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TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing about $138 million from the Inflation Reduction Act into 138 new climate-smart conservation easements as part of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). The conservation easements aim to preserve wetlands, grasslands, and prime farmlands, supporting climate-smart…

TL/DR - The federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 has spurred nearly $11 billion in new clean energy investment in Michigan and $118 billion in private-sector investments across the country. The law offers tax credits for governments and private companies on clean energy projects, facilitating the announcement of 292 major new projects…

TL/DR - Two brothers were attacked by a mountain lion in Georgetown, California, with the older brother succumbing to his injuries, marking the first fatal human-mountain lion encounter in the state in 20 years. The mountain lion, a 90-pound animal in good health, was euthanized and later confirmed through DNA to be the attacker. Despite this…

TL/DR - NBC’s “Meet the Press” host, Chuck Todd, criticized the network for hiring Ronna McDaniel, the former chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, as an on-air contributor, arguing that her appointment undermines the network's credibility. Todd questioned McDaniel's credibility due to her previous denial of the 2020 election results…