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ICCT Claims EV Operating Costs ⅓ Lower In Europe

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In a report dated September 6, 2026, the International Council On Clean Transportation (ICCT) claimed that operating an electric car in Europe in 2025 cost one third less than operating a conventional gasoline or diesel powered car. Because of the surge in fuel costs resulting from the unprovoked attack on … [continued]

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Lawsuit Seeks to Block EPA From Abandoning Health of Clevelanders

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Groups challenge EPA’s decision on smog that flouts the law and hands polluters a free pass CLEVELAND — A coalition of environmental and public health organizations filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to let Cleveland off the hook from having to clean up its smog-choked air. … [continued]

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California’s Extreme Heat, Soaring Utility Bills Make Cooling Unaffordable For Millions

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Balcony and rooftop solar could cover home cooling costs, if policy makers prioritize access SACRAMENTO — California is experiencing more frequent and dangerous heat days, but sky-high utility bills mean millions of people can’t afford to run air conditioning that could keep them safe, a new Environmental Working Group report … [continued]

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Cleveland-Cliffs Redirects Half a Billion Dollars in Clean Steel Funding to Coal at Middletown Works

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MIDDLETOWN, OH — Cleveland-Cliffs and the Department of Energy announced plans to continue the use of coal at Cleveland-Cliffs’ Middletown Works steel mill today, abandoning previously announced plans to transition toward clean energy. The company was originally selected in March 2024 for up to $500 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) … [continued]

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Red Tide Near Fort George Inlet Is Another Warning Sign: Jacksonville Needs to Move Beyond Coal

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JACKSONVILLE, Florida — The Florida Department of Health in Duval County has issued a health warning associated with the appearance of red tide near Fort George Inlet. Red tide is a harmful algal bloom that’s deeply concerning for Jacksonville and everyone who cares about the city’s waterways, wildlife, fisheries, and public … [continued]

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