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Climate science critic leading effort to advise Trump on climate

Climate science critic leading effort to advise Trump on climate

Climate science critic leading effort to advise Trump on climate

President Trump has voiced his own skepticism about climate change, from calling it a Chinese hoax to tweeting that it still gets cold in the winter.

NATION-WORLD

Climate change means more floods, great and localized

The growing realization that ever-more ferocious storms are becoming more common as the result of global warming is forcing government officials to revisit how they respond to natural disasters.

ENVIRONMENT
Officials approve $10.8 million for Mentor Marsh cleanup

The state controlling board approved releasing the money for the marsh in this week.

LAKE-COUNTY
El Nino is back but it's late, weak and probably no big deal

U.S. forecasters say an El Nino, which alters weather worldwide, has formed but it's so weak and late that it shouldn't be a big deal.

WEATHER
Heading south: Warming to change how US cities feel in 2080

The climate in New York City in 60 years could feel like Arkansas now.

WEATHER
Lawsuit seeks action on Lake Erie algae cleanup

Environmental groups claim the EPA isn't moving fast enough to stop toxic algae blooms

ENVIRONMENT
Crews cleaning up oil spill in Black River at Republic Steel plant in Lorain

A private company is being called in to use containment booms to clean up/contain the spill.

LORAIN-COUNTY
State buys more than 1,800 acres for new wildlife area

The area will allow opportunities for hunting, fishing, trapping and wildlife viewing.

ENVIRONMENT
NORC Poll: Disasters influence thinking on climate change

Americans say natural disasters and their local weather are influencing their views on climate change.

ENVIRONMENT
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A reminder to dress for the conditions

A reminder to dress for the conditions

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Less beef, more beans. Experts say world needs a new diet

The new report is not just talking about how red meat affects people's health but also the health of the environment.

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VERIFY: Can road salt contaminate drinking water?

Road salt runoff can have devastating effects on the environment, but what about us?

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EPA criminal actions against polluters hits 30-year low in 2018

Justice Department figures show the agency's referrals for criminal prosecution slowing even more in the first two months of fiscal year 2019.

NATION-WORLD
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Antarctica is losing ice 6 times faster today than in 1980s

Since 2009, Antarctica has lost nearly 278 billion tons of ice per year, the new study found.

NATION-WORLD
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Shutdown suspends federal cleanups at US Superfund sites

Federal work on Superfund sites has stopped except for cases where the administration deems "there is an imminent threat."

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City of Akron no longer accepting glass for recycling

City of Akron no longer accepting glass for recycling

AKRON