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Another rare fish pulled back from extinction
Another rare Colorado River fish has been pulled back from the brink of extinction, the second comeback this year for a species unique to the Southwestern U.S.
California gas tax repeal campaign seeks federal inquiry
Leaders of a campaign to repeal California's recent gas tax increase asked the federal government this week to investigate their claims that public resources have been used against them.
Trump: Saudi king wouldn't last 2 weeks without US support
President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia's king "might not be there for two weeks" without U.S. military support, further increasing his pressure on one of America's closest Mideast allies over rising oil prices.
Canada’s Donna Strickland becomes first woman to win Nobel Prize in physics in 55 years
A Canadian professor ended a 55-year drought for female physicists today, October 2, 2018, when she was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize for physics, becoming only the third woman to ever win it.
California affirms car mileage rule despite Trump rollback
California told automakers on Friday, September 28, 2018, they must still comply with the state's strict vehicle mileage standards even if President Donald Trump rolls back federal rules.
Water stored at Fukushima nuclear plant still radioactive
The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said on Friday, September 28, 2018, that much of the radioactive water stored at the plant isn't clean enough and needs further treatment if it is to be released into the ocean.
Environmentalists ask U.S. regulators to reconsider Enbridge pipeline project
Environmental and Indigenous groups asked Minnesota regulators on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, to reconsider their approval of Enbridge Energy's plans to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
California makes people ask for straws, sodas with kid meals
If you want a straw with your drink or a soda with a kids' meal at a California restaurant, you'll need to ask for them starting next year.
States blast Trump administration coal plan, mull lawsuits
States with a history of fighting air pollution generated by coal-fired power plants on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, criticized a move by President Donald Trump's administration to scale back federal restrictions on emissions, with some threatening court challenges.
Experts say Tesla board may have too many ties to CEO Musk
For years, Tesla's board remained almost invisible, staying behind the curtain as superstar Chairman and CEO Elon Musk guided the electric car maker to huge stock price increases. Now, given Musk's recent questionable behaviour, experts say it's time for the board to step onstage and take action on the company's leadership.