Crime
What are prison work programs and how common are they?
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Environment
NOAA predicts an above-normal hurricane season for 2022.
Environment
The Inflation Reduction Act establishes a federal green bank
Environment
Electric vehicles release half as much greenhouse gas emissions as gas-powered cars on average.
The US lost 80% of its global solar market share from 2009 to 2019.
Environment
The Inflation Reduction Act aims to reduce emissions from agriculture and natural gas systems, the top two sources of methane emissions
Environment
The Inflation Reduction Act expands eligibility for federal tax credits for electric vehicle owners.
Environment
Almost 10% of US electricity comes from wind farms.
Data on nationwide gas and diesel prices, updated weekly.
Environment
The US exported $177 billion worth of agricultural goods in 2021.
Environment
Emissions in the US peaked in the early to mid-2000s and are near early 1990s levels.
