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Trump Administration Moves to Gut a Core Endangered Species Protection

16 September 2026 at 18:04
An internal memo reinterprets the law so that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, is illegal.

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A North Atlantic right whale off Cape Cod, Mass., in 2023. Only about 380 remain on the planet.

Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry

15 September 2026 at 16:06
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.

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The bill passed in the House last year, but it has faced numerous delays in the Senate.

California’s Governor Signs Landmark Online Child Safety Bills

10 September 2026 at 16:49
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prohibits social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under 16, the first law of its kind in the nation.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s actions follow a series of social media trials this year, in which thousands of teenagers, schools and states have accused Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube of hooking young users with products being compared to cigarettes.

California’s Ambitious Plan for Textile Waste

8 September 2026 at 15:59
A recycling law coming into force now could change fashion.

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A recycling center in Stockholm. California is trying to build a network for textile waste from scratch.

New York Climate β€˜Superfund’ Law Falls in Court

1 September 2026 at 15:50
The court said the measure, which required energy companies to pay $75 billion to the state, conflicted with federal law.

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Kathy Hochul, New York’s governor, signed the law in 2024 and several other states have considered similar measures.

California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

27 August 2026 at 10:41
Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.

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A plug-in solar panel on the balcony of a home in Sunnyvale, Calif.
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