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People
Families celebrate EPA ban on killer paint stripper chemical
Methylene chloride, a highly toxic chemical used to strip paint for decades, is being phased out for most uses, thanks to a new rule from...
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Climate change
July 31, 2024 Planet-warming methane pollution more than four times EPA estimates
New, comprehensive data shows methane pollution from the U.S. oil and gas industry is more than 4 times EPA estimates.
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Climate change
July 23, 2024 This Boston hospital is prescribing solar energy
The Inflation Reduction Act is helping patients use solar power to cut their electric bills and improve their health.
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Climate change
July 17, 2024 Searching for a seaweed to combat cow burps
Belching bovines are major emitters of methane in agriculture. A new seaweed food additive could help decrease cows' burps and therefore...
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Video
July 11, 2024 How a family farm in Idaho is taking on climate change
The Wittmans are using sustainable farming practices today to ensure their family farm endures changing climate conditions.
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Climate change
July 3, 2024 What has the US done to fight climate change? More than you think.
The last few years have seen big climate wins in the U.S. Here are five success stories you might have missed.
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Q&A
July 2, 2024 Will Mexico’s next president, Claudia Sheinbaum, be a climate champion?
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president, has a track record of supporting sustainability. What does her election mean for climate...
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Quick read
June 26, 2024 3 common climate lies, debunked in 30 seconds
Misinformation about climate change is rampant. Here are three of the most common lies you might hear, and how to refute them.
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Deep dive
June 20, 2024 Hurricanes’ hidden risk: toxic chemicals
Hurricanes are obviously destructive, but they also carry a hidden danger — toxic chemicals in the air and water.