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EPA’s crackdown on power plant emissions is a big first step – but without strong certification, it will be hard to ensure captured carbon stays put

The U.S. government is planning to crack down on power plants’ greenhouse gas emissions, and, as a result, a lot of money is about to pour into technology that can capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks and lock it away.

The Conversation

How forever chemicals get into our food

The compounds used in nonstick pans and rain jackets aren't used as pesticides. How did they contaminate them?

Salon

Noise, pollution, danger: how Amazon warehouses upended a sleepy New York neighborhood

Residents hope traffic, emissions and noise data they are analyzing with the Guardian will help rein in the spread of e-commerce facilities

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EPA finally wakes up with stiff new climate rules: ‘They’ve hit full throttle’

A slew of anti-pollution, from toxic water to planet-heating emissions has been issued by an agency belatedly flexing its muscles

The Guardian - US

Houston-area chemical fire highlights gaps in Texas environmental enforcement

A fire broke out at a Deer Park Shell plant the day after a public hearing on renewing the permit for ITC, a nearby facility that caught fire in 2019, sparking a Texas Tribune/Public Health Watch investigation that documented failures in state and federal oversight.

The Texas Tribune

Turning Trash into Cash: 2 Waste Disposal Stocks Poised for Solid Returns

Globalization, industrialization, and technological progress have led to a surge in waste generation, highlighting the significance of effective waste management. In light of this, it could be wise to scoop up quality waste disposal stocks Republic Services (RSG) and Clean Harbors (CLH) that are well positioned to capitalize on the…

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2023 Porsche Taycan: Big Price Increase And Slightly More EPA Range

In today's post we will take a closer look at the 2023 Porsche Taycan family, including prices, EPA range/efficiency and general specs.

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2023 Polestar 2: EPA Range, Efficiency And Price Overview

Continuing our overview of the all-electric vehicles available in the United States, today we will stop for a moment at the 2023 Polestar 2.

InsideEVs

2023 Lexus RZ 450e: EPA Range And Price Overview

The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e is the first all-electric Lexus model available in the United States, and a direct cousin of the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra.

InsideEVs

10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Summer Weather

Hot summer weather can take a toll on your home if you're not prepared. Follow these tips to make sure you're ready for the season.

Kiplinger

Arcturus: What we know about the new Covid variant and its symptoms

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 34 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

Concreting company refused licence over insolvent trading fears

The owner started up a new firm two weeks before his concreting business went into liquidation owing $1.7 million.

Newcastle Herald

"Dirty Deeds" report lifts lid on power station's environmental impact

Vales Point Power Station and its associated coal mining operations have had 57 licence breaches over the 23 years.

Newcastle Herald

Why are interest rates going up – and what does it mean for mortgages?

The Bank of England has hiked the interest rate to 4.5%

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The Conversation

Biden's strategy for cutting carbon emissions from electricity generation could extend the lives of fossil fuel power plants

On May 11, 2023, the Biden administration proposed new regulations to curb carbon pollution from existing power plants. The new rules replace the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, which was proposed in 2015 but ran into multiple legal challenges and never took effect. Nonetheless, in a high-profile 2022 ruling, West…

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Pakistan court orders Imran Khan’s release from jail

A Pakistani court has ordered ex-PM Imran Khan's release, his lawyer says, following an arrest that sparked deadly unrest in the nuclear-arme

Roll Call

The GOP wants you* to quit your job - Roll Call

* If President Joe Biden appointed you, that is. During the Trump era, Democratic calls for Cabinet resignations also were frequent.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Strict rules come into force at US-Mexico border as Title 42 expires

‘Border is not open,’ warns secretary of homeland security after thousands of migrants cross on to US soil, hoping to be processed before midnight. Plus, five ways AI will change work

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Irish Mirror

Three Irish beaches now unsafe for swimming due to pollution problem

The Environment Agency says water quality at the spots has been hit by wastewater discharges, urban and agricultural run off as well as animal fouling

Dublin Live

Dublin beach hit with swimming restrictions due to animal faeces and waste water

Bathing water quality at Balbriggan Front Strand Beach was one of just three Irish beaches to be rated ‘poor’ by the EPA last year

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Post-SC verdict, all eyes on Maharashtra Speaker Narwekar; U.S. engages with India on human rights, says White House, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

AFP

US moves to curb power plant emissions

Washington (AFP) - President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced sweeping plans to curb planet-warming emissions from the nation's power stations, as part of the United States' efforts to combat the climate crisis.

Reason

EPA's New Power Plant Rules Would Be Hard To Implement, Possibly Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that the agency lacked the authority to regulate the entire energy industry at once, but the Biden administration is taking another swing at it anyway.

The Conversation

What is carbon capture and storage? EPA’s new power plant standards proposal gives it a boost, but CCS is not a quick solution

The Biden administration proposed new power plant rules on May 11, 2023, that have the potential to be among the most stringent federal policy measures on coal, oil and gas power plants the United States has ever introduced.

AFP

Biden administration announces plan to curb emissions from power plants

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