Updates on COP28 United Nations Climate Summit, loss and damage fund, lead pipe replacement. Eviction of seniors in NY, expulsion of Rep. George Santos, Elon Musk's comments on not voting for Joe Biden. Controversial incident of young boy labeled racist for wearing native headdress, passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
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The COP 28 United Nations Climate Summit establishes a loss and damage fund to assist developing nations affected by climate change, with contributions from the UAE, Germany, the UK, and the US.
The EPA issues a decree mandating the replacement of all lead pipes in the US within the next ten years, aiming to reduce lead contamination in drinking water and addressing systemic racism in communities with aging infrastructure.
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COP 28 Climate Summit Begins in Dubai
The COP 28 United Nations Climate Summit commenced with a warning from UN Chief Antonio Gutierrez about the ongoing climate collapse. During the first day, a loss and damage fund was established to assist developing nations affected by climate change. The fund received contributions from the UAE, Germany, the UK, and the US. The World Bank will oversee its operation.
EPA Orders Replacement of Lead Pipes
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a decree mandating the replacement of all lead pipes in the US within the next ten years. This ambitious plan, costing around $15 billion, aims to reduce lead contamination in drinking water. The EPA connected this issue to systemic racism as many black and brown communities reside in areas with aging infrastructure and have not had their lead pipes replaced.
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