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Mar 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Green Energy Grants in Limbo

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently made a surprising move. They decided to cancel $20 billion in grants. These grants were meant for climate and clean energy programs. The money was supposed to be used by eight different nonprofit organizations. They were chosen through the Greenhous

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Mar 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Storm Warnings: How Job Cuts at NOAA Could Impact Weather Forecasts

In the United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a big deal. It's the main source of weather and climate information, both at home and abroad. But recently, NOAA has been hit with significant job cuts. More than 800 employees were let go in February alone, and more

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Mar 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Rosie O'Donnell's Big Move: A New Start in Ireland

Rosie O'Donnell, a well-known figure, has made a big change. She's moved from the United States to Ireland. She's even started the process to become an Irish citizen. Why the big move? Well, she's not happy with what's happening in U. S. politics. She didn't name names, but it's clear she's talking

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Green Energy Funds Frozen: A Battle Over Climate Change Investments

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Trump has frozen billions in funds meant for climate-friendly projects. The money was awarded through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. This fund, worth nearly $7 billion, was intended to fin

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Mar 11 2025BUSINESS

Beyond Meat: The Plant-Based Meat Company's Wild Ride

Beyond Meat, a company that promised to revolutionize the way we eat meat, has had a rollercoaster journey. It started strong, with a mission to create sustainable and healthy plant-based meat alternatives. The company went public in 2019, and its stock price skyrocketed. At its peak, the stock was

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

From Banker to Politician: Mark Carney's Journey to Canadian Leadership

Mark Carney, a name that has been making waves in Canadian politics, is set to take the reins from Justin Trudeau. Born and raised in Canada, Carney's journey from a small town to the big leagues of international finance and now politics is quite the story. Carney's career in finance spanne

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Mar 11 2025SCIENCE

Keeping Workers Cool: The Tech Revolution in Heat Stress Management

Workers around the world face a serious challenge: heat stress. As our planet warms up, this problem is only getting worse. Traditional ways of managing heat stress, like setting work and rest times, don't work for everyone. Some people might be held back from doing their best, while others could be

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Mar 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Green Beans in a Hotter World

Green beans, a staple in many diets, are facing a challenge. The world is getting hotter, and this is affecting how these plants grow and produce food. Farmers in Queensland, Australia, have been keeping track of their green bean crops for years. They've noticed that the plants' growth and yield are

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Mar 11 2025SCIENCE

Wheat's Secret Weapon: Thriving in Hot, Dry Conditions

Wheat is a staple food crop. It is grown in many places around the world. It is a big deal. Climate change is making it harder to grow wheat. The weather is getting hotter and drier. This is a big problem for farmers. They need wheat that can handle these tough conditions. Researchers in Cana

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Mar 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Space Junk: The New Climate Change Problem

Climate change is already causing plenty of issues on Earth, but it's also set to create problems in space. Researchers have found that as the Earth warms up, the upper atmosphere is actually cooling down. This cooling effect is making the atmosphere less dense, which means there's less drag on the

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