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Sick ecosystems lead to sick people: How deforestation is aiding …

WEBIt’s almost clichéd to say of environmental challenges that “everything’s connected.” But in the case of the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19, it is now …

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Alaska Environment’s 2024 Priorities

WEBFor decades, we have had the power to harness clean, abundant energy from the sun and the wind. In 2024, it can be done more efficiently and cheaply than ever …

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Lawn care goes electric

WEBPollution from those millions of lawn and garden machines adds up. According to data for 2020 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fossil fuel …

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Mapping the risks of California’s idle and orphan oil wells

WEBCalifornia is grappling with the environmental, public health, and financial impacts of a declining oil and gas industry. While the state has long been a major oil …

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New report: 28 Million Californians Experienced Over 100 Days of …

WEBCalifornia – Over 28 million Californians —about 70% of the state’s population— experienced over 100 days of unhealthy air quality in 2020, according to a new report …

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New report: Millions of Pennsylvanians experienced frequent …

WEB[PITTSBURGH]– Millions of Pennsylvanians suffered through frequent levels of elevated air pollution in 2020, according to a new report from PennEnvironment …

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Environment Virginia's 2023 Priorities

WEBIn 2023, Environment Virginia supports: Protecting Virginia’s commitment to capping carbon emissions and transitioning 100% clean energy. In order to reduce …

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Banning Single-Use Plastics

WEBEvery day, we use millions of plastic bags, straws and utensils, and foam cups and containers for just a few minutes before tossing them, and then they can …

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New report: Trouble in the Air: 7.6 million Georgians experienced …

WEBParticulate matter and ozone pollution are harmful to human health. Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center. Atlanta, GA – Five urban centers and rural areas in Georgia, …

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When, where and how to plant milkweed to save the monarch …

WEB1. Plant Lots of Milkweed. Milkweed is vital for the monarch’s life cycle. It’s the only plant monarch caterpillars eat. These caterpillars hatch from eggs laid on the …

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New report: More than one in six Americans experienced greater …

WEBPHILADELPHIA – More than one in six Americans, 58.4 million people, suffered through more than 100 days of elevated air pollution in 2020, according to a …

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Fracking by the Numbers

WEBThe combination of two technologies – hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling – has enabled the oil and gas industry to engage in an effort to unlock oil and gas …

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Our 2022 Priorities

WEBIn 2022 Environment Virginia supports: Protecting 30 percent of nature by 2030 through federal, state and local leadership and action. Establishing permanent …

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Trash in America

WEBIn 2018 alone, the U.S. threw out over 292 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) — the materials discarded by homes, businesses and institutions, such as …

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