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A new book contends that the unusually large family of the future will have 3 children. What happens then?

For decades, the United Nations has been warning of a population explosion that will threaten the world's resources and exacerbate climate change. In fact, the opposite is happening, say the authors of a new book.

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Trump admin proposes weaker truck pollution rules

The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it is proposing to loosen requirements for pollution controls that rein in emissions from heavy duty trucks.

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California’s largest lake is turning to dust

The Salton Sea is drying up, worsening air pollution for people living near its shores. Authorities are working to stabilize the lakebed and lock down the dust. But for some families, it's too late.
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Uranium mining grows as Trump seeks to feed a nuclear boom

The federal government recently approved a South Dakota uranium project that moved through the FAST-41 permitting process.
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This permit, common for dry cleaners, is now being used to build AI power plants

Texas regulators are allowing AI data centers across the state to start up thousands of new pollution sources with no public notice or environmental reviews.
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Climate change could double household water costs in some cities, study finds

Household water costs could nearly double in some American cities as climate change further stresses municipal water systems.

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The climate upside of higher gas prices

The Iran War’s unexpected environmental boost: electric vehicle sales.
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Forecasters predict strengthening El Niño to reach historic levels

Federal forecasters say an intensifying El Niño is growing so fast it's on the way to becoming very strong, even reaching historic levels this fall.

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Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro speaks with the state flag and American flag behind him.

Two years into his term, has Gov. Shapiro kept his promises to regulate Pennsylvania’s fracking industry?

A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations

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An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”

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New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants

“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.

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