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As more electric cars arrive, what's the future for gas-powered engines?

As more electric cars arrive, what's the future for gas-powered engines?

The vast majority of American cars run on gasoline. But analysts say that's poised to change as electric vehicles take over the market -- albeit not as quickly as environmental activists might like.
by Camila Domonoske

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Mpls. eyes new weapon in fight against climate change: energy disclosures

Mpls. eyes new weapon in fight against climate change: energy disclosures

The Minneapolis City Council is expected to pass rules that would require landlords and sellers to disclose energy efficiency information before people commit to buying or renting. The thinking is these rules will help make Minneapolis' affordable housing and climate change goals.
by Cody Nelson

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EPA outlines plan for dealing with toxic chemicals in water

EPA outlines plan for dealing with toxic chemicals in water

Under strong pressure from Congress, the EPA said Thursday that it will move ahead this year with a process that could lead to setting a safety threshold for a group of highly toxic chemicals in drinking water. Environmentalists, congressional Democrats and state officials countered that the agency wasn't moving fast enough.
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