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Louisiana is bracing for an LNG boom. The projects will emit millions of tons of greenhouse gases.
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Louisiana is bracing for an LNG boom. The projects will emit millions of tons of greenhouse gases.

A report outlining the environmental impact of the United States’ roaring liquefied natural gas export industry says 25 impending LNG projects could spew out up to 90 million tons of
Kamala Harris’s stance on fracking could be liability in Pennsylvania
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Kamala Harris’s stance on fracking could be liability in Pennsylvania

Fracking has turned Pennsylvania into the nation’s second-largest producer of natural gas. Joe Biden’s pick of fracking-foe Kamala Harris as his running mate could be a hurdle in the state for the Democrats.
After string of rare cancer cases, Pennsylvania investigates potential link to fracking

After string of rare cancer cases, Pennsylvania investigates potential link to fracking

An increase in the number of teens and young adults diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in southwest Pennsylvania has prompted the state to look for a link between fracking and the disease.
As lungs pay cost of dirty fuels, U.N. urges action on climate health risks

As lungs pay cost of dirty fuels, U.N. urges action on climate health risks

Human health is paying the price of the world's failure to curb global warming, the World Health Organization warned on Tuesday, urging governments at U.N. climate talks to cut climate-changing emissions faster and provide funds to address growing threats.

New EPA rules aim to reduce toxic emissions. But many 'Cancer Alley chemical plants won't have to change
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New EPA rules aim to reduce toxic emissions. But many 'Cancer Alley chemical plants won't have to change

The proposed rules reducing emissions across the country would not apply to many of Louisiana’s chemical plants. These facilities release tons of dangerous, cancer-causing chemicals like ethylene oxide, and more plants are on the way.
Why overall water use is declining in US despite population growth
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Why overall water use is declining in US despite population growth

Water use efficiency was a hot topic among sustainability experts in 2018, as changing weather patterns, a US population increase of 4%, and aging water infrastructure continue to put a strain on our nation's water supply.

Schwarzenegger: Let's slap a public health warning on fossil fuels
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Schwarzenegger: Let's slap a public health warning on fossil fuels

Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and Hollywood actor and film producer, issued a challenge on Sunday to governments to start labelling fossil fuels with a public health warning that their use could cause illness and death.

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