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8 Kitchen Scraps That Actually Belong in the Compost — And 5 That Don’t

Open the average kitchen trash can and you may find the beginnings of next year’s garden soil hiding among the garbage. Fruit peels, vegetable trimmings, coffee grounds, eggshells, and several other everyday scraps are perfectly suited to backyard composting, where microorganisms eventually transform them into a useful soil amendment. The…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 24

EPA repeals power plant carbon standards

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Sept. 14 repealed most Biden-era carbon emissions standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants and proposed eliminating remaining federal greenhouse gas requirements for the power sector.

Ballotpedia · Sep 21

Trump administration illegally cancelled $7 billion solar programme, US judge rules

A federal judge ruled that US President Trump's administration unlawfully canceled a solar energy grant program. The judge found the Environmental Protection Agency exceeded its authority when rescinding grants. This program aimed to expand solar energy in low-income communities across the nation. The court vacated the EPA's termination of the…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

In 1969, a 25-year-old postponed Harvard to organise the first Earth Day; working with just $190,000, his team mobilised 20 million Americans

Senator Gaylord Nelson's visionary concept for environmental teach-ins ignited the inaugural Earth Day celebration. Coordinated by Denis Hayes alongside enthusiastic student volunteers, this event operated on a modest budget. An impressive twenty million Americans engaged in nationwide demonstrations, prompting the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency. This landmark occasion highlighted…

The Times of India · Aug 20

California Starts Phasing Out a Heavily Sprayed Farm Weedkiller Long Studied for a Possible Parkinson's Link

Every paraquat maker canceled its California registration, starting a phase-out of the herbicide most heavily used in San Joaquin Valley farm counties.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

U.S. Treasury has borrowed $155 billion every month of this fiscal year—and is now paying $24 billion a week in interest on its debts

Interest payments on the debt are now so large that the spending is higher than the outlays for the Departments of Defense, Commerce, Homeland Security, Education, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Coronavirus Refundable Credits scheme—combined.

Fortune · Jul 10

Insurance Giants Win, Car Dealers Lose: The Massive Hidden Winners of Trump's Right-to-Repair Order

Donald Trump's new 'freedom to fix' memorandum tells US regulators to ease rules on aftermarket parts and emissions repairs, a shift that quietly boosts insurers, independent garages and parts makers.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Trump slashes Biden-era refrigerant rule in attempt to bring grocery prices down

Trump, joined by top executives from grocery chains, labelled the regulation ‘unnecessary and costly’

The Independent UK · May 21

Endangered Species at Risk as Trump Administration Approves Continued Use of Toxic Atrazine Pesticide

The Trump administration has approved atrazine use, despite environmental groups' concerns over its impact on wildlife, water, and health. The decision contradicts earlier Environmental Protection Agency warnings about the pesticide.

International Business Times UK · May 20

EPA Warning: Hidden Moisture Issues Could Lead to Mold Damage in Your Home This Summer

Summer brings sunshine, backyard barbecues, and a surge of invisible trouble lurking behind walls and under floors. Rising temperatures crank up humidity levels, and that excess moisture creates the perfect breeding ground for mold.

Clever Dude · May 3