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Environment Jan 27, 2023

Town where child cancer rose blasts deal over polluted site

In hindsight, it's clear that something was very wrong in this suburban town at the Jersey Shore, where many people worked at or lived near a chemical company that was flushing toxic waste into waterways and burying it in ...

Environment Dec 27, 2022

Pressure mounts on Biden administration for decision on giant Willow oil field project in Alaska

A major oil prospect on federal land in Alaska is hanging in the balance as pressure mounts on the Biden administration for a final decision to approve, or reject, the project.

Ecology Nov 18, 2022

In 'momentous' act, regulators approve demolition of four Klamath River dams

In a milestone decision, federal regulators on Thursday signed off on plans to demolish four aging dams along the Klamath River, paving the way for hundreds of miles of native fish habitat along the California-Oregon border ...

Environment May 2, 2022

Tree loss in tropics casts doubt over climate goals

Tropical regions of the world lost 11.1 million hectares of forest cover in 2021, new data shows, calling into question global pledges to end deforestation by 2030.

Optics & Photonics Apr 14, 2022

Laser trailblazer: US Navy conducts test of new laser weapon system

The ground-based laser system homed in on the red drone flying by, shooting a high-energy beam invisible to the naked eye. Suddenly, a fiery orange glow flared on the drone, smoke poured from its engine and a parachute opened ...

Environment Mar 14, 2022

Mumbai becomes first South Asian city to detail net-zero plan

Mumbai announced detailed plans to zero out carbon emissions by 2050, a target that puts it two decades ahead of India's national goal and makes it the first city in South Asia to set such a timeline.

Environment Oct 28, 2021

Fewer than half of Australia's 150 biggest companies have committed to zero emissions by 2050

Corporate Australia has of late become a strong voice for more action on climate change. Earlier this month the Business Council of Australia, which represents the nation's 100 biggest companies, declared its support for ...

Other May 28, 2021

Genetically modified salmon head to US dinner plates

The inaugural harvest of genetically modified salmon began this week after the pandemic delayed the sale of the first such altered animal to be cleared for human consumption in the United States, company officials said.

Space Exploration May 21, 2021

When will the first baby be born in space?

When the first baby is born off-Earth, it will be a milestone as momentous as humanity's first steps out of Africa. Such a birth would mark the beginning of a multi–planet civilization for the human species.

Economics & Business May 19, 2021

Employees feeling burned over broken work-from-home promises, corporate culture 'BS'

As vaccinations and relaxed health guidelines make returning to the office a reality for more companies, there seems to be a disconnect between managers and their workers over remote work.

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