Trees Are Key to Fighting Urban Heat — But Poorer Areas Keep Losing Them

Trees are one of the best ways to fight deadly urban heat, but U.S. cities lose millions every year. And many low-income areas are starting at a disadvantage.

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A street in the the Franklin Square neighborhood of Baltimore.

As Rising Heat Bakes U.S. Cities, The Poor Often Feel It Most

Hotter neighborhoods tend to be poorer in dozens of major U.S. cities. That extra heat can have serious health effects for those living there.

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California Is First State to Ban Commercial Fur Trapping

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he had signed a bill into law making it illegal to trap animals for the purposes of recreation or to sell their fur.

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iPhone Investigation Spurs Federal Testing into Cellphone Radiation

The study raises questions about how well federal regulations are working.

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Solano County Says Valero Violated State Regulations in March Refinery Shutdown

Refinery infrastructure damaged in November led to Valero's malfunctions and shutdown in March.

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NASA's Europa Clipper Is a Go

NASA's Europa Clipper has been approved for final design and is on track for a 2025 launch.

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Study: Hormone Therapy During Menopause Raises Risk of Breast Cancer

A sweeping new study found that many women who take hormone therapy during menopause are more likely to develop breast cancer.

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What to Know as California's Peak Fire Months Loom

History shows that September and October, with their hot, fierce winds, are the state's worst times for wildfire.

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