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Biden sets economy-wide climate target: Reducing emissions 66% in 2035 from 2005 levels

December 19, 2024

Biden sets economy-wide climate target: Reducing emissions 66% in 2035 from 2005 levels

President Biden's administration made a symbolic push for a massive reduction in carbon emissions just before leaving office.

Environmental group launches six-figure battleground state ad buy against Newsom's 'climate leadership'

December 17, 2024

Environmental group launches six-figure battleground state ad buy against Newsom's 'climate leadership'

An environmental group is hitting Gov. Gavin Newsom's leadership on climate change with a six-figure ad buy across presidential battleground states.

A potential second withdrawal from Paris climate treaty under Trump could look different than first US exit

December 16, 2024

A potential second withdrawal from Paris climate treaty under Trump could look different than first US exit

President-elect Trump is reportedly considering a second withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, but it could look different than the first time around.

White House says to 'expect more' climate funding before President Biden leaves office

December 13, 2024

White House says to 'expect more' climate funding before President Biden leaves office

President Biden is seeking to focus on climate funding during his final weeks in office, before President-elect Trump potentially takes aim at his green energy agenda.

Firefighters struggle to contain fast-moving Malibu wildfire, prompting evacuation orders

December 11, 2024

Firefighters struggle to contain fast-moving Malibu wildfire, prompting evacuation orders

Firefighters in Malibu are struggling to gain control the fast-moving Franklin Fire, which is 0% contained as of late Tuesday night after burning more than 3,000 acres in about 24 hours.

Study links mental health risks to this toxin for those born in '60s or '70s

December 8, 2024

Study links mental health risks to this toxin for those born in '60s or '70s

A study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that decades of lead exposure has resulted in mental health challenges for generations of Americans.

GOP rebels go to war over Biden’s mammoth $98B disaster aid request

December 4, 2024

GOP rebels go to war over Biden’s mammoth $98B disaster aid request

The House Freedom Caucus is warning its members will not accept a $100 billion disaster aid package just as Congressional negotiators work on a relief bill.

Robotic shorts give your legs a boost to walk farther and tire less

December 3, 2024

Robotic shorts give your legs a boost to walk farther and tire less

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how WalkON enhances walking and jogging with sensors and artificial tendons.

Siberia's 'Gateway to Hell' crater fuels new fears

November 29, 2024

Siberia's 'Gateway to Hell' crater fuels new fears

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says the Batagaika crater in Siberia expands 35 million cubic feet yearly due to thawing.

Four dolphins found dead on Mississippi's Petit Bois Island in 'very unusual event'

November 28, 2024

Four dolphins found dead on Mississippi's Petit Bois Island in 'very unusual event'

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) reported on Facebook that four dolphins were discovered stranded on the beach over the weekend.