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Texas Braces For More Rain. Death Toll Hits At Least 82 With Dozens Missing [9]

"Rising death toll: At least 82 people have died and dozens are still missing after devastating floods hit central Texas. In Kerr County, the hardest-hit area, at least 40 adults and 28 children have been killed, officials say."

Climate Change [10]
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Source: CNN [17], 07/07/2025
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"As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme" [18]

"Colossal bursts of rain like the ones that caused the deadly flooding in Texas are becoming more frequent and intense around the globe as the burning of fossil fuels heats the planet, scientists say."

Climate Change [10]
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Energy & Fuel [19]
Environmental Health [20]
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National (U.S.) [15]
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Source: NYTimes [23], 07/07/2025
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"E.P.A. Suspends 144 Employees After They Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump" [24]

"The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday placed 144 employees on administrative leave and opened an investigation into their decision to sign a letter accusing the Trump administration of politicizing the agency."

Activism [25]
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Source: NYTimes [31], 07/07/2025
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5 Ways GOP Megabill Boosts Fossil Fuels And Hurts Renewables, Climate Action [32]

"The Trump administration’s agenda megabill passed this week by the Senate and [passed] in the House contains a slew of provisions that are expected to bolster fossil fuels or harm the build-out of renewable energy — ultimately exacerbating climate change.

The extent of the phaseout of subsidies for green energy sources has been a significant point of contention among Republicans; but, ultimately, the cuts they make are expected to result in deep reductions in subsidies for the sector, even if moderates manage to stave off some of the most dramatic changes.
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National (U.S.) [15]
Source: The Hill [34], 07/07/2025
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Sewage Treatment Plants Channel ‘Forever Chemicals’ Into Waterways Nationwide [35]

"Harmful “forever chemicals” flow from wastewater treatment plants into surface water across the U.S., according to a new report by a clean-water advocacy group."

Pollution [30]
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Source: Inside Climate News [36], 07/07/2025
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Florida Home Insurance Crisis Hits Hardest in State’s Poorest Counties [37]

"While wealthy coastal counties bear the brunt of landfalling storms, poor residents in inland counties are navigating an even bleaker insurance market that leaves them at risk of no coverage."

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SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [38]
Source: Inside Climate News [39], 07/07/2025
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"Trump Pollution Exemptions Would Shield Lawbreakers, Endanger Millions" [40]

"Analysis shows EPA rollbacks of the HON rule would put overburdened communities at risk and benefit chemical plants that frequently violate their permits."

Air [41]
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Source: Public Health Watch [43], 07/07/2025
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"New Handbook Aims to Protect Scientists From Autocratic Threats" [44]

"As autocratic regimes around the world increasingly step up attacks on scientists and academic freedom, a team of researchers has published a new anti-autocracy handbook to help scientists protect their personal safety and their work."

Climate Change [10]
Environmental Politics [26]
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Science [45]
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National (U.S.) [15]
International [46]
Source: Inside Climate News [47], 07/07/2025
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Will the Trump Admin Save Workers from Preventable Overheating Deaths? [48]

"In hearings on a draft rule to prevent heat-related illness in millions of vulnerable U.S. workers, top health and safety experts explain why relying on employers to “do the right thing” costs lives."

Climate Change [10]
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People & Population [12]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: Inside Climate News [49], 07/07/2025
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"Pope Leo XIV Approves New Mass Centered On Care For The Environment" [50]

"As record‑breaking heat scorches much of Europe — with triple‑digit temperatures, wildfires and deaths reported — the Vatican released a new liturgy Thursday for Mass reflecting concern for the environment, offering prayers, readings and hymns that highlight the church’s responsibility to protect the Earth."

Climate Change [10]
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Religion, Faith and Spirituality [51]
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International [46]
Source: Religion News Service [52], 07/07/2025
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EPA Says It Will Delay Water Pollution Rules For Coal Plants [53]

"The Trump administration says that it plans to delay and potentially loosen water pollution rules for coal-fired power plants."

Climate Change [10]
Energy & Fuel [19]
Environmental Health [20]
Environmental Justice [21]
Environmental Politics [26]
Fish & Fisheries [54]
Infrastructure [22]
Laws & Regulations [29]
Pollution [30]
Water & Oceans [13]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: The Hill [55], 07/03/2025
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"Methane-Tracking Satellite Is Lost, in a Blow to Climate Efforts" [56]

"The spacecraft, MethaneSAT, was just a year into its mission to provide a clearer picture of planet-warming emissions from oil and gas sites." "For nearly two weeks, however, the mission’s controllers have been unable to get in contact with the satellite. It has lost power, they said, and most likely cannot be recovered."

Air [41]
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Laws & Regulations [29]
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Technology [57]
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National (U.S.) [15]
International [46]
Source: NYTimes [58], 07/03/2025
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"5 Things To Know About Trump’s Attacks On The Montreal Protocol" [59]

"The binding climate treaty has been a success, earning the support of businesses and Republicans. It could be in peril under President Donald Trump."

Air [41]
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Climate Change [10]
Environmental Politics [26]
Laws & Regulations [29]
Pollution [30]
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National (U.S.) [15]
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Source: E&E News [60], 07/03/2025
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"Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI" [61]

"xAI’s gas turbines get official approval from Memphis, Tennessee, even as civil rights groups prepare to sue over alleged Clean Air Act violations."

Activism [25]
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Economy & Business [33]
Energy & Fuel [19]
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Environmental Justice [21]
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Laws & Regulations [29]
People & Population [12]
Pollution [30]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [38]
Source: WIRED [62], 07/03/2025
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US Plans To Begin Breeding Billions Of Flies To Fight New World Screwworm [63]

"The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and dump them out of airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating maggot. That sounds like the plot of a horror movie, but it is part of the government’s plans for protecting the U.S. from a bug that could devastate its beef industry, decimate wildlife and even kill household pets."

Agriculture [64]
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Environmental Health [20]
Natural Resources [66]
Technology [57]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [16]
Source: AP [67], 07/03/2025
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