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Why Scientists Have Pumped A Potent Greenhouse Gas Into Public Streams [1]

"A massive ecological study that's happening across the United States, and which is designed to track the impact of long-term changes like a warming climate, is deliberately releasing a highly potent and persistent greenhouse gas in national parks and forests."

Chemicals [2]
Climate Change [3]
Science [4]
Water & Oceans [5]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: NPR [8], 08/16/2022
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"U.S. States Urge Postal Service To Halt Gas Vehicle Purchases" [9]

"A group of 17 state attorneys general urged the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to halt planned purchases of gasoline-powered delivery vehicles pending a new environmental review, in a statement on Monday that encouraged the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs)."

Climate Change [3]
Energy & Fuel [10]
Environmental Politics [11]
Infrastructure [12]
Transportation [13]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: Reuters [14], 08/16/2022
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As Drought Drives Elephants Closer To People, Consequences Can Be Deadly [15]

"The season of searing temperatures will soon begin in northwestern Zimbabwe as the chilly months fade away. But for the villagers of Silewad the return of summer, storms and a new planting season increase the risk of elephants invading their land."

Biodiversity [16]
Climate Change [3]
Wildlife [17]
Public [6]
Africa [18]
Source: NPR [19], 08/16/2022
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"Rise In Extreme Heat Will Hit Minority Communities Hardest" [20]

"Thirty years after Hurricane Andrew demolished Homestead, Fla., another disaster looms."

Climate Change [3]
Disasters [21]
Environmental Health [22]
Environmental Justice [23]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: E&E News [24], 08/16/2022
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"Billions Would Die From Starvation In Nuclear War: Research" [25]

"More than 5 billion would die from starvation in the event of a full-scale nuclear war between the United States and Russia, a new study has found."

Climate Change [3]
Disasters [21]
Military [26]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [27]
Public [6]
International [28]
Source: The Hill [29], 08/16/2022
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"Former Grenada Minister Tapped As Next U.N. Climate Chief" [30]

"The climate resilience minister for the Caribbean island nation of Grenada has been tapped to become the next United Nations climate chief, according to three sources familiar with the selection."

Climate Change [3]
Environmental Politics [11]
Public [6]
International [28]
Source: Reuters [31], 08/16/2022
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"Tensions Grow Over Lack Of A Water Deal For The Shrinking Colorado River" [32]

"Two months ago, federal officials took the unprecedented step of telling the seven states that depend on Colorado River water to prepare for emergency cuts next year to prevent reservoirs from dropping to dangerously low levels."

Climate Change [3]
Disasters [21]
Environmental Politics [11]
Water & Oceans [5]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: LA Times [33], 08/16/2022
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Biden To Sign Massive Climate And Health Care Legislation Tuesday [34]

"President Joe Biden will sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill on Tuesday, delivering what he has called the “final piece” of his pared-down domestic agenda, as he aims to boost his party’s standing with voters less than three months before the midterm elections."

Climate Change [3]
Environmental Politics [11]
Laws & Regulations [35]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: AP [36], 08/16/2022
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"Federal Court Reinstates Ban On New Coal Sales On Public Land" [37]

"A federal judge on Friday ordered the Interior Department to pause the issuing of new coal leases, handing a victory to climate advocates who for years have fought to restore an Obama-era moratorium on coal mining on federal land."

Climate Change [3]
Energy & Fuel [10]
Laws & Regulations [35]
Natural Resources [38]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: Washington Post [39], 08/15/2022
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Vulnerable Vanuatu Launches Ambitious Climate Plan [40]

"The Pacific country of Vanuatu has launched one of the world’s most ambitious climate policies, committing to 100% renewable energy in electricity generation by 2030 and ambitious targets on loss and damage."

Climate Change [3]
Environmental Politics [11]
Public [6]
Australia & Oceania [41]
Source: Guardian [42], 08/15/2022
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