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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) …
Hawaiians are unhappy as the governor announces a major cut to a bill funding biosecurity efforts against invasive species across the islands. Rewriting the Budget Community members and public figures in Hawaii have expressed alarm over the recent rewriting of the state budget, including some important pieces of state legislation. On the Chopping Block Earlier this month state Governor Josh …
Batches of recalled cucumbers have been connected to an outbreak of salmonella earlier this year, and untreated canal water in Florida is believed to be the culprit. Cucumbers and Salmonella A nationwide outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to batches of recalled cucumbers and their exposure to untreated canal water, according to a lengthy investigation by public health officials. CDC …
In a now-viral clip from a livestreamed interview with Elon Musk, Donald Trump made comments about climate change that seemed to suggest that global warming was not a serious threat. Musk Interview Gets a Delayed Start An interview hosted online by Elon Musk was delayed by over forty minutes, but after the technical issues were resolved, Donald Trump sat down …
Concerned citizens and federal regulators are uniting to challenge a controversial billionaire’s cosmic ambitions. Here are the details. SpaceX in Hot Water Elon Musk’s SpaceX is coming under fire from Texas residents and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Locals aren’t happy and are hoping the TCEQ will pull their weight and get the company under control. From Rockets …
HOAs, everyone’s favorite neighborhood enforcers, might be about to crash Florida’s housing market. When Safety Meets Skyrocketing Fees Florida’s housing market is on the brink of disaster, and it’s the little guys – everyday homeowners – who are about to get crushed. The New Culprit in Town Forget the usual suspects like high mortgage rates or a cooling real estate …
Extreme weather is making tough harder for all of us – but you may not realise who it’s hitting the hardest. Here are the details. Renting in America Renting a home in America is a challenge as it is – what with the cost of living crisis, various rental crises across the nation, and inflation all hitting us hard. But …
California’s decision to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles will reach its first benchmark in two years. The impact of this decision on consumers, automakers, and the environment will determine how successful it ultimately is. California’s 2022 Car Ban In 2022, California announced its plan to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. The state is hoping …
Climate change isn’t a future problem—it’s happening right now and causing serious issues. Here’s why it’s crucial for Americans to wake up and act. 1. Record-Breaking Temperatures Every year, the U.S. sets new heat records. In 2023, temperatures in some places soared above 120°F. This isn’t just uncomfortable; it leads to more deaths and strains our power systems. Cities like …
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 …
