August 19, 2022
WASHINGTON- At a time when American democracy looks increasingly vulnerable, President Biden and the Democrats have pointed to their landmark third bill as proof that American government is working again. An investment of nearly $400 billion in clean energy subsidies will mark the most serious effort by the United States to date to combat climate
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They are one of the most vital pollinators on the planet, but new research shows that bees have been increasingly stressed by climate change for nearly a century. The discovery is based on an analysis of bumblebee specimens held in museums across the UK. Imperial College researchers London studied asymmetry in the wings of bumblebees,
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The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a $430 billion ($604 billion) bill that is seen as the biggest climate package in U.S. history, delivering a major legislative victory to President Joe Biden ahead of the November 8 midterm elections. Legislation to address climate change and lower prescription drug prices aims to reduce
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The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a $430 billion ($604 billion) bill that is seen as the biggest climate package in U.S. history, delivering a major legislative victory to President Joe Biden ahead of the November 8 midterm elections. Legislation to address climate change and lower prescription drug prices aims to reduce
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Climate change is already one of the biggest pressures on the Great Barrier Reef, but another “tremendous pressure” has been the quality of the water flowing from land into the marine environment, said the Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek. The Great Barrier Reef has set a new record for coral recovery, according to the
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KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — On Wednesday, America’s top diplomat hoped to show the potential for democracy and climate action here in one of Africa’s biggest nations. But retrograde reality got in the way. Hours after Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo – amid repeated calls for
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The U.S. Senate on Sunday passed a sweeping $622 billion bill to tackle climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes, a major victory for President Joe Biden who officials hope Democrats, will increase their chances of retaining control of Congress in this year’s election. After a marathon 27-hour weekend debate session and
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WASHINGTON- Senate Democrats on Sunday passed a sweeping health care, tax and climate change bill that will allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug costs – a significant political victory as the party attempts to send a message ahead of the midterm elections that he is keeping his promises. The drug pricing plan is the centerpiece
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WASHINGTON- Senate Democrats advanced their long-delayed health care, tax and climate bill on Saturday after months of back and forth over whether the party would be able to pass major legislation addressing some of their progressive priorities ahead of the midterm elections. The Senate voted along party lines, 50 to 50, to kick off debate
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Like Ms. Omarova, Ms. Raskin withdraw his appointment. “Sarah has been the subject of baseless attacks from industry and conservative interest groups,” Mr Biden said in a statement. Treasurers also set their sights on new federal rules and regulations intended to strengthen the government’s ability to act on climate change. Late last year, the State
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