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Dozens of Democrats press Biden on soot pollution
A total of 88 House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday said the Biden administration’s proposed standards for soot air pollution are not stringent enough.
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Colorado River Basin reservoirs still face grim outlook despite healthy snowpack
Many Colorado reservoirs could see some recovery, but the system's two largest reservoirs, lakes Mead and Powell, still face grim prospects.
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California’s Atmospheric Rivers Are Getting Worse
As climate change makes storms warmer and wetter, the state’s flood control system is struggling to keep up.
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Brazilian researchers find 'terrifying' plastic rocks on remote island
The geology of Brazil's volcanic Trindade Island has fascinated scientists for years, but the discovery of rocks made from plastic debris in this remote turtle refuge is sparking alarm.
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400,000 gallons of radioactive water leak from Minnesota nuclear plant
While Xcel Energy reported the leak of water containing tritium to state and federal authorities in late November, the spill was not made public until Thursday.
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EPA proposes new rule targeting 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Biden administration announced a proposal Tuesday to reduce harmful chemicals in drinking water, the first time the federal government has suggested setting such a standard for the so-called forever chemicals. The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal would limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, by establishing legally enforceable levels for six manufactured chemicals that are known to contaminate drinking water and pose significant health risks, including cancer, even at low levels.
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17 Most Incredible Sustainable Houses that Sync with Nature
Good architecture celebrates design with nature. While homes are your go-to places to feel secure, sustainable homes make a promise of safety to the natural environment. These are innovations in designs offering spectacular results ensuring energy efficiency and minimized running costs.
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There are 21,000 pieces of plastic in the ocean for each person on Earth
A new study found far more plastic in global oceans than previously believed — and the amount is doubling every six years.
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Virtually Nowhere in the World Is Safe From Toxic Air Pollution
Until the world’s biggest polluters decide to reduce their toxic footprints, the world will bear the brunt of their effects.
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CP Rail taps Alberta manufacturer to increase fleet of hydrogen-powered trains
An Alberta manufacturing company is nearly finished preparing a second hydrogen-powered locomotive for CP Rail with the hope of signing a deal with the railway to produce more of the train engines in the years to come.
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Not a breath of fresh air: study finds sewage bacteria in ocean spray
Pathogens such as E coli, norovirus and salmonella can be blown miles into coastal communities after a rainstorm
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Soaring SUV sales make it harder to hit climate goals
SUV sales soared in 2022, a trend that makes it much harder to reach global climate goals, experts say. And while car buyers flocked to electric SUVs along with their gas-guzzling counterparts, supersize EVs pose their own environmental challenges.
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The sun is about to get more active than it has for a decade — and it could lead to power outages, grounded flights, and stunning auroras
The sun may be waking up after almost a decade of relative calm, say scientists — and that could cause problems on Earth. The solar storms that rage on our star during its active period create bursts of electromagnetic energy, which can affect everything from the power grid to GPS signals.
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The East Palestine train fiasco lays bare a far bigger crisis
It's a stark reminder that plastics, from cradle to grave, are poisoning people—and the planet.
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A looming El Niño could give us a preview of life at 1.5C of warming
The last three years were objectively hot, numbering among the warmest since records began in 1880. But the scorch factor of recent years was actually tempered by a climate pattern that slightly cools the globe, “La Niña.”
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China is adding solar and wind faster than many of us realise: three charts that put it in perspective
China adds enough solar and wind every year to cover the total electricity use of major countries such as South Africa, Spain, and (almost) the UK.
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Ohio train derailment spotlights debate over health risks from plastics
After the Feb. 3 derailment of train cars carrying the toxic chemical vinyl chloride in East Palestine, Ohio, there has been increased focus on rail safety and whether the release of dangerous chemicals could have been averted.
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Revealed: the US is averaging one chemical accident every two days
Guardian analysis of data in light of Ohio train derailment shows accidental releases are happening consistently
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Health impact of tyre particles causing ‘increasing concern’, say scientists
Far more tiny particles now come from tyres than are emitted from exhausts but new tyre designs may help
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Eating one fish from U.S. lakes or rivers likened to drinking month's worth of contaminated water
Researchers say it's the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
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