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The US would need to produce 20-50% more electricity annually if all cars were electric vehicles.
Environment
While research on the energy consumption of video games is still emerging, a 2018 report identified software strategies and gamer access to energy-saving tools as potential ways of reducing energy usage.
Despite the steadily rising number of stations, the US would need to ramp up installations to meet demand by 2030.
Adjustments to the federal land leasing program may change how much energy is produced on federal territory.
Consistent water quality violations along with aging infrastructure mean households nationwide continue to face contaminants in drinking water.
Environment
In 2019, the US became both a net exporter and net producer of energy for the first time in over 60 years.
Environment
FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 system has redistributed flood insurance premiums for more than 5 million policyholders.
A Treasury Department analysis showed releases from the reserve contributed to a 13 to 31 cent per gallon decrease in the price of gas through July. But prices have risen in recent months.
The frequency and cost of billion-dollar natural disasters are increasing nationwide.
Environment
The number of days spent in extreme heat has more than doubled nationwide in the last four decades.
