U.S. moves to reclassify some types of marijuana as lower risk
Long-awaited policy shift could ease barriers for scientists who study the drug
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As U.S. pushes to expand uranium mines, opponents warn of 'ticking time bomb'
Method that leaches radioactive metal from aquifers can leave groundwater contaminated, researchers say
A Bill to Gut Endangered Species Protections Faced a Major Setback This Week
The U.S. House of Representatives unexpectedly canceled a vote on a bill that would defang the Endangered Species Act.By Kiley PriceThe Trump administration and congressional...
Thousands of shady ads sell paper authorship for cash, large-scale investigation finds
Results are ‘only the tip of the iceberg’ of shadowy paper-mill marketplace
Octopus 'krakens' as large as semi-trucks stalked ancient seas
Giant cephalopods may have rivaled marine reptiles as apex predators during the age of the dinosaurs
Sperm carry unexpected genetic messages
Maturing mouse sperm get loaded with full-length messenger RNAs that are transferred to fertilized egg, suggesting a new route for paternal influence
Gene therapy for deafness approved
First treatment for an inherited hearing disorder will be free in the United States
Indigenous Herders and Peru's Melting Glaciers: A Conversation with Anthropologist Allison Caine
Caine’s new book depicts a small community in the glacier-fed Peruvian Highlands as it navigates climate change and social pressures.
Developing Business Models to Scale Crop Residue Use for High-Quality Cattle Feed in Ethiopia and Nepal
April 23, 2026 — A dairy cow on a smallholder farm in Ethiopia produces roughly 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) of milk per day. In Nepal,...
Corpus Christi Plans to Declare a 'Water Emergency.' What Does That Mean?
City leaders intend to make unprecedented cuts to water use in September but aren’t sure exactly how, as schools and hospitals drill for water.By Dylan...
An Oilfield Leak Springs Under a Permian Basin Baptist Church
Pressure underneath the West Texas oilfields has caused blowouts and geysers in recent years. Now, salty water is spewing out of the ground in the...
Why Climate Work Is Community Work
At a recent Climate School event, speaker Memphis Washington discussed the Waterfront Alliance’s climate resilience and environmental justice efforts in Coney Island.
Colombia: Flash update - Emergencias humanitarias en Tibú – Norte de Santander (23 de abril de 2026)
Countries: Colombia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Sources: El Equipo Humanitario País Colombia, Grupo Interagencial sobre Flujos Migratorios Mixtos, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian...
Iran: WFP Middle East Regional Escalation Emergency Response External Situation Report #8, 23 April 2026
Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of) Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. IN NUMBERS 611,200 displaced people assisted in Lebanon with food...
CAR: République centrafricaine : Rapport de situation N°64, au 21 avril 2026
Country: Central African Republic Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. FAITS SAILLANTS Les acteurs humanitaires évaluent...
Iran war: EU strategy sets out 44 actions to limit 'fossil-fuel price shocks'
The European Commission has launched a strategy to protect people in the EU from ‘fossil-fuel price shocks’ and accelerate the expansion of ‘homegrown clean energy’....
Afghanistan: Asia and the Pacific: Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (1 - 20 April 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. AFGHANISTAN Ongoing cross-border hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan...
Ohio Is Where Wind and Solar Projects Go to Die, and Other Findings From New Research on State Permitting
State governments have approved 90 percent of the renewable energy projects to come before them, and make decisions in about a year. Ohio leads in...
In Eastern Africa, the Cradle of Humankind Is Tearing Apart
Researchers have found that Earth’s underlying crust in the Turkana Rift region has been significantly thinned, presaging Africa’s eventual breakup—and with that finding, the researchers...
Prospects for global green shipping deal boosted by US tariff ruling, analysts say
A recent US court ruling restricting President Trump’s ability to impose sweeping tariffs has improved the chances of an international deal to cut emissions from...
Republican lawmakers attempt to shield big oil from climate lawsuits in 'alarming' bills
Climate experts and advocates warn House and Senate bills will protect polluters at the cost of the climate Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big...
Republicans introduce extreme bill to ban lawsuits against Big Oil forever
The U.S. Congress is considering an extreme bill that would make it illegal to sue the fossil fuel industry over the damage they cause to...
This week's IMO green shipping talks are a test for multilateralism
Em Fenton is Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy at Opportunity Green, supporting climate-vulnerable countries in multilateral negotiations, such as the International Maritime Organization. Governments are...
Sixty countries head to Santa Marta to cement coalition for fossil fuel transition
Around 60 governments are due to gather in the Colombian city of Santa Marta this week for what is being billed as the first global...
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