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U.S. Takes Another Step Toward Opening the Seabed for Mining
Commercial mining on the miles-deep Pacific Ocean floor came one step closer to reality with an announcement late Tuesday by ...
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‘Science diplomacy’: Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute assists global research projects in the heart of Central America
In Panama, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute – the only bureau of the Smithsonian outside the United States – ...
An interview with Dr. Peter Daszak on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wuhan lab lie and the defense of science—Part 1
In this exclusive interview with the WSWS, Dr. Daszak recounts the story of his persecution and that of other principled ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Pope ‘ready’ to host peace talks while Putin stages visit to battle-scarred Kursk
Poep Leo XIV has confirmed his willingness for the Vatican to host the next round of Ukraine peace talks, Italian prime ...
Heat warnings are increasing in major cities. Check if yours is affected
USA TODAY analysis found that 90-plus heat index days are becoming more frequent, starting earlier, lasting longer and occurring in longer streaks ...
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North Bay communities lose tens of millions in federal funding for wildfire preparation work
As peak wildfire season arrives, Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties are scrambling to address the loss of key FEMA grants for fire prevention work already underway.
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Summer has gotten hotter nearly everywhere: See where it's worst
U.S. summers are heating up fast, and a new study shows nearly every major city is hotter than in 1970, with extreme heat risks on the rise.
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Is all shade created equal? Different types can cool a heat island — and boost your mental health
CultureCap explores a defining element of life here in the Valley. This is the Throwing Shade edition. The Show sat down with ...