Nathan Rott
Stories
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Environment
Critics Say Trump Administration Is Weakening Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration is changing how the Endangered Species Act is applied. Critics say it will limit consideration of climate change, but others question if there will be any impact at all.
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Politics
Interior Department Announces Revisions To Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration says major changes will make the nation's landmark conservation law more efficient. Critics say it will hurt endangered plant and animals as they face mounting threats.
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Environment
Trump Administration Makes Major Changes To Protections For Endangered Species
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says the revisions will make the landmark conservation law more efficient. Critics say it will hurt endangered plants and animals as they face mounting threats.
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Environment
Researchers Are Trying To Find A Solution To Cut Concrete's Carbon Emissions
Researchers are trying to make a cleaner concrete to cut greenhouse gas emissions and curb climate change. The industry is estimated to account for at least 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
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Environment
Going 'Zero Carbon' Is All The Rage. But Will It Slow Climate Change?
Cities, states, businesses and electric utilities are setting ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But it's not clear exactly how they'll do that or whether it will actually work.
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Environment
'We All Owe Al Gore An Apology': More People See Climate Change In Record Flooding
Research shows more people are linking climate change to extreme weather events, like the ongoing flooding in America's heartland. Experts are hoping it also inspires action.
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Environment
How Extreme Weather Is Affecting People's Opinions Of Climate Change
An increasing body of research finds people's beliefs about climate change can be changed by big disasters, like the current flooding across America's heartland.
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Politics
U.S. Farmers Hit With Bad Weather And Trade Disputes
The severe weather and flooding in America's heartland is wreaking havoc on farmers and the larger agricultural community. President Trump's tariffs are making it worse.
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Environment
Rain Keeps Falling In Oklahoma As State's Levees Are Tested
A surge of floodwater is moving from Oklahoma and into Arkansas. The rain has been relentless the past month and swollen rivers and tributaries are overwhelming some cities.
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Environment
EPA Watchdog Finds Ex-Chief Scott Pruitt Spent $124,000 On 'Excessive' Airfare
The Environmental Protection Agency's internal watchdog has found $124,000 in improper travel expenses by former administrator Scott Pruitt. It suggests the agency find a way to recover those costs.