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The US farmers saving Palestinian seeds

More than 40 growers nationwide are working to preserve heirloom seeds, along with the history, tradition, and identity they contain.
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Western U.S. cities open wallets in quest for water

Supply declines, drought risk, and population growth are pushing cities to seek new water sources.

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Biodegradable plastic isn't a climate solution on its own

A new global life-cycle analysis finds that if not properly disposed of, biodegradable plastics could increase methane emissions and plastic accumulation.
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Cutting the climate impact of anesthetic gases across Loma Linda University Health

Hospital systems are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening our commitment to environmental stewardship.

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How letting radiologists work remotely can help save the planet

Teleradiology can drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, at roughly 63% when compared to if all impacted individuals needed to travel into work every day, one academic institution estimates.  
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Feds greenlight $2B renewable energy project on Yakama Nation sacred site

The site of a planned $2 billion renewable energy project is used for ceremonies as well as treaty-reserved fishing and root gathering for the Yakama Nation.

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Trump administration plans to roll back mileage standards for heavy pickup trucks and vans

In the letter, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Jonathan Morrison said the administration would propose to roll back the standards, which were tightened under the Biden administration.

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Power district says its Omaha coal plant poses no ‘significant’ health threat. That’s misleading, experts say

Omaha Public Power District leaders cited a health study to claim their North Omaha, Nebraska coal plant poses no significant risk, but public health and environmental experts say the assessment was narrowly focused and mischaracterized.

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Virginia bill to boost local approvals of solar projects advances

A bill that would set up a framework for siting solar projects that localities could follow and that prohibits the premature rejection of solar infrastructure development has passed the Virginia Senate.

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Shortages of new aircraft, fuel put emissions goal at risk, IATA's Walsh says

The head of a body representing global airlines says shortages of efficient new aircraft and alternative fuels are pushing up profits for suppliers and putting at risk the industry's flagship emissions goal.

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A startup falsely blamed for triggering floods pitches cloud seeding to lawmakers

A startup dogged by conspiracy theories is trying to change the way Washington views technologies that coax snowflakes from the clouds, one Metro station at a time.

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