EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
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Quick Glance: EPA Bans Asbestos Despite Decades-Long Partial Ban
- The EPA has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some products such as chlorine bleach, brake pads, and other products, killing tens of thousands of Americans annually.
- The final rule signifies a significant expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that revamped regulations for tens of thousands of toxic chemicals in everyday products.
- The new rule would prohibit the use of chrysotile asbestos, the only ongoing use of asbestos in the U.S., found in products like brake linings and gaskets, used to manufacture chlorine bleach and sodium hydroxide.
- The EPA rule will ban imports of asbestos for chlor-alkali use immediately upon publication, but a ban on most other uses would come into effect in two years.
EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
apnews.com/article/epa-electric-vehicles-emissions-limits-climate-biden-e6d581324af51294048df24269b5d20a
Quick Glance: New EPA Clean Car Rules: California Comparison
- The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards, described as the most ambitious plan to reduce emissions from passenger vehicles.
- California is moving faster than the federal government to push the transportation sector to slash emissions by banning the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035.
- The EPA rule applies to model years 2027 to 2032 and will significantly reduce emissions from new passenger cars.
- Environmental groups have welcomed the new EPA plans aimed at reducing emissions from a source responsible for one-fifth of the nation's carbon pollution.
Automakers face 'daunting' task to meet 2032 EV rules, industry says: Automakers face "daunting" government regulations to sell half of new vehicles by 2030 as ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/automakers-face-daunting-task-meet-2032-ev-rules-industry-says-2024-03-27/
HAPPENING NOW: Coast Guard officials give update on rescue operations following Baltimore bridge collapse. abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse/
Last coal plants in New England to close; renewables take their place: The last coal producers in New England will shutter their doors permanently under an ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4560375-new-hampshire-coal-plants-closing/
Biden administration warns states of cyberattack threat to water, wastewater systems
thehill.com/policy/technology/4544394-biden-administration-warns-states-of-cyberattack-threat-to-water-wastewater-systems/
Quick Glance: Mayor Denies Water Crisis in City Despite Eikenhof Pump Station Failure
- Continuous monitoring of water supply system by Johannesburg Water.
- Mayor defines crisis and emphasizes challenges of water disruptions.
- Johannesburg experiences sporadic water outages, addresses infrastructure deficiencies.
- City invests limited resources in infrastructure, plans actions to tackle the backlog.
Toxic asbestos is now fully banned, a move that EPA calls ‘historic’: Environmental Protection Agency bans chrysotile asbestos, the only form of the ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/18/chrysotile-asbestos-ban-epa/
Biden Set to Boost Electric Car Sales With New EPA Rule: The Biden administration moved Wednesday to throttle pollution from the nation’s cars and light trucks ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-20/biden-set-to-boost-electric-car-sales-with-new-epa-rule
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Awaiting Confidence: The Bloomberg Close, Americas Edition: Good afternoon. Here's what you need to know to end your day.
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Biden seeks to accelerate the EV transition in biggest climate move yet: The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing the strictest-ever limits on greenhouse ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/20/biden-car-emissions-rules/
Supreme Court to Hear Abortion Pill Case: Live Updates: A decision by the justices could cut off prescriptions by telemedicine and pills sent by mail ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/26/us/abortion-pill-supreme-court/supreme-court-abortion-pill-hearing
Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
Topping this year’s Dirty Dozen list are strawberries, spinach, and the leafy greens of kale, collards, and mustard greens. www.webmd.com/diet/news/20240320/strawberries-spinach-top-annual-dirty-dozen-produce-list
HAPPENING NOW: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore hold news conference on Baltimore bridge collapse. abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse/
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Biden Set to Crack Down on Auto Emissions to Accelerate EV Sales: The Biden administration is preparing to roll out the toughest-ever limits on pollution from ...
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EPA Tightens Emissions Standards in Continued Push for 'Clean Vehicle' Tech: Automakers can hit these targets by ramping up electric vehicle production ...
uk.pcmag.com/cars-auto/151512/epa-tightens-emissions-standards-in-continued-push-for-clean-vehicle-tech
New EPA, DOE fuel regs give automakers longer to reduce CO2 emissions: The model-year 2032 standards are still strict, but there's a more gentle ramp-up.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/03/new-epa-doe-fuel-regs-give-automakers-longer-to-reduce-co2-emissions/
Regulation of PFAS Chemicals in Water Supply Strains City Budgets: With the EPA’s first-ever regulation of PFAS chemicals in the water supply expected soon ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-13/regulation-of-pfas-chemicals-in-water-supply-strains-city-budgets
Everything you need to know about food waste: A cycle of overproduction, overconsumption, and imperfect waste management lead to excessive food waste ...
one5c.com/food-waste-136944407/
Downsizing doesn't always win at the pump. www.thedrive.com/news/2025-ram-1500-high-output-i6-gets-worse-mpg-than-the-hemi-v8
Pennon delays achieving top environmental rating to 2025 amid weather challenges: Pennon pushed back its expectation of getting an industry-leading environmental ...
reuters.com/business/pennon-delays-achieving-top-environmental-rating-2025-amid-weather-challenges-2024-03-25/
Texas petrochemical growth draws tax breaks despite pollution violations: A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project compiled data on every U.S ...
texastribune.org/2024/03/15/texas-petrochemical-plants-gulf-coast-tax-breaks-pollution/
European patent applications hit record high in 2023: The European Patent Office (EPO) received a record number of patent applications last year ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/european-patent-applications-hit-record-high-2023-2024-03-18/
Extreme UV levels: How harmful is it? How can you protect yourself against exposure?
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/uv-exposure-melanoma-skin-cancer-sunburn-protection-387616
Company Accused of Greenhouse Gas Smuggling Hit with Record Fine: A penalty leveled against a company accused of smuggling greenhouse gases is part of the EPA’s ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/03/22/epa-imposes-record-fine-for-greenhouse-gas-smuggling-00148436
61 Unexpected PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Food Packaging: A global study identified 61 PFAS chemicals in food packaging that are not authorized for use in ...
scientificamerican.com/article/61-unexpected-pfas-forever-chemicals-found-in-food-packaging/
New US Rules Aim for Shift From Gas Cars to EVs by 2030s: What to Know: The new standards start kicking in during the 2027 model year.
cnet.com/roadshow/news/new-us-rules-aim-for-shift-from-gas-cars-to-evs-by-2030s-what-to-know/
Cyberattacks are hitting water systems throughout US, Biden officials warn governors
cnn.com/2024/03/19/politics/cyberattacks-water-systems-us/
New EPA Rule Could Make Most New Cars Hybrid Or Electric By 2032—Backing Off Stricter Timeline
forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2024/03/20/new-epa-rule-could-make-most-new-cars-hybrid-or-electric-by-2032-backing-off-stricter-timeline/
Arizona GOP leaders, Chamber sue EPA over new air pollution standard: A group of prominent Arizona Republicans sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on ...
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BRAKE CHECK: Biden admin says it's to combat global warming as industry experts argue the move "will make new gas-powered vehicles unavailable."www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-finalizes-crackdown-gas-cars-forcing-more-than-50-of-car-sales-to-be-electric
POWER PLAY: An industry leader warns why the move "won't do anything" to improve life for Americans. www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-finalize-major-gas-car-crackdown-warnings-from-automakers-energy-industry
Opinion | Can We Power the EPA’s EV Fantasy?: The overhaul of electrical grids and distribution would require labor and resources we don’t have.
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Biden’s EPA Adopts Less-Aggressive Rollout of Vehicle-Emissions Rules: The Biden administration enacted the strictest-ever rules for tailpipe emissions ...
wsj.com/business/autos/bidens-epa-adopts-less-aggressive-rollout-of-vehicle-emissions-rules-b8606182
Landowner sues EPA, Army Corps over post-Sackett wetlands regulations: A North Carolina landowner has sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army ...
reuters.com/legal/government/landowner-sues-epa-army-corps-over-post-sackett-wetlands-regulations-2024-03-15/
The World Has a Plastic Problem. A New UN Treaty Aims to Tackle It: Plastic is everywhere — from the ocean to the human body — and production of it is set to ...
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Everything ‘wrong’ with Kate Middleton’s Mother’s Day photo: Princess of Wales has now personally apologised as she admitted to editing the picture
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/kate-middleton-vogue-cover-photo-edits-apology-b2511070.html
EPA sets auto pollution rule that boosts EVs: The Biden administration's new tailpipe rules will push US automakers toward EVs and hybrids
theweek.com/environment/EPA-biden-electric-cars
New EPA Rule to Cut Ethylene Oxide Emissions From Sterilization Facilities: The new rule comes after a 2021 investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune ...
propublica.org/article/epa-rule-ethylene-oxide-sterilization-facilities
Biden Says He’s Serious About Fighting Toxic Chemical Exposures. What About East Palestine?
huffpost.com/entry/biden-chemicals-east-palestine_n_65fda803e4b087dad3054e89
Innovative solutions will be necessary to reduce methane emissions, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, experts say
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Chemical spilled in East Palestine involved in 966 accidents since 2010: Report: Accidents involving the toxic chemical spilled in East Palestine, Ohio ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4557206-east-palestine-ohio-train-crash-toxic-chemical-vinyl-chloride-involved-accidents-report/
Oil and gas companies emit more climate-warming methane than EPA reports: Oil and gas drillers are releasing more climate-warming methane than the government ...
npr.org/2024/03/13/1237962030/climate-emissions-methane
Quick Glance: Oil and Gas Industry Emitting Significantly Higher Methane Levels Than Reported
- A new study reveals that the oil and gas industry emits about three times the amount of climate-warming methane than government estimates show.
- Researchers used airplanes to collect nearly one million measurements of methane emissions from six domestic oil and gas production areas.
- The study found that the industry releases an average of 2.95% of the gas it produces as methane into the air, almost three times the EPA estimates.
- Despite declining methane emissions in the US, more efforts are needed to achieve global climate goals, including reducing methane emissions from the energy sector.
Tire makers say lawsuit over fish-killing chemical sidesteps EPA: Michelin and 12 other tire manufacturers have asked a U.S. court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by ...
reuters.com/legal/government/tire-makers-say-lawsuit-over-fish-killing-chemical-sidesteps-epa-2024-03-11/
EPA’s new, looser EV rules are still 'unrealistic,' auto dealers say: Auto retailers say that the goals set by the Biden administration is not possible.
thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/the-epas-new-looser-ev-rules-are-still-unrealistic-says-auto-dealers-
Emission Standards: Joe Biden Eyed the EV But Went for the Hybrid: New tailpipe emissions standards announced by the Environmental Protection Agency try to ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-20/emission-standards-joe-biden-eyed-the-ev-but-went-for-the-hybrid
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Twenty Democratic attorneys general file motion in support of Biden methane rule: Twenty Democratic state attorneys general on Monday filed a motion in defense ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4542710-twenty-democratic-attorneys-general-file-motion-in-support-of-biden-methane-rule/
The EPA's pro-EV standards are being attacked by corn and oil associations: Automakers and the United Auto Workers union have come out in favor of the new rules
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EDITORIAL: Colorado’s Phil Weiser takes the wrong side: Like the self-serving kid who cozies up to the schoolyard bully, Colorado’s attorney general is siding ...
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The Future of Driving in the U.S. Is Electric—Sort Of: The EPA’s final rule on car emissions will result in far fewer battery-powered electric vehicles than what ...
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New EPA Standards Aim to Boost EV Sales, Slash Emissions: The Biden administration rolled out a slate of new pollution standards for cars, light trucks ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/epa-standards-boost-ev-sales-slash-emissions-1234991743/
RDJ finally wins an Oscar! 🎉👏 Robert Downey Jr. takes home his first #Oscars trophy as he is named the best supporting actor at the 96th Academy Awards for his ... Show more
Quick Glance: Success at the Oscars 2024
- The 96th Academy Awards were commemorated with host Jimmy Kimmel.
- The dominance of Oppenheimer with 13 nominations stood out.
- Exciting competitions in diverse categories with possible historical victories.
- Past acting winners introduced nominees, along with thrilling musical performances.
Opinion | Our ‘Capitalist,’ ‘Not Anticorporation’ President in Action: From the SEC to the EPA, Biden’s administration has launched an onslaught of stifling ...
wsj.com/articles/our-capitalist-not-anticorporation-president-in-action-2f845c62
US Warns of Cyberattacks Against Water Systems Throughout Nation: The Biden administration is warning states to be on guard for cyberattacks against water ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-19/us-warns-of-cyberattacks-against-water-systems-throughout-nation
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Forever Chemical Rules Could Bust City Budgets, Leaders Warn: CityLab Daily: Also today: Delhi’s butter chicken fight traces city’s past through food ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-13/forever-chemical-rules-could-bust-city-budgets-leaders-warn-citylab-daily
'A wonky bureaucratic tweak has dramatically changed how Americans drive': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
theweek.com/politics/EPA-fuel-efficiency-standards-killed-small-cars
Tire Makers Say They're Not Liable for Waterway Pollution Because It Takes Years
thedrive.com/news/tire-makers-say-theyre-not-liable-for-waterway-pollution-because-it-takes-years
Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did
electrek.co/2024/03/26/australia-introduces-its-first-exhaust-rule-but-makes-all-the-mistakes-the-us-did/
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
omaha.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/wellness/asbestos-carcinogen-environmental-protection-agency-ban/article_395a9024-dc14-52ee-8203-a862f425ec66.html
Quick Glance: Historic EPA Ban on Asbestos as a Carcinogen
- The EPA announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, still used in some products, killing tens of thousands of Americans annually.
- The final rule signifies a major expansion of EPA regulation under a groundbreaking 2016 law.
- Asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to over 40,000 U.S. deaths annually, is the target of the EPA ban.
- The EPA ban on asbestos establishes clear deadlines for various applications, a milestone in public health protection.
Toyota is hitting the gas on hybrids as EV sales cool. But what does that mean for the planet?
cnn.com/2024/03/10/climate/hybrids-evs-toyota-climate-impact-int/
Hiltzik: The red states that love lead poisoning: Biden's EPA wants all lead pipes removed to save children from lead poisoning. These red states don't want to ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-12/column-republican-states-want-to-keep-poisoning-children-with-lead
"Costumes, they're really important." John Cena strips down to present the Best Costume Design award at the 96th Academy Awards ... Show more
This Right-Wing US Supreme Court Is an Enemy of the Environment: The majority seems utterly disinterested in the fact that a solid majority of people in this ...
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In today's Morning Report: EPA tailpipe squeeze, Reddit IPO and Vietnamese scandalVisit |~0~| to find out more.
BREAKING: Gunmen opened fire at a Moscow concert hall on Friday killing at least 40 people, wounding more than 100 and sparking an inferno, authorities said ... Show more
How Texas air quality monitoring fails Latino communities: Public data from a network of state air monitors around the Houston Ship Channel is hard to interpret ...
texastribune.org/2024/03/14/texas-air-monitoring-tceq-cloverleaf-houston-ship-channel/
The Best Surface Cleaners and Disinfectants: Biokleen Spray & Wipe All-Purpose Cleaner rids surfaces of grime and comes with the EPA’s Safer Choice certification ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-all-purpose-cleaner/
Moscow attacker: «Received half a million rubles to kill - I don't know from whom" - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Earth Hour 2024 - Guyana Chronicle: Earth Hour returned for its 18th edition with the Biggest Hour for Earth as it united millions around the world in ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/24/earth-hour-2024/
Taranaki seabed mining firm throws itself on ministers' mercy: The surprise move to withdraw from the consent process indicates the seabed mining firm has ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/taranaki-seabed-mining-firm-throws-itself-on-ministers-mercy/
On the Horizon: A Booming eDNA Marketplace: Companies are increasingly using environmental DNA for ecological assessments and more. But there are caveats.
undark.org/2024/03/27/edna-commercial-marketplace/
The 2025 Polestar 3 just got two additional variants and a lower starting price!
Just ahead of first deliveries in the US later this year ... Show more
Congress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert federal shutdown and bring budget fight to a close
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-03-21/congress-unveils-12-trillion-plan-to-avert-federal-shutdown-and-bring-budget-fight-to-a-close.html
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Visibility in Regions Three, Four affected by smoke from active fires - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/28/visibility-in-regions-three-four-affected-by-smoke-from-active-fires/
SESL security officers to get back pay - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: The Estate Police Association (EPA) and Security Executive Surveillance Law Enforcement Ltd ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/03/27/sesl-security-officers-to-get-back-pay/
Fires burning in eight regions – EPA: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today said that there are currently a number of fires within regions 1,2,3,4,5,6 ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/27/news/guyana/fires-burning-in-eight-regions-epa/
As More Trucks Fill Our Roads, the EPA Must Act to Save Our Air: A strong emissions standard for heavy-duty trucks that pushes trucking fleets towards electric ...
commondreams.org/opinion/epa-save-air-from-trucks
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