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Large polluters cut greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent last year: EPA data
Emissions from large polluters dropped 4 percent last year, according to self-reported data collected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These large polluters, which include power ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out
Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests
Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
California subsidies for manure-based biogas face rising scrutiny over pollution concerns
Tensions are rising in California's agricultural heartland over state subsidies for manure-based biogas that are meant to help reduce planet-warming emissions but that environmental groups and ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents
One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Biden administration announces $3 billion to reduce air pollution from US ports
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced $3 billion in funding through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with U.S. ports. ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
‘I was asked to find a volunteer for an air pollution campaign in Lahore – I couldn’t find anyone’
As Pakistan’s second biggest city takes the lead in the poor air quality index, one artist and activist struggled to find people who cared. It is “smog season” in Lahore. Along with cities in the ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue
The British government has apologized for the death of a 9-year-old girl who is believed to be the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, after a ...Health - ABC News - October 31 -
UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue
The British government has apologized for the death of a 9-year-old girl who is believed to be the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, after a ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels
A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levelsHealth - ABC News - November 1 -
Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels
A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levelsWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
‘More toxic than ever’: Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as ‘pollution season’ begins
As air pollution hits toxic levels, one proposal is to introduce a ‘smog diplomacy’ initiative between Pakistan and India. As the smog descended over Lahore, people began to feel the familiar ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Los Angeles County sues PepsiCo, Coca-Cola over role in plastic pollution 'crisis'
Los Angeles County announced a lawsuit against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo this week, arguing the soda giants misled the public on the recyclability of the plastics used for their products. In the ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy
China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world's second-largest economyWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Mark Cuban: Business leaders worried about Trump 'retribution' or 'vengeance'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban said on Monday he thinks business leaders fear “retribution” and “vengeance” from former President Trump and are therefore not criticizing the Republican nominee ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Worried about missing credit card payments? 4 things to do now
More Americans are worried about missing their credit card payments. If you're one of them, take these steps now.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Pushing Buttons: With the safety of Roblox under scrutiny, how worried should parents be?
Millions of children play on this platform accused of having reams of troubling content and users, but there are hundreds of better alternatives that serve kids’ curious minds. • Don’t get ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Harris backs slashing medical debt. Trump's "concepts" worry advocates.
Health care experts are calling on lawmakers — and the next occupant of the White House — to help the millions of Americans grappling with medical debt.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Trump’s Meandering Speeches Motivate His Critics and Worry His Allies
Some advisers and allies of former President Donald J. Trump are concerned about his scattershot style on the campaign trail as he continues to veer off script.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Why investors should be worried about the market’s ‘invincibility syndrome’
Too much optimism means there aren’t many left to buy stocks, says hedge fund manager.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Russian ‘milblogger’ worries about a pro-Ukrainian fifth column
WarGonzo’s Oct. 5 Telegram posting is especially interesting in what it reveals about real Russian attitudes toward the Ukraine war.Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Obama: 'You would be worried if your grandpa was acting' like Trump
Former President Obama took a swipe at former President Trump's competence Friday, mocking the GOP nominee for his recent rhetoric. “He called himself ‘the father IVF,'” Obama said during a rally ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Many GOP voters worried poll workers could tamper with ballots: Survey
More than half of Republican voters in a new survey said they are worried poll workers could tamper with ballots during the 2024 election, now less than three weeks away. The poll, released Friday ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
NHL team panic meters: Should Avalanche, Oilers, others be worried?
Yes, it's (very) early. But a handful of teams we expected to be top Stanley Cup contenders are well off of that trajectory. Which is in worst shape?Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
Wall Street is worried stocks might be on the cusp of a ‘lost decade’
Stocks have been on a terrific run over the past decade. But the years ahead might not be quite so spectacular.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
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Honda Plans Recall for 720,800 U.S. Vehicles Over Fuel Pump Worries
Concerns that a high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel in 2023-2025 Accords, CR-V Hybrids, and Honda Civics prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to request the recall.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
12:30 Report — Why early voting figures are worrying some Dems
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. We’re 13 days from Election Day, folks!🎵 Cause in a fortnight, all the ballots will be cast 🎵 Here's what's happening today: Harris is doing a CNN town hall ...Politics - The Hill - October 23
