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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...

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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 3

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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...

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 2

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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 —...

16.12.2024 2

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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 7

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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 1

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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 2

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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 2

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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 3

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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 1

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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 3

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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 3

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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 2

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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 2

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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 2

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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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Scientists identify previously unknown compound in drinking water

An international team of scientists has discovered a previously unknown compound that is prevalent in U.S. drinking water, sparking concern about...

21.11.2024 3

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Biden administration offers alternatives for Colorado River’s long-term operations

Biden administration officials on Wednesday announced several potential alternatives for the Colorado River's long-term management, as the...

21.11.2024 20

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FDA investigating 'forever chemicals' in seafood

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be investigating the presence of "forever chemicals" in seafood, with the goal of understanding how...

20.11.2024 5

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Groundwater pumping is making California's San Joaquin Valley sink about an inch per year: Study

California's San Joaquin Valley may be sinking nearly an inch per year due to the over-pumping of groundwater supplies, with resource extraction...

19.11.2024 2

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Plastic bag bans can sometimes backfire: Study

Policies aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic bags have sometimes accomplished the opposite of their intentions, a new study has found....

18.11.2024 2

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Geraldo Rivera on Gaetz pick: 'I threw up in my mouth' 

Television personality and former Trump ally Geraldo Rivera blasted President-elect Trump’s nomination of now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)...

15.11.2024 4

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California mountain lions are adapting to human schedules: Study

Mountain lions in the greater Los Angeles region are consciously shifting their activity to avoid interacting with human residents, a new study has...

15.11.2024 2

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California scientists unveil policy blueprint for stopping global plastic pileup in its tracks

The uniform adoption of just four waste management policies around the world could eliminate more than 90 percent of the planet’s plastic waste...

14.11.2024 2

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Key Colorado River basins could be at a tipping point: Study

Six key watersheds along the Colorado River have become increasingly vulnerable to drought and could be nearing a point of no return, a new study...

14.11.2024 2

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Ex-leader of Bureau of Reclamation calls for Trump administration to eliminate it

A progressive civil servant who led the Bureau of Reclamation under former President Clinton is now urging the incoming Trump administration to...

14.11.2024 2

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Extreme weather is ramping up toxic nitrate pollution in groundwater: Study

Climate-driven extreme weather conditions, such as droughts and intense precipitation, may be accelerating the pace at which toxic nitrates are...

13.11.2024 2

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Personal care product use during pregnancy, lactation may increase exposure to ‘forever chemicals’: Study

The use of certain personal care products during pregnancy or lactation may be linked to increased levels of "forever chemicals" in both blood...

12.11.2024 2

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Climate scores big wins in ballot measures across US West

Voters across the U.S. West granted efforts to combat climate change resounding wins in state- and local-level ballot measures, amid expectations...

12.11.2024 10

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California air regulators approve controversial standards that could affect gas prices

California regulators have approved plans to strengthen the state's carbon reduction standards — a move that opponents fear could drive up...

11.11.2024 2

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Biden administration tightens sage-grouse protections, ahead of second Trump term

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Friday issued updates aimed at strengthening its proposed protections for the greater sage-grouse — an...

08.11.2024 3

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California Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session after Trump win

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued a proclamation Thursday to convene a special session of the state Legislature, with the goal of preserving...

07.11.2024 2

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Climate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study

Climate change-induced warming is drying out the America West by not only reducing precipitation, but also accelerating evaporation — even amid...

07.11.2024 6

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