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Sharon Udasin

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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, a...

13.12.2024 2

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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 have...

12.12.2024 1

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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...

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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 age...

06.12.2024 8

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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 population,...

05.12.2024 10

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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 7

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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 possibility...

03.12.2024 10

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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 to...

03.12.2024 10

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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 7

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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 10

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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 to...

29.11.2024 10

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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 8

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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 effects...

25.11.2024 7

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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 10

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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 10

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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 expiration...

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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 such...

20.11.2024 10

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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 10

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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. When...

18.11.2024 5

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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.) for...

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 3

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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 and...

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 has...

14.11.2024 4

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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 4

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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 10

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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 plasma...

12.11.2024 4

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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 that...

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 gasoline...

11.11.2024 9

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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 iconic...

08.11.2024 10

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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 4

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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 10

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Global climate community braces for Trump 2.0 

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability   The Big Story Global climate community braces for Trump...

07.11.2024 8

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California scientists unlock new key to mosquito-borne disease spread

Male mosquitoes that fail to hear potential females do not end up mating — a phenomenon that could have major implications for insect-borne disease...

05.11.2024 5

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Watch live: Vance campaigns in key swing states on day before Election Day

Sen. JD Vance (Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, will rally supporters in key swing states on Monday, just hours before the first votes...

04.11.2024 4

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Colorado gray wolves venture to southernmost point since their reintroduction

Colorado gray wolves have ventured the farthest south yet since their reintroduction to the Centennial state almost a year ago, parks officials...

04.11.2024 5

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Colorado ballot measure to ban big cat hunting raises clashing conservation concerns

Colorado wildlife experts are at odds over whether a ballot measure to ban the hunting of certain wildcats would help or hurt the formidable felines...

01.11.2024 8

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California inks sustainable aviation fuel deal with major airlines

California on Wednesday signed an agreement with the country's leading passenger and cargo airlines to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation...

31.10.2024 9

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Newsom signs executive order to curb electricity costs for Californians

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday signed an executive order that aims to provide residents with some respite amid rising electricity...

31.10.2024 9

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Large herbivores have been living in Yellowstone for 2,300 years: Study

Large herbivores, such as bison and elk, have lived continuously in Yellowstone National Park for more than two millennia, a new study has confirmed....

30.10.2024 5

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Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study

The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study...

30.10.2024 6

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Gas price fears drive pushback against California plan to overhaul climate program

California's Republican representatives in Congress are pushing back against state plans to tighten carbon reduction policies, arguing that doing so...

29.10.2024 8

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Toxic contamination of Southern California’s coast lives on decades later: Study

Toxic pesticides dumped off Southern California's coast decades ago are staying put — deep in adjacent ocean sediments and in the fish that reside...

28.10.2024 5

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Dust from California's lithium-rich Salton Sea worsening child respiratory issues: Study

Wind-strewn dust from California's lithium-rich, shrinking Salton Sea may be triggering respiratory issues in children who live nearby, a new study...

28.10.2024 10

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Biden administration approves Nevada lithium mine, amid local pushback

Federal officials on Thursday granted final approval to a southwestern Nevada lithium mining project, which they say could supply enough of the...

25.10.2024 8

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Watch live: Trump holds rally in swing state Arizona

Former President Trump is rallying voters in battleground Arizona Thursday evening, with Election Day just more than a week away. The former president...

24.10.2024 3

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