EV batteries may last much longer than expected: Study
The shelf-life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries may be as much as 40 percent greater than previously assumed, a new study has found. Stanford University scientists uncovered this possibility by...
View ArticleMark Ruffalo presses Biden to act fast on 'forever chemicals' before Trump...
Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo is urging the Biden administration to take decisive regulatory action on "forever chemicals," as the return of President-elect Trump to the White House looms near. "The...
View ArticleUS West governors adopt bipartisan resolutions on environment, energy,...
Governors from the U.S. West came together this week to adopt a set of bipartisan resolutions, with a goal of solidifying state and federal partnerships on environmental policies, as well as energy,...
View ArticleScientists find 'forever chemical' byproduct in mineral water across Europe
An extremely persistent and highly mobile "forever chemical" byproduct is contaminating many mineral water brands sold across Europe, researchers have found. Evaluating the contents of 19 brands of...
View ArticleRemote exposure to Western wildfire smoke causing heart and lung problems...
Wildfire smoke wafting across the country from North America West blazes may be leading to cardiac and respiratory issues thousands of miles away, a new study has found. Medical visits for heart and...
View ArticleMountains of unused coal causing financial headaches for US power sector: Report
American power producers over the past two years have accumulated massive amounts of coal that are now sitting idle at their facilities — creating financial and storage headaches for utilities and...
View ArticleAttacking Newsom’s climate agenda, environmental activists launch ad campaign...
Environmental activists have launched a six-figure campaign attacking California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) climate record, through an advertisement airing in four battleground states. Food & Water...
View ArticleBiden administration offers California's PG&E up to $15B loan to boost...
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced its conditional approval of a loan guarantee for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) of up to $15 billion, which would serve to decarbonize the...
View ArticleScientists find 'forever chemicals' lurking in certain smartwatch wristbands
Certain pricier styles of smartwatch wristband may not just be helping Americans stay fit — they may be exposing unsuspecting wearers to a hefty dose of "forever chemicals," a new study has found....
View ArticleBiden administration grants California waiver to ban gas car sales in 2035
The Biden administration on Wednesday approved California's trailblazing rules that would set stricter-than-federal emissions standards, in a bid to ban gas car sales by 2035. In doing so, the...
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Hope on the horizon for cross-border sewage crisis
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View Article5 wins for the climate in 2024
Although 2024 — the warmest year on record — has been a fairly dark year when it comes to climate change, there have been several notable bright spots that may give the planet a glimmer of hope on the...
View ArticleCanadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study
The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe wildfires in recent decades, a new study has found. Driving these dangerous...
View ArticleCalifornia snowpack near average in season's first survey, though officials...
Snowpack in the mountains of California is near average for this time of year, after a recent series of storms provided a much-needed boost to the region, officials reported Thursday. The season's...
View ArticleNewsom launches investigation into ‘ultra-processed’ foods in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on "ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at investigating health risks linked to synthetic food dyes and...
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