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Current selection: Environment
In 2022, tornadoes killed 25 people in the US.
Mississippi has the most tornadoes in the country.
The average air quality in Arizona is considered unhealthy, while Hawaii has the country’s best air quality.
Cities in the Southwestern US have the country’s worst air quality.
Carbon capture is getting increasing attention as a part of the nation’s long-term climate goals. New Energy Department data identifies 58 active projects across the US.
The US would need to produce 20-50% more electricity annually if all cars were electric vehicles.
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.
Consistent water quality violations along with aging infrastructure mean households nationwide continue to face contaminants in drinking water.
In 2019, the US became both a net exporter and net producer of energy for the first time in over 60 years.
The frequency and cost of billion-dollar natural disasters are increasing nationwide.
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