotes bill to bring interest from fire-related insurance payments to homeowners

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) threw his support Monday behind legislation aimed at guaranteeing that wildfire-impacted homeowners, rather than...

10.02.2025 10

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California Democrat slams Trump water release order as harmful 'PR stunt'

A Southern California Democrat blasted President Trump on Thursday for ordering a release of water in the state's Central Valley, describing the move...

07.02.2025 2

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Seasoned firefighters had higher levels of 'forever chemicals' following 2023 Maui blazes: Report

Veteran firefighters who responded to the 2023 blazes in Maui, Hawaii, had greater levels of "forever chemicals" in their blood in comparison to those...

07.02.2025 40

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SoCal wildfires caused as much as $164B in damage: UCLA research

The two biggest blazes that recently ravaged the Los Angeles metropolitan region may have caused property damage and capital losses of up to $164...

05.02.2025 3

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California water releases ordered by Trump draw criticism: 'It's going to be wasted'

President Trump's order to release billions of gallons of water in California's Central Valley last week — with the purported goal of dousing fires...

05.02.2025 40

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Tesla's car registrations plunged 12 percent in California last year: Report

Registration of Tesla's electric vehicles (EVs) in California plummeted by 11.6 percent in 2024, a new report has found. The company's market share...

04.02.2025 20

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Meteorologists warn of potential mudslides in SoCal burn scars

After multiple days of heavy rains provided Southern California with significant relief from a spate of catastrophic wildfires, experts are now...

28.01.2025 2

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Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing

The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be leaving behind. Even once the...

26.01.2025 30

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Elephants are not people, Colorado Supreme Court rules

Five wild-born elephants that have long inhabited a two-acre plot in a Southern Colorado zoo will not be able to pursue their own release, the state's...

23.01.2025 3

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Biden administration falls short on finalizing sage grouse protections

The Biden administration on Thursday took steps to safeguard an iconic bird species of the Wester United States — but did so in only two out of the...

17.01.2025 3

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Newsom fast-tracks temporary housing in fire-stricken areas

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday issued an executive order to expedite the availability of temporary housing in areas ravaged by the...

16.01.2025 4

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California Democrats approve $50M budget to help Newsom 'Trump-proof' the state

California Democrats have authorized $50 million in state funding as part of an overall drive to protect residents from what lawmakers believe to be...

13.01.2025 4

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National Weather Service issues most dire warning as winds pick up in fire-scarred LA region

Federal meteorologists have issued their most dire wildfire warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as winds threaten to pick up in the early...

13.01.2025 2

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5 looming questions about California's devastating wildfires

An infernal barrage of blazes continues to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, where the death toll has now risen to at least 10 individuals....

11.01.2025 20

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California wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight

The blazes burning across the Los Angeles region are not only devastating property and lives, but also fueling political argument over how to fight...

10.01.2025 20

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Economic loss from California wildfires could reach $52-57B: Report

Total damages from the devastating wildfires scorching Southern California could amount to between $52 billion and $57 billion in economic losses,...

09.01.2025 30

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5 wins for the climate in 2024

Although 2024 — the warmest year on record — has been a fairly dark year when it comes to climate change, there have been several notable bright...

31.12.2024 4

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Hope on the horizon for cross-border sewage crisis 

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability   The Big Story Hope on the horizon for cross-border sewage...

19.12.2024 4

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Biden administration grants California waiver to ban gas car sales in 2035

The Biden administration on Wednesday approved California's trailblazing rules that would set stricter-than-federal emissions standards, in a bid...

18.12.2024 3

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Scientists find 'forever chemicals' lurking in certain smartwatch wristbands

Certain pricier styles of smartwatch wristband may not just be helping Americans stay fit — they may be exposing unsuspecting wearers to a hefty...

18.12.2024 30

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Biden administration offers California's PG&E up to $15B loan to boost climate resilience

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced its conditional approval of a loan guarantee for Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) of up to $15...

17.12.2024 10

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Attacking Newsom’s climate agenda, environmental activists launch ad campaign in battleground states

Environmental activists have launched a six-figure campaign attacking California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) climate record, through an advertisement...

17.12.2024 5

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Mountains of unused coal causing financial headaches for US power sector: Report

American power producers over the past two years have accumulated massive amounts of coal that are now sitting idle at their facilities — creating...

16.12.2024 3

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Remote exposure to Western wildfire smoke causing heart and lung problems nationwide: Study

Wildfire smoke wafting across the country from North America West blazes may be leading to cardiac and respiratory issues thousands of miles away,...

13.12.2024 8

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Scientists find 'forever chemical' byproduct in mineral water across Europe

An extremely persistent and highly mobile "forever chemical" byproduct is contaminating many mineral water brands sold across Europe, researchers...

12.12.2024 5

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US West governors adopt bipartisan resolutions on environment, energy, healthcare

Governors from the U.S. West came together this week to adopt a set of bipartisan resolutions, with a goal of solidifying state and federal...

11.12.2024 2

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Mark Ruffalo presses Biden to act fast on 'forever chemicals' before Trump takes office

Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo is urging the Biden administration to take decisive regulatory action on "forever chemicals," as the return of...

09.12.2024 3

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EV batteries may last much longer than expected: Study

The shelf-life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries may be as much as 40 percent greater than previously assumed, a new study has found. Stanford...

09.12.2024 4

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Extreme heat-related deaths may be affecting the young more than the old: Study

Young people may be at much greater risk of dying from climate change-induced extreme heat than the elderly, a new study has found Those under the...

06.12.2024 4

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Washington state bolsters support for salmon recovery in Columbia Basin

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) has directed state agencies to take immediate actions aimed at safeguarding the region's dwindling salmon...

05.12.2024 4

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Colorado outpaces California in EV market share

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability   The Big Story Colorado outpaces California in EV market...

04.12.2024 3

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Arctic could see its first ice-free day before the end of the decade: Study

The planet's northernmost ocean could experience its first day free of ice as early as 2027, a new study has found. While the three-year...

03.12.2024 4

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California cuts back on water deliveries, anticipating dry year ahead

California's cities may only receive about 5 percent of the water deliveries they have requested this year, with dry and warm conditions expected...

03.12.2024 4

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Feeding grazing cows seaweed could cut their methane emissions by nearly 40 percent: Study

Supplementing the diets of grazing beef cows with seaweed in pellet form could cut their methane emissions by almost 40 percent, a new study has...

02.12.2024 3

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California lawmakers kick off special session to 'Trump-proof' the Golden State

California lawmakers on Monday are kicking off a special legislative session in what Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has deemed efforts to "Trump-proof" the...

02.12.2024 3

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Fine particle pollution may raise risks for pregnant parents and their children: Study

The tiny pollutants emitted by fossil fuel combustion and wildfires may be raising the risk of adverse birth outcomes, a study has found. Exposure...

29.11.2024 3

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Scientists identify potential link between wildfire smoke exposure and dementia diagnoses

Exposure to the tiny pollutants emitted by wildfires may be increasing the older adult population’s odds of dementia diagnosis, a new study has...

25.11.2024 3

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Climate-driven impacts on Western water will raise the cost of grid decarbonization: Study

U.S. West plans to decarbonize electricity grids by 2050 may be much more expensive than anticipated, as such targets fail to account for the...

25.11.2024 3

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'Elections don't add water to the river': Colorado River negotiations forge ahead amid Trump transition

The policymakers responsible for steering the Colorado River's future say they will forge ahead with ongoing negotiations regardless of shifts in...

24.11.2024 3

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