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Trains resume near site of Oregon derailment -
Three days after the fiery oil train crash near Mosier, Union Pacific resumed rail traffic through the town. Though residents have been allowed to return home following an evacuation order, ten of the derailed tanker cars containing crude oil haven't yet been drained or cleared away from the site. Associated Press
In Texas, solar is the new coal -
A new assessment by the state's grid operator says in the years to come, solar power will make up nearly all new capacity. Meanwhile, coal will start to retire. Yeehaw! Greentech Media
Groups introduce global standard for measuring food waste -
Worldwide, about one-third of all food produced never gets eaten. The new system is designed to help businesses, governments, and other organizations track what they're tossing so they can pinpoint where losses occur and figure out solutions for cutting their waste. Reuters
Congressional Budget Office warns of climate costs -
In a new report, the nonpartisan agency warns that increased amounts of hurricane damage as a result of human-caused climate change will cost the federal government more and more in years to come. The report says a "coordinated effort to significantly reduce global emissions" could help Congress mitigate the costs. Politico
New York State Assembly passes major climate bill -
The proposed legislation would require the state to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from major sources by 2050. The bill also emphasizes environmental justice, in part by requiring clean energy projects (and the jobs that come with them) to be built in disadvantaged communities. InsideClimate News