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"FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Foods" [9]

"U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk."

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Source: AP [16], 01/16/2025
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"Biden Approved LA Wildfire Aid. But Trump Will Control Spending." [17]

"President-elect Donald Trump will have wide authority over Los Angeles’ recovery from the wildfires that have decimated areas of the city — even though President Joe Biden approved disaster aid in the final days of his term."

Climate Change [18]
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National (U.S.) [15]
California [25]
Source: E&E News [26], 01/16/2025
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"Musk Made A Fortune On Climate Credits. Trump Is Targeting Them." [27]

"The president-elect has asked Elon Musk to wage war on regulations — some of which helped make Tesla the world’s most valuable automaker."

Climate Change [18]
Economy & Business [28]
Energy & Fuel [29]
Environmental Politics [21]
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Transportation [30]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: E&E News [31], 01/16/2025
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"More Americans Than Ever Are Living in Wildfire Areas. L.A. Is No Exception." [32]

"The growth of homes in areas primed to burn played a major role in the disaster."

Climate Change [18]
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National (U.S.) [15]
California [25]
Source: NYTimes [35], 01/16/2025
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UNC Could Burn Polluting Pellets Composed of Paper and Plastic [36]

"While burning the pellets would reduce greenhouse gases from the university’s physical plant, it would increase harmful levels of nitrogen oxides, lead, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds."

Chemicals [10]
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SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [39]
Source: Inside Climate News [40], 01/16/2025
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Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick Rejects Linking Climate Change And Wildfires [41]

"Oil executive Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Energy Department, has argued that climate change has not fueled more frequent and severe wildfires — a claim at odds with the scientific consensus."

Climate Change [18]
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Energy & Fuel [29]
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Forests [33]
Science [42]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: Washington Post [43], 01/16/2025
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GOPers Eye Reconciliation Bill For Oil And Gas Leasing, Mining Mandates [44]

"House Republicans are eying a process called reconciliation to boost oil and gas drilling, and approve specific mining projects, which would only require a simple majority for passage."

Climate Change [18]
Economy & Business [28]
Energy & Fuel [29]
Environmental Politics [21]
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Natural Resources [34]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: The Hill [45], 01/16/2025
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"Los Angeles Fires Are Exacerbating the City’s Housing Crisis" [46]

"Landlords and real estate agencies are jacking up the rent on houses as demand outstrips supply in fire-torn LA."

Climate Change [18]
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Natural Resources [34]
People & Population [23]
Planning & Growth [24]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
California [25]
Source: Inside Climate News [47], 01/16/2025
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12 Texas Counties Exceed Soot Standards. Only Four May Face Consequences. [48]

"Twelve Texas counties have recently exceeded federal air quality standards for particulate matter, commonly known as soot. But Texas environmental regulators are proposing that only four of them be required to take action to improve their air quality."

Air [49]
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Source: Texas Tribune [51], 01/16/2025
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For LA Water Issues, Misinformation Spreads Nearly As Fast As Wildfires [52]

"A billionaire couple was accused of withholding water that could help stop Los Angeles’ massive wildfires. Democratic leadership was blamed for fire hydrants running dry and for an empty reservoir. Firefighters were criticized for allegedly using “women’s handbags” to fight the fires. Those are just a few of the false or misleading claims that have emerged amid general criticism about California’s water management sparked by the fierce Los Angeles fires."

Climate Change [18]
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Journalism & Media [53]
Science [42]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
California [25]
Source: AP [54], 01/16/2025
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"In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer" [55]

"For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday warned that “forever chemicals” present in sewage sludge that is used as fertilizer can pose human health risks."

Agriculture [56]
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Waste [38]
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National (U.S.) [15]
Source: NYTimes [57], 01/15/2025
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US Hazardous Waste Sent To Mexico Makes ‘Toxic Cocktail’ Of Pollution [58]

"A Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab investigation finds very high levels of lead and arsenic in homes near a factory processing US toxic waste"

Chemicals [10]
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Mexico [59]
Source: Guardian/Quinto Env. Lab [60], 01/15/2025
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"A Surprising Byproduct Of Wildfires: Contaminated Drinking Water" [61]

"Thousands of firefighters are working to contain the blazes of multiple fires across Los Angeles. Months from now when the fires are extinguished and the rain comes, however, a hidden threat could put communities at risk once again."

Chemicals [10]
Climate Change [18]
Disasters [19]
Environmental Health [11]
Natural Resources [34]
Pollution [37]
Water & Oceans [62]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: Washington Post [63], 01/15/2025
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"Even After L.A.’s Fires Burn Out, Toxic Threats Will Linger" [64]

"Chemical residues from burned houses, cars, consumer products and fire retardants create toxic hazards for fire survivors."

Air [49]
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Disasters [19]
Environmental Health [11]
Pollution [37]
Public [14]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: Washington Post [65], 01/15/2025
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"Supreme Court Environment Cases To Watch In 2025" [66]

"The National Environmental Policy Act, water and nuclear battles are just a few of the environmental issues on the justices’ docket during the first half of the new year."

Laws & Regulations [13]
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Source: E&E News [67], 01/15/2025
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