Environment
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Zeldin announces Trump admin is taking steps to eliminate animal testing
The EPA said it is updating its list of cutting-edge alternative test methods to replace the use of animal studies for chemical assessments under the Toxic Substances Control Act and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
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Washington paper mill implosion to become state's deadliest industrial disaster in modern history
Authorities believe 11 people were killed in the incident, but only eight have been confirmed so far. The other two fatalities were reported earlier this week.
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Stranded sailor accidentally started largest wildfire this year in California: U.S. Coast Guard
The 67-year-old man had crashed his sailboat on some rocks and fired flares into the air to signal for help.
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California and Oregon wildfires worsen, prompting more evacuations
There are 16 major fires in the Pacific Northwest.
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Wildfires continue to consume Western states
More than 300,000 acres were burned Sunday across six Western states amid record heat waves.
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Heavy rain and wind hit NYC as tropical storm Elsa slams Northeast
About 40 million people were under flash flood watches Friday morning as tropical storm Elsa moved into New England.
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Oregon death toll rises to 107 after record-breaking heat wave
So far 40 of the deaths have been ruled hyperthermia, which is when the body overheats.
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Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast
The hurricane has been downgraded to a tropical storm and will bring rain and wind to parts of the East Coast through Thursday.
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Elsa upgraded to a hurricane as it approaches Florida's west coast
Florida has declared a state of emergency for 33 counties.
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Seven million on Gulf of Mexico under tropical storm warning with landfall expected Friday night
A tropical storm is likely to develop in the Gulf of Mexico later Friday bringing strong winds and rain to the southeast.
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Georgia residents told to stop calling 911 over blaring Cicadas emerging from hibernation
The Brood X cicada is emerges from the ground after 17 years of hibernation, creating extremely loud noise, sometimes resembling lawnmower.
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Pope Francis launches seven-year environmental sustainability plan through Catholic organizations
The goal of the Laudato Si Action Platform is to reduce waste and create a more sustainable environment in seven years.
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Homeless man arrested in connection to California Palisades fire burning over 1,150 acres
The 48-year-old man was charged with one felony count each of arson of a structure or forest and arson during a state of emergency.