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Rising electricity demand could mean more fossil fuels – for now

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Release Date: 01/31/2025

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A law requires federal relief efforts to try to reach people with limited English skills, but gaps remain. Learn more at 

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People without bank accounts can face difficulty receiving aid. Learn more at 

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Shorter ice seasons make transportation and hunting more difficult. Learn more at 

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‘I found slowing down, particularly spending most of my transportation time walking and biking and taking the train, brings me great joy.’ Learn more at 

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A Georgia man used his EV to stay cool for days after Hurricane Helene. Learn more at 

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Boston’s Kenzi project blends cutting-edge energy efficiency with affordability. Learn more at 

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Researchers at a remote station in Canada’s Northwest Territories have contended with wildfire and melting permafrost. Learn more at 

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Emily Griffoul of Colorado’s Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is searching mountain landscapes for plants that are in trouble as the climate warms. Learn more at 

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EV drivers often save big on certain costs in the long run. Learn more at 

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In emergency situations, inaccurate rumors can spread like wildfire. Learn more at 

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