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Schroders steps back from London Stock Exchange-led City taskforce

The asset manager is downgrading its involvement in the LSE-chaired Capital Markets Industry Taskforce even as its chair joins the board of the exchange’s parent company, Sky News learns.

Sky News - Business - 4 hours ago

Bryan Mbeumo makes major Man Utd transfer U-turn as Champions League situation changes

Bryan Mbeumo is said to have made a transfer U-turn by snubbing a number of clubs this summer

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Climate change adds to Syria's problems as Damask rose harvests fade

Syria’s harvest has shrunk as a result of climate change-related drought, further complicating the country’s economic recovery

Irish Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

US to reduce military bases, change policy in Syria: Envoy

The United States will scale down its military bases in Syria while changing its policy toward the country due to previous failures, the new U.S....

Daily Sabah - Politics - 6 hours ago

The importance of mangroves in addressing climate change in Ghana

Mangroves are a cornerstone of Ghana’s response to climate change, offering a powerful combination of carbon sequestration, coastal protection, biodiversity support, and socio-economic benefits.

Global Voices - Environment - 6 hours ago

CDC official overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigns -- The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.

The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.

CBS News - US News - 14 hours ago

Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, other volunteers sail to Gaza on aid boat

Doha, Qatar: Climate activist Greta Thunberg and other volunteers are currently sailing to Gaza aboard a humanitarian boat. The boat Madleen from...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

The One Show fans left distracted after unusual change during live broadcast

The One Show viewers were left confused as they spotted a huge change during Tuesday's episode

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Ukraine's massive drone attack deep inside Russia shows how the battlefield has changed

Drones are “here and because they're ubiquitous, because they are quite useful and they're demonstrating that every day in Ukraine,” one analyst told NBC News.

NBC News - World - 17 hours ago

White House on Musk Calling 'Big Beautiful Bill' an 'Abomination': 'It Doesn't Change the President's Opinion'

The White House said Tuesday that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's attack on the "One Big Beautiful Bill" has no bearing on the president's opinion.

Breitbart - Politics - 17 hours ago

Ukraine Strikes on Russian Air Base Show How Drones Have Changed Modern Warfare

Kyiv’s successful drone attack on Moscow’s nuclear bomber fleet demonstrates the power of cheaper, commercial-first technologies in war.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Qatar Stock Exchange index closes higher

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index closed Tuesday s trading higher by 133.960 points, or 1.280 percent, to close at 10,618.02 points....

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 20 hours ago

World Boxing sorry for naming Khelif in rule change

World Boxing apologises for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in the governing body's announcement of mandatory sex testing.

BBC News - Sports - 20 hours ago

Smoke from Canadian fires reaches Europe: EU climate monitor

Heavy smoke from intense wildfires in Canada has reached northwestern Europe, the European Union’s climate monitoring service said on Tuesday.

CTV News - Politics - 21 hours ago

China is building a power triangle to change the world

A recent summit between Beijing, ASEAN, and the Gulf Cooperation Council shows the potential future of Asia

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

World Boxing apologises to Olympic champion Imane Khelif for being singled out over policy change

The president of World Boxing has apologised after Olympic champion Imane Khelif was singled out in the governing body's announcement to make sex testing m...

Independent.ie - Sports - 1 day ago

Trading resumes at Damascus Securities Exchange after 6-month suspension

Damascus: The trading resumption ceremony at the Damascus Securities Exchange commenced Monday after a six month suspension. Syrian Minister of Fin...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Google to spend $500M to revamp compliance structure after shareholders seek 'culture change'

Shareholders led by two Michigan pension funds accused Google executives and directors of breaching their fiduciary duties by exposing the company to antitrust liability related to its search, Ad...

New York Post - Technology - 1 day ago

Russia proposes brief and limited ceasefire, agrees prisoner exchange with Ukraine

Ukraine has not responded to the ceasefire proposal, but has previously demanded an "unconditional" ceasefire – which Russia rejected.

Euractiv - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia, Ukraine agree to new prisoner exchange in Istanbul talks

It’s possible to reduce differences in views with dialogue, Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan tells Ukrainian and Russian delegations as the second round of...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

Making this single change to your food can help you eat less overall — how to do it

Scientists at Penn State University have discovered that a simple change to your meal can limit caloric intake.

New York Post - Health - 2 days ago

Coral reefs face collapse as climate heats up, scientists warn

The fate of coral reefs has been written with a degree of certainty rare in climate science: at 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) of global...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 2 days ago

Manheim Twp. property changes hands for $6.25M [Deeds recorded: June 2, 2025]

The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds Office for May 19-23:

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'Could change the way the game is played': Where does Galvin fit at Belmore?

Signing Lachlan Galvin could make or break the Bulldogs most promising title tilt in more than a decade, depending on where he lands on Cameron Ciraldo’s team sheet.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

Canada had big EV battery recycling plans, but without regulations it's the 'Wild West,' expert warns -- Alexandra Mae Jones -- News -- - -- Climate -- June 1

There are more than 600,000 electric vehicles on Canada’s roads, and eventually, their batteries will die. Industry and policy experts say government regulations are needed to drive the country's EV battery recycling market, keep batteries out of landfills and recover the valuable critical minerals they contain.

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Tom Cruise credited for teacher-turned-actor's job change

'Mission: Impossible' star and former first grade teacher Greg Tarzan Davis describes to 'Fox News Digital' how working with Tom Cruise catapulted his acting career on 'Fox Report.'

Fox News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

'Guyana living a paradox': A conversation with Professor Ivelaw Griffith on oil and climate change

With the Stabroek block widely regarded as the most significant oil discovery of the past decade, Guyana has surpassed all projections, and more is expected from the world’s newest petro-state.

Global Voices - Business - 2 days ago

U.S. just radically changed its COVID vaccine recommendations: How will it affect you?

As promised, federal health officials this week dropped longstanding recommendations that healthy children and healthy pregnant women should get the COVID-19 vaccines.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 days ago

China may use military to change balance in Indo-Pacific, warns Pentagon

SINGAPORE: The United States has warned that China could soon use its military to shift the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region. A top US defence official said Beijing is building up its...

International The News - World - 3 days ago

Floods kill at least 111 as northern Nigeria battles climate change, dry spells and heavy rainfall

Torrential rains in Mokwa, Nigeria, have caused severe flooding, killing at least 111 people. The disaster highlights the urgent need for infrastructure improvements.

Fox News - Technology - 3 days ago

John Banville: The year in London that changed my life

When I was growing up in a small town on the south-east coast of Ireland in the 1950s, London seemed as far away as Samarkand. We had seen it in the movies, of course — The Lavender Hill Mob, The Blue Lamp, The Ladykillers — but we knew that was all made up. The real city had to be seen to be believed. Yet when I went there for the first time as an eager 18-year-old, I was disconcerted. London looked exactly like London. It was only when I lived there that it became a foreign place.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 4 days ago

Contributor: DOGE was a good start. Trump needs to push further for real fiscal change

Eventually, Congress will have to put Medicare and Social Security on a path to sustainability.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Henry: It's time for school funding to change

Education is a people business. Teachers have the greatest impact in determining if a child reads and writes well, can do challenging math and thrives in his or her school.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Why was NatWest rescued in 2008 and what has changed for the bank in that time?

At its peak, the Government had an 84.4% shareholding in the group, and did not start selling shares until 2015.

Independent UK - Business - 4 days ago

Climate Change -- What Causes Glaciers to Collapse like the Event That Buried a Swiss Village?

Climate change and thawing permafrost play a role in destabilizing glaciers

Scientific American - Environment - 4 days ago

Climate Change -- Lawmakers Form First Extreme Heat Caucus, Citing 'Deadly Risk'

The House of Representatives’ first caucus to address extreme heat is being launched by a Democrat from the Southwest and a Republican from the Northeast

Scientific American - Environment - 4 days ago

How salary sacrifice works – and what HMRC tax changes would cost you

Workplace contributions have proven a key part of improving people’s future wealth

Independent UK - Business - 4 days ago

Climate change drives deadly glacier collapses worldwide

The landslide that buried most of a Swiss village this week is focusing renewed attention on the role of global warming in glacier collapses around the...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 5 days ago

UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds

The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.

BBC News - Science - 5 days ago

NCAA pushing for drastic March Madness change next season

March Madness might be getting even bigger.

New York Post - Sports - 5 days ago

Musk's SpaceX town warns residents of proposed changes to property use

Starbase was officially formed earlier this month after Elon Musk's aerospace and defense contractor prevailed in a local election.

CNBC - Technology - 5 days ago

Healthy Returns: RFK Jr.'s Covid vaccine change could threaten health, access

The CDC stopped recommending Covid shots for healthy children and pregnant women, while Hinge Health makes its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.

CNBC - Health - 5 days ago

Futurist on how AI will change our lives -- How will artificial intelligence change how we live and work? And should we be fearful of the technological advancement? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with self-described "futurist" Melanie Subin, managing director of the Future Today Strategy Group, to discuss.

How will artificial intelligence change how we live and work? And should we be fearful of the technological advancement? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with self-described "futurist" Melanie Subin, managing director of the Future Today Strategy Group, to discuss.

CBS News - Technology - 5 days ago

Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions

The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.

BBC News - Science - 6 days ago

Disney Made Some Big Changes to a Beloved Movie. Fans Are Not Happy. -- Nadira Goffe

The controversy surrounding the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, explained.

Slate - Entertainment - 6 days ago

France eyes China-EU climate leadership with Washington out of the room

France wants Brussels and Beijing to publicly reaffirm the importance of the Paris climate agreement while preparing for an EU-China summit in July.

Euractiv - Environment - 6 days ago

Climate Change -- Elon Musk's Grok Chatbot Has Started Reciting Climate Denial Talking Points

The latest version of Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI, is promoting fringe climate viewpoints in a way it hasn’t done before, observers say

Scientific American - Environment - 6 days ago

New Combination of Drugs Could Drastically Change How We Age: Scientists

In mice, the combination therapy not only improved the health of aging mice, but also extended their lifespan by around 30 percent.

Newsweek - Health - 6 days ago

German court rejects climate case against energy giant RWE

Judges have dismissed a climate case brought by a Peruvian farmer against German energy company RWE seeking damages for endangering his home due to melting glaciers.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 7 days ago

German court rejects Peruvian farmer's landmark climate case

Saúl Luciano Lliuya believes energy giant RWE should be held responsible for melting glaciers.

BBC News - Science - 7 days ago

German court rejects Peruvian farmer's climate case against RWE

Judge rules that companies ‘may be obligated to take preventive measures’ to counter their emissions.

Aljazeera - Environment - 7 days ago

EU climate target at risk from lack of action on cars and heating

While the rapid decarbonisation of power generation and stagnating industrial energy use put the EU’s climate targets within reach, three sectors stand out as underwhelming.

Euractiv - Environment - 7 days ago

DWP reveals the 700,000 people who will avoid PIP benefits changes

Minister for social security and disability Sir Stephen Timms confirmed which group will be unaffected by PIP changes

Independent UK - Politics - 7 days ago

Climate Change -- Republican Megabill Called a 'Nightmare Scenario' for Clean Energy

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by the House of Representatives last week, would slow efforts to green the energy system as climate change accelerated

Scientific American - Environment - 7 days ago

A shoe-scanning company wants to change the way we shop online

Stockholm-based Fibbl’s technology is helping retailers create fast and cheap 3D models of their products.

NBC News - Technology - 7 days ago

Smoking ban has important lessons for Ireland's approach to climate issues

Overhaul needed in the presentation of climate policies to help bypass ‘nanny state’ criticisms

Irish Times - Opinion - 8 days ago

Penguin poop may help preserve Antarctic climate

Ammonia aerosols from penguin guano likely play a part in the formation of heat-shielding clouds.

Ars Technica - Science - 11 days ago

Only a fraction of fire cleanup workers are protecting themselves against toxic debris. One community center is fighting to change that

A new study shows that only a quarter of fire cleanup workers in Altadena wore gloves, a fifth wore a protective mask, and a mere tenth donned full Tyvek suits, as required by California’s fire cleanup regulations.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 12 days ago

Israel re-arrests Palestinians freed in latest exchange deal with Hamas

Rights advocates say Israel's actions breach terms of the February deal and send a warning to other released prisoners

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 13 days ago

Clownfish shrink to survive heat waves as climate change warms oceans

Scientists observed this behaviour in Papua New Guinea, where warming oceans and bleaching sea anemones forced the fish to cope with extreme conditions.

Euronews - Environment - 13 days ago

Google's unleashes 'A.I. Mode' in the next phase of its journey to change search engine

The feature makes interacting with Google’s search engine more like having a conversation with an expert capable of answering questions on just about any topic imaginable

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 14 days ago

Google's unleashes 'A.I. Mode' in the next phase of its journey to change search

Google on Tuesday unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence technology to accelerate a year-old makeover of its search engine that is changing the way people get information and curtailing the flow of internet traffic to websites.

AP News - World - 14 days ago

Tradition and change intertwine to create beauty at a century-old arboretum

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park is a rare old estate with its original acreage intact.

AP News - Top Stories - 15 days ago

India's steel expansion threatens climate goals and global efforts to clean up industry: report

India will play a key role in whether steelmaking, one of the world’s most polluting industries, moves away from dirty fuels to cleaner electricity sources.

AP News - Business - 15 days ago

RFK Jr. pledged not to upend US vaccine system, but big changes are underway

Health agencies working under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are making changes to the nation's decades-old system for approving and recommending vaccines.

AP News - Science - 15 days ago

Weight loss, diabetes drugs can cause mood changes: What to know about behavioral side effects

Research on weight loss drugs like Ozempic shows varied results for mental health impacts, with some patients experiencing mood and personality changes.

Fox News - Health - 18 days ago

Deep Sky CEO Damien Steel steps down from ambitious Canadian climate-tech startup

Steel, who cited unspecified personal reasons for his departure, will be replaced by chief operating officer Alex Petre

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 18 days ago

Like it or not, the Like button has changed the world

The internet wouldn’t be the same without the Like button, the thumbs-up icon that Facebook and other online services turned into digital catnip.

AP News - Technology - 18 days ago

Long-term drought could cause 'profound change' in Amazon rainforest – study

Researchers believe climate change may cause the death of large trees and reduce the area’s ability to act as a carbon sink.

Independent UK - Science - 20 days ago

Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making his first appearance as health secretary before the powerful Senate health committee.

AP News - Health - 20 days ago

New study links climate change to rising pregnancy risks

A concerning new study has warned of the escalating dangers posed by scorching heatwaves, intensified by global warming, to pregnant women worldwide.The research, conducted by the United...

International The News - Health - 21 days ago

Facing lawsuit, USDA says it will restore climate change-related webpages

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to restore webpages related to climate change after it was sued earlier this year over the deletions.

AP News - Science - 21 days ago

Bananas on brink: Climate change threatens global favorite

A recent study reveals that nearly two-thirds of the banana-growing areas in Latin America and the Caribbean may become unsuitable for banana production by...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 22 days ago

Spears found in a coal mine may change the history of human hunting

This potential shift in ownership could reshape our understanding of Neanderthal capabilities

Independent UK - Science - 25 days ago

Jelly Roll Says 'Change Is Possible' After Losing 200 Pounds

Inside Edition's Megan Alexander got a selfie with singer Jelly Roll at last night's Academy of Country Music Awards. The red carpet encounter saw the "Save Me" artist in great spirits, as he's recently lost 200 pounds.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 25 days ago

Psychology -- How Being Watched Changes How You Think

We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world—even unconsciously

Scientific American - Technology - 28 days ago

Have You Been Affected by Changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs? Tell Us About It.

Have you experienced setbacks in your care or benefits amid the changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs? ProPublica wants to hear from you.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 29 days ago

Indonesia's clove industry on brink as climate change worsens

Colonial powers once sought to wipe out cloves grown by locals on the eastern Indonesian island of Ternate to safeguard their monopoly over the prized...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 30 days ago

Mum who fears never knowing why her child died backs data disclosure law change

Jools Sweeney, aged 14, died in April 2022, and his mum Ellen has called on social media firms to share his user data with her.

Evening Standard - Technology - 30 days ago

Euro zone inflation unchanged in April, leaving path open for further ECB interest rate cuts

Economists polled by Reuters had been expecting the reading to come in at 2.1% in April.

CNBC - Business - 1 month ago

Trinidad & Tobago votes for change as country's first woman prime minister makes a triumphant return

​The snap election followed a period of political upheaval whereby former PM Keith Rowley resigned and appointed Stuart Young to the role without a public vote, worsening the general dissatisfaction.

Global Voices - Business - 1 month ago

The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women

When a photo of ultrarunner Sophie Power breastfeeding during a race went viral, it sparked a campaign for change.

BBC News - Sports - 1 month ago

White House Proposal Could Gut Climate Modeling the World Depends On

Potential funding cuts for NOAA and its research partners threaten irreparable harm not only to climate research but to American safety, competitiveness, and national security.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Israel's climate goals fall short: Government report reveals gaps

Israel's first biennial climate report warns of insufficient progress toward emission reduction goals; With a projected 19% cut by 2030—below the 27% target—immediate action is needed on renewable energy, electric transportation, waste management and climate adaptation initiatives

YNET News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

These climate-conscious booksellers are turning words into action

From an old coal barge in Leeds, to picturesque Shaftesbury and radical Edinburgh, UK booksellers discuss bookselling during the climate crisis.

Euronews - Environment - 1 month ago

Diverse forests and forest rewilding offer resilience against climate change -- Sean Mowbray

When it comes to reforestation, planting a diversity of tree species could have a plethora of positive effects on forest health and resilience, climate mitigation and biodiversity. That’s based on research from the world’s largest tree-planting experiment, in China, and the world’s longest-running tropical forest planting experiment, in Panama. Florian Schnabel, lecturer and chair of […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 1 month ago

In Panama, Indigenous Guna prepare for climate exodus from a second island home -- Euan Wallace

UGGUBSENI and ISBERYALA, Guna Yala, Panama — “Our ancestors fought for this land,” says Jair Goporas, 21. He leans forwards into the dim glow of a bare bulb, his eyes shining from a face streaked with red and black paint. “Our ancestors told us: Don’t forget what happened here.” In a square just outside the […]

Mongabay - Environment - 1 month ago

Musk sets a new standard of progress and efficiency: will Israel dare to change?

Analysis: As Elon Musk’s DOGE program disrupts global job markets, Israel faces a critical choice: embrace radical efficiency with a strategic plan or risk falling further behind; Is Israel ready to embrace a mindset where efficiency is not a dirty word, but an engine for improvement and upgrade

YNET News - Opinion - 2 months ago

NIH Ends Future Funding to Study the Health Effects of Climate Change

It’s unclear whether the guidance will impact active grants, but it appears to halt opportunities for future studies. One climate health expert said the directive would have a “devastating” impact on much-needed research.

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

As fears of constitutional crisis and war rise, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange sees declines

TASE is responding to concerns about a constitutional crisis over dismissal of Shin Bet head and over security tensions; TA-35 plunges by about 2.6%, TA-90 by about 4% and TA-125 by about 3% ; But the basic economic outlook remains stable

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

US researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts -- Protesters say say firings, budget and grant cuts in health, climate, science and other research government agencies endanger not just the future but the present

Protesters say say firings, budget and grant cuts in health, climate, science and other research government agencies endanger not just the future but the present

Voice of America - Science - 2 months ago

Major Instagram change rumoured after staff memo leaked

The social media giant is reportedly considering the launch of a separate app to rival TikTok

Independent UK - Technology - 3 months ago

Major Gmail update will change how you use your emails

Google says users will need to use a new

Independent UK - Technology - 3 months ago

Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange Bybit

It is one of the biggest online thefts of all time

Independent UK - Technology - 3 months ago

Trump Order Shifts the Financial Burden of Climate Change Onto Individuals

The change would effectively transfer financial responsibility from oil drillers, auto manufacturers and others and leave Americans to face greater direct costs as warming continues.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Microsoft hails a 'new state of matter' – and the world could change

Microsoft says it has harnessed a new state of matter to create a chip that could bring quantum computers relatively soon.

Independent UK - Technology - 3 months ago

Madagascar: Climate change negatively impacts ecosystems and communities

Although Madagascar is very rich in biodiversity, it remains particularly vulnerable to the damage caused by global warming. This damage has a devastating impact on ecosystems and local communities.

Global Voices - Health - 3 months ago

How Climate Change Could Upend the American Dream

Americans have long accumulated wealth by owning their homes, but a new study predicts that spiking insurance rates and climate disasters now herald an era of widespread losses.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

Waves of change: Can ocean renewables solve rising electricity costs in Jamaica?

Apart from lowering electricity costs, ocean-based renewables like offshore wind farms and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) could offer a stable homegrown solution for consumers while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Global Voices - Science - 4 months ago

No more fact-checking for Meta. How will this change media?

"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts," the late New York Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan memorably wrote four decades ago.

Washington Times - Technology - 4 months ago

The four big changes made by Ruben Amorim in first Manchester United outing

Portuguese has already made moves to instill greater sense of togetherness but getting team to adapt to new tactics will clearly take longer

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 6 months ago

Cop29 signs off $300bn climate deal after poorer nations stage walk-out

UN climate talks in Azerbaijan have been dogged by problems and could end without any deal

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 6 months ago

COP29: 'Cut the theatrics' over finance talks, UN climate chief warns

The whole COP climate process could stall or go into reverse if governments refuse to compromise with less than a week of negotiations left.

Euronews - Environment - 6 months ago

What changes will arise from the Brazilian Supreme Court's ruling on personal marijuana use

In June, the highest court in the country approved the decriminalization of marijuana possession for personal use, marking a significant step, while also raising questions.

Global Voices - Science - 6 months ago

CBS Reports | Does Big Plastic's Idea Work? -- As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities. CBS Reports and Inside Climate News investigate whether this proposed solution to our plastic recycling crisis is indeed too good to be true.

As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities.

CBS News - Top Stories - 8 months ago

Model Prisons: California's Push for Reform -- Nearly 95% of people currently in prison will be released back into society, and historically a significant percentage are likely to reoffend. In California, authorities are trying to change that by providing inmates access to education, work and other rehabilitative privileges - programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. CBS Reports examines a controversial approach some see as being soft on crime, which now may be preventing it.

Nearly 95% of people currently in prison will be released back into society, and historically a significant percentage are likely to reoffend. In California, authorities are trying to change that by providing inmates access to education, work and other rehabilitative privileges — programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. CBS Reports examines a controversial approach some see as being “soft on crime,” which now may be preventing it.

CBS News - Top Stories - 9 months ago

After Nike Leaders Promised Climate Action, Their Corporate Jets Kept Flying — and Polluting

Nike has staked a claim as a corporate leader on sustainability. Yet company disclosures show that its jets emitted almost 20% more carbon dioxide last year than in 2015. It’s one small factor in Nike’s failure to slash emissions as promised.

ProPublica - Environment - 9 months ago

How a Green Tech Startup With No Climate Experience Secured Millions of Dollars in Government Contracts

Founded by lobbyists, NZero convinced Nevada government officials, including administrations from two political parties, to pay more and more money despite its struggles to deliver promised real-time carbon emission data.

ProPublica - Environment - 9 months ago

Fighting inflation: Experts share what behavioral changes, habits can save you major cash in 2024

Personal finance expert say a few helpful tweaks to habits and behaviors, including the adoption of "loud budgeting," can help people save big in 2024.

Fox News - Business - 10 months ago

The Right to Change Sex

The moral case for letting trans kids change their bodies.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago

Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior

One of the thorniest problems of the 21st century is how to get people to eat less meat. A new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that most U.S. adults said they eat meat at least several times a week.

AP News - Science - 1 year ago

How a storm turned a French resort into a climate change laboratory

Pensioners Anne and Jean Birault became climate migrants 12 years ago, after one night in La Faute-sur-Mer changed their lives forever.

Euronews - Environment - 2 years ago