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California bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries

State is US’s largest user of pesticide that is virtually proven to cause Parkinson’s disease

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

In 2022, Buffalo completed the first emerald shiner passage on the Niagara River; four years later, baffles are being extended along another 700 feet of seawall

The city of Buffalo is enhancing a fish passageway to facilitate the journey of emerald shiners to Lake Erie. By installing steel baffles along the seawall, this initiative aims to mitigate strong currents. This effort is part of a significant multi-million-dollar restoration project for the Niagara River Area, alongside transforming…

The Times of India · Aug 13

The Lucid Cosmos Will Have More Range Than Any Tesla

CEO Silvio Napoli spilled the beans on the Cosmos' driving range in a TV interview. It sounds pretty good.

InsideEVs · Aug 12

Poindexter Ascendant

Plus: A setback for Mamdani's second-home tax, Jones Act waiver extended, Ross Douthat's final column, and more...

Reason · Aug 11

More Than Half of Tested Omaha Superfund Yards Exceed a Child Safety Lead Level

Testing by two newsrooms found 208 of 388 yards inside the Omaha Lead Superfund Site above the soil level, an EPA model linked to child harm.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

Suspected Iranian Hackers Targeted U.S. Water Utilities. Experts Say the Systems Are 'Low-Hanging Fruit'

At least a dozen states have been affected by the recent campaign, including Minnesota, where at least 30 water systems were targeted.

International Business Times · Aug 11

The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Almost Here—With 280 Miles Of Range For The AWD Models

The EPA has published the official range ratings for the affordable 2027 Kia EV3.

InsideEVs · Aug 11

Senate Committee Rejects Amendment That Would Have Expanded Pesticide Liability Nationwide

Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans voted down an amendment restoring failure-to-warn lawsuits against pesticide manufacturers.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Montana Reports Unhealthy Air as Pacific Northwest Wildfire Smoke Pushes Particle Pollution Farther East

Montana DEQ issued air quality alerts across western counties as smoke from Oregon and Washington fires pushed particle levels to unhealthy.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Smart’s Smallest EV Is Back, And It Promises A Lot More Range

The original Smart EQ Fortwo was sold in the U.S. with just 58 miles of EPA-estimated range. The new #2 promises triple the range.

InsideEVs · Aug 10