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Environment

US weather agencies issue first severe geomagnetic storm watch in almost 20 years

During the height of the solar storm, which could cause power outages and other disruptions, auroras may be visible as far south as Alabama.

In South Texas, SpaceX looms over iconic beach

Texas wants to give state parkland to Elon Musk’s SpaceX. But the plan faces obstacles, including a lawsuit from the unrecognized Esto'k Gna tribe and other local activists.

Hotter, drier, sicker? How a changing planet drives disease

New research reveals how complex the effects are, with our impact on the climate and planet turbocharging some diseases and changing transmission patterns for others.

Japan Fisheries Agency proposes allowing commercial catching of fin whales

Japan’s whaling has long been a source of controversy and attacks from conservationists.

In south Brazil, race on to deliver aid ahead of new storms

After flooding killed over 100 people rescuers in boats and on jet skis traveled on streets turned into rivers, looking for people trapped in their homes or reluctant to leave.

Truck owners argue to reinstate claims against GM for lying about ‘clean diesel’ engines

A class of consumers says deceptive marketing duped them into buying Duramax diesel trucks, which emitted higher amounts of pollutants than their gas-burning counterparts.

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