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21 August 2022
Climate whiplash: Southwest swings from drought to flood
Nearly two entire states are under flood watches Friday, with more watches expected Saturday.
PacifiCorp’s previous upward trajectory for renewable energy will flatline beyond 2027 while its forecasted greenhouse emissions will rise.
Disruptions from the Iran war are exposing how deeply petrochemicals — made from fossil fuels — are embedded in everyday products and global supply chains.
A survey of more than 5,000 patients found strong support for environmentally responsible practices in healthcare, with most respondents linking environmental health to their own well-being.
One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.
“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”
"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”
A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations
“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”
“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.