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| 9/6/2007 | |
| Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, responsible for more than 3,400 fatalities between 1999 and 2003. As climate change is projected to raise average mean temperatures over North America by approximately 6.3°-11°F within this century, heatwaves are likely to increase in magnitude and duration in portions of the U.S. where they already occur. | |
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| 9/14/2006 | |
| In the summer of 2006, Americans from coast to coast experienced a sweltering heat wave that broke more than 2,300 daily temperature records in July alone. This record warmth, however, was not an anomaly; rather, it is indicative of a broader trend toward increasing temperatures and extreme weather resulting from global warming. To examine recent trends in temperature in cities and towns across the United States, this report analyzes 2000-2006 temperature data from 255 major weather stations and finds that temperatures were above normal almost everywhere during the period. | |
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| 7/24/2007 | |
| In 2006, Americans experienced a summer heat wave that broke records from coast to coast and killed almost 200 people. The year ended and 2007 began with the warmest winter on record globally. This unseasonably warm weather is part of a long-term trend toward rising temperatures and extreme weather events resulting from global warming. | |
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| 7/20/2006 | |
| Energy companies are planning to build over 150 coal-fired power plants in locations across the United States, according to a report released today by Environment Illinois. Far from enhancing America’s energy security, the wave of proposed plants – most of them powered by dirty, last-generation technologies – would dramatically increase global warming emissions and pose energy security and economic problems. | |
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| 6/21/2006 | |
| The early effects of global warming are already evident across the United States and worldwide. The year 2005 was the warmest on record. Left unchecked, temperatures will continue to rise, and the effects of global warming will become more severe. This report examines trends in U.S. global warming pollution nationally and by state and concludes that the failure to limit emissions from burning oil, coal, and natural gas has allowed global warming pollution to grow out of control. | |
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| 5/27/2008 | |
| In a new statewide poll, a remarkable 89% of people surveyed said they support or strongly support the idea of paying $1,000 more for a new car at the time of purchase if they can recoup those costs in gas savings within two years. | |
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| 4/12/2007 | |
| The early effects of global warming are already evident across the United States and worldwide. The past nine years have all been among the 25 warmest for the contiguous United States, a streak unprecedented in the historical record. If emissions are left nchecked, temperatures will continue to rise, and the effects of global warming will become more severe. This report examines trends in U.S. global warming pollution nationally and by state and concludes that the failure to limit emissions nationwide has allowed global warming pollution to grow out of control. | |
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| 3/28/2002 | |
| Senator Durbin goes to the head of the class with his votes so far on a national energy bill, according to an energy report card released today by a coalition of environmental groups. Senator Durbin earned a "B" grade and Senator Fitzgerald a "C" in the evaluation. | |
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| 2/21/2002 | |
| Illinois could reap $3.5 billion in new investment and generate 26% of total electricity production from renewable energy such as solar and wind, according to an analysis released by the Illinois PIRG Education Fund, Union of Concerned Scientists, and the Environmental Law & Policy Center. | |
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| 12/4/2007 | |
| Scientists expect that global warming will cause a variety of changes to precipitation patterns in the United States. Many areas will receive increased amounts of rain and snow over the course of a year; some areas will receive less. But scientists expect that, all across the country, the rainstorms and snowstorms that do occur will be more intense – increasing the risk of flooding and other impacts. | |
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| 11/19/2007 | |
| Legislation to increase Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars and trucks was included in the Senate energy bill (H.R. 6) that was passed in June of this year, marking the first time in over thirty years that either House of Congress has passed an increase in CAFE standards. | |
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| 11/14/2007 | |
| States are leading the way toward a new energy future that is healthier for the environment and America’s economy. Over the past decade, states have enacted a variety of policies to encourage more efficient use of energy, increase the use of clean renewable energy, and reduce the environmental impact of energy use. This report highlights state action in five areas of clean energy policy and the benefits of those actions. We give special recognition to a number of states that are providing clean energy leadership for America. | |
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| 1/31/2007 | |
| Illinois could make major strides toward reducing its emissions of global warming pollution by adopting a series of policy strategies to make the state more energy efficient, reduce the use of fossil fuels, and generate cleaner electricity. | |
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| 1/31/2002 | |
| Government subsidies to oil, coal and nuclear power industries could double if the U.S. Senate passes the U.S. House energy bill (H.R. 4), according to a report released today by the Illinois Public Interest Research Group (Illinois PIRG), Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth, Taxpayers for Common Sense, and Republicans for Environmental Protection among others. | |
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| 04/14/2008 | |
| In the near term, making cleaner, more efficient vehicles available to Illinois drivers is the most effective way to reduce the burden of high gas prices on Illinois consumers. | |
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