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Risk of tap water exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals higher in Southern California

Tap water in urban areas of Southern and Central California appears more likely to be contaminated by PFAS "forever chemicals" than drinking water in many other regions of the nation, although rural Californians are far less likely to suffer similar exposure, according to new research by the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Las Vegas could break temperature records this weekend, weather service says

LAS VEGAS — Sweltering high summer temperatures in the Las Vegas Valley could tie or exceed records on Saturday and Sunday and an excessive heat warning for the area will remain in effect until Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

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In pricey Palos Verdes, the ocean view is great — until your house slides into a canyon

The Palos Verdes Peninsula — a land of rolling hills, jagged cliffs and sweeping views of the city and ocean — boasts some of the most beautiful terrain in Southern California.

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Western states' budgets, industries rely on federal lands. So does wildlife

Across the West, a vast swath of federal land has been staked out by oil and gas drillers, miners, cattle grazers, loggers, renewable energy developers and outdoor recreationists. Soon, the federal agency that oversees those lands will allow them to be leased for a new purpose: conservation.

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Another day of scorching heat to hit Southern California as crews battle wildfires

Southern Californians can expect another day of scorching weather Monday as a heat wave continues to bear down on the region, bringing triple-digit temperatures and increased fire danger.

Los Angeles Times

Mayo Clinic Minute: Heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Extreme heat continues to cause issues across the country and the globe. As the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Over the past 30 years, extreme heat has claimed more lives in America than any other weather-related hazard, including flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes…

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Death Valley could see 129-degree high, with low over 100, as California roasts

The heat dome parked over Southern California is expected to spin thermometers to nearly 130 degrees this weekend in Death Valley — where even overnight lows could exceed 100.

Los Angeles Times

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A mining company is hunting for lithium — right on the edge of wildlife refuge

LAS VEGAS -- The modern-day gold rush in the race to a greener economy is knocking on the door of a long-protected oasis in the middle of the Nevada desert.

Tribune News Service

Bay Area swelters, sweats and sizzles amid weekend heat wave

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sweltering temperatures scorched the Bay Area on Saturday as highs headed toward the triple digits in some cities, prompting warnings to take refuge from the dangerous heat, and beeline for sprinklers, pools and beaches offering a cool, watery respite.

Tribune News Service

15 billion gallons of sewage-polluted water flows annually into Philly’s rivers and streams, report says

PHILADELPHIA — Each year, Philadelphia’s waterways are forced to swallow a dirty mix containing 15 billion gallons of untreated sewage and rainwater during storms because of an antiquated city system, according to a report released Thursday by PennEnvironment.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Commentary: Newsom says California’s anti-housing environmental law is ‘broken.’ So why won’t he fix it?

In February, after yet another court decision stalling sorely needed housing development, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared that California’s landmark environmental law is “broken.”

Los Angeles Times

Temperature records shattered across the world as tourists flock to experience the heat

This June was the warmest one ever recorded and unprecedented summer heat waves are now gripping southern Europe, China, the Middle East and the southern United States.

The Conversation

Bolivia boosts lithium resources estimate, cementing spot as global leader

Bolivia’s president says the Andean country's total lithium resources have increased 2 million tons to a total of 23 million tons

The Independent UK

The U.S. could slash climate pollution, but it might not be enough, a new report says

The Inflation Reduction Act could help the U.S. cut greenhouse gas pollution up to 42% from 2005 levels by 2030. That's still short of what the country promised under the Paris Climate Agreement.

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The Independent UK

New rules for oil and gas leasing raise rates energy companies pay to drill on public lands

The Biden administration is proposing new rules for the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and strengthen requirements to clean up old wells where drilling is completed or abandoned

The Independent UK

Homes become 'air fryers' in Phoenix heat, people sacrifice on AC for fear of cost

Temperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) the entire month of July in Phoenix and extreme heat stretches across the American South

The Guardian - AU

Consumer watchdog urged to investigate ‘misleading’ Australian oil and gas industry PR campaign

Climate campaigners complain to ACCC over Appea ad that claimed gas was ‘50% cleaner’ than coal

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U.S. Renewable Fuel Requirements to Hit Record High: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and use up a growing supply of renewable diesel, U.S. renewable fuel requirements through 2025 will reach a record high.

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The Guardian - US

‘People need to be riled up’: meteorologist names US heatwaves after oil and gas giants

Guy Walton has christened two previous heatwaves this summer Amoco and BP in attempt to name and shame fossil fuel firms

The Guardian - US

High temps and hot tempers: US road rage boils over as country sizzles

Studies show link between hot temps and hostile behavior, during which drivers’ brains are thrown into fight-flight-freeze cycle

The Conversation

As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?

Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal” for days on end.

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Alito's SCOTUS corruption starts a fire

How the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision made climate change worse

Woman & Home

When is the next heatwave in the UK and when will it stop raining? All we know about the weather on the way

You might be wondering whether the next heatwave in the UK could be closer than you think as temperatures remain high in Europe

The Guardian - US

‘Fighting a losing battle’: waves of wildfires leave Canada’s volunteer firefighters drained

Record blazes have left crews struggling to contain aggressive burns, with a shortage of personnel making things worse

The Texas Tribune

West Texas gas operators released tons of excess emissions during June heat wave

When sizzling temperatures in June affected the air pressure in pipelines in West Texas, companies in five counties vented millions of pounds of natural gas and other toxins into the air.

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