The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect last weekend, marking a historic moment for ocean conservation after nearly two decades of negotiations. …
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Antarctic penguin breeding is happening sooner, and that’s a problem
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWarming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier and that’s a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, …
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Trump moves to make tech companies pay for surging power costs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump and the governors of several U.S. Northeastern states agreed to push for an emergency wholesale electricity auction that would compel technology companies to effectively fund new power plants. …
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At the North American International Auto Show, tires squeal as gearheads put shiny new vehicles through their paces on a pair of indoor tracks that sprawl across the event space. …
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Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPORTLAND, Maine — Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean’s chemistry could put …
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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced Friday it will hear Monsanto’s claim that it should be shielded from tens of thousands of lawsuits over its weed killer Roundup because the Environmental …
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Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. — Yvette Lyles thought of the modest brick ranch home as a Christmas present for her family. It was close to a state park where she and her kids …
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With a nudge from industry, Congress takes aim at California recycling laws
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe plastics industry is not happy with California. And it’s looking to friends in Congress to put the Golden State in its place. California has not figured out how to …
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Crazy week for U.S. offshore wind in federal court as it fights back against administration
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA federal judge ruled Friday that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume, the third project this week to successfully challenge the Trump administration in court. The administration …
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Edison sues L.A. County and other agencies, saying they share blame for Eaton fire deaths, destruction
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSouthern California Edison sued Los Angeles County, water agencies and two companies including SoCalGas on Friday, saying their mistakes contributed to the deadly and destructive toll of last year’s Eaton …