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New Pollution Rules Aim to Lift Sales of Electric Trucks: The latest in a string of ambitious climate regulations aims to clean up the heaviest polluters on the ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/29/climate/epa-trucks-emissions-regulation.html
EPA's new rules to clean up heavy trucking met with support and criticism: The EPA has finalized the strictest-ever limits on greenhouse gas emissions from ...
npr.org/2024/03/29/1241410274/emissions-heavy-duty-trucks-rule-epa
EPA sets new emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles in effort to fight climate change
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New Pollution Rules Aim to Lift Sales of Electric Trucks: The latest in a string of ambitious climate regulations aims to clean up the heaviest polluters on the ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/29/climate/epa-trucks-emissions-regulation.html
EPA's new rules to clean up heavy trucking met with support and criticism: The EPA has finalized the strictest-ever limits on greenhouse gas emissions from ...
npr.org/2024/03/29/1241410274/emissions-heavy-duty-trucks-rule-epa
EPA sets new emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles in effort to fight climate change
abcnews.go.com/Politics/epa-sets-new-emissions-standards-heavy-duty-vehicles/story
EPA’s strict new rules for heavy-duty trucks spark strong Southern California responses
dailynews.com/2024/03/29/epas-strict-new-rules-for-heavy-duty-trucks-spark-strong-southern-california-responses/
U.S. EPA issues tough emission standards for heavy-duty trucks: The federal regulations don't mandate electric trucks or school buses, unlike California's ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-29/epa-issues-tough-emission-standards-for-heavy-duty-trucks
EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change
english.elpais.com/climate/2024-03-29/epa-sets-strict-emissions-standards-for-heavy-duty-trucks-and-buses-in-bid-to-fight-climate-change.html
US finalizes tougher new tailpipe emissions limits for heavy duty vehicles: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday said it was finalizing stringent ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-finalizes-tougher-new-tailpipe-emissions-limits-heavy-duty-vehicles-2024-03-29/
The US tightens greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles: The Environmental Protection Agency finalized greenhouse gas emissions standards for ...
theverge.com/2024/3/29/24114896/heavy-duty-vehicles-trucks-pollution-standards-climate-change-biden-epa
Australia Is Planning Its First National Environmental Agency: Australia plans to set up an independent regulator to hold business to account over environmental ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/australia-is-planning-its-first-national-environmental-agency
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New PFAS lawsuit cites EPA's 'forever chemicals' drinking water rules: A new lawsuit filed by public drinking water systems in California against manufacturers ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/new-pfas-lawsuit-cites-epas-forever-chemicals-drinking-water-rules-2024-04-15/
Power plant emissions targeted by EPA; Google parent to pay its 1st dividend: EPA issues strict rule on power plants
postandcourier.com/business/power-plant-emissions-targeted-by-epa-google-parent-to-pay-its-1st-dividend/article_06393cc2-02ab-11ef-8480-cbfabbbdfd5c.html
Quick Glance: New EPA Rules Target Emissions Reduction at Power Plants
- The Biden administration aims to compel coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or close down.
- The rules target limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants and reducing toxic pollutants from coal-fired plants.
- The plan includes measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, toxic wastewater pollutants, and safely manage coal ash.
- The actions are expected to face opposition from industry groups and Republican-leaning states, while environmental groups see it as a crucial step in combating climate change.
US court upholds EPA decision to approve California electric-vehicle rules: A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld the Environmental Protection Agency's decision ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-court-upholds-epa-decision-approve-california-electric-vehicle-rules-2024-04-09/
America's 'most endangered rivers' list: Sewage, toxic algae, construction feed the crisis
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/american-rivers-asks-public-to-protect-most-endangered-rivers/73327298007/
Court upholds California's authority to set nation-leading vehicle emission rules
pbs.org/newshour/politics/court-upholds-californias-authority-to-set-nation-leading-vehicle-emission-rules
'Victory for Cleaner Air' as Federal Court Upholds California Vehicle Emissions Standards
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Ruling paves way for Biden to approve stricter California vehicle rules, but SCOTUS looms
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/04/12/ohio-v-epa-california-emissions-rules-biden-scotus/73294616007/
Electric trucks get a boost from Biden, worrying trucking industry: The Environmental Protection Agency finalized rules Friday requiring reductions in tailpipe ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/29/truck-pollution-regulations-climate/
Biden administration rolls out new tailpipe rules that will boost EVs and hybrids
cnn.com/2024/03/20/climate/epa-biden-electric-cars/
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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.
Column: Trump, California would clash on EVs, offshore drilling: Trump's aim to abandon clean energy would mean collisions with California over electric vehicles ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-03-31/column-trump-wants-to-turn-from-clean-energy-to-fossil-fuels-that-will-mean-a-collision-with-california
Low-income California Latinos at higher risk from Parkinson’s-linked weedkiller: Analysis finds majority of paraquat, banned in 60 countries, is used in counties ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/29/weedkiller-paraquat-parkinsons-disease-low-income-california-latinos
Houston air quality ranks second-worst in U.S.: A data company's analysis used EPA air quality information to rank the most unhealthy air across the country.
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/environment/article/air-quality-greater-houston-report-19417755.php
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.
California reparations bills clear first state Senate hearings. ‘It’s what is owed’
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/accountability/article287761430.html
EPA limits toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water: The EPA has issued federal limits on dangerous “forever chemicals” in drinking water ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-10/epa-limits-toxic-forever-chemicals-in-drinking-water
Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic hit with state violation for dumping leachate
dailynews.com/2024/04/15/chiquita-canyon-landfill-in-castaic-hit-with-state-violation-for-dumping-leachate/
EPA sets first limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water: PFAS chemicals are hazardous because they don't degrade in the environment and are linked to ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/10/epa-sets-first-limits-on-forever-chemicals-in-drinking-water/
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
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
EPA fines East Bay cities, utilities for releasing sewage into bay: The city of Oakland alone will pay $278,000 for 67 instances where it allowed untreated ...
sfchronicle.com/climate/article/epa-fines-east-bay-cities-utilities-releasing-19398209.php
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/
Gas War: Appeals Court Upholds EPA Approval of California Emissions Rules: On Tuesday, a U.S. appeals court agreed to uphold the Environmental Protection ...
thetruthaboutcars.com/cars/news-blog/gas-war-appeals-court-upholds-epa-approval-of-california-emissions-rules-44506234
Federal court upholds California’s vehicle pollution rules: The ruling affirms California’s authority to set stricter vehicle emissions standards than other ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/federal-court-upholds-california-s-vehicle-19394055.php
California moves to ban use of the weedkiller paraquat: Assembly Bill 1963 would sundown the use of the herbicide paraquat, which has been linked to Parkinson's ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-08/california-moves-to-ban-use-of-the-weedkiller-paraquat
Recycling: You might be surprised at how much Californians send to the landfill: California leads the nation in loading up landfills by quite a lot
ocregister.com/2024/04/02/recycling-you-might-be-surprised-at-how-much-californians-send-to-the-landfill/
The latest unfounded conspiracy theory: Cloud seeding is to blame for California's storms and flooding
latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-24/the-latest-unfounded-conspiracy-theory-cloud-seeding-is-to-blame-for-californias-storms-and-flooding
First Arrest of a Greenhouse Gas Smuggler Made in U.S.: A California resident faces charges under a 2020 law that seeks to curb powerful planet-warming and ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/03/06/us-makes-first-arrest-of-climate-pollution-smuggler-00144973
Is Biden Banning Gas Cars in the U.S.? Not … Exactly: New EPA rules may result in automakers making more hybrids in the short term.
motortrend.com/news/epa-rules-biden-administration-gas-car-ban/
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny laid to rest, and more from around the world
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-01-russian-opposition-leader-alexei-navalny-laid-to-rest-and-more-from-around-the-world/
EPA orders LA County landfill to curb hazardous waste leakage immediately: Federal environment officials have ordered a Los Angeles County landfill to take ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4485382-epa-orders-la-county-landfill-curb-hazardous-waste-leakage-immediately/
Is Biden Banning Gas Cars in the U.S.? Not … Exactly: New EPA rules may result in automakers making more hybrids in the short term.
motortrend.com/news/epa-rules-biden-administration-gas-car-ban/
Tailpipe emission rules give automakers more time to ramp up EVs: New emission rules will likely accelerate electric vehicle production.
bostonherald.com/2024/03/25/tailpipe-emission-rules-give-automakers-more-time-to-ramp-up-evs/
Biden's EPA is slow-walking EV rules. California must get tougher: There are significant holes in President Biden's new auto pollution rules ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-03-25/bidens-epa-is-slow-walking-ev-rules
Schwarzenegger, Fonda, Newsom fight for California oil drilling limits: Ex-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and actor Jane Fonda joined Gov. Gavin Newsom and ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-22/schwarzenegger-fonda-newsom-oil-drilling-limits
After sewage spill, feds order fixes at L.A. plant to limit further issues: Following a massive sewage spill in 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency has ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-22/environmental-protection-agency-requires-fixes-for-los-angeles-city-water-plant-after-2021-sewage-spill
As Feds Lock Down Emissions Laws, SEMA Picks Up Fight Against Gas Bans: The EPA’s most recent announcement puts new pressure on the industry.
roadandtrack.com/news/a60259640/sema-picks-up-gas-ban-fight-epa/
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EPA tightens rules on some air pollution for the first time in over a decade : The new regulations could save thousands of lives from deadly air pollution ...
npr.org/2024/02/07/1229348646/epa-tightens-rules-on-some-air-pollution-for-the-first-time-in-over-a-decade
LA County captured enough rainfall this week to provide water to 65,600 residents for a year
cnn.com/2024/02/07/us/california-water-treatment-savings-drought-climate/
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Quick Glance: Record Rainfall in LA County Stores Water for 65,600 Residents
- During the record-breaking rainfall in Southern California, water managers captured some of the water for storage for dry days.
- Los Angeles County Public Works captured 2.7 billion gallons of rainwater - enough for 65,600 residents for a year.
- In total, stormwater capture facilities in Southern California collected around 15,000 acre-feet or about 4.9 billion gallons of water for groundwater recharge since Sunday.
- Water managers in the West are facing an urgent need to conserve rainfall to prepare for the next drought.
US Set to Introduce Revised Auto Emissions Standards, Addressing Industry Concerns Amid EV Sales Decline
techtimes.com/articles/302736/20240319/set-introduce-revised-auto-emissions-standards-addressing-industry-concerns-amid.htm
California’s largest new reservoir project in 50 years gains momentum: $205 million from Congress is latest boost for Sites Reservoir. But can it overcome ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/17/largest-new-reservoir-project-in-50-years-in-california-gains-momentum/
Baby boom of African penguin chicks hatch at California science museum: Over 1,300 species are listed as endangered or threatened in the U.S. ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/08/african-penguin-chicks-hatch-california-museum-science/72529062007/
EPA chief visits Port of LA to discuss new $3 billion Clean Ports grant program: The EPA's Clean Ports Investments is a new $3 billion grant program ...
dailybreeze.com/2024/03/14/epa-chief-visits-port-of-la-to-discuss-new-3-billion-clean-ports-grant-program/
The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards, and more from around the world: Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking ... This is a selection of images from ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-15-the-35th-annual-glaad-media-awards-and-more-from-around-the-world/
SF allegedly dumps big amounts of sewage into creek during storms: San Francisco dumps large amounts of sewage into Mission Creek during storms ...
sfchronicle.com/climate/article/sewage-water-san-francisco-18709868.php
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EPA orders Watts metal recycler to prevent water pollution: Federal regulators are requiring S&W Atlas Metal & Iron, one of Los Angeles' oldest metal recyclers ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-13/epa-orders-watts-metal-recycler-to-prevent-water-pollution
State water agency denies expansion of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic: Chiquita Canyon Landfill, plagued with toxic air and leachate, was denied permission ...
dailynews.com/2024/03/11/state-water-agency-denies-expansion-of-chiquita-canyon-landfill-in-castaic/
Tesla forces another class action from customers to go to arbitration: Tesla has successfully managed to kill another class action lawsuit from customers by ...
electrek.co/2024/03/08/tesla-forces-another-class-action-customers-arbitration/
California man first in U.S. charged with smuggling potent greenhouse gases: He's accused of smuggling HFCs in refrigerants into the U.S. from Mexico and selling ...
axios.com/2024/03/05/california-man-smuggling-greenhouse-gases-charge
A $3 billion EPA program will offer grants to U.S. ports, including Los Angeles-Long Beach
presstelegram.com/2024/03/07/a-3-billion-epa-program-will-offer-grants-to-u-s-ports-including-los-angeles-long-beach/
2024 Ford E-Transit electric vans get bigger battery, more range: Maximum EPA-cycle range rises to 159 miles—well above these vans' typical 74-mile daily ...
greencarreports.com/news/1142483_2024-ford-e-transit-electric-vans-get-bigger-battery-more-range
Biden faces political, auto industry pressure as EPA emissions decision nears: The president's final call on controversial tailpipe regulations will show his ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/03/03/biden-epa-emissions-rule-political-auto-industry-pressure/72767226007/
Group of California Counties Sue Tesla for Alleged Mishandling of Hazardous Waste
thedailybeast.com/group-of-california-counties-sue-tesla-for-alleged-mishandling-of-hazardous-waste
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Will a $16-billion water tunnel destroy California's delta?: The Delta Conveyance Project is a key component of Gov. Gavin Newsom's strategy for a hotter ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-02-29/will-a-16-billion-water-tunnel-destroy-californias-delta
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How California screens for polluted communities is flawed, study says: The state’s environmental tool skews which communities are designated as disadvantaged ...
sfchronicle.com/climate/article/california-environmental-justice-tool-18689134.php
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‘Like a World War II battlefield’: How one of Northern California’s most polluted properties may finally be cleaned up
mercurynews.com/2024/02/25/like-a-world-war-ii-battlefield-how-one-of-northern-californias-most-polluted-properties-may-finally-be-cleaned-up/
In Hong Kong, a Lionel Messi Fiasco and a Taylor Swift Snub: CityLab Daily: Also today: Court ruling blocks EPA from investigating racial disparities in “Cancer ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-02-06/in-hong-kong-a-lionel-messi-fiasco-and-a-taylor-swift-snub-citylab-daily
Tesla Hit With Lawsuit for Allegedly Mishandling Hazardous Waste: Tesla has been sued by 25 counties across California accusing the electric car company of ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/tesla-lawsuit-mishandling-hazardous-waste-california-1234958730/
Editorial: Air quality may be more dangerous than your phone tells you: Americans rely on the color-coded air quality index. But the EPA's failure to update ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-02-20/la-soot-pollution-air-quality-index
Miami commits to putting 100 electric school buses on the road: Miami-Dade county is set to receive nearly $20 million from the EPA to help cover the costs of 50 ...
electrek.co/2024/01/23/miami-commits-to-putting-100-electric-school-buses-on-the-road/
Chiquita Canyon landfill fire may pose short-term health risks but no cancer threat, report says
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-02-09/chiquita-canyon-toxic-fumes
Today’s top business headlines: Uber’s profitable, Snap is struggling, and Disney is getting deeper into gaming
fastcompany.com/91025587/todays-top-business-headlines-uber-snap-disney-epic-games
Fight over I-15 express lanes exposes rift between freeway widening and California climate, pollution goals
latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-05/fight-over-i-15-express-lane
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See plans for new green space for recreation, festivals coming to Clive along Walnut Creek
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Editorial: SoCal's smog-cutting plan is failing and regulators would rather point fingers than fix it
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-02-07/la-smog-finger-pointing-southern-california-air-quality
Tesla agrees to $1.5M settlement of hazardous waste lawsuit in Calif.: District attorneys from eight out of nine Bay Area counties signed on to a lawsuit ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/tesla-agrees-1-5m-settlement-hazardous-waste-18643040.php
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EPA poised to reject Southern California smog plan: The U.S. EPA is planning to reject Southern California's plan to reduce smog, which called for the federal ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-02-04/epa-poised-to-reject-southern-california-smog-plan
Eagles expected to hire Chargers O-coordinator Kellen Moore in same capacity: Source
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Mullen’s electric trucks earn CARB certification, qualifying for over $45k in customer savings
electrek.co/2024/01/29/mullens-electric-trucks-earn-carb-certification-qualify-45k-customer-savings/
Deebo Samuel injury: Tracking San Francisco star’s status for NFC Championship Game
sbnation.com/nfl/2024/1/24/24049491/deebo-samuel-injury-news-nfl-playoffs-49ers-lions
2024 NFC, AFC Championship games: Stats for 49ers, Ravens, Chiefs, Lions: From the 49ers’ top-ranked offense to the best playoff QB since Tom Brady ...
sbnation.com/nfl/2024/1/28/24049390/nfl-championship-game-stats-afc-nfc-patrick-mahomes
California return-to-office rumors are true — for some. See which state teleworkers are affected
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article284319998.html
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