Environment
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
WA lawmakers move to electrify school bus fleet
School buses are getting cleaner in Washington state after this year's legislative session. Lawmakers in Olympia passed House Bill 1368, which will …
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Solar projects underway in South Dakota
The construction of more solar farms in the U.S. has been contentious but a new survey shows their size makes a difference in whether solar projects …
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
VA officials support new EPA clean truck standards
Virginia officials support the Environmental Protection Agency's new emissions rule. The federal clean truck standards will reduce emissions by up to …
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Quad Cities residents weigh in on climate change research
A new report from the National Wildlife Federation warned the effects of climate change in the Quad Cities will be severe but researchers got the publ…
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
NY takes action to remove PFAS from water, products
The state of New York is removing forever chemicals from various places, just as the Environmental Protection Agency issued limits on PFAS in …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Denial of mining road in Alaska has ripples across U.S. national parks
The Biden administration has blocked a mining road in Alaska, and public-lands proponents see the move as a win for national parks around the country…
Monday, April 22, 2024
Rejection of AK mining road seen as victory for national parks across U.S.
The Biden administration has blocked a mining road in Alaska and public lands proponents see the move as a win for national parks around the country…
Monday, April 22, 2024
Michigan mayor seeks multimillion-dollar wastewater upgrade
A new, high-tech wastewater treatment incinerator, used in only a few states, is on the wish list for one Michigan city. Former state …
Monday, April 22, 2024
NY, PA towns benefit from Inflation Reduction Act grants
New York towns are reaping many benefits since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed. Along with funds for larger clean energy projects, the state …
Monday, April 22, 2024
East Palestine concerns linger over vinyl chloride exposure
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they continue to live with health problems, including rashes, nosebleeds and respiratory issues following last …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Can taller cover crops help clean the water in farm country?
By Brian DeVore for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News…
Monday, April 22, 2024
Study: PA ranks high for health impacts of oil and gas flaring emissions
A new study raised red flags about respiratory health in Pennsylvania, particularly for those living near oil and gas activity. The study by …