Us Carbon Emissions Grew in 2022 Even As Renewables Surpassed Coal
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New rule compels US coal-fired power plants to capture emissions – or shut down
New EPA directive will cut pollution equivalent to the emissions of 328m cars, but industry group decries it as a ‘reckless plan’. Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued on Thursday ...The Guardian - World -
New EPA Emissions Rules Squeeze Coal Plants
The measures, which come as power demand is surging, will force coal plants to adopt costly technology or shut down.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New EPA Emissions Rules Squeeze Coal Plants
The measures, which come as power demand is surging, will force coal plants to adopt costly technology or shut down.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules that would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down are targeting pollution that's “pushing our planet to the brink.”ABC News - Health -
New EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency.NBC News - Top stories -
US economy grew less than expected in first quarter at 1.6% rate
Previous indicators of robust growth have set back expectations of Fed rate cuts and wrongfooted marketsFinancial Times - World -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue as the company's advertising business grew at a rapid clip even as investors soured on forecasts of rising costs related to artificial intelligence.
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue as the company’s advertising business grew at a rapid clip even as investors soured on forecasts of rising costs related to artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How hurricanes threaten forests — and the carbon markets that depend on them
A single hurricane barreling into New England forests can undo decades of carbon storage, a new study has found. As climate change heats oceans and fuels hurricanes, worsening storms with higher-speed winds are reaching ever deeper into the ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First-Quarter Slowdown
Gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, increased at a 1.6 percent annual rate, but the report also included more evidence that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame price increases have stalled.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First Quarter
Consumers ensured that growth continued, but the latest data showed signs of vulnerability elsewhere.The New York Times - Business -
Leaders of 18 countries urge Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza
UK and US leaders among those calling for release, as families renew pressure on Netanyahu to restart negotiations. The leaders of 18 countries including the US and the UK have called on Hamas to free Israeli and dual-national hostages held in ...The Guardian - World -
World leaders make renewed push to secure release of Gaza hostages
Eighteen countries call on Hamas to free captives and secure ‘immediate and prolonged’ ceasefireFinancial Times - Business -
Photos of 2022 southern China floods passed off online as 2024 deluge
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Iran sentences rapper Toomaj Salehi to death over 2022-23 unrest
An Iranian revolutionary court has sentenced one of the Islamic Republic's best known rappers, Toomaj Salehi, to death for charges linked to Iran’s 2022-23 unrest, according to his lawyer and state media.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
The Cheap Seats: Which pitchers could surpass 200 IP, when to trust a reliever and more
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski talks pitching, The Sopranos and more in his latest mailbag.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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Pope Francis says “negotiated peace is better than a war without end”; A tour of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican CityCBS News - Top stories -
Trump Media CEO renews assault on ‘DJT’ short sellers — but the math doesn’t add up
Former President Donald Trump’s media company is waging war on short sellers, but data show they cannot be blamed for the stock’s volatility.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
A rapper in Iran who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been reportedly sentenced to deathABC News - World - Iran -
Biden administration sets goal to cut freight emissions to zero
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden administration sets goal to cut freight emissions to zero The Biden administration on Wednesday laid out a national ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden cracks down on power plants’ climate emissions, pollution
The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on planet-warming emissions and other pollution from power plants, aiming to make these power sources more environmentally friendly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Continental fined 100 million euros for role in VW emissions scandal
Continental accepted a fine of 100 million euros ($107 million) from a German prosecutor’s office for its role in the Volkswagen emissions-cheating scandal of 2015.MarketWatch - Business -
E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal-Burning Power Plants
New regulations could spell the end for plants that burn coal, the fossil fuel that powered the country for more than a century.The New York Times - Top stories -
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.CBS News - Top stories -
New Biden climate rules target coal power plants
Industry faces 2039 deadline on the dirtiest energy source but existing gas plants escape present standardsFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.CBS News - Politics -
Benny Blanco Is the Perfect Boyfriend. He Even Cooks.
The Grammy-nominated music producer, Selena Gomez’s boyfriend and cookbook author wants to see your O-face when you take a bite of one of his recipes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta says revenue will be weak as it spends even more on AI
Push to integrate AI into Meta products boosts financial results, but share prices tumble with weak sales forecast. Meta’s drive to integrate artificial intelligence into its products yielded strong financial results for the second quarter in a ...The Guardian - World -
Evening Report — Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash / The Hill Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war Pro-Palestinian protests have roiled college campuses across the U.S. this ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."CBS News - World -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."CBS News - Top stories -
Heat let it fly, torch Celts from deep in G2 upset
Miami caught fire Wednesday night by hitting a playoff franchise-record 23 3-pointers to even the series at 1-1.ESPN - Sports -
Rachel Chinouriri: England's my home, even if I've felt unwelcome
Rachel Chinouriri says she wants to reclaim the England flag, which features on her album artwork.BBC News - Top stories -
Green Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better
Amsterdam is experimenting with roofs that not only grow plants but capture water for a building’s residents. Welcome to the squeezable sponge city of tomorrow.Wired - Tech -
Comcast beats earnings estimates even as it sheds more broadband subscribers
Comcast beat first-quarter earnings expectations on Thursday.CNBC - Business -
Nvidia stands to benefit as Meta spurs an even greater AI spending spree
Nvidia is among a number of companies expected to benefit from Meta’s loftier capital-expense budget.MarketWatch - Business -
New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan says
New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan saysABC News - Health -
The Supreme Court struggled with the consequences of its 2022 decision ending the nationwide right to abortion in a case pitting the health of women suffering medical emergencies against a state law that bans the procedure.
The Supreme Court struggled with the consequences of its 2022 decision ending the nationwide right to abortion in a case pitting the health of women suffering medical emergencies against a state law that bans the procedure.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta plunges 16% on weak revenue guidance even as first-quarter results top estimates
Meta beat on the top and bottom lines in its earnings report on Wednesday, but the stock sank on disappointing guidance.CNBC - Business -
NBA playoffs: Luka Dončić, Mavericks embrace defense, physical identity in Game 2 to even series with Clippers
Dončić scored 32 and Irving had 23, but it was the grind-it-out mindset that was the difference Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA