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"‘Vicious Cycle’: Heat Waves Ramp Up Global Burning Of Fossil Fuels" [1]

"Residents of the U.S. and other countries, cranking up their air conditioners, are helping to set records for consumption of fuels contributing to climate change".

Climate Change [2]
Consumer [3]
Energy & Fuel [4]
Environmental Health [5]
Technology [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
International [9]
Source: Washington Post [10], 07/31/2023
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"Biden Admin To Hike Fuel Economy Standards" [11]

"The Transportation Department proposed Friday raising fuel efficiency requirements for cars and light trucks by about 20 percent over six years, a move the Biden administration said will help achieve its climate goals while saving drivers money at the gas pump."

Climate Change [2]
Consumer [3]
Energy & Fuel [4]
Laws & Regulations [12]
Transportation [13]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: E&E News [14], 07/31/2023
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"Can’t Beat Them? Eat Them: The Fight Against The US Wild Boar Plague" [15]

"These feral pigs cause billions of damage, but some chefs and meat purveyors are putting this pork on the map – and menus".

Biodiversity [16]
Consumer [3]
Food [17]
Wildlife [18]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Guardian [19], 07/27/2023
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22 Attorneys General Oppose 3M Settlement Over PFAS In Water Systems [20]

"Twenty-two attorneys general urged a federal court Wednesday to reject a proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially dangerous chemicals, saying it lets manufacturer 3M Co. off too easily."

Chemicals [21]
Consumer [3]
Environmental Health [5]
Laws & Regulations [12]
Pollution [22]
Water & Oceans [23]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: AP [24], 07/27/2023
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"7 Automakers Join Forces To Double EV Fast-Charger Network In U.S." [25]

"Seven major automakers on Wednesday announced plans to nearly double the nation’s network of high-powered electric vehicle chargers, an effort to address a key consumer reservation about EVs — that they may not have a place to power up on the road."

Climate Change [2]
Consumer [3]
Economy & Business [26]
Energy & Fuel [4]
Infrastructure [27]
Transportation [13]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Washington Post [28], 07/27/2023
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"Lights Out For Incandescent Bulbs" [29]

"The incandescent lightbulbs that have been illuminating American homes and businesses since Thomas Edison first unveiled them in 1879 are finally coming off U.S. shelves."

Climate Change [2]
Consumer [3]
Energy & Fuel [4]
Laws & Regulations [12]
Technology [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: E&E News [30], 07/26/2023
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"Would You Drink Wastewater? What if It Was Beer?" [31]

"In an era of drought, turning treated wastewater into drinking water may be the future. Utility companies are working with breweries to get people past the “ick factor.”"

Consumer [3]
Pollution [22]
Water & Oceans [23]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: NYTimes [32], 07/24/2023
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Biden DOE Proposes Tighter Efficiency Rule For New Home Water Heaters [33]

"The Biden administration on Friday proposed tightening an efficiency standard for new residential water heaters — a move that it said would both save consumers money and combat climate change."

Climate Change [2]
Consumer [3]
Energy & Fuel [4]
Laws & Regulations [12]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: The Hill [34], 07/24/2023
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Utilities’ Fossil Fuel Investments Driving Up Rates For The Most Vulnerable [35]

"A proposed rate hike on gas in Chicago highlights a troubling nationwide trend."

Climate Change [2]
Consumer [3]
Energy & Fuel [4]
Environmental Justice [36]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [37]
Source: Daily Climate [38], 07/21/2023
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Researchers Find Evidence Of ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Blood Of Pregnant Women [39]

"California researchers have found new evidence that several chemicals used in plastic production and a wide array of other industrial applications are commonly present in the blood of pregnant women, creating increased health risks for mothers and their babies."

Chemicals [21]
Consumer [3]
Environmental Health [5]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
California [40]
Source: Guardian [41], 07/21/2023
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