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The Guardian – Atmospheric dust may have hidden true extent of global heating
The Guardian – How fracking is taking its toll on Argentina’s indigenous people
E&E – EPA Unveils 100M for Environmental Justice
The EOP Inflation Reduction Act guidebook is live and an excellent resource for stakeholders! IRA webpage with the “living guidebook” and links to the PDF and downloadable data set: https://www.whitehouse.gov/cleanenergy/inflation-reduction-act-guidebook/
IRA Guidebook PDF – https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Inflation-Reduction-Act-Guidebook.pdf
Information for IRA and other competitive grants – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DsRrod7XKk
NACAA – Washington Update
Ambient Air Quality/EPA/Tribes News
Environmental Defense Fund – EPA Methane Proposal makes critical progress but work remains to Quickly Finalize Protective Standards
PBS News – Researchers look for link between air pollution and brain disease
Yale Climate Connections – Breathe easier during wildfire season with this inexpensive air filter
NPR – Grassroots efforts bring Firewood to Hopi People
Climate Change/Energy
NPR – California storms bring more heavy rain, flooding and power outages
Yale Climate Solutions – How artists can raise awareness of climate risks and solutions
Yale Climate Solutions – The US had 18 different billion dollar weather disasters in 2022
Toxics/Mobile Sources
CleanTechnica – EPA Requirement keeps Electric Buses out of low-income Schools
KNKX –New state study fuels renewed efforts to ban toxic chemicals from cosmetics in Washington
MIT Technology Review – How old batteries will help power tomorrow’s EVs
Indoor Air Quality
The Washington Post – 6 Ways to Improve your home’s air quality this Winter
The Weather Channel – Indoor Air Pollution Could be Up to Five Times Worse than Outdoor Air Pollution, Say Experts
MindBodyGreen – How a minimalist lifestyle can help improve your air quality
