Today: November 13, 2024
Today: November 13, 2024

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Business|Environment

Some companies using lots of water want to be more sustainable. Few are close to their targets

Major corporations in water-guzzling industries such as apparel, food and beverage, and tech want to be better stewards of the freshwater resources they use

Some companies using lots of water want to be more sustainable. Few are close to their targets
Environment|News|Science|US

In rural Utah, concern over efforts to use Colorado River water to extract lithium

A company’s plan in southeast Utah to extract lithium is adding to an anxiety familiar in this part of the arid American West: how the project could affect water from the Colorado River

In rural Utah, concern over efforts to use Colorado River water to extract lithium
Economy|Environment|News|US

Climate change, cost and competition for water drive settlement over tribal rights to Colorado River

A Native American tribe with one of the largest outstanding claims to water in the Colorado River basin is closing in on a settlement

Climate change, cost and competition for water drive settlement over tribal rights to Colorado River
Environment|News|World

From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere

In a world growing increasingly accustomed to wild weather swings, the last few days and weeks have seemingly taken those environmental extremes to a new level

From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere
News|Environment|World

Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms

The threat of a wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, appeared to be easing Wednesday, a day after thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the city of 68,000

Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms
Environment|Europe|Health|News|Sports|Travel|World

Will the Seine be clean enough by the Olympics? Not even the experts know yet

With the Paris Olympics less than two weeks away, a question hangs over the Games: Will the Seine River be clean enough for athletes to swim in it

Europe|News|Sports

More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here's the latest on water quality concerns

At the Paris Olympics, whether the water quality in the Seine River is safe enough to host some swimming events has been a major question

More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here's the latest on water quality concerns
Election|Entertainment|News

Democrats set their convention roll call to a soundtrack. Here’s how each song fits each state

The traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago became a boisterous dance party, with each state’s delegation announcing their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a song befitting their state

Democrats set their convention roll call to a soundtrack. Here’s how each song fits each state
Environment|US

Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes

Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they prepared for heavy wind, rain, and storm surges

Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes
Business|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

SEC takes up landmark rule that would require companies to disclose emissions, climate risks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday on a rule that formalizes what companies have to report publicly about their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks

SEC takes up landmark rule that would require companies to disclose emissions, climate risks
Environment|US

Arizona to cancel leases allowing Saudi-owned farm access to state's groundwater

Arizona governor Katie Hobbs said this week her administration is terminating land leases that for years have given a Saudi-owned farm nearly unfettered access to groundwater in the parched southwestern state

Arizona to cancel leases allowing Saudi-owned farm access to state's groundwater
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Amid legal challenges, SEC pauses its climate rule

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday said it would pause the implementation of its new climate disclosure rule while it defended the regulation in court

Amid legal challenges, SEC pauses its climate rule
Business|Technology|US

Microsoft CEO says unfair practices by Google led to its dominance as a search engine

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company’s rival program, Bing

Microsoft CEO says unfair practices by Google led to its dominance as a search engine
Environment|Science

Great Barrier Reef waters were hottest in 400 years over the past decade, study finds

Ocean temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef reached the highest they’ve been in 400 years over the past decade, research published Wednesday in the journal Nature found

Great Barrier Reef waters were hottest in 400 years over the past decade, study finds
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Broken record: March is 10th straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say

The European climate agency says Earth was record hot for the 10th consecutive month in March

Broken record: March is 10th straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say
Environment|Science|World

Groundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds

The groundwater that supplies farms, homes, industries and cities is being depleted across the world

Groundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds
Opinion|Science

Jury to decide on climate scientist Michael Mann's defamation suit over comparison to molester

It's been 12 years since a pair of conservative writers compared a prominent climate scientist to a convicted child molester for his depiction of global warming

Jury to decide on climate scientist Michael Mann's defamation suit over comparison to molester
Environment|Europe|News|Science|World

Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change

Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the heavy rainfall that caused floods killing 24 people in Central Europe earlier this month, a new flash study found

Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change
Economy|Environment|News|US

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will continue to live with less water next year from the Colorado River after the U.S. government Thursday announced water cuts preserving the status quo

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024
Environment|News|US

As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River

As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
Economy|News|US

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

President Joe Biden's administration is proposing a rule aimed at addressing excessive heat in the workplace, as tens of millions of people in the U.S. are under heat advisories due to blistering temperatures

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat
Environment|News|Science|World

Climate records keep getting shattered. Here is what you need to know

Month after month, global temperatures are breaking records

Climate records keep getting shattered. Here is what you need to know
Environment|News|Science|US

Plumbing problem at Glen Canyon Dam brings new threat to Colorado River system

Plumbing problems at the dam holding back the second-largest reservoir in the U.S. are spurring concerns about future water delivery issues to Southwestern states supplied by the Colorado River

Plumbing problem at Glen Canyon Dam brings new threat to Colorado River system
Business|Economy|Environment|News

SEC climate rule prompts a rush to sue. Experts say companies are likely to prepare to comply anyway

An expected long legal battle has begun over a new rule that requires companies to disclose some emissions and climate-related information

SEC climate rule prompts a rush to sue. Experts say companies are likely to prepare to comply anyway
Crime|News|US

Climate scientist Michael Mann wins defamation suit over comparison to molester, jury decides

A jury on Thursday in Washington D

Climate scientist Michael Mann wins defamation suit over comparison to molester, jury decides

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