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The Peach That Traveled The Trail Of Tears And The Elders Working To Save It [1]

"The "Indian peach" survived genocide. Can it withstand climate change?"

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Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [10]
Source: Grist [11], 11/25/2024
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"U.S.-Mexico Water Agreement Might Bring Relief To Parched South Texas" [12]

"The amendment to a 1944 treaty will help Mexico catch up with its water deliveries to the U.S. and might help Rio Grande Valley farmers devastated by low rainfall."

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Source: Texas Tribune [18], 11/13/2024
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November 25, 2024

DEADLINE: The Water Desk's Rio Grande Journalist Training & Workshop [19]

To equip journalists to better understand the river's history, its current legal cases and future challenges, The Water Desk is hosting an expenses-paid training program for journalists in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jan 29-31, 2025. Story coverage funding available post-training. Apply by Nov 25.

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"EPA Paves The Way For Major Deepwater Oil Terminal" [24]

"The Department of Transportation is nearing a decision on a major oil export terminal planned for the Gulf of Mexico — and EPA isn’t standing in the way."

Climate Change [13]
Energy & Fuel [25]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Water & Oceans [16]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [10]
Source: E&E News [26], 11/05/2024
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Paxton Sues Biden FWS Over Listing Freshwater Mussels As Endangered [27]

"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that his office is suing the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Biden administration officials for declaring six freshwater mussel species endangered and another threatened earlier this year."

Biodiversity [3]
Environmental Politics [28]
Fish & Fisheries [29]
Natural Resources [5]
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Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [10]
Source: Texas Tribune [30], 10/31/2024
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How Climate Change Complicates the Refugee Crisis [31]

The displacement of populations by climate impacts, while not a new phenomenon in human history, is worsening in the face of global warming’s extreme weather patterns. Yet the extensive international regime to aid refugees doesn’t cover those migrating due to flooding, drought, natural disasters or climate change. Backgrounder considers the implications and how nations will respond to the new realities.

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"Holding Out Hope On the Drying Rio Grande" [46]

"The once-mighty river is barely a trickle through much of West Texas. Scientists and advocates say local initiatives could be scaled up to restore flows to the river."

Agriculture [2]
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Source: Inside Climate News [47], 10/25/2024
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"Millions Pour in to Reelect Texas Oil and Gas Regulator" [48]

"Republican incumbent Christi Craddick has raised upwards of $10 million in her campaign for a third term on the Railroad Commission of Texas. Her campaign focuses on fighting federal regulations and what she calls “radical anti-oil protesters.”"

Energy & Fuel [25]
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Source: Inside Climate News [49], 10/24/2024
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"Dems Call On Reclamation To Pay Tribes Unable To Use Colorado River" [50]

"Colorado lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to offer payments to Native American tribes that are unable to use their full share of the Colorado River, arguing the groups should be compensated for reducing pressure on the drought-stricken waterway."

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Source: E&E News [51], 10/24/2024
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One Of The Largest Solar Projects In US Opens In Texas, Backed By Google [52]

"One of the largest solar projects in the U.S. opened in Texas on Friday, backed by what Google said is the largest solar electricity purchase it has ever made."

Climate Change [13]
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Source: AP [53], 10/22/2024
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