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Hurricane Helene Death Toll Tops 200

On Thursday, the death toll from Hurricane Helene rose to at least 200, according to authorities, the Associated Press reported. Helicopters searched for survivors above washed-out bridges, while rescuers hiked through the wilderness. After pummeling Florida’s Gulf Coast, the powerful Category 4 storm dumped over 40 trillion gallons of rainfall — enough to fill up […]

‘Landmark Victory’: California’s Newsom Signs 3 Bills Protecting Communities From Oil and Gas

‘Landmark Victory’: California’s Newsom Signs 3 Bills Protecting Communities From Oil and Gas

The signing of three new bills into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom allows local communities to limit oil drilling while helping the state address pollution from “idle wells.” The laws will help protect the environment and public health, while empowering communities to set better protections around fossil fuel activities in their neighborhoods, a press release from the governor’s office said. “The health of our communities always comes first. These new laws allow local leaders to limit dangerous oil and gas activities near homes, schools, and other areas as they […]

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    Climate

    Here are our latest articles on key issues and topics related to the climate crisis.

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    Hurricane Helene Death Toll Tops 200

    Hurricane Helene Death Toll Tops 200

    On Thursday, the death toll from Hurricane Helene rose to at least 200, according to authorities, the Associated Press reported. Helicopters searched for survivors above washed-out bridges, while rescuers hiked through the wilderness. After pummeling Florida’s Gulf Coast, the powerful Category 4 storm dumped over 40 trillion gallons of rainfall — enough to fill up […]

    Energy

    The energy industry has one of the biggest impacts on the health of the planet. Here are our latest articles on key issues and topics related to energy.

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    Chinese Invention Uses Lotus Leaves to Power Small Electronic Devices

    Chinese Invention Uses Lotus Leaves to Power Small Electronic Devices

    Chinese scientists have developed a transpiration energy generator capable of creating electricity using lotus leaves. The generator could turn nearly all leaves on the planet into a continuous and sustainable source of energy. The researchers said their discovery of the leaf transpiration’s hydrovoltaic effect provided “fresh perspective for advancing green energy technologies,” as the South […]

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    California Passes First U.S. Clothing Recycling Law

    California Passes First U.S. Clothing Recycling Law

    California is tackling the problem of textile and fashion waste with the country’s first law that requires clothing companies to implement a recycling system for the garments they sell. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act. The new law requires a clothing, apparel and textile extended producer responsibility (EPR) program, […]