A group of young people in California ranging in age from eight to 17 years old is suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The group claims the EPA is discriminating against American children by “intentionally” allowing the release of dangerous greenhouse gasses, which experts say is a major contributor to climate change. The lawsuit states…

More electric school buses are set to hit American roadways than ever before, jumping by more than 200% since the start of 2022. There are now electric school bus commitments in 49 states, simulated by an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rebate program, which awarded over $900 million for thousands of these vehicles across the nation.…

The Israeli army says it is carrying out a ‘targeted operation’ at Gaza’s largest hospital. And the United States and China agree to address climate change as the countries’ two leaders are set to meet. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. IDF says troops carrying out ‘targeted operation’…

Recent data indicates a slowdown in the population decline of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. However, the species still faces multiple human-generated threats along the United States’ East Coast. The North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium has reported an estimate of 364 North Atlantic right whales in 2021 and 356 in 2022. These estimates…

Former President Donald Trump attends the opening of his civil fraud trial in New York. And an alert about an important message headed to your cell phone. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Oct. 3, 2023. Trump attends civil fraud trial in New York “This is the continuation of the single greatest witch hunt of…

An indictment may be on its way for Hunter Biden, and Maui continues to recover from a devastating wildfire that hit nearly one month ago. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Sept. 7. Special counsel to seek Hunter Biden in September According to a court filing from special counsel David Weiss,…

A study of various types of straws found most paper, plastic and bamboo straws sampled contained per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or forever chemicals. These chemicals got their nickname because they linger almost permanently in air, water and soil. Researchers looked at 39 brands of straws made of plastic, paper, bamboo, glass and…

Touted by the Environmental Protection Agency as “the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history,” the Inflation Reduction Act also contains a variety of concessions to Big Oil companies. Buried within the legislation is a set of provisions that ties the advancement of some future renewable energy projects to increased American oil and gas production.…

Former President Donald Trump was charged with racketeering as part of his fourth indictment, and a judge sides with young activists in Montana. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 15. Trump, 18 others charged with racketeering in Georgia 2020 case For the fourth time, a felony indictment has been filed against…

The Pentagon plans to pull 1,100 active duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border in August, just a month after the border saw a 30% increase in illegal crossings. The plans were confirmed by a defense official on the condition of anonymity to discuss details ahead of an announcement. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the 90-day…