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Plug-in Hybrids Now Emit 5 Times, on Average, What Official Tests Claim — EU Data

3 min read

But the car lobby is demanding that the EU scrap rules that would better reflect PHEV pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions from plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars are almost five times higher, on average, than official tests suggest, according to new data published by the EU. The gap between PHEVs’ CO2 pollution in the real world and … [continued]

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Bacon, Hotdogs, Pork Chops, & Ham Bad For Climate Change Too?

5 min read

Years ago, there was an article I read about Harvard University research which identified a connection between consuming some amount of bacon on a regular basis and increased death risk. In general, it’s processed red meat that is regarded to be a problem for human health, not only bacon. “Cutting … [continued]

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Great Lakes Now Lake Superior

As mussels ravage Great Lakes whitefish, Lake Superior survives — for now

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As mussels ravage Great Lakes whitefish, Lake Superior survives — for now

By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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