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Groups are concerned the company could be selling totoaba that is illegally caught in the wild, where gillnet fishing is also killing the endangered vaquita porpoise.

A study found that a seawater pipeline would cost $300 million a year in electricity to operate, underscoring why engineering solutions to climate change face scrutiny.

The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, which tracks atmospheric river storms closely, forecast this event as a 4 on its scale to 5 based on its intensity and duration. 

Veterinarians say there could be a number of reasons for the uptick in cases of atypical canine respiratory disease, including declines in vaccination rates.

The U.S. and India will jointly launch a new Earth observation satellite in the first quarter of 2024, and NASA will train an Indian astronaut for an upcoming mission to the International Space Station.

A “phase out” commitment would likely require a shift away from fossil fuels until their use is eliminated, while a “phase down” could indicate a reduction in their use — but not an absolute end.

Sultan Al-Jaber was seen as a controversial choice to lead COP28 discussions in Dubai given that he also works as the head of the state-run Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.

The pledge, back by 49 oil and gas companies, aims to dramatically reduce methane leaks to “near zero” by 2030. Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.

The finalized standards will force oil and gas companies to monitor and address leaks of methane, a particularly potent greenhouse gas.

A new study provides some evidence that suggests sitting in traffic could help trigger medical conditions such as heart attacks and strokes, though more research is needed to establish clear links.

The U.S. pledged $17.5 million, while the United Arab Emirates pledged $100 million and the European Union promised $225 million.