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Ships in some UK port cities create more air pollution than cars
Milford Haven, Southampton and Immingham top the list for emissions of gases and particulates. Ships calling at the UK’s most-polluted ports produce more nitrogen oxides than all the cars registered in the same cities or regions, analysis has ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UL Solutions tops revenue estimates in first quarter as a public company
Profit was flat in the first quarter, but the company is expecting to benefit from the “electrification of everything” trend.MarketWatch - Business -
Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing?
Technically, it exists. But here’s what to think about when shopping.The New York Times - World -
NI surfers call for end to sewage pollution
NI Water says about 20m tonnes of untreated sewage and wastewater are spilled into waterways annually.BBC News - Top stories -
More than a thousand fish die in pollution incident
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs confirmed the major fish kill on the Four Mile Burn, a tributary of the Six Mile Water at Newmills near Doagh.BBC News - Top stories -
EPA announces $300M to revitalize polluted sites
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday announced it would dole out $300 million to revitalize contaminated sites. That money is part of a larger $1.5 billion tranche that was part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funds will ...The Hill - Politics -
Not all American tariffs are created equal
Unlike Trump’s policies, the Biden trade strategy aims to build domestic industrial capacity and could be good for US alliesFinancial Times - Business -
The NHS was created by men for men, says health secretary
Maternity care has historically not been a priority in hospitals, says health secretaryBBC News - Top stories -
Moves to reduce ‘fashion pollution’ spawn new clothing fabrics
Environmental entrepreneurs have found various ways to make fabrics from sources never considered – or available – before.The Hill - Politics -
Walmart Stock Hits Record Close on Strong Quarter
The largest U.S. retailer had robust quarterly results and an upbeat outlook, giving insight into how consumers are weathering high interest rates.The New York Times - Business
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GOP lawmaker on Feds, UFOs: 'Give us the information. Let us decide'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is calling on federal government leaders to declassify all documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), arguing federal agencies must be transparent if they are going to be funding millions of dollars. ...The Hill - Politics -
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President Biden on Monday talked with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the White House pushes for a vote on a bipartisan border security bill in the Senate. The White House in a statement said ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden