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12:40 PM - Jul 15, 2023
The U.S. is pumping oil faster than ever. Republicans don’t care
GOP presidential candidates are blaming pump prices on President Joe Biden’s clean energy policies, even though the U.S. is churning out record amounts of oil.
GOP presidential candidates are blaming pump prices on President Joe Biden’s clean energy policies, even though the U.S. is churning out record amounts of oil.
10:05 AM - Aug 28, 2023
A First Look From NASA’s New Air Pollution Satellite
A new mission will provide hourly updates of air quality, the nation’s first continuous record of air pollution. While air quality has improved over the years, one-third of Americans are still living in unhealthy levels of air pollution.
A new mission will provide hourly updates of air quality, the nation’s first continuous record of air pollution. While air quality has improved over the years, one-third of Americans are still living in unhealthy levels of air pollution.
02:37 PM - Aug 26, 2023
NJ residents can now text Gov. Phil Murphy
Anyone can now send a text message to (732) 605-5455 and Murphy promises to respond to comments and questions as much as possible.
The Democrat is the first governor to use the program Community to directly engage with the residents of his state.
Anyone can now send a text message to (732) 605-5455 and Murphy promises to respond to comments and questions as much as possible.
The Democrat is the first governor to use the program Community to directly engage with the residents of his state.
12:25 PM - Aug 26, 2023
"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass." —Maya Angelou
12:22 PM - Aug 26, 2023
Happy International Dog Day! With almost one-year-old Heidi in 2013.
11:09 AM - Aug 26, 2023
Over the past year, the Inflation Reduction Act has spurred nearly $280 billion in new investments across the country. The vast majority of those investments have flowed into Republican-held districts, according to numbers compiled by advocacy group Climate Power.
11:05 AM - Aug 26, 2023
“It limits their ability to cope with climate change because they don’t have the resources,” said Flowers. “You have to have the resources to build resilience, and you have to have the resources to build the type of storm drainage systems that will allow communities not to flood each and every time"
10:59 AM - Aug 26, 2023
The growth of batteries was evident when storage facilities injected a record amount of power into Texas’ electric system. It was badly needed when the primary grid operator called on consumers to conserve energy.
“It is like two nuclear power plants worth of support for the grid.”
“It is like two nuclear power plants worth of support for the grid.”
09:51 AM - Aug 26, 2023
The latest right-wing panic? Joe Biden is coming for your ceiling fans!
News that the Department of Energy is proposing a new rule to make ceiling fans more energy efficient is sending right-wingers into a flurry of heated emotion — with Joe Biden as the choice to hurl the blame.
News that the Department of Energy is proposing a new rule to make ceiling fans more energy efficient is sending right-wingers into a flurry of heated emotion — with Joe Biden as the choice to hurl the blame.
08:56 AM - Aug 26, 2023
You Can't Talk About Trump's Georgia Case Without Talking About Racism
Bigotry, or rather a bet on the bigotry of the American public, will not only likely feature heavily in Trump’s public-facing defense and campaign, it is at the core of the case itself.
Bigotry, or rather a bet on the bigotry of the American public, will not only likely feature heavily in Trump’s public-facing defense and campaign, it is at the core of the case itself.
08:50 AM - Aug 26, 2023
Biden proposes new sanctuary off California coast
If approved, the 5,617-square-mile area would be designated the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, the first nomination led by an Indigenous tribe. The government plans to manage in collaboration with the Chumash and Salinan tribes.
If approved, the 5,617-square-mile area would be designated the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, the first nomination led by an Indigenous tribe. The government plans to manage in collaboration with the Chumash and Salinan tribes.
07:06 AM - Aug 26, 2023
When Asked About Climate Change, US Republican Presidential Candidates Hit New Lows
Not one said yes and one flat-out denied the climate crisis. And the candidate responsible for leaving the country’s climate policies in a mess, didn’t even bother to show up.
Not one said yes and one flat-out denied the climate crisis. And the candidate responsible for leaving the country’s climate policies in a mess, didn’t even bother to show up.
07:03 AM - Aug 26, 2023
Biden says he’s ‘practically’ declared a climate emergency. Why won’t he do it for real?
Biden’s rhetoric on climate change has been strong — he has at least called it an emergency — and with the Inflation Reduction Act, he took the biggest federal climate action to date.
Biden’s rhetoric on climate change has been strong — he has at least called it an emergency — and with the Inflation Reduction Act, he took the biggest federal climate action to date.
05:55 AM - Aug 26, 2023
Catrin Einhorn, who covers biodiversity, climate and the environment for The Times, discusses the urgent quest to save coral and what it might mean for the world if it disappears.
03:32 PM - Aug 24, 2023
Biden administration spending $150M to help small forest owners
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the program at a conference of Black landowners in Georgia, saying programs that allow companies to offset their own emissions have disproportionately benefited owners of large acreage.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the program at a conference of Black landowners in Georgia, saying programs that allow companies to offset their own emissions have disproportionately benefited owners of large acreage.
01:45 PM - Aug 24, 2023
Joe Biden slams Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over ‘climate change hoax’ remark
Ramaswamy’s remarks were booed by the crowd and criticised by several leaders including the US president. Biden took to X (formerly Twitter) to say ‘Climate change is real, by the way.’
Ramaswamy’s remarks were booed by the crowd and criticised by several leaders including the US president. Biden took to X (formerly Twitter) to say ‘Climate change is real, by the way.’
08:45 AM - Aug 24, 2023
Silver Lining To Sicilian Heat: Baby Boom Of Endangered Sea Turtles!
Italy has experienced a difficult summer of climate disasters, but the country is experiencing a boom in turtles' nests, with Sicily leading the way.
Italy has experienced a difficult summer of climate disasters, but the country is experiencing a boom in turtles' nests, with Sicily leading the way.
06:23 AM - Aug 22, 2023
Star Trails! A half-hour open shutter centered on Polaris, the North Star, shows off the apparent motion of the stars #moving in a circle. Today's #DailyPictureTheme is #moving
05:46 AM - Aug 22, 2023
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Deep in Florida, an ‘ecological disaster’ has been reversed—and wildlife is thriving.
20 years and $1 billion dollars later much of Florida’s Kissimmee River has been restored to its natural state. 40 square miles of wetlands have been reestablished.
#SomeGoodNews #ecology #NatGeo
20 years and $1 billion dollars later much of Florida’s Kissimmee River has been restored to its natural state. 40 square miles of wetlands have been reestablished.
#SomeGoodNews #ecology #NatGeo
03:40 PM - Apr 16, 2023
09:19 AM - Aug 12, 2023
New tools to teach climate change in Maine schools
Imagine a day at school — say you’re in seventh grade — where every class focuses on climate change.
Maine follows New Jersey as the second state with its own customized online hub.
Imagine a day at school — say you’re in seventh grade — where every class focuses on climate change.
Maine follows New Jersey as the second state with its own customized online hub.
06:13 PM - Aug 20, 2023
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‘Orphan well’ mishap stirs suspicion and frustration in tiny Pennsylvania town
Some New Freeport, Pennsylvania, residents say they are still without definitive answers over what exactly happened last summer and whether their water is safe to drink.
Some New Freeport, Pennsylvania, residents say they are still without definitive answers over what exactly happened last summer and whether their water is safe to drink.
01:38 PM - Aug 20, 2023
A very proud moment for me. This is an #Exterior shot of my new business location. In 2021 we moved to a bigger, better location. This is the day the sign went up. #DailyPictureTheme #shopsmall
10:12 AM - Aug 20, 2023
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#Exterior of Frank Gehry’s Disney Concert Hall is stainless steel. #DailyPictureTheme
06:34 AM - Aug 20, 2023
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09:47 AM - Aug 20, 2023
The exterior of the building at Princes Square on Glascow’s main shopping/pedestrian street. #DailyPictureTheme #Exterior
07:34 AM - Aug 20, 2023
