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Scott Pruitt, Trump’s rule-cutting E.P.A. chief, plots his political future

Mr. Pruitt may be using his position as an environmental deregulation czar to position himself to run for office in Oklahoma — or perhaps the presidency.
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Is it time for planetary health to become a core clinical responsibility?

As climate change and environmental degradation increasingly drive illness, clinicians are being urged to treat planetary health as inseparable from patient care.

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Deep soils could hold keys to climate resilience

A new research center is investigating how ancient soils could help farmers adapt to climate change and a warmer future.
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Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers, but overcoming local opposition is tough

Local opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers in the United States, but some communities are working to reverse local restrictions.
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Cuba could beat US energy blockade with $8B investment in renewables, says think tank

Report by Common Wealth argues rest of the world should pay for country’s transition as reparative climate finance.

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Texas sharpens attacks on solar power

From the state Capitol to utility commission dockets, Texas officials are moving to derail solar plans as they brace for a surge in electricity demand.
Read the Full Article on www.eenews.net
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This simple metal tube helps scientists predict drought before it happens

We’re in a perilous moment for water, but the Church Sampler is one of the many devices scientists can use to help us make better decisions.

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Tracking traffic pollution transforms city climate policy

Using traffic cameras and phone data, researchers created a real-time emissions map — giving cities a powerful new tool to cut pollution faster and smarter.

Read the Full Article on www.anthropocenemagazine.org
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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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