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New EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water could cost $1.5 billion per year to implement

The Environmental Protection Agency released long-awaited regulations Wednesday on some toxic “forever chemicals” found in drinking water. Known as PFAS,…
Finance

What the SEC vote on climate disclosures means for investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday voted 3-2 to issue a final rule that requires certain U.S. companies to…
Politics

Angry farmer protests are spreading across Europe — and getting results

The European Union prides itself on being a champion for the environment. But that reputation is now being firmly tested,…
Politics

Biden pauses approval of new LNG export projects in win for climate activists

President Joe Biden paused pending approvals of exports from new liquefied natural gas projects on Friday, a move cheered by…
Politics

Biden administration proposes biggest changes to lead pipe rules in more than three decades

Most U.S. cities would have to replace lead water pipes within 10 years under strict new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency as…
Politics

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030

A group of 25 state governors that make up the U.S. Climate Alliance and the Biden administration are expected to…
Sports

Hudson River used to be one of the most polluted rivers in the world. This activist swam its entire length

Economy

Shipping giant Maersk unveils world’s first vessel using green methanol

Copenhagen, DENMARK — Shipping giant Maersk on Thursday presented its first container vessel moved with green methanol, a landmark moment…
Politics

Biden heads to New Delhi for G20 amid rising global tensions

President Joe Biden will travel to New Delhi to meet with the world’s largest economies at the Group of 20…
Finance

8 easy — and cheap — ways to cut your carbon emissions

Most Americans see climate change as a major threat. But income level seems to guide one’s willingness or ability to…