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The EPA hails the arrest of California man accused of smuggling illicit air coolants into the US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is hailing the arrest of a California man accused of smuggling illicit air coolants into the United...
Analysis: Biden’s scaled-back power rule raises doubts over US climate target
The Biden administration’s decision to exclude the existing U.S. fleet of natural gas power plants from upcoming carbon emissions regulations raises questions over...
UN-backed bank group seeks to avoid departures with new climate guidelines
LONDON/NEW YORK – A United Nations-backed alliance of banks is proposing its members disclose more information on their commitments to tackle climate change...
US campaigners call on UK public for support over alleged impact of wood pellet plant
American campaigners have issued a plea to the UK after claiming health issues are caused by a local plant that produces wood pellets...
New Jersey waters down referendum on new fossil fuel power plant ban
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey lawmakers wanted to ask voters whether to ban new fossil fuel-fired power plants. And then they added...
Analysis: Kerry bolstered US climate reputation, though world’s trust still elusive
How John Kerry's six decades of public service has changed the USA's influence in the global climate discussion – while the country itself...
Gravity opens fastest EV charger in US to public in New York City
The Google-backed company Gravity has unveiled a 500kW electric vehicle charger in midtown Manhattan, the fastest charging yet available to US drivers.
Climate change cost U.S. ski industry billions, study says, and future depends on emissions
DENVER — U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change and could lose around...
Biden orders US investigation of national security risks posed by Chinese-made ‘smart cars’
WASHINGTON — Citing potential national security risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about...
EPA delays rules for existing natural gas power plants until after November election
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it is delaying planned rules to curb emissions from existing natural gas plants that release...
