Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan stated that the Biden administration is planning to ban or phase out ongoing uses of asbestos. The EPA issued a rule setting deadlines for industry to phase out of using the substance, which is known to cause lung cancer and other severe impacts on public health. This ban is…

Lawmakers in almost a dozen states have introduced legislation to prop up coal plants that are facing closures. With U.S. power demand surging to record heights in coming years due to increased usage of emerging electricity-reliant technologies, some officials believe the Biden administration’s clean energy transition will not happen fast enough to meet the nation’s…

The bitcoin mining industry in Texas was once heralded as a Meccas due to the state’s cheap power and regulatory friendliness. However, the industry is now under scrutiny amid concerns over environmental impacts and escalating energy costs. Following China’s ban on cryptocurrency mining in 2021, Texas witnessed a significant influx of mining operations, attracted by…

Congress took a major step toward avoiding a government shutdown and funding federal agencies through September. Republicans and Democrats in both the House and Senate jointly released a $435 billion package that will fund specific government functions and programs including the departments of Justice, Commerce, and Housing and Urban Development, as well as House subcommittees…

A bipartisan rally in Ohio on Thursday, Feb. 22, highlighted growing opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed emissions standards. These regulations aim to mandate that two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. be electric by 2032. However, the rules have drawn criticism from lawmakers and autoworkers who argue that the timeline is…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to cut down on the dangers posed by soot inhalation, which can lead to health issues such as asthma, heart attacks, strokes, and more. In an effort to prevent these potential medical complications, the agency has announced stricter guidelines for allowable levels of soot in the air,…

Elon Musk faces a whirlwind of challenges, from a massive Tesla recall affecting nearly all vehicles to a $56 billion blow to his net worth after a Delaware judge’s landmark ruling. Amidst escalating legal battles, environmental scrutiny, and technological controversies, here are four of the biggest stories surrounding one of the world’s most controversial CEOs.…

President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit East Palestine, Ohio, marking a year since a Norfolk Southern train derailment resulted in a toxic chemical spill. Biden’s visit comes amid criticism for not visiting sooner; he previously stated he would visit “at some point.” The White House confirmed Jan. 31 that his visit will take place…

President Biden said the U.S. will respond after three troops are killed in an attack in Jordan. And climate activists target one of the most famous paintings in the world. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Biden says U.S. will respond after 3 troops killed in Jordan President…

Winter’s grip is still strong, but a different natural spectacle is poised to captivate the nation this summer — the imminent emergence of cicadas. In a rare occurrence, two massive cicada groups are set to emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803, bringing billions of these resilient insects into the spotlight. Starting around late…