Stories Tagged as
Environment
A wildlife crossing near Los Angeles aims to expand the terrain where animals can roam
Apr 19, 2022
Most of the $90 million price tag for the crossing — about 60% — comes from private donations.
Biden administration restarts oil and gas leases on federal lands
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Andy Uhler
Apr 18, 2022
The move shows the president is trying to bring down prices, but he also appears to be going back on his word to curb oil and gas production.
Investment in solar power key to Biden's green energy goals
Sep 9, 2021
A Department of Energy study out today shows that the U.S. has the potential to power 40% of its electricity needs with solar power.
Can plastic-eating bacteria help cut down on pollution?
Oct 26, 2020
British and American researchers have developed a “super-enzyme” to reduce the cost and improve the efficiency of recycling of plastic waste.
Artist turns thousands of plastic bags into Times Square public art project
Oct 26, 2020
The pop-up "store" is filled with handcrafted items made from single-use plastic bags.
"Flaring" is an environmental problem. What will stop oil companies from doing it?
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Andy Uhler
Aug 24, 2020
It's often cheaper to burn off the natural gas than it is to sell it.
These academics want to lead the way to flying less
by
Emma Jacobs
Jan 1, 2020
Now they want their institutions to lend some support.
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Would you miss tiny bottles of shampoo in hotel bathrooms?
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Nova Safo
Nov 25, 2019
Major hotel brands are promising to get rid of one of the most recognizable elements of the hotel experience: tiny bottles of shampoo.
Trump's visit to Shell plant highlights natural gas challenges
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Scott Tong
Aug 13, 2019
Pennsylvania's natural gas industry hopes the plant can bring a lifeline to a sector beleaguered by overproduction.
Amid concerns over health, dry cleaners look to "wet" alternative
Jun 7, 2019
In Seattle, grants have been offered to dry cleaning companies who will trade a potentially dangerous chemical for safer alternatives.