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Week of tremors exposes dangers of Santorini's construction boom

Hundreds of small earthquakes that shook Greece's tourist hotspot of Santorini this week have revived concerns about the safety

Week of tremors exposes dangers of Santorini's construction boom
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Forget saving the planet. Clean energy interests sharpen a different message: Money and jobs

Saving the planet is so 2024

Forget saving the planet. Clean energy interests sharpen a different message: Money and jobs
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

California wildfires force students to think about the connections between STEM and society

In this course, eight professors share their disciplinary perspectives to help students analyze proposed interventions for increasing wildfire risks.

California wildfires force students to think about the connections between STEM and society
Environment|US|World

A mother and daughter were killed in tornadoes that struck eastern Tennessee

Officials in eastern Tennessee say two people were killed when severe storms with two tornadoes moved through the region

A mother and daughter were killed in tornadoes that struck eastern Tennessee
Environment|US|World

Mother and daughter killed in a tornado in a small East Tennessee community

Mother and daughter killed in a tornado in a small East Tennessee community

Mother and daughter killed in a tornado in a small East Tennessee community
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Political

Mexican avocado exports steady ahead of Super Bowl despite US tariff tension

Mexican avocado growers will ship about 110,000 metric tons of the "green gold" fruit to the United States ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, as threatened U.S

Mexican avocado exports steady ahead of Super Bowl despite US tariff tension
Asia|Business|Environment|Political

Indonesia orders the halting of tourism projects linked to Trump over environmental issues

Officials say Indonesian authorities have ordered the halting of development of a tourism project affiliated with U.S. President Donald Trump over water management and environment issues

Indonesia orders the halting of tourism projects linked to Trump over environmental issues
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Jobs report shows a hiring slowdown as companies are acting like ‘they’re in a recession’

Jobs report shows a hiring slowdown as companies are acting like ‘they’re in a recession’

Jobs report shows a hiring slowdown as companies are acting like ‘they’re in a recession’
Australia|Environment|Science|World

The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder

A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard

The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder
Australia|Celebrity|Education|Environment|Political|Science

A former Miss America takes her nuclear sales pitch to audiences in Australia

A former Miss America takes her nuclear sales pitch to audiences in Australia

A former Miss America takes her nuclear sales pitch to audiences in Australia
Environment|Political|US

22 states sue New York, alleging environmental fund is unconstitutional

Twenty-two states are suing New York, contending that a new law forcing energy companies to pay $75 billion into a fund to cover climate change damage is unconstitutional

22 states sue New York, alleging environmental fund is unconstitutional
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Factbox - Trump spending freezes hits high-value investment projects

President Donald Trump's administration has placed holds on U.S. government grants to states and local communities as part of its drive to significantly reduce federal spending.

Factbox - Trump spending freezes hits high-value investment projects
Environment|Political|US

US Supreme Court will not pause California emissions case amid Trump policy shifts

The U.S.

US Supreme Court will not pause California emissions case amid Trump policy shifts
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis
Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|US

Harvard law library acts to preserve government data amid sweeping purges

A unit of Harvard University's Law Library says it is releasing an archive of more than 300,000 government data sets, aiming to protect vital public

Harvard law library acts to preserve government data amid sweeping purges
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Countries staying committed to climate plans after US Paris pact exit, UN climate chief says

Countries are staying committed to their national climate plans and looking to lead the clean energy transition, as the

Countries staying committed to climate plans after US Paris pact exit, UN climate chief says
Environment|Political|US

Newsom wants to speed up a delayed rule to make California homes more fire resistant

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will order state officials to advance implementation of a state rule aiming to make homes more fire resistant during wind-driven wildfire after years of delay

Newsom wants to speed up a delayed rule to make California homes more fire resistant
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Billions of dollars for US projects remain frozen by Trump, managers and advocates say

President Donald Trump has placed holds on tens of billions of dollars in congressionally-approved spending for projects across the U.S. that

Billions of dollars for US projects remain frozen by Trump, managers and advocates say
Economy|Environment|Political|US

New York sued by 22 US states over $75 billion climate superfund

New York was sued on Thursday by 22 other U.S. states over a new law requiring fossil fuel companies to contribute $75 billion over 25 years into a fund that

New York sued by 22 US states over $75 billion climate superfund
Environment|Political|US

Trump administration cuts environmental justice programs at EPA, DOJ

By Valerie Volcovici, Sarah N.

Trump administration cuts environmental justice programs at EPA, DOJ
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US states tell judge Trump not fully following order blocking funding freeze

A federal judge on Thursday said he stood ready to enforce an order he issued blocking U.S.

US states tell judge Trump not fully following order blocking funding freeze
Environment|US

Winter storms bring flooding and 'thunder ice' in several US states

Thunderstorms caused flash flooding in portions of West Virginia and spawned a tornado in Kentucky, while a wintry mix coated trees and roads and even dropped “thunder ice” in several states

Winter storms bring flooding and 'thunder ice' in several US states
Environment|Lifestyle|US

Hope in Hardship: Couple's power back on four months after Hurricane Helene

Hope in Hardship: Couple's power back on four months after Hurricane Helene

Hope in Hardship: Couple's power back on four months after Hurricane Helene
Business|Environment|US

California utility company says its equipment may have sparked a Los Angeles-area wildfire

California utility company says its equipment may have sparked a Los Angeles-area wildfire

California utility company says its equipment may have sparked a Los Angeles-area wildfire
Crime|Environment|US

Utility says its equipment may have started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestorm

A California utility says its equipment may have sparked a small wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the same day as two massive blazes in the area killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes

Utility says its equipment may have started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestorm
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Brazil to push social diversity as criteria for sustainable investments at COP30

Brazil plans to propose social diversity as a global criteria for labeling sustainable investments at the U.N. climate summit it will host this

Brazil to push social diversity as criteria for sustainable investments at COP30
Business|Environment|US

Southern California Edison probing possible link to Los Angeles fires

Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of Edison International, said on Thursday that it was probing whether its equipment was associated with the ignition of two Los Angeles-area

Southern California Edison probing possible link to Los Angeles fires
Environment|Science|US|World

Scientists predict devastation if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182

The rocky object called Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid, currently making its closest approach to Earth every six years at about 186,000 miles (

Scientists predict devastation if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

Allstate expects $1.1 billion loss from California fires

Allstate expects $1.1 billion loss from California fires

Allstate expects $1.1 billion loss from California fires
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Clean energy costs to continue to fall this year, report says

The cost of clean energy technologies worldwide, such as wind, solar and battery storage, are expected to fall further this year, a report by BloombergNEF showed on Thursday,

Clean energy costs to continue to fall this year, report says
Australia|Environment|World

102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney

102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney

102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney
Environment|US

First winter storm of many forces water rescues, knocks out power and creates dangerous travel conditions

First winter storm of many forces water rescues, knocks out power and creates dangerous travel conditions

First winter storm of many forces water rescues, knocks out power and creates dangerous travel conditions
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|US

How the nonprofit Change Reaction gets money to LA households impacted by wildfires so fast

As Angelenos reel from the devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 29 people, an LA-based nonprofit is giving some of those impacted fast, unrestricted help by handing out cash payments of as much as $5,000

How the nonprofit Change Reaction gets money to LA households impacted by wildfires so fast
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

ArcelorMittal calls for stronger EU support for green steel

ArcelorMittal on Thursday called on the European Union to tighten trade protections and increase support for green investments, as high costs and cheap

ArcelorMittal calls for stronger EU support for green steel
Education|Environment|Health|US

What Los Angeles-area schools can learn from other districts devastated by natural disasters

As students and teachers return to school after the fires, educators will have to focus on emotional rehabilitation before academic recovery can begin.

What Los Angeles-area schools can learn from other districts devastated by natural disasters
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump’s offshore wind energy freeze: What states lose if the executive order remains in place

Offshore wind power brings more than local, clean energy. It provides jobs, encourages innovation and boosts economic growth as supply chains develop.

Trump’s offshore wind energy freeze: What states lose if the executive order remains in place
Environment|Travel|US

Plans to move SS United States from Philly to Gulf of Mexico are back on hold – again

Plans to move SS United States from Philly to Gulf of Mexico are back on hold – again

Plans to move SS United States from Philly to Gulf of Mexico are back on hold – again
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Chile's celestial crisis: Can dark skies survive development?

Chile's pristine, dark desert skies, world-renowned for astronomy, are at risk of being outshined by urban and industrial

Chile's celestial crisis: Can dark skies survive development?
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Wind power developer Orsted sees 2025 core profit equal to or above 2024

Orsted, the world's biggest offshore wind power developer, said on Thursday it expected core profit this year to be equal to, or above 2024, a day after

Wind power developer Orsted sees 2025 core profit equal to or above 2024
Asia|Business|Environment|Political

Indonesia orders MNC Land to halt project linked to Trump over environment issues

Indonesia has ordered property firm PT MNC Land to halt development of a Lido tourism project affiliated with U.S.

Indonesia orders MNC Land to halt project linked to Trump over environment issues
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|US

Hannover Re sees Los Angeles fires claims of 500-700 million euros

Fires in the Los Angeles area may result in claims of between 500 million euros ($518.95 million) and 700 million euros for the reinsurer Hannover Re, the company's chief

Hannover Re sees Los Angeles fires claims of 500-700 million euros
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

Valencia floods prompt race for funds to boost Spain's climate resilience

Spain is seeking European approval to repurpose more than a billion euros of post-pandemic recovery funds to make Valencia more resilient against

Valencia floods prompt race for funds to boost Spain's climate resilience
Australia|Environment|Science

Scientists produced world’s first kangaroo embryo through IVF. It has sparked hope for marsupial conservation

Scientists produced world’s first kangaroo embryo through IVF. It has sparked hope for marsupial conservation

Scientists produced world’s first kangaroo embryo through IVF. It has sparked hope for marsupial conservation
Environment|Travel|US

Freezing hikers stuck in waist-deep snow rescued during Mount Washington whiteout

Two experienced hikers were rescued after an hourslong ordeal in which they became stranded in waist-deep snow and whiteout conditions on New Hampshire's challenging Mount Washington

Freezing hikers stuck in waist-deep snow rescued during Mount Washington whiteout
Environment|Political|US

EPA places more than 160 environmental justice employees on paid leave

EPA places more than 160 environmental justice employees on paid leave

EPA places more than 160 environmental justice employees on paid leave
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Year begins with warmest January despite shift towards cooling La Nina

Last month was the world's warmest January on record, continuing a streak of extreme global temperatures despite a shift towards the cooling La

Year begins with warmest January despite shift towards cooling La Nina
Americas|Environment|Science|World

The US is freezing and La Nina usually eases warming. Earth just set another heat record anyway

The European climate service Copernicus says the world warmed to yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly United States, a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot year

The US is freezing and La Nina usually eases warming. Earth just set another heat record anyway
Economy|Environment|Political|US

California governor meets Trump on wildfire relief

California Governor Gavin Newsom urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to support federal disaster relief for his state after devastating wildfires destroyed entire neighborhoods in

California governor meets Trump on wildfire relief
Economy|Environment|Political|US

US Energy Secretary derides net-zero policies in new order

The U.S.

US Energy Secretary derides net-zero policies in new order