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Three U.S. biologists win Spanish Asturias award for scientific and technical research
Three U.S. biologists who are pioneers in microbial and bacteria studies have won Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for Scientific and Technical Research for 2023
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Leaders gather in Paris to accelerate wringing more out of every ounce of fuel
As 30 environment and trade ministers, and 50 CEOs gather in Paris for the 8th international conference on energy efficiency, the International Energy Agency is taking stock
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Bottomless supply? Concerns of limited Canadian hydropower as U.S. seeks to decarbonize grid
An ambitious push to decarbonize Canada’s grid and the nation’s growing demand for green energy is causing concerns in the U.S. that Canadian hydro supplies aren’t as plentiful as they used to be
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US Army Corps revokes permit for Minnesota mine, cites threat to downstream tribe's water standards
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revoked a crucial federal permit for the proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, saying the permit did not comply with the water quality standards set by a sovereign downstream tribe
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US judge blocks Florida ban on trans minor care in narrow ruling, says 'gender identity is real'
A federal judge is temporarily blocked portions of a new Florida law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that bans transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers
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Just keep swimming: SoCal study shows sharks, humans can share ocean peacefully
Researchers at California State University, Long Beach, used drones to study juvenile white sharks along the Southern California coastline and how close they swim to humans in the water
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New Jersey utilities float solar panels on reservoir, powering water treatment plant
Two New Jersey utilities have joined forces on a clean energy project to pump water from a reservoir to 84,000 homes and businesses
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Chesapeake Bay report cites environmental justice disparities
A report on the Chesapeake Bay has found strong disparities between communities in different parts of the bay’s watershed in terms of health, economics and social justice concerns
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OpenAI CEO suggests international agency like UN's nuclear watchdog could oversee AI
A key innovator is warning that artificial intelligence poses an “existential risk” to humanity
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Federal judge says "gender identity is real" in narrow ruling against Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Federal judge says "gender identity is real" in narrow ruling against Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors
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