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Some Utah cities commit to bringing renewable power to their homes

In conservative Utah, a coalition of cities and towns shows other communities how to bring new renewable energy to the electric grid in a unique way.
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More rain is falling on New Hampshire. Why do we still hurt for water?

Climate change is disrupting the balance we rely on to sustain groundwater supplies in the Northeast and around the world.

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Philippine fishing and Indigenous communities wary of clean energy boom in Marcos stronghold

The Philippines is currently highly dependent on fossil fuels for energy generation, but the government has committed to reaching 50% renewables by 2050.

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Scientists revise global warming projections, say small gains not enough

Both the old best and worst case future scenarios in the fight against climate change are being jettisoned by the world’s top scientists as they prepare the next series of huge United Nations reports.
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The subtle yet insidious ways climate change affects mental health

The stress of climate change is taking a toll on mental health across the world – and not just among those who have survived disasters.

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How California rules affect city pesticide use near schools

Stanislaus County parents expressed concern after seeing city employees spraying pesticides at a park next to an elementary school.

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EPA claims ‘overwhelming rejection’ of EVs as it moves to loosen air pollution rules

A proposed rule would give auto manufacturers until 2029 to meet smog and particulate matter emissions standards while the agency reconsiders the requirements altogether.
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Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro speaks with the state flag and American flag behind him.

Two years into his term, has Gov. Shapiro kept his promises to regulate Pennsylvania’s fracking industry?

A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations

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An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”

wildfire retardants being sprayed by plane

New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants

“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.

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