Edmunds: Five new plug-in SUVs for almost any budget Plug-in hybrid vehicles are perfect for people who are curious about going electric but aren’t ready to give up the convenience of gasoline The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
The 2026 BMW iX Has More Range Than Any Tesla BMW isn’t messing around when it comes to improvements to its cars. They might seem minor, but under the skin, the upgrades are significant. InsideEVs · Apr 9, 2025
Slow and Steady Despite politicians touting progress, Los Angeles has only issued three permits for wildfire rebuilds and debris removal is expected to drag on for many months. Reason · Apr 8, 2025
EPA to review ‘new science’ on fluoride as RFK Jr. reportedly tells CDC to stop recommending it Experts say taking fluoride out of drinking water would degrade public health The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
Trump signs orders to allow coal-fired power plants to remain open Move aimed at addressing rise in power demand for datacenters, AI and EVs, but environmentalists call it a step back The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2025
Texas energy company wins first-of-its-kind permit to suck carbon out of air, store underground Environmental groups worry direct carbon capture is not the silver bullet to curb climate change many energy companies purport it to be. The Texas Tribune · Apr 8, 2025
Why water fluoridation is under fire in the US U.S. Health Secretary Robert F The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
Measles is back. Now is the time to bolster Australian public health The moment to prepare for the next health emergency is with us. We must not be complacent The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
The 2026 Lucid Gravity Is The Fastest-Charging EV Outside Of China It’s not every day you see an electric vehicle that nails its charging capabilities. That means having a natively-equipped Tesla charging port, compatibility at both Tesla and non-Tesla charging stations and offering the maximum possible charging speeds at all stations. InsideEVs · Apr 7, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Derailing The Auto Industry President Trump urged Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to use a “scalpel” and not a “hatchet” for agency cuts and firing thousands of American government workers. This approach seemingly does not apply to his tariff policies, which have smacked the auto industry like a hatchet.… InsideEVs · Apr 7, 2025
EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean? Science is essential as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency carries out its mission to protect human health and the environment. The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025
Trump and Musk denounced as thousands protest in cities across US: ‘The politics of Mussolini’ Protesters flooded the streets in hopes of stopping what one dubbed ‘the most brazen power grab in modern history’ The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025
First Volvo EX90 Highway Range Test Has Mixed Results The Volvo EX90 is a 5,400-pound all-electric luxury SUV that’s very comfortable and quiet. It also has a maximum EPA range rating of 310 miles and can DC fast charge at up to 250 kilowatts, so it should be a good road-tripping machine. InsideEVs · Apr 5, 2025
Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ EPA bids to change chemical risk evaluations, which could expose public to higher levels of PFAS and other pollutants The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2025
Homes & Gardens · Apr 5, 2025 5 patio painting mistakes to avoid – swerve patchy, peeling finishes with these expert tips Surface preparation is key, experts urge
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025 India’s crackdown on Muslim charitable trusts sparks fears for religious freedom: ‘It’s about control’ Reform bill will have a sweeping impact on properties donated for charitable purposes, as well as historic Islamic religious sites that pre-date modern ownership records. Muslim leaders and opposition MPs tell Namita Singh they fear for its wider implications
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene
Capital & Main · Apr 4, 2025 In Democratic New Mexico, Oil and Gas Legislation Doesn’t Pass Sixty days and 1,182 bills later, state legislators take a pass on oil and gas reforms.
AAP · Apr 4, 2025 Source of mysterious 'tar balls' on beaches revealed An investigation into the source of thousands of "tar balls" that forced the closure of world-famous beaches has pointed the finger at "discharge events".
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025 Unanswered questions as EPA confirms debris balls on Sydney beaches likely came from sewage plants NSW environment watchdog investigation finds debris that washed up on Sydney beaches in 2024 ‘consistent with a land-based sewage source’
Capital & Main · Apr 3, 2025 Gas Operator Fined $1.9 Million for Damaging Wetlands Is on Trump’s ‘Fast Track’ Approval List Fracking operation is among more than 600 controversial projects the president wants to expedite to combat the nation's 'energy emergency'
The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025 From business exports to veteran care − here’s what some of the 35,000 federal workers in the Philadelphia region do Layoffs of federal employees and cutbacks to federal agencies have direct consequences for the Philadelphia area.
The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2025 Revealed: Trump’s fossil-fuel donors to profit from data-center boom and green rollbacks Energy Transfer, a top backer of US president, has received requests to power even more energy-guzzling data centers
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legal U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Wednesday questioned a Department of Justice attorney over whether the Environmental Protection Agency violated the law when it terminated $20 billion in green bank grants allegedly without following the proper process
The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025 Greens promise to push government to spend 1% of budget on environment if they hold balance of power The minor party makes pledge as Labor faces calls to explain its nature policy and plans for a federal EPA