RNA’s mysterious folding process
A new Northwestern University-led study is unfolding the mystery of how RNA molecules fold themselves to fit inside cells and perform specific functions. The findings… Read More »RNA’s mysterious folding process
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“Groups Ask Court To Restore Protections For US Gray Wolves”
“BILLINGS, Mont. — Wildlife advocates on Thursday asked a federal court to overturn a U.S. government decision that stripped Endangered Species Act protections for wolves… Read More »“Groups Ask Court To Restore Protections For US Gray Wolves”
Emails Show DOI Ethics Staff Raised Concerns On Oct. Video Promoting Trump
“Ethics officials at the Interior Department warned communications staff about posting a video in October touting President Trump’s conservation record that critics characterized as propaganda,… Read More »Emails Show DOI Ethics Staff Raised Concerns On Oct. Video Promoting Trump
“Groups Sue Federal EPA To Rescind Florida Wetlands Authority”
“TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Environmental groups filed suit in federal court Thursday to undo a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last month that handed… Read More »“Groups Sue Federal EPA To Rescind Florida Wetlands Authority”
“Biden Swells The Ranks Of His White House Climate Team”
“New hires reflect a sweeping approach, include former top Democratic officials and environmental justice advocates” “President-elect Joe Biden added more than a half-dozen climate staffers… Read More »“Biden Swells The Ranks Of His White House Climate Team”
After Winning Most ANWR Bids, Alaska Agency Prepares To Assume Oil Leases
“Meanwhile, some Alaska Native and environmental groups urged AIDEA to abandon the leases.” “The Alaska state agency that submitted most of the bids in a… Read More »After Winning Most ANWR Bids, Alaska Agency Prepares To Assume Oil Leases
Changing resilience of oceans to climate change
Oxygen levels in the ancient oceans were surprisingly resilient to climate change, new research suggests. Scientists used geological samples to estimate ocean oxygen during a… Read More »Changing resilience of oceans to climate change
“Countries Adapting Too Slowly To Climate Breakdown, UN Warns”
“Report says not enough funding is being made available to deal with effects of extreme weather” “Millions of people around the world are facing disaster… Read More »“Countries Adapting Too Slowly To Climate Breakdown, UN Warns”
“Climate: Federal Regulator Nixes Bank Fossil Fuel Pledges”
“A top federal banking regulator today finalized new standards against pledges by major banks to halt investment in the fossil fuel industry. The rule, scurried… Read More »“Climate: Federal Regulator Nixes Bank Fossil Fuel Pledges”
“Toyota to Pay a Record Fine for a Decade of Clean Air Act Violations”
“Toyota’s $180 million settlement with the federal government follows a series of emissions-related scandals in the auto industry.” “Toyota Motor is set to pay a… Read More »“Toyota to Pay a Record Fine for a Decade of Clean Air Act Violations”