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"As the data center buildout escalates, rural Pennsylvanians urge lawmakers not to repeat past mistakes."

"A handful of countries in the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance plan to increase their outputs modestly next month, which would bring more oil online after fuel prices have fallen to levels not seen since before the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran."

"President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles."

"Within minutes of walking on a San Diego beach, marine ornithologist Tammy Russell found the feathered carcasses — one after another."

"This summer, Yosemite national park has been rife with traffic jams and throngs of visitors. Can these popular national treasures withstand a future of strained resources?"

"Labor unions and nonprofits moved to halt the Agriculture Department’s reorganization plans Wednesday, arguing USDA officials acknowledged their proposals will lead to mass resignations."

"Heat and humidity as severe, prolonged and far-reaching as this week’s would have been “virtually impossible” in the Northeast and eastern Canada before humans began warming the planet, a team of scientists said on Friday."

"At least about two dozen people have died amid the perilous climate crisis-driven heatwave that has scorched swaths of the US with record temperatures."

"The National Park Service will launch a dazzling 850,000 fireworks in the nation’s capital this year. Scientists are watching for the environmental and public health impacts."

"The Trump administration has approved three new pesticides that may be considered “forever chemicals” under an international definition, though the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  is disputing the characterization."