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Can we blame that heat wave on climate change? -

Probably, says a new study. The research found that global warming is currently at play in about 75 percent of extreme heat events. And it's only going to get hotter... Washington Post

Tyson Foods is taking its chickens off human drugs. -

The company, the country's biggest chicken seller, has already reduced its use of antibiotics that are medically important to people. Now it plans to eliminate them altogether by September 2017. An overuse of antibiotics in the livestock industry is leading to a dangerous rise in drug-resistant superbugs. Bloomberg

Chipotle takes GMOs off the menu. -

The announcement marks the first time a major restaurant chain has pledged not to serve food containing genetically modified ingredients. Chipotle also dishes up antibiotic-free meat. Yes, please. Huffington Post

Greater sage grouse numbers are dropping. -

A new study says breeding males declined 56 percent from 2007 to 2013—possibly due to development and wildfires. Later this year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will have to decide whether this iconic bird of West should receive federal protection. Reuters

Australia could get all its power from renewables by 2050. -

A new report found that the country's economy wouldn't suffer during a transition to 100 percent clean power. Getting the government on board is a different story—it wants to reduce the current target for renewable energy. Crikey. New Scientist

The USDA has a plan to cut farming's climate impact. -

Agriculture accounts for about 9 percent of U.S. carbon pollution. The government's new voluntary measures—which would incentivize farmers, ranchers, and landowners to cut emissions, boost carbon storage, and generate renewable energy—should lower CO2 by 120 million metric tons per year by 2025. Washington Post