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Some GOPers Find Failure to Address Climate Change a ‘Political Liability’

"A small but growing number of Republicans say the G.O.P needs a coherent climate strategy and form a “Conservative Climate Caucus” on Capitol Hill."

"WASHINGTON — When Representative John Curtis quietly approached fellow Republicans to invite them to discuss climate change at a clandestine meeting in his home state of Utah, he hoped a half dozen members might attend.

Source: NYTimes, 06/23/2021

"Western Wildfires Force Evacuations, Shut Down Recreation"

"A wildfire in northern Arizona crept closer to the region’s largest city Tuesday, threatening to force people from their homes. The lightning-caused fire near Flagstaff was one of dozens that have scorched large swaths of the U.S. West and kept firefighters busy as they hold out hope that the monsoon season will deliver some significant rain."

Source: AP, 06/23/2021

Tasmanian Devils Wipe Out Penguins On Tiny Australian Island

"An attempt to save the Tasmanian devil by shipping an “insurance population” to a tiny Australian island has come at a “catastrophic” cost to the birdlife there, including the complete elimination of little penguins, according to BirdLife Tasmania."

Source: Guardian, 06/22/2021

"Shawnee Reclaim The Great Serpent Mound"

"The Summer Solstice, June 20, the longest day of the year, marks the first time that the Shawnee tribe has officially returned to the Serpent Mound located in Ohio to present their history and connection to this place that they called home so many years ago."

Source: Indian Country Today, 06/22/2021

"City Sinking Into Sea Welcomes Bitcoin Miners"

"Miami is scheming for ways to become the U.S. bitcoin capital. Mayor Francis Suarez told CNBC last week that his city would welcome bitcoin miners with open arms, as China picks up its nationwide crackdown on miners."

Source: Earther, 06/22/2021

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