Time to count plastics in climate action | Science

In November, representatives of Paris Agreement signatory countries will meet at the Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil. Before the meeting, each country should strengthen its nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to reducing greenhouse gases by incorporating plastic emissions into its plans. Plastic production and waste contribute substantially to greenhouse gas emissions, yet 94% of…

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Is the air we breathe safe? | Science

Is the air we breathe safe? This seemingly straightforward question is often unanswerable because regulations, monitoring approaches, and reporting structures cannot keep up with the rapid human-induced shifts to the planet and atmosphere. The air is … Is the air we breathe safe? This seemingly straightforward question is often unanswerable because regulations, monitoring approaches, and reporting…

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Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients

Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible. Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Health Insurance and Managed Care, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), GLP-1 RAs (Drug), Weight, Novo Nordisk A/S Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular…

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Is the air we breathe safe? | Science

Is the air we breathe safe? This seemingly straightforward question is often unanswerable because regulations, monitoring approaches, and reporting structures cannot keep up with the rapid human-induced shifts to the planet and atmosphere. The air is … Is the air we breathe safe? This seemingly straightforward question is often unanswerable because regulations, monitoring approaches, and reporting…

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Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink

Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable. United States Politics and Government, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Federal Aid (US), Satellites, Computers and the Internet, Commerce Department, Musk, Elon, Trump, Donald J, Carr, Brendan Thomas (1979- ) Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce…

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Trump Says US Banks Can’t Do Business in Canada. It’s Not That Simple.

President Trump has complained that American banks are restricted from operating in Canada. They can, but are hamstrung. Protectionism (Trade), Banking and Financial Institutions, United States Politics and Government, Bank of Canada, JPMorgan Chase & Company, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank, Trump, Donald J, Cheung, Maggie President Trump has complained that American banks are restricted…

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What 6 Americans Thought of Trump’s Speech

For many reluctant Trump voters, there was a mixture of confidence, anxiety, hope and frustration — along with some anger directed at congressional Democrats. Trump, Donald J, United States Politics and Government, United States International Relations, United States Economy, Protectionism (Trade), Foreign Aid, International Trade and World Market, Immigration and Emigration, Speeches and Statements, Customs (Tariff),…

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Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month

The president said he would pause a 25 percent tariff on cars coming from Canada and Mexico under a trade pact for one month, while other levies stay in place. Customs (Tariff), United States Politics and Government, International Trade and World Market, Politics and Government, International Relations, Sheinbaum, Claudia, Lutnick, Howard W, Protectionism (Trade), Automobiles, Commerce…

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