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New Iowa bill would block eminent domain for carbon pipelines for one year

House Republican lawmakers are making a last-minute effort to address Iowa landowners’ concerns about the potential use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines.

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EPA chief says Biden infrastructure bill will help the U.S. face climate change

EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the nation's water infrastructure needs to be "stronger and more resilient to face the climate change impacts that we are seeing right here right now."
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States prepare to spend millions to address flooding

A handful of states are preparing to spend millions of dollars to address flooding, as extreme rain and sea level rise threaten communities along rivers and coastlines.

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Severe flooding and intense precipitation: Climate change in Iowa
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Severe flooding and intense precipitation: Climate change in Iowa

From wildfires in California and Australia to category five hurricanes destroying small islands, Jerry Schnoor describes how climate change has manifested itself around the world.

Democratic candidates roll out aggressive climate plans, but barriers remain
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Democratic candidates roll out aggressive climate plans, but barriers remain

Presidential candidates are rolling out ambitious policy goals to drastically cut emissions and retool the economy. But there are real questions about if the country can transition as quickly as Democrats are proposing.

Venice is the latest victim of historic flooding from climate change
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Venice is the latest victim of historic flooding from climate change

Venice is reeling from historic floods. And the systems designed to prevent this kind of damage aren't completed, and may not work anyway.

Steyer: A 'state of emergency' over climate change on day one
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Steyer: A 'state of emergency' over climate change on day one

Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer of California has big plans for his first day as president. “I will declare a state of emergency on day one,” he said,
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