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Daily News Lesson September 09 2026

US jobs market strong despite inflation and global pressure

Discuss how the economy is being shaped by policy and global events
economy
Daily News Lesson September 04 2026

Prolonged Iran war impacts global economy

Learn about the broad impact of the war in Iran on the economy in the U.S. and elsewhere
Huge ice falls at Argentina's Perito Moreno glacier stir awe and concern
Daily News Lesson July 07 2025

Study warns 1.5-degree warming limit can’t prevent dangers of melting glaciers

Learn about new research showing the Paris Agreement’s climate goal may not be enough to stop dangerous sea level rise
Exhaust rises from the stacks of the Harrison Power Station in Haywood
Daily News Lesson November 14 2024

How the Trump administration might change environmental policy

Discuss what the new Trump administration might do on environmental policy
Signage is seen at an Exxon gas station in Brooklyn, New York City
Daily News Lesson September 24 2024

California sues oil company over plastic recycling claims

Learn about a lawsuit aimed at addressing plastic pollution
energy
Daily News Lesson January 30 2024

White House halts natural gas exports over climate concerns

Learn about a White House decision to curb growth of liquid natural gas exports
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Daily News Lesson January 12 2023

Top stories! Using heat pumps instead of fossil fuels + News wrap 1/12/23 + Student video
Will the move help reduce the negative effects on our environment from global warming?
FILE PHOTO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives U.S. President Joe Biden at Al Salman Palace upon his arrival in Jeddah
Daily News Lesson October 13 2022

U.S. reevaluates relationship with Saudi Arabia over cut in oil production
Discuss the relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia
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Daily News Lesson September 07 2022

Climate change increasing chance of ‘mega storm’ in California
Learn the reasons some scientists are concerned about the potential for an unprecedented storm hitting the California coast
FILE PHOTO: Electric cars sit charging in a parking garage at the University of California, Irvine
Daily News Lesson September 06 2022

California banned sales of new gas-fueled cars by 2035 — will your state do the same? News for Sept. 6, 2022
Check your state's "bill tracker" website to find out!
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