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India’s capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal

The Indian government has banned non-essential construction in the world's most polluted capital, New Delhi, and ordered residents to combat deteriorating air quality that is disrupting airline operations and obscuring the Taj Mahal. He urged people to avoid burning coal for heating. The new measures, which include spraying roads with water containing dust suppressants and […]

Voters across the country decide on state ballot measures

Many states voted on anti-abortion and immigration measures, while several blue states passed tougher crime measures. President-elect Donald Trump said at a press conference in Bedminster, New Jersey in August, “You can rob a store if it's under $950. Has anyone ever heard of that?” spoke. “When you rob a store, the robber comes into […]

Support for Abortion Measures ‘Outpaced’ Support for Harris

Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states this election cycle, and Democrats had hoped it would boost turnout and support for Vice President Kamala Harris. While seven abortion amendments passed and three failed, “support for these ballot measures exceeded support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights a hallmark of her campaign.” CBS News […]

Climate scores big wins in ballot measures across US West

Amid expectations that the incoming Trump administration will roll back federal environmental protection policies, voters in the western United States recognized efforts to combat climate change and won big wins on state and local ballot measures. California Voters in the Golden State voted in favor of a $10 billion climate resilience bond, which comes after […]

In Nebraska, Voters Will Weigh in on Not One, But Two Abortion Measures

Abortion will officially be on the ballot in 10 states in November, but in Nebraska voters will have the opportunity to vote on a controversial abortion amendment. One measure would essentially allow abortions throughout pregnancy, and the other would codify the state's current 12-week abortion limit. of Amendments to protect women and childrenalso called Initiative […]