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Climate activists are urging movie stars to fly economy or take the train to Cannes after saying private jets burned two millions of litres of kerosene getting them to the film festival last year.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The authors are urging doctors to discuss UPF intake with patients and offer practical advice on reducing consumption as part of routine healthcare.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

California doesn’t monitor how much is coming from these waters, but now several environmental groups are urging air regulators to find out, and some experts agree it’s important.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Charities are urging people not to turn their heating off as the war in Iran continues to inflate energy prices.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Two gentlemen in flannel, with guns, are urging a little row-boat up toward the interior country.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 27, June, 1873 by Various