US cities say they turn food waste into compost. Is it a problem when they don’t? The scraps in your bin marked ‘compost’ may end up as methane. Here’s what that means The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2023
The EPA removes federal protections for most of the country's wetlands The amended EPA rule is to comply with a Supreme Court ruling this year that narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act and the agency's power to regulate waterways and wetlands. WEKU · Aug 29, 2023
Biden administration limits wetland protections to align with Supreme Court Experts warn that Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule could weaken protections for nearly half of US wetlands. Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2023
EPA head says he's 'proud" of decision to block Alaska mine and protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay The nation’s top environmental official said he fully supports his agency’s decision to block a proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska’s salmon-rich Bristol Bay, even as the state of Alaska has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn that action The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
2024 Polestar 2 EPA Ratings Reveal Increased Range And Efficiency The 2024 Polestar 2 brings quite noticeable range and efficiency gains over the 2023 model year, thanks to the new powertrain and battery pack. InsideEVs · Aug 29, 2023
After Supreme Court curtails federal power, Biden administration weakens water protections The Biden Administration weakened protections for wetlands on Tuesday The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Climate nihilism: GOP's Big Oil romance Last week's GOP debate illustrated the devil's bargain on climate — but Big Oil may pay for it in the courtroom Salon · Aug 29, 2023
2024 Genesis Electrified GV70: Same EPA Range, Higher Price Genesis has recently introduced the 2024 model year of the all-electric Genesis Electrified GV70, which entered the market several months ago as a 2023MY. InsideEVs · Aug 28, 2023
2023 Tesla EV Lineup Compared: Prices And Range Of All Models With the recent introduction of the Standard Range Model S and Model X, Tesla expanded its four-model lineup to 12 versions. Let's check the prices and range. InsideEVs · Aug 25, 2023
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Brings Significantly More EPA Range The first two versions of the all-new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron, which replaced the Audi e-tron, were recently officially listed on EPA's website. InsideEVs · Aug 25, 2023
Criminal gangs might be selling your identity to fraudsters. Here’s how and how to protect yourself. They use sham bank accounts and online marketplaces to create “drop accounts” to steal from almost anyone — and some banks do little to fight the fraud. One victim: the Illinois EPA. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023
Death of 1,000 crayfish in Blue Mountains under investigation by EPA Environment Protection Authority believes a pollution incident caused the event and are working with city council to identify the toxicant The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2023
How bees can monitor pollution for us – everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance Our cities are complex places of work, industry and residential activities. This often makes it hard to pin down the spread of different contaminants throughout them. The Conversation · Aug 24, 2023
Trump ousts top attorney from legal team hours before Georgia arrest Former president has replaced lawyer Drew Findling with Atlanta-based attorney Steven Sadow The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023 What was Vladimir Putin doing as Wagner chief rival ‘killed’ in plane crash? Russian president was hailing military ‘heroes’ of Ukraine invasion at concert near border
Roll Call · Aug 23, 2023 FDA taps new Human Foods Program head after baby formula crisis - Roll Call James “Jim" Jones will start at the new Human Foods Program Sept. 24. The program will oversee food safety, chemical safety and nutrition.
The Guardian - US · Aug 23, 2023 ‘It’s a beast’: landmark US climate law is too complex, environmental groups say Biden’s bill includes $60bn for environmental investments, but organizations that would benefit most face hurdles in accessing funding
InsideEVs · Aug 22, 2023 2024 Volvo C40 And XC40 Recharge EPA Ratings Emerge The upcoming 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo XC40 Recharge recently were officially listed by EPA, confirming its much improved driving range and efficiency.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2023 New tailings dam at Ballarat goldmine will not increase risk to residents, operators say A fourth tailings dam was approved in June, in a decision being challenged in the Victorian civil and administrative tribunal
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Some states reject federal money to find and replace dangerous lead pipes Some U.S. states are turning down all or most of their initial share of federal money to find and replace lead pipes
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 Britain facing ‘permanent asylum backlog’ and £5bn accommodation bill under new Tory migration act The Illegal Migration Act will cast thousands of asylum seekers into ‘permanent limbo’, the IPPR has warned
InsideEVs · Aug 21, 2023 VinFast VF9 EPA-Rated At Up To 330 Miles Of Range, Starts At $83,000 VinFast has announced EPA range ratings for its VF9 three-row electric SUV and said that US deliveries will start in the fourth quarter of this year.
InsideEVs · Aug 21, 2023 GMC Hummer EVs Receive Shocking EPA Rating: True Electron Guzzlers The GMC Hummer EV Pickup and GMC Hummer EV SUV recently for the very first time emerged on the EPA's website, showing range and efficiency ratings.
InsideEVs · Aug 21, 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Ownership Review After 16,500 Miles, One Year The Ford F-150 Lightning exceeded the expectations of this owner with its practicality and low charging costs.
InsideEVs · Aug 20, 2023 2023 Fisker Ocean Extreme EPA Rating Emerges The Fisker Ocean One/Extreme is equipped with a 113-kWh battery pack. This immediately translated into a pretty good EPA Combined range of 360 miles.