Hyundai Ioniq 6 Receives Impressive EPA Range Ratings Hyundai has just announced the official EPA-estimated range and energy consumption ratings for the all-new 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 model. InsideEVs · Jan 31, 2023
These homes replaced their gas stoves – and saw a huge drop in indoor pollution Pilot program in the Bronx, New York, found striking differences in the levels of harmful indoor chemicals after the switch The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2023
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Rated At Up To 361 Miles Of Range By EPA The long-range, all-wheel-drive model is good for up to 316 miles. Motor1 · Jan 31, 2023
Difficulty measuring methane slows plan to slash emissions Satellites, drones and airplanes equipped with infrared cameras will likely be the backbone of a new federal policy to fine the nation’s largest methane polluters The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023
Biden blocks Pebble gold mine in salmon-rich area of Alaska The Biden administration banned the dumping of mining waste near Bristol Bay, Alaska, issuing a decree that thwarts longstanding plans to extract gold, copper and molybdenum because of potential harm to the region’s thriving sockeye salmon industry. Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023
Feds use rare veto to block Alaska copper, gold mine plan The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has effectively vetoed a proposed open-pit copper and gold mine in a remote region of southwest Alaska that supports the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023
EPA blocks mine in Alaska's Bristol Bay watershed - Roll Call A proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed will be vetoed by the EPA in a decision to be announced Tuesday. Roll Call · Jan 31, 2023
Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic – sometimes with controversial results People are exposed to numerous chemicals throughout their lifetimes. These chemicals can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household products and medications. Unfortunately, exposure to certain chemicals can cause harmful health effects, including cancer. Substances that cause cancer are called carcinogens. Familiar examples include tobacco smoke, radon, asbestos… The Conversation · Jan 30, 2023
US renewable energy farms outstrip 99% of coal plants economically – study It is cheaper to build solar panels or cluster of wind turbines and connect them to the grid than to keep operating coal plants The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2023
WA government cuts Murray region's water allocations, slashes Alcoa's water licence by a third WA's water department says climate change is forcing significant cuts to the Murray region's water limits, leaving some areas with no more water to allocate. ABC News · Jan 30, 2023
Toxic pollutants can build up inside our homes. Here are 8 ways to reduce the risks We know everything in our homes gathers dust. What you probably don’t know is whether there are toxic contaminants in your house dust, and where these might come from. The Conversation · Jan 29, 2023
Puerto Rico's southern region fights for cleaner air, water Puerto Rico’s southeast coast has long been considered one of the U.S. territory’s most contaminated regions The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023
EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect waters from pollution EY law requires the country to bring all inland and coastal waters to at least ‘good status’ by 2027 at the latest Irish Mirror · Jan 27, 2023
Pictures of the week: Suffragettes march in London, Kylie Jenner’s lion outfit and fires engulf a city The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023 Barbs and beards from Babiš as crunch Czech election test looms Behind in the polls, the former PM has resorted to a no-holds-barred attack on his presidential rival, Petr Pavel
WEKU · Jan 26, 2023 Oil refineries release lots of water pollution near communities of color, data show Oil refineries release billions of pounds of pollution into waterways each year, according to regulatory data. NPR found that pollution is concentrated near places where people of color live.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2023 Thousands attend Invasion Day rallies on Australia’s national holiday as colonisation debate rages With Australia increasingly uneasy about celebrating its national day, recognition of Indigenous people in the constitution has become a new flashpoint
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 George Santos – live: ‘Ex-partner’ says Santos only cared about fame and power, as FEC filings raise questions Congressman George Santos has faced scrutiny after appearing to fabricate much of his resume
The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2023 Onion smuggling rackets thrive as staple becomes a luxury in Philippines Millions of dollars’ worth of onions seized by authorities as inflation crisis sees the cost of other basics soar
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Guyana: Satellites will spot oil spills, not on-ship experts The former leader of Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency is criticizing the government's plan to use satellites to monitor oil spills in the South American nation’s waters
Salon · Jan 25, 2023 Tracing the flow of "forever chemicals" In Maine, PFAS compounds in surface water and groundwater have reached the sea, and are turning up in marine life
The Texas Tribune · Jan 25, 2023 Texas environmentalists push the EPA to crack down on methane emissions, saying state agencies have “failed us” Commenting on the EPA’s proposed new rule to reduce methane leaks nationally, environmentalists said Texas regulators are hesitant to address emissions of the climate super-pollutant.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023 Which footballers have been the subject of diss tracks? Plus: the biggest wins for caretaker managers and non-scoring outfield players
ABC News · Jan 24, 2023 Will WA's net zero carbon emissions laws work or will big polluters keep getting away with it? WA is set to legislate emissions reduction targets in its push towards net zero, but there are warnings it could be business as usual for the state's big polluters for at least the next decade.
The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023 War leaves a toxic legacy that lasts long after the guns go quiet. Can we stop it? The number of armed conflicts currently raging around the world is the greatest since the end of the Second World War. These wars can leave toxic environmental legacies and cause untold damage to human health.