Sep 15, 2022

Freight railroads, unions dodge strike with tentative labor deal

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A rail strike that could have crunched the supply chain and damaged the economy has been averted mere hours before a deadline. The Biden administration plans to invest billions to battle greenhouse gas emissions. Sides are dueling on a plan to bury power lines in California.

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What might it take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture?

by Savannah Maher

Sep 15, 2022

The USDA is doling out about $3 billion to projects that provide incentives for sustainable farming and forestry practices.

The Biden administration plans to invest billions into battling greenhouse gas emissions and reducing the carbon footprint.

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California wants more utilities to bury electrical lines

by Lily Jamali

Sep 15, 2022

A bill awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's signature would expedite permitting.

The Fairview Fire burns behind power lines near Hemet, California on Sept. 6, 2022.

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Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

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Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

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