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October 24, 2021

EXPLAINER: What the metaverse is and how it will work

The term “metaverse" seems to be everywhere. Facebook is hiring thousands of engineers in Europe to work on it, while video ...

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October 24, 2021

Hurricane Rick gains force off Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Rick gathered force Saturday off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and is forecast to reach land by Monday as a ...

October 23, 2021

After California wildfire, thousands of trees to be removed

In the wake of California wildfires, upwards of 10,000 trees weakened by fires, drought, disease or age must be removed, work ...

October 23, 2021

Spain pledges quicker help for La Palma volcano damage

Spain’s prime minister announced Saturday that his government will speed up already promised aid to help the thousands of ...

October 23, 2021

Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions

One of the world's largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday it aims to reach “net zero” greenhouse gas ...

October 23, 2021

Prince Charles warns of narrow window to face climate change

Prince Charles issued a warning to the world days before leaders gather in the U.K. for crucial United Nations climate talks, ...

October 23, 2021

Deal seems near on $2T Biden package, though deadline slips

A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats edged close to sealing their giant domestic legislation ...

October 23, 2021

Climate change disrupting natural cycles at drier Lake Tahoe

Drought fueled by climate change has dropped Lake Tahoe below its natural rim and halted flows into the Truckee River, an ...

October 23, 2021

EXPLAINER: California proposes limits on community drilling

An ambitious plan by California regulators to block new oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet (975 meters) of schools and homes ...

October 23, 2021

Pfizer: COVID vaccine highly effective for kids

Pfizer says kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine are safe and effective at preventing symptomatic infections. If regulators ...

October 22, 2021

Governor's ex-chief of staff can remain free before trial

A federal magistrate determined Friday that Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's former chief of staff can remain free before his ...

October 22, 2021

Big tech data centers spark worry over scarce Western water

Conflicts over water are as old as history itself, but the massive Google data centers on the edge of this Oregon town on the ...

October 22, 2021

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Here's the latest for Friday October 22nd: CDC may need to change definition of fully vaccinated as people get boosters; US ...

October 22, 2021

On Nov. 1, no GM plants will be closed due to chip shortage

For the first time in eight months, the global shortage of computer chips won’t force General Motors to close any North ...

October 22, 2021

Campaigners stage climate protests across continents

Environmental campaigners staged protests on several continents on Friday to press their demands for more government action ...

October 22, 2021

CDC: Definition of 'fully vaccinated' may change

The director of the C.D.C said Friday there may be a need to "update our definition of fully vaccinated in the future" as ...

October 22, 2021

Japan OKs plan to push clean energy, nuclear to cut carbon

Japan adopted a new energy policy on Friday that promotes nuclear and renewables as sources of clean energy to achieve the ...

October 22, 2021

School districts embrace electric buses

Efforts to make school buses greener are gaining momentum thanks to billions of dollars in spending in the federal ...

October 22, 2021

California plan to ban community oil drilling far from final

Environmental groups were cautiously optimistic about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to ban new oil and gas wells ...

October 22, 2021

US regulators endorse efforts to address climate risks

U.S. financial regulators on Thursday approved a series of steps toward addressing the dangers that climate change poses to ...

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