The week in science: 12–18 February 2016

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Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates 129
Congress is killing clean energy tax credits. Here’s how to use them before they disappear.Grist
Congress is killing clean energy tax credits. Here’s how to use them before they disappear. 128
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Rain events could cause major failure of Waikīkī storm drainage by 2050 126
China overhauls EV charging: 100,000 ultra-fast public stations by 2027Electrek
China overhauls EV charging: 100,000 ultra-fast public stations by 2027 124
Human-Caused Global Warming Spiked the Death Toll of Europe’s Early Summer HeatwaveInsideClimate News
Human-Caused Global Warming Spiked the Death Toll of Europe’s Early Summer Heatwave 123
Common Weedkiller Ingredient Harms Gut Bacteria and Multiple Organs: StudyEcoWatch
Common Weedkiller Ingredient Harms Gut Bacteria and Multiple Organs: Study 121
Restoration, protection aim to save Belize’s coral reef from extreme heat and diseaseMongabay
Restoration, protection aim to save Belize’s coral reef from extreme heat and disease 121
750W e-bikes in Europe? Discussions underway to update e-bike lawsElectrek
750W e-bikes in Europe? Discussions underway to update e-bike laws 117


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