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Train driver killed in Bedford crash named as family pay tribute

Family of Shaun Burton, 60, say they are ‘devastated by his loss’ and their thoughts are ‘also with those affected’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21

2026 Wildfire Season Is Already at Record Early-Season Acreage — Here's the Air Quality and Health Warning for 12+ States

2026 wildfire season already burned 2.4M acres — nearly double the 10-year average. Air quality alerts active in 12+ states. Here's the health warning for sensitive groups.

Medical Daily · Jun 20

Intense UV Light Destroys PFAS Forever Chemicals Using Hydrogen Radicals from Water in New Chemical-Free Breakthrough Study

Environmental Science & Technology / ScienceDaily June 16, 2026: hydrogen radicals from water under UV light destroy PFAS without added chemicals. GenX: 49.1% degradation, 21.2% defluorination in 5 hours.

Medical Daily · Jun 19

How a Colombian city cut temperatures by 2°C with 2.5 million plants and 880,000 trees

For decades, cities around the world have struggled with a growing problem known as the urban heat island effect. As concrete, asphalt and buildings replace natural vegetation, urban areas absorb and retain more heat than their surrounding countryside, making summers increasingly uncomfortable and, in some cases, dangerous. While many cities…

The Times of India · Jun 17

Save on gas with these five Edmunds-recommended used plug-in hybrid vehicles

Plug-in hybrids may come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: They're a great way to dip your toes into the electric vehicle pool without completely giving up the convenience of gasoline

AAP · Jun 17

Trump’s DoJ intervenes to back Elon Musk in datacenter pollution lawsuit

Justice department urges judge to throw out suit brought by NAACP over xAI’s methane-gas turbines in Mississippi

The Guardian - US · Jun 16

Tesla Cybercab Finally Reveals Key Specs—Including 418 Miles Of Range

New EPA documents show that the Tesla Cybercab will have impressive range even with a tiny battery.

Motor1 · Jun 16

Wildfire Smoke Exposure Raises Preterm Birth Risk by 7% Per Unit, Highlighting Summer Pregnancy Health Dangers

UW research on 20,000+ births confirms wildfire smoke raises preterm birth risk by 7% per exposure unit. What pregnant women need to know in summer 2026.

Medical Daily · Jun 16

The 2027 BMW iX5’s Monster Battery Pack Dwarfs The Competition

The electric X5 is coming soon. Expect it to be a range king thanks to one of the biggest battery packs in the segment.

InsideEVs · Jun 15

Full Tesla Cybercab Specs: EPA Documents Confirm Battery Size, Weight, Power, And Preliminary Range

The first front-wheel-drive Tesla will weigh way less than a Model 3 but still offer plenty of range.

InsideEVs · Jun 15