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Iran November 22, 2022

Study: Majority of Iranians want regime change as country's protests continue to grow

A new study by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change published a new report showing Iranian society has become more secular, spanning both genders and all age groups.

Climate Change November 21, 2022

Biden torched for agreeing to climate reparations: Is this an 'Onion' headline?

"Outnumbered" panelists sounded off on President Biden for committing up to $1 billion in U.S. funding while China, the world's top polluter, is not required to contribute.

Climate November 19, 2022

UN climate negotiators poised for deal creating disaster fund, reports say

Negotiators at the United Nations climate talks said they had struck a potential breakthrough deal on creating a disaster fund that would compensate poor nations.

Ukraine November 19, 2022

Zelenskyy warns Russia seeks truce to 'regain strength', calls on US, allies to enforce 10-step peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia has sought a 'short truce' following several battlefield defeats but warned 'respite' would help them 'regain strength.'

California November 18, 2022

US approves world’s largest dam demolition project in history

Regulators have approved the removal of four aging hydro-electric structures on the Klamath River, making the demolition and river restoration project the biggest in the world.

Ukraine November 17, 2022

Russia-Ukraine grain deal extended in win for food prices

A wartime agreement unblocking grain shipments from Ukraine helped temper rising global food prices and will be extended, according to the United Nations.

US November 17, 2022

Projects granted $74M to advance battery reuse, recycling

Projects across the U.S. intended to advance the recycling of batteries was granted $74 million by the Energy Department. The funding aims to improve battery production in America.

Idaho November 17, 2022

Conservation group given $40 million to improve natural habitats for fish

Trout Unlimited will begin a $40 million, five-year initiative to improve habitats for salmon and trout. The money is funded by Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure act.

California November 17, 2022

US regulators to vote on largest dam demolition in the world

Regulators will vote on whether four aging hydro-electric structures should be demolished. The removal would restore salmon, but opponents argue nearby property values could fall.

Washington November 16, 2022

In Seattle, city trees planted to fight climate change dying amid worsening temperatures

Worsening climate change is stressing city trees’ carbon-absorbing capabilities. Arborists in Seattle, Washington, are seeing signs of stress such as browning leaves and bald branches.