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Factcheck: How Nuclear, Gas, Wind, & Solar Power Are Affected During Heatwaves

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Heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense due to climate change, impacting sources of power generation around the world as they work to meet increased demand. When temperatures soared past 40C in parts of Europe in June and July 2026, nuclear reactors shuttered, gas plants’ efficiency fell, wind speeds dropped and … [continued]

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EU Should Accelerate Fleet Electrification, Not Slow It — Joint Letter

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The European Union (EU) has done great electrifying new vehicle sales. Not nearly as good as China has done, but better than almost everyone else. However, every step of the way, legacy automakers say they need the transition to slow down. I feel like this argument has been made every … [continued]

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France to Double Share of Its Electricity That’s Domestically Produced by 2030

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Things have been a bit dicey in Europe and globally when it comes to energy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to an existential energy conundrum on the continent. The European Union (EU) had been trying to “play nice” with Russia for years and make deals that involved buying Russian fossil … [continued]

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Health, Environmental Groups Ask EPA to Reconsider Flawed, Unlawful Decision to Repeal the Endangerment Finding

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Petition Identifies Multiple, Serious Problems with New Information and Analysis in Final Rule Washington, DC — Sixteen health and environmental groups have filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlining severe flaws in its rule to repeal the Endangerment Finding and motor vehicle climate pollution standards and describing how the … [continued]

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