FEMA 2 days ago Former FEMA employee slams agency on equity focus after official tells workers to avoid homes with Trump signs A former FEMA employee said that the guidance to skip over houses with Trump signs and banners is part of a larger DEI emphasis within the agency,
Politics November 13 Democratic stronghold state votes to protect natural gas and gas stoves, a Biden administration bugaboo Voters in Washington state appeared to have approved a ballot measure that would restrict future regulations on natural gas and gas stoves.
Environment November 13 EPA's new rule to charge oil and gas companies for emissions could face a Trump reckoning The EPA on Tuesday announced a final rule to charge oil and gas companies for emissions, but opponents say it could face obstacles under the incoming GOP administration.
Climate Change November 13 Biden imposes a new methane emissions tax as he prepares to leave the White House President Biden's Environmental Protection Agency finalized a new rule taxing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, but critics argue the move is "irrelevant" and will serve to boost Big Oil and stifle innovation.
Health November 13 Autism risk could rise with air pollution, new study suggests Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts speak about the potential risk.
Natural Disasters November 13 Tourists stranded in Bali for days after Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights Thousands of people were stranded at airports in Indonesia and Australia due to the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano. media reports say.
Oceans November 13 New glowing species of sea slug that inhabits ocean's deep sea 'midnight zone' discovered Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute scientists have discovered Bathydevius caudactylus, a new species of glowing sea slug that lives deep in the ocean.
Climate Change November 13 Biden admin says climate change poses national security risks, sends delegation to address them The White House said one of its delegation's main objectives at the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan will be to address the national security "risks" that climate change poses.
United Kingdom November 13 British writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for fiction with space-station novel 'Orbital' British author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her novel "Orbital," which focuses on six astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Climate November 8 Voters decide on climate measures, reject initiative to tax natural gas powered buildings in California city Voters in multiple states decided on key ballot initiatives to shape their climate and environmental policies for the next several years.
