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Federal officials will more closely monitor the impacts of shrinking lakes throughout the U.S. West after President Joe Biden signed legislation that creates and funds monitoring efforts into the region's saline lakes.

UN nations have pledged to reduce climate-changing methane and forest destruction within 10 years. California has been trying to handle both problems, with limited success.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told COP26 that India, the world's third-biggest carbon emitter, would go net-zero by 2070. But appetite for coal, which supplies 70% of India's power, remains high.

The largest Russian city near the southern border with Ukraine is Rostov-on-Don. People remember the war in 2014 and hope there is no repeat.

Premieres Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. A co-production with Black Public Media, "Outta the Muck" wades into the rich soil of Pahokee, a rural Florida town. Beyond sending over a dozen players to the NFL, Pahokee, a rural town on the banks of Lake Okeechobe, possesses a legacy of resilience and achievement in the face of great storms and personal trauma.

The war in Ukraine is also playing out online, where Russia is using propaganda, fake accounts, and manipulated videos and images to deflect blame and undermine support for Ukraine.

Russia and Ukraine produce roughly 14% of the world's wheat supply, according to the United Nations, and the war has resulted in soaring food prices and fears about food security globally.

Surveys show millennials are experiencing buyer's remorse from houses they purchased during the pandemic. NPR's All Things Considered wants to hear how your homebuying experience went.

On Tuesday, February 22, FICO, the leading credit scoring company, will host a "Score A Better Future" event for San Diego, CA residents from 12:00-1:15 pm PST. This free online financial education event partners with national and local nonprofits and will feature Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51), who will provide remarks on the importance of financial education. The event series focuses on helping consumers improve their understanding of their credit and overall financial health. Consumers will learn from credit experts what the key ingredients are that make up the FICO® Score, and the myths and facts about FICO Scores, which are used by 90 percent of top lenders. Whether you are new to credit, preparing to purchase a home, planning your retirement, or concerned about protecting your financial health from the impact of the COVID virus, knowledge is power. You will learn firsthand from FICO experts what are the key ingredients in the FICO® Score, common characteristics of consumers that are FICO® Score high-achievers and get your questions answered. FICO has partnered with Operation HOPE to provide attendees with the opportunity to make appointments for free one-on-one credit coaching from non-profit financial well-being coaches to help attendees develop a plan to address their financial goals. For more information on this event or to register please visit HERE!