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A Big Belching House Guest

November 9, 2022
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Our house is not haunted, but just try to tell that to our guests. “Our water heater makes funny noises,” I warn. First-timers respond with a smile and nod — and forget. “What was that noise?” is the predictable next-morning question. Some say it sounds like a big clumsy man on the roof. Children trend…

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Federal Aviation Administration Touts New ‘Fuel Efficiency’ Rule, Contradicts Own Documents

June 16, 2022
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new fuel efficiency standards for aircraft purportedly aimed at lowering the impact of air travel on climate change. “Today is an important step forward in reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released by our nation’s airplanes and ultimately reaching President Biden’s ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by…

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Slower Driving Saves Lives While Reducing ‘Pain at the Pump’ Says AAA

April 14, 2022
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The oil crisis of the 1970s spawned some catchy slogans, such as “55 Saves Lives,” and “Don’t Be Fuelish.” While these messages were meant to reduce the number of highway deaths and lower fuel consumption, these days many drivers continue to flout posted speed limits despite skyrocketing gas prices. On Interstate 17 in Arizona, for…

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Biden Admin Reverses Trump Fuel Efficiency Rules, New Vehicles Must Average 40 Miles per Gallon by 2026

April 1, 2022
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The Biden administration announced on April 1 it is raising requirements for fuel efficiency, reversing a rollback by the Trump administration. New vehicles sold in the United States will have to travel an average of at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under the new federal rules. The requirement would have been…

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Biden Admin Reverses Trump Fuel Efficiency Rules, New Vehicles Must Average 49 Miles per Gallon by 2026

April 1, 2022
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The Biden administration announced on April 1 it is raising requirements for fuel efficiency, reversing a rollback by the Trump administration. New vehicles sold in the United States will have to travel an average of at least 49 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under the new federal rules. The requirement would have been…

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