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Trump Makes Sweeping Move To Undercut State Climate Laws Like Calif.'s

"President Trump issued a sweeping executive order aimed at undermining states’ ability to set their own environmental policies. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to identify and “stop the enforcement” of state laws that address climate change and other environmental initiatives."

Source: LA Times, 04/10/2025
April 17, 2025

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"With the Great Mussel Die-Off, Scientists Scramble for Answers"

"One of the most endangered animals in the world, freshwater mussels are threatened by pollution, climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. But in the epicenter of their diversity — the Southeastern U.S. — the root cause of a catastrophic die-off remains a mystery."

Source: YaleE360, 04/09/2025

Firm Genetically Engineers Wolves With Features Like The Extinct Dire Wolf

"Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the U.S., according to the company that aims to bring back lost species."

Source: AP, 04/09/2025

"Gray Whales Are Dying Off The Pacific Coast Again. Scientists Unsure Why

"At least 70 whales have perished since the start of the year in the shallow lagoons of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula where the animals gather to calf, nurse and breed. Three gray whales have died in San Francisco Bay recently during their migration north, with one showing signs of malnourishment."

Source: LA Times, 04/09/2025

National Weather Service Stops Translating Info For Non-English Speakers

"The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather."

Source: AP, 04/09/2025

Park Service Restores Original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad Webpage

"The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes."

Source: AP, 04/09/2025

"Judge Orders White House To Allow AP Access To News Events"

"A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump White House to let Associated Press journalists return to the Oval Office and other spaces immediately to cover news events, ruling it was unlawful to block the news service in a dispute over its choice of words."

Source: NPR, 04/09/2025

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