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Lobby day secures bipartisan support for the Plastic Pellet Free Water Act
Biden administration finalizes lightbulb efficiency rules
Last coal-fired power plant in New England slated to close
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Turning plastic waste into plastic lumber isn’t recycling
Most of Amazon’s plastic packaging isn’t being recycled, and some might end up as material for plastic decking instead.
Meta Quest virtual reality headsets can put your personal data at risk
Virtual reality headsets and apps collect highly sensitive personal data, and the more that data is collected and stored, the more it’s at risk of getting into the wrong hands.
Endangered species can’t wait for protection
Right whales, Rice’s whales, gray wolves and other endangered species need urgent protection — but Congress is trying to block it.
Oregon Senate passes Right to Repair Act with bipartisan support
On Tuesday, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 1596 with a vote of 25-5, getting Oregonians one step closer to being able to fix our personal electronics and household appliances.
New Year, New Climate Laws
From regulating air and water pollution to making clean home upgrades more affordable, 2024 is ushering a slew of new climate laws across the country. The Public Interest Network's Andre Delattre explained on PATTRN on The Weather Channel.
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