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Hurricane Dorian could slam 67 toxic sites. But hundreds more are at risk.

Superfund sites "hold the most dangerous chemicals known to mankind."
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Climate-resilient housing models slow to gain ground in disaster-prone Bangladesh

In one of the world’s most climate sensitive deltas, disasters are on the rise. The need for resilient housing has become a significant concern for Bangladesh.

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The battle over solar on farmland

Agrivoltaics is either a green revolution or a poison pill for good land. Depends which farmers you ask.
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4 ways Trump is sabotaging climate action around the world

In just one year, Trump has derailed an international carbon tax, boosted fossil fuel forecasts, and sought to silence an island nation.
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Even low-risk homes are caught up in California’s climate insurance crisis

California’s insurer of last resort is meant for high fire risk properties but homeowners in areas unlikely to burn are now being forced into the plan.

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Iran war should trigger faster exit from fossil fuel dependence, UN climate chief says

The war in Iran has exposed the dangers of relying on volatile oil and gas markets, United Nation climate secretary Simon Stiell says.

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'Doomsday Clock' advances to 85 seconds to midnight

A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction.
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The latest front in the battle over climate lawsuits: bills wiping out liability

Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation that would shield major polluters from legal accountability for climate change harms.
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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.

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Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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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