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Trump DOI Repealing Protections For Key Swaths Of Alaska Petroleum Reserve

"The Trump administration said Thursday it is rescinding federal rules that were aimed at protecting from future oil and gas leasing vast swaths of a petroleum reserve in Alaska that provide key habitat for migrating birds, caribou and other wildlife."

Source: AP, 11/14/2025

Ammonia Gas Leak From Tanker Truck In Okla. Sickens Dozens, Forces Evacuations

"A leaking tanker truck spewed dangerous ammonia gas outside a hotel overnight, filling its hallways with fumes and forcing hundreds of nearby residents of a small Oklahoma city to evacuate, authorities said Thursday. Several dozen people were treated at hospitals."

Source: AP, 11/14/2025

"Lawmakers Press EPA for $3B in Stalled Lead Pipe Replacement Funds"

"A group of Illinois congressional delegates is calling for the release of $3 billion in withheld federal funding that’s meant to help replace toxic lead service lines that supply drinking water to homes across the country."

Source: WBEZ, 11/14/2025
December 1, 2025

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"Five Ways Joe Rogan Misleads Listeners About Climate Change"

"Joe Rogan has one of the most popular podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and a combined 50 million followers on YouTube, Spotify, and Instagram. And like nearly all of today’s most popular online shows, Rogan’s spreads climate misinformation."

Source: Yale Climate Connections, 11/13/2025

"The Caribbean Has A Super-Hurricane Problem"

"Caribbean nations face an increasing threat from super hurricanes, which can cost a significant fraction of their GDP. Climate change is expected to make the strongest hurricanes stronger."

Source: Yale Climate Connections, 11/13/2025

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