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U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics

"The United States on Friday rejected a declaration by member countries of the United Nations that pledged international collaboration and solidarity in preparing for and responding to pandemics."

Source: New York Times, 09/29/2026

A New Fleet Of Electric School Buses Hits New York City Streets

"School districts nationwide are grappling with record diesel prices this fall as they resume shuttling students back and forth. But filling up isn’t a problem for some of the newest buses in New York City. That’s because these 10 long, yellow vehicles plug into the electric grid."

Source: Canary Media, 09/25/2026

Duke Energy Wants To Build A New Gas Plant. Regulators Said Not So Fast.

"The 255-MW plant in North Carolina was meant to help meet data center demand. Regulators took the rare step of rejecting the permit amid a growing national backlash."

Source: Canary Media, 09/24/2026

Toxic Fracking Waste Bubbling Up in Ohio Is Becoming a Political Issue

"The Democratic candidate for governor backed restrictions on disposal of fracking wastewater around a hard-hit town, and called for a “thorough investigation” of the dangers."

Source: New York Times, 09/18/2026

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