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File photo- Environmental justice group Rise St. James speaks against plans for a $9.4 billion chemical complex near Donaldsonville, La. Lavigne in South Bend, Indiana in March 2020.

Relevance of equity in global environmental conversations

By Bharati Chaturvedi - Something telling happened in the United States a few days ago. The Department of Justice set up a new Office of Environmental Justice, or EJ. Running this office impactfully will push the US to appreciate the challenges and high costs of addressing environmental injustice and ushering in equity. EJ doesn't mean much if it's abandoned in global conversations. The US can take several steps that sync with environmental justice.

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Hardy souls across New England and New York dig out after major winter storm

Thousands in New England dig out after a major snowstorm dumps over 2 feet of snow, causing accidents, power outages, and flight cancellations. Areas in upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine saw significant snowfall. Crews work to restore power in Maine and New Hampshire. Another winter storm is developing in the West, with heavy snow expected in the Rockies, Plains, and Upper Midwest.

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Search for 6-year-old girl who fell into rain-swollen creek now considered recovery, not rescue

Authorities in Chester County, PA, have shifted from a rescue to a recovery mission for a 6-year-old girl swept away in Chester Creek. The search, involving fire companies and the Coast Guard, continues after she went missing Saturday. Officials acknowledge the slim chance of survival due to the fast-moving water. Boats and drones are being used, with the girl likely reaching the Delaware River quickly. Mayor Roots emphasizes the importance of safe play areas for children.

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UN launches 'Weather Kids' campaign to encourage climate action

The World Meteorological Organization and UNDP launch 'Weather Kids' campaign featuring children presenting a climate change-focused weather forecast ahead of World Meteorological Day. The campaign highlights the urgent need for climate action to combat rising temperatures and their catastrophic effects on children and the global economy. Celebrities and UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors support the initiative.

A fossil of the skull of the largest dolphin in history that inhabited the Peruvian Amazon 16 million years ago and was discovered in an expedition sponsored by the National Geographic Society is exhibited at the Museum of Natural History in Lima, Peru

16-million-year-old fossil of river dolphin found in Peru

Scientists unveiled a 16 million-year-old fossil skull of a river dolphin in Peru, related to the South Asian river dolphin. Named Pebanista yacuruna, it was the largest dolphin in South America, measuring 3-3.5 meters. Ancestors of both dolphins lived in the ocean and freshwater environments. The study was published in Science Advances after the fossil was found in 2018 during a National Geographic-sponsored expedition.

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