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California cities and farms will get 10% of requested state water supplies when 2024 begins

California cities and farms will get 10% of requested state water supplies when 2024 begins

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
New US rules, aimed at curbing China, could make it harder for EV buyers to claim a full tax credit

New US rules, aimed at curbing China, could make it harder for EV buyers to claim a full tax credit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans could have a harder time finding electric vehicles that qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under new rules proposed Friday that are likely to hinder President Joe Biden’s goal that half of new passenger vehicles
The resumption of the Israel-Hamas war casts long shadow over Dubai's COP28 climate talks

The resumption of the Israel-Hamas war casts long shadow over Dubai's COP28 climate talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As world leaders gathered for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, the collapse of a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war Friday plunged the conflict back into open combat and cast a long shadow over the talks.
New England's decades-old shrimp fishery, a victim of climate change, to remain closed indefinitely

New England's decades-old shrimp fishery, a victim of climate change, to remain closed indefinitely

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New England's long-shuttered shrimp business, which fell victim to warming waters, will remain in a fishing moratorium indefinitely, fishery regulators ruled on Friday.

Nickel ore processing plant that will supply Tesla strikes deal to spend $115M in federal funds

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Developers of a proposed nickel ore processing plant in North Dakota that would supply electric automaker Tesla have reached a deal with the U.S.
Harris heads to Dubai to tackle delicate tasks of talking climate and Israel-Hamas war

Harris heads to Dubai to tackle delicate tasks of talking climate and Israel-Hamas war

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will tackle two delicate tasks this weekend in Dubai: She'll try to demonstrate U.S.
The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

When consumers think about ways to reduce their carbon footprint, lowering their car usage, eating fewer animal products and reducing their waste likely come to mind. But there’s another, perhaps easier, way to cut your emissions: delete old emails.
5 reasons why COP 28, the UN climate talks, are worth your attention

5 reasons why COP 28, the UN climate talks, are worth your attention

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ask most people what the annual U.N.
Ocean noise strategy delayed, but whale report by military may sound out path forward

Ocean noise strategy delayed, but whale report by military may sound out path forward

VANCOUVER — Marine scientist Kieran Cox calls it "probably the most pervasive, unregulated pollutant in Canada and globally." It's not plastic, petrochemicals or another chemical toxin. It's underwater noise.
Peruvian rainforest defender from embattled Kichwa tribe shot dead in river attack

Peruvian rainforest defender from embattled Kichwa tribe shot dead in river attack

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A Kichwa tribal leader has been shot to death in an area of the Peruvian rainforest that’s seen high tensions between Indigenous people and illegal loggers.
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