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The Trump Administration Is Racing to Launch the Deep-Sea Mining Industry, Despite Huge Risks and Broad Opposition

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This would destroy deep-sea habitats and the ecosystems they support. By Rebecca Loomis, Staff Attorney, Nature, NRDC The Trump administration is supporting a new and highly destructive deep-sea mining (DSM) industry in our ocean, despite immense environmental risks and broad international opposition. Early in his second term, President Trump issued … [continued]

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Quitting & Rejoining Global Climate Agreements: What’s at Stake for the United States

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By Jake Schmidt, Senior Strategic Director, International Climate, International, NRDC Following its previous announcement withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, the Trump administration announced it intends to also withdraw from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)—the foundational international climate agreement adopted in 1992 that the United States joined in 1994. In … [continued]

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Kia Announces Pricing for 2026 Niro EV

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Kia America has announced pricing on the 2026 Niro EV, a fully electric compact crossover that delivers modern design, tech-savvy performance, and everyday functionality. With a blend of real-world range, advanced driver assistance systems, and thoughtful interior features, the Niro EV continues to redefine what drivers can expect from an … [continued]

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