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Last week, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declared an emergency in response to the intense heat wave being felt around the state. The governor had received criticism from some in Arizona who said she was not doing enough to address the issue, as parts of Arizona recently set a record of 30 consecutive days of 110 degrees or greater. ...
In 2021, Colorado lawmakers required utilities supplying natural gas for heating homes and businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4% by 2025, and by 22% by 2030. This month Xcel Energy released its Clean Heat Plan, the first of its kind in the nation, which outlines how the company will meet those targets. Brett Anton, field organizer for the Colorado chapter of the Sierra Club, explained some of the company's options. ...
More work and investment are needed to ensure all waters in Maine are safe for swimming, according to a new report. At least 36 beaches in the state were potentially unsafe for swimming at some point during 2022. John Rumpler, clean water director for Environment Maine, said polluted runoff and failing sewer systems are putting swimmers' health at risk. ...
Taking a dip at the wrong time or place can make you sick — here’s what to look out for.
Nearly half of all Michigan beaches saw unsafe levels of fecal bacteria last year, according to a new study.