As Trump administration scales back PFAS rules, communities grow frustrated
WASHINGTON -- When Dana Sargent's brother, Grant Raymond, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, she suspected the cause was PFAS, a contaminant to which he and other firefighters were exposed through protective gear, firefighting foam...
As Trump administration scales back PFAS rules, communities grow frustrated
WASHINGTON -- When Dana Sargent's brother, Grant Raymond, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, she suspected the cause was PFAS, a contaminant to which he and other firefighters were exposed through protective gear, firefighting foam...
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Washington Metro’s ‘Fleet of the Future’ Expo showcases new train cars
WMATA’s Fleet of the Future Expo showcased their new 8000-series train cars and zero-emissions bus. Two electric buses are in operation, and the train cars are expected to complete construction in 2025.
Washington Metro’s ‘Fleet of the Future’ Expo showcases new train cars
WMATA’s Fleet of the Future Expo showcased their new 8000-series train cars and zero-emissions bus. Two electric buses are in operation, and the train cars are expected to complete construction in 2025.
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Sen. Hawley champions for St. Louis constituents despite controversial past
Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri faces reelection this fall, after previously struggling to gain support to expand a compensation law to cover victims of radiation exposure across many states.
Sen. Hawley champions for St. Louis constituents despite controversial past
Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri faces reelection this fall, after previously struggling to gain support to expand a compensation law to cover victims of radiation exposure across many states.
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Outdated regulations stall cutting-edge nuclear plants
Old regulations stall advanced nuclear projects from hitting the ground in the United States.
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Expensive advanced reactors deter utility companies from pursuing nuclear projects
High costs and risks of building these reactors prevented utility companies from completing scheduled projects, such as one to build the first U.S. small nuclear reactor in Idaho, which was recently canceled. Experts testified to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee last week about obstacles faced by newer nuclear technologies that deter utility companies.
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Decarbonizing steel: Senators discuss a vital climate move
WASHINGTON - The United States experiences major natural disasters about five times more frequently than it did in the 1980s, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del. said in a senate hearing on Wednesday. This statement cited a National Climate Assessment released by the Biden...
read moreSenators Support Development of Wildlife Crossings to Aid Animal Migration Thursday Morning
Experts testify on the importance of investing in wildlife crossings to the United States Senate Thursday morning.
Litigation, red tape prevent abandoned coal mine cleanup efforts
Abandoned coal mines threaten neighboring community safety and the environment, but litigation and red tape slows the remediation of these sites, despite bipartisan support for cleanups, senators said.
Senators blast EPA for a backlog in approving carbon storage wells
The Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on Nov. 2 highlighted how EPA regulations are slowing down approvals for carbon storage wells.
Early climate disaster warning systems can promote community resilience and reduce vulnerability, experts say
Experts said that developing climate warning systems can promote community resilience and reduce vulnerability.
German Leaders Promise That New Liquefied Gas Terminals Have a Green Future, but Clean Energy Experts Are Skeptical
The government says that proposed onshore terminals will one day be converted to import clean hydrogen. But that technology is in the embryonic stage, stirring worries that the terminals will simply prolong the use of fossil fuels.
A Guardian of Federal Lands, Lambasted by Left and Right
From oil and gas leases to missed climate targets, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has become a lightning rod for the Biden administration’s compromises on energy policy. A recent Senate hearing underlined the steady criticism she faces from conservatives.
Backers hope Inflation Reduction Act incentives spur business in Southwest Virginia
As the Inflation Reduction Act ushers in generous new tax credits linked to renewables, backers are hopeful that regions once dependent on coal, like Southwest Virginia, could be among its beneficiaries.
LNG terminal in northern Germany poses a serious threat to the region’s wildlife and environment
Locals and climate activists are working to keep the region protected.
Will D.C.’s cherry blossoms survive climate change?
Peak bloom has been creeping earlier and earlier.
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