Environment

Here's how Trump's pause on wind projects could threaten jobs and climate goals

2:35pm January 24, 2025

A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs.

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The debut of new pandas in D.C. marks the latest chapter in China's 'panda diplomacy'

9:17am January 24, 2025

Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between China and the rest of the world.

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The U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists

5:00am January 24, 2025

by A Martínez

The U.S. claims the hacking was commissioned by a lobbying firm working on behalf of one of the world's biggest oil companies.

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Giant pandas are returning to the National Zoo after a 15-month absence

4:20am January 24, 2025

After a 15-month absence, giant pandas will be back on public display this morning at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

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Meet the crossing guards who help tiny salamanders travel safely at night

8:01pm January 23, 2025

by Stephanie O'Neill

A group of volunteers spends every night for a few months acting as crossing guards for tiny amphibians: migrating salamanders.

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The stars of this unusual wrestling show? Puppets

7:13pm January 23, 2025

Dr. Kiss, a three-foot-tall wooden puppet, can handle his business in the wrestling ring. He's the star of a traveling show, reveling in the art and artifice of pro wrestling.

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This scientist studies climate change. Then the Los Angeles fire destroyed his home

7:00am January 23, 2025

by Lauren Sommer

Climate scientist Ben Hamlington works on understanding the impacts of climate change. Losing his house in the Eaton Fire has given that work new meaning.

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This economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis

6:30am January 23, 2025

An economist's harrowing escape from fire, and her big ideas to rescue California from its insurance doom spiral.

Another casualty of Israel's war in Lebanon: Efforts to save endangered turtles

1:00pm January 22, 2025

Lebanese volunteers are anxious to get back to sea turtle conservation on southern beaches that were off-limits to civilians when fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Trump's energy emergency is a gift to fossil fuel firms. It's likely headed to court

12:36pm January 22, 2025

President Trump signed a "national energy emergency" that gives his administration new powers to boost fossil fuel development around the country.