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EPA repeals power plant carbon standards

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Ballotpedia · Sep 16

Trump EPA’s arguments for letting power plants spew unlimited pollution ‘dead wrong’

Claims that dismantling pollution rules will lower energy bills and have little climate impact are far from convincing

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1%

PM rejects claim he leads a ‘tax-and-spend’ government, as Bank of England prepares for interest rates decision

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

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US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting

United States energy ministers met in Houston, promoting domestic production and energy independence. Washington's policies aim to reverse previous approaches to renewable energy sources. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly impacted global oil prices and supply chains. The US plans to leverage Venezuela's vast oil reserves to…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

More Than 1,300 Water Systems Cited for Missing Lead Pipe Inventories, Leaving Residents Unsure About Their Taps

EPA has cited more than 1,300 water systems for missing lead pipe inventories, and thousands still have not filed. What residents can check and do now.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Japan and Mississippi Just Sealed a $528 Million Deal — Here's What It Means for America's Power Grid

Hitachi Energy will invest $528 million in a new transformer plant in Gallman, Mississippi, sealed at the G20 Energy Ministerial in Houston.

Latin Times · Sep 15

Go with the flow: do you need to filter US tap water?

Experts share best practices for considering water filters – whether you’re drinking municipally treated water or relying on a well

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

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Trump EPA Scraps Biden-Harris Power Plant Climate Mandate, Fueling Potential Coal Revival

EPA repealed most 2024 power plant climate rules on Sept. 14, 2026, citing $310B in savings. Environmental groups vow legal challenges.

Latin Times · Sep 15

DIY Saves Money Until It Doesn’t — 7 Jobs Where One Mistake Gets Expensive

DIY projects can save money, but some home repairs punish mistakes with spectacular enthusiasm. A crooked shelf might annoy you every time you walk past it, while a bad electrical connection, damaged roof or botched gas-line repair can create a much bigger problem. Knowing which jobs actually belong in the…

Clever Dude · Sep 15

Trump’s ‘largest deregulatory action ever’ in the power sector will keep old coal plants online longer to power the AI boom

The EPA's rollback of emissions rules for power plants hastens climate change but helps the data center buildout.

Fortune · Sep 15

2028 Volvo XC60 And XC90 Plug-In Hybrids Get A Massive EV Range Boost

With more than double the EV range, the 2028 Volvo XC60 and XC90 PHEVs will make you forget that gas stations exist.

InsideEVs · Sep 15

US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis

Energy Transfer, whose CEO is a major Trump donor, named as biggest single methane producer in new rankings

The Guardian - US · Sep 14

Report from 800 Former EPA Staff Links AI Data Center Power Demand to Asthma and Early Deaths

Former EPA staff warn that pollution from powering AI data centers could cost $11.7 billion to $20.9 billion a year in health damages by 2028.

Medical Daily · Sep 14

EPA set to end limits on pollution that power plants can create

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The Independent UK · Sep 14

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Clever Dude · Sep 14

EPA Approves New Vehicle Pollution Limits for Transportation Planning in California’s San Joaquin Valley

Federal regulators have approved new vehicle-emissions limits that transportation planners across California’s San Joaquin Valley will have to consider when evaluating future transportation plans and projects.

The Times of India · Sep 14

Trump moves to scrap Biden-era carbon limits on US coal & gas power plants

The Trump administration plans to repeal Biden-era emission limits for power plants. This action removes restrictions on a major source of greenhouse gas pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency will announce the final rule soon. Environmental groups oppose the rollback, citing health and safety concerns. Legal challenges are expected against these…

Medical Daily · Sep 14

West Nile Cases Total 504 Across 41 States While Few Adults Know How to Choose or Apply Repellent

CDC logged 504 West Nile cases across 41 states as of Sept. 8. A new survey shows most adults do not know how to choose or apply insect repellent.

The Independent UK · Sep 14

EPA is set to eliminate rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants

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The Guardian - US · Sep 14

US ends limits on coal and gas plant emissions, removing key tool to fight climate crisis

Trump’s EPA strips itself of regulating ability, gutting Clean Air Act in what experts say is a gift to planet polluters

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Trump’s EPA set to end regulations on how much pollution coal-fueled power plants can produce — forever

The administration is moving to prevent any attempt to reimpose any limits on emissions under future presidents

Medical Daily · Sep 14

Florida Investigates a Tampa Death Possibly Tied to Dengue as Hillsborough Accounts for 95 of 111 Local Cases

Florida health officials are investigating a Hillsborough County death possibly linked to dengue as locally acquired cases reach 111 statewide across six counties.

Salon · Sep 11

America keeps abandoning its heroes

The country has sacrificed the health of 9/11 first responders, just like it did with Vietnam War veterans

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

9/11 25th Anniversary Adds Seventh Moment of Silence for Nearly 10,000 Killed by Toxic Exposure

The 25th 9/11 anniversary adds a seventh moment of silence as nearly 10,000 deaths from Ground Zero's toxic dust now outnumber the 2,977 killed in the 2001 attacks.

The Independent UK · Sep 10

To bring back historic herring populations, volunteers get down and dirty

Wampanoag tribal member and land manager Marcus Hendricks has been leading cleanups of the Acushnet River in Massachusetts to help herring swim upstream to their spawning grounds

Medical Daily · Sep 10

Nearly Six in 10 U.S. Counties Have No Public Air Monitor as States Limit Community Pollution Data

Government air monitors fell by nearly half in 20 years, and three states limit community pollution data. Here is what it means for families with asthma.

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