Researchers: Climate pledges see world closing on Paris goal
<p>BERLIN — Recent pledges by the United States and other nations could help cap global warming at 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) by the...
Oil pipeline builder agrees to halt eminent domain lawsuits
<p>MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A company seeking to build a disputed oil pipeline over an aquifer that provides drinking water to 1 million people agreed...
Republicans ask why White House removed climate scientist
WASHINGTON — Two House Republicans are asking the White House for documents to explain why a scientist appointed by the Trump administration was removed...
Food of the future? EU nations put mealworms on the menu
<p>BRUSSELS — Dried yellow mealworms could soon be hitting supermarket shelves and restaurants across Europe.</p>
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Professor overcomes loss to craft COVID-19 student brochures
<p>When the coronavirus pandemic struck New York City, LaGuardia Community College professor Lucia Fuentes assigned students in her honors biology class to compile all...
Group asks US to cut funding to Idaho over wolf-killing bill
BOISE, Idaho — A conservation group is asking the U.S. government to cut off millions of dollars to Idaho that is used to improve...
Poland sends its virus recovery plan to EU for approval
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s government says it has sent European Union officials its spending plan for the 58 billion euros ($70 billion) it expects...
Tesla told to provide documents involving Musk compensation
DOVER, Del. — A Delaware judge on Monday ordered lawyers representing Tesla Inc. directors to turn over certain communications that CEO Elon Musk may...
New solar plant for California desert gains federal approval
<p>BLYTHE, Calif. — The federal Bureau of Land Management has given final approval for a solar power plant on public lands in the southeastern...
Google signs deal with WNBA to help champion women’s sports
NEW YORK — The WNBA signed a multiyear deal with Google on Monday to be the presenting partner for the league's playoffs, part of...