A grim global report on climate change released Monday paints a dire picture for the future of Earth. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/09/climate-change-reports-5-most-alarming-findings/5535699001/
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Infrastructure bill vote, Western wildfires, ‘Hard Knocks’: 5 things to know Tuesday
The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill is poised for a final vote in the Senate Tuesday, after it was pushed closer to passage late Sunday. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/08/10/infrastructure-bill-western-wildfires-5-things-know-tuesday/5523127001/
Reversing climate change? What scientists and activists are saying about UN’s ‘code red’ report
Scientists, activists and environmental groups across the nation were quick to weigh in with their own observations and concerns Monday about the dire findings in the latest report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2021/08/09/climate-change-un-ipcc-report-scientists-activists-reaction/5541070001/
Florida Gov. DeSantis to school officials: Enforce mask mandate, get your salaries withheld
The state “could” defund the salaries of district superintendents and county school board members who mandate mask wearing in schools, according to a statement from Gov. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/09/florida-gov-desantis-threatens-salaries-school-superintendents-school-board-members-mask-mandates/5546215001/
‘Extremely challenging stretch’: Smoke clearing could energize Dixie Fire, other blazes as winds return
The historic Dixie Fire has destroyed at least 627 buildings and threatens thousands of others across four Northern California counties. More than 100 major blazes are raging through 15 Western states, authorities say. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/09/smoke-clearing-may-energize-dixie-fire-other-wildfires/5535378001/