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Top Stories
CNN – 2 dead in the McKinney Fire in Northern California, the state’s largest blaze this year
Newsweek – Wildfire Map Shows California, Oregon and Montana Areas Tackling Blazes
The Guardian – Joe Biden hails Senate deal as ‘most significant’ US climate legislation ever
CNN – All eyes turn to Sinema as Democrats face a week that could transform Biden’s presidency
Indian Country Today – State of Alaska recognizes tribes with historic bill
United Nations – In historic move, UN declares healthy environment a human right
Ambient Air Quality/EPA/NTAA/Tribes News
City Journal – Sizing up the reconciliation bill’s energy provisions
EPA – EPA Announces Flyovers in the Permian Basin in New Mexico and Texas
ASU News – ASU researchers to address local air-quality concerns
Air Quality News – Can mushroom cladding save us from air pollution?
Earthjustice – Severe Human Health Risks Ongoing in Fairbanks as EPA Fails to Address Some of the Nation’s Worst Air Pollution
Newswire – AG Rosenblum asks EPA to consider National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Greenhouse Gases
Bloomberg News – Air Pollution Likely to Contribute to Diseases including Dementia, UK Committee Finds
San Francisco Examiner – California’s high COVID rates connected to poor air quality
Texas Tribune – Smog levels in Texas surge during heat wave, bringing worst summer air quality in a decade
US News – Nez Perce Tribe Disputes Idaho Gold Mine Air Quality Permit
Climate Change/Energy
The Guardian – EPA: game not over, says environmental agency leader after supreme court blow
AP News – Richer nations fall short on climate finance pledge
Indian Country Today – Gambling on a climate deal
NPR – What it means to have Manchin backing a bill to fight climate change
Reuters – U.S. Senate bill could be death blow for Biden anti-drilling pledge
The Hill – Inflation Reduction Act will boost EPA efforts to tackle the climate crisis
The Hill – Kentucky Governor says he’s worried officials will find bodies ‘for weeks to come’ after floods
Toxics/Mobile Sources
Denver Channel – Colorado natural gas company $3.25 million for alleged violations of federal, state clean air laws
Energy News Network – EPA considers new rules to push coal plant retirements
Indoor Air Quality
Los Angeles Times – This DIY box helps clear indoor air of the coronavirus. Why aren’t more people using them?
The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration NEWS – Bill Offers Incentives for Indoor Air Quality Improvements
Safety and Health News – NIST launches tool to help assess ventilation and indoor air quality
Workers Health and Safety Center – Quality indoor air: Follow the evidence and train for solutions
