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NASA Crew-12 Returns from Space Station

Four astronauts from NASA's Crew-12 mission returned to Earth after nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station.

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First Report Oct 9: Four astronauts from NASA Crew-12 mission return to Earth after eight months.

Oct 13: Crew included two NASA, one ESA, one Russian cosmonaut

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸The crew included two NASA astronauts, one European Space Agency member, and one Russian cosmonaut. — NPR Science

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Bipartisan SLOTHS Act Bans Wild Sloth Imports

Representatives Frost and Lee introduced the SLOTHS Act to ban wild sloth imports to the United States.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸The bill is known as the SLOTHS Act, standing for Stopping Legalized Organized Trafficking and Harm. — Inside Climate News
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Trump Administration Promises New Methane Regulations

The Trump administration promised new methane regulations for the oil and gas sector after a decade of efforts.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Methane emissions in the Permian Basin originate from oil wells, pressure valves on pipelines, gas processing plants, and routine system maintenance. — Inside Climate News
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Texas Continued Data Center Permitting After Abbott's Pause

Texas regulators processed data center permits despite Governor Abbott's ordered pause on such projects.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸FracTracker analysis of public records released Monday revealed the permitting continued after Abbott's pause order. — Inside Climate News
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Deep-Sea Species Recovery Uncertain After Deepwater Horizon

A study found deep-sea species populations including octopus, krill, squid and shrimp declined after the 2011 Deepwater Horizon spill.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸The research was published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. — Inside Climate News