A widely-used weedkiller has been banned in the US after the EPA judged it too dangerous for farmworkers, particularly pregnant females and their unborn children. Emergency Ban Issued In a historic move, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency ban on the pesticide DCPA, also known as Dacthal, due to the health risks it poses. DCPA Dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) …
America’s most popular Mexican-American fast food chain has joined the so-called “fast food wars,” offering new meal deals to bring customers through their doors. Fast Food War A fast food war is raging in America, as some of the country’s biggest chains race to establish affordable, high-value meals in a bid to bring customers back to their restaurants. Now, Taco …
America’s leading gas and oil producer, ExxonMobil, has issued layoffs as part of a workforce restructuring in the wake of a $60 billion acquisition deal. Layoff Filing in Texas Layoffs are imminent at ExxonMobil, according to a recent filing with the Texas Workforce Commission, on behalf of the Texas-based oil and gas company. Pioneer Natural Resources Acquisition The layoffs come …
Navajo lawmakers are in support of new legislation that could provide much-needed funding and veterinary services to support the fight against rabies outbreaks and stray animal populations across Indian reservations. Navajo Lawmakers Approve A Senate bill has been endorsed by Navajo Nation lawmakers, which focuses on providing more veterinary services to reduce public health risks in rural tribal communities. Veterinary …
As nearly 100 wildfires ravage the United States, Colorado firefighters are battling four large blazes that have prompted thousands of evacuations along the Front Range. Fires on the Front Range Several wildfires are tearing through the densely populated foothills of the Front Range, a mountain range part of the Southern Rocky Mountains. Four Fires The four fires – Stone Canyon, …
Democrats and Republicans don’t always see eye to eye, particularly in an ideologically embattled state like Florida. However, one extraordinary proposition by the state government appears to be bringing everyone together. Controversial Plan for State Parks Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection announced a controversial major development proposal on Wednesday, affecting nine beloved parks across the Sunshine State. Golf Courses and …
During a speaking event, Sen. Ted Cruz lashed out at a group of climate protestors who stormed the stage in the middle of his address. Cruz vs Climate Protestors Republican Senator Ted Cruz was faced down by a group of raucous climate protestors at a conservative speaking event in Washington D.C. on Thursday. And the Texas representative pulled no punches. …
Another wildfire is causing havoc in the Golden State, as thousands of residents in Northern California were left without electricity after transmission lines were cut due to fire risks. Thousands Without Electricity Utility companies were forced to cut off power to tens of thousands of customers in Northern California this week, due to a nearly 700-acre wildfire raging near Lake …
A new bill in California is one step away from including undocumented immigrants in a loan program to help Californians buy their first home, drawing praise from some and condemnation from others. New California Bill California lawmakers have advanced a new piece of legislation that could help undocumented immigrants across the state get onto the property ladder, through a state-wide …
A week after the calamity of tropical storm-turned-hurricane Ernesto, Puerto Rico is still hampered by power outages, highlighting the island’s crippled power infrastructure. Tropical Storm Ernesto Last week, tropical storm Ernesto wreaked havoc in northern Puerto Rico, cutting power to more than 700,000 electricity customers – nearly half of the island’s population – overnight. Tens of Thousands Without Power One …
