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First Ever Youth-Led, Constitutional Climate Trial Set to Begin in Montana Next Month
A group of 16 young people in Montana will take the stand in June in the case of Held v. State of Montana over their constitutional right to a clean environment.
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Will Biden's Hard-Hat Environmentalism Bridge the Divide on Clean Energy Future?
Perhaps the most unlikely feature of high-stakes budget negotiations going on in Washington is a debate over permitting. That’s essentially the regulatory process for deciding what gets built where. It could be power plants, transmission lines or other projects.
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Meet Yulia. Endangered Seal Draws Crowds to Tel Aviv Beach
An unexpected visitor spotted sunbathing on a beach in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv is turning heads and causing a media buzz. But it’s not American film director and Tel Aviv mainstay Quentin Tarantino or another celebrity. It’s Yulia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal. The seal cow first appeared south of Tel Aviv’s main beachfront last Friday, drawing clusters...
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In Major Climate Step, EPA Proposes 1st Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency could force American power plants to capture smokestack emissions using technology that isn’t in widespread use. If finalized, the rule would mark the first time the government has restricted carbon dioxide emissions.
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Climate Protesters Shut Down GW Parkway
Climate protesters shut down a portion of the George Washington Parkway during the morning rush hour Wednesday.
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Climate Protesters Shut Down GW Parkway
Climate protesters shut down a portion of the George Washington Parkway during the morning rush hour Wednesday. Here’s a quick look.
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Dogs Helping Detect Invasive Species in Virginia
Researchers from Virginia Tech are training dogs to detect the spotted lanternfly, which is damaging crops from New York to North Carolina. Here’s a quick look at how the dogs do it.
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Pollution Lawsuit Could Curb Use of Aerial Retardant in Fighting Wildfires
A legal dispute in Montana could drastically curb the government’s use of aerial fire retardant to combat wildfires.
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Biden Signs Order Prioritizing ‘Environmental Justice'
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that would create the White House Office of Environmental Justice.
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US Plans New Forest Protections, Issues Old-Growth Inventory
The Biden administration has identified more than 175,000 square miles of old growth and mature forests on U.S. government lands.
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DC Area Gets ‘F' Grade for Ozone Smog
The D.C. area got mixed results in a new report on air quality from the American Lung Association. The combination of smog and hot weather can put people in the hospital, Dr. Bobby Mahajan told News4’s Dominique Moody.
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California and Other Parts of Western US Lead in Unhealthy Levels of Air Pollution
California and other parts of the western United States had the country’s worst air pollution, even as air quality overall improved in 2019 through 2021, according to the latest report from the American Lung Association.
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Young People Join UN Program to Solve Global Issues
As Earth Day approaches, young people are sharing their solutions to save the planet. News4’s Molette Green, working for the community, joins us with the details on this initiative.
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IndyCar Aims for Sustainable Future With New Initiatives
The NTT IndyCar Series is addressing environmental issues on and off the track with renewable race fuel, innovative tires and more.
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Senate Approves Measure to Overturn Biden's Water Protections Despite Likely Veto
Congress on Wednesday approved a resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways.
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Minnesota Nuclear Plant Shuts Down for Leak; Residents Worry
Water containing a radioactive material has leaked for a second time from a nuclear plant near Minneapolis and the plant will be shut down, but there is no danger to the public.
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The Do's and Don'ts of Composting at Home
Composting is a great way to prevent waste while delivering nutrient-rich soil in return, but it can be confusing at the start. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares at-home composting tips.
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Multiple ATMs Dumped in DC Creek, FBI Investigating
A Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson told News4 Wednesday that police are working with the FBI to trace the origin of the ATMs found in Watt’s Branch Creek.
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ATMS Found Dumped in Northeast DC Creek
Multiple ATMs were found in Watts Branch Creek in Northeast D.C. on Wednesday. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Feral Cows in New Mexico Will Be Shot From Helicopters Over Concerns About Environmental Damage
A helicopter with a shooter will fly over a portion of the vast Gila Wilderness in southwestern New Mexico next week, searching for feral cows to kill.