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Current selection: Environment
The number of days spent in extreme heat has more than doubled nationwide in the last four decades.
NOAA has predicted an above normal hurricane season for 2023.
The Inflation Reduction Act establishes a federal green bank
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.
The Inflation Reduction Act aims to reduce emissions from agriculture and natural gas systems, the top two sources of methane emissions
The Inflation Reduction Act expands eligibility for federal tax credits for electric vehicle owners.
Emissions in the US peaked in the early to mid-2000s and are near early 1990s levels.
Where are temperatures fluctuating the most from historical averages? How much money does the government earn on energy and minerals? Get the answers below.
There are more forests in the US than a century ago
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