Washington: Climate scientist Tom Di Liberto had dreamed of working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since college. After more than a decade as a contractor, he finally secured a full-time position nearly two years ago. Last week, he was among hundreds abruptly fired…
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Trump 2.0 Halts Pending Environmental Litigation, Sidelines Lawyers: Report
Washington: US President Donald Trump’s administration has halted all pending environmental litigation and reassigned four career Justice Department attorneys focused on environmental issues, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. The decision to move the four officials, who are not political appointees, from…
How Fierce Winds Sparked Devastation Over 3,000 Acres
LA Palisades Wildfire: Firefighters on Wednesday battled a ferocious wildfire in Los Angeles suburbs, home to many Hollywood celebrities, which devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations as hurricane-force winds fuelled rapid blaze growth. Frightened residents abandoned their cars on one of the only roads in and…