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The U.S. bans most common form of asbestos, after decades of pushback from industry

More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses.

WEKU

Racist legacy of a New Orleans highway

The “Claiborne Corridor” tore through the heart of one of the nation’s oldest Black neighborhoods

Salon

US Finalizes Ban On Last Form Of Asbestos In Use

President Joe Biden's administration on Monday finalized a rule banning the last remaining form of asbestos in the United States, half a century after the government first targeted the cancer-causing mineral.

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Nearly 130,000 children exposed to lead-tainted drinking water in Chicago

Study says the 19% of kids using unfiltered tap water have about twice as much lead in their blood as they would otherwise

The Guardian - US

EPA finalizes ban on all remaining uses and importation of asbestos - Roll Call

The EPA is banning the importation and all remaining uses of asbestos, an action officials said has been necessary for decades.

Roll Call

EPA Announces Comprehensive Ban On Asbestos In The US

Learn about the EPA's ban on asbestos to protect public health and reduce exposure to this hazardous substance.

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The EPA May Finalize Tough New Rules To Boost EV Sales This Week

The EPA rules are expected to steer the U.S. towards an electric future and reduce vehicle-linked emissions substantially.

InsideEVs

Streich and Kovac departing as loose lips herald end of Bundesliga stints

Freiburg’s long-serving Christian Streich announced he is leaving while Niko Kovac exited Wolfsburg amid barbs from former players

The Guardian - UK

Can you solve it? Lewis Carroll for insomniacs

It’s not all about Alice

The Guardian - US

A Florida neighborhood says an old factory made them sick. Now developers want to kick up toxic soil

Residents already hit with disease are fighting the multibillion-dollar corporation DR Horton, America’s largest homebuilder

The Guardian - US

The Mazda MX-30 Is Better With Its Rotary Range Extender, But Still Compromised

Mazda pulled the plug on the MX-30 BEV in the US, but perhaps this rotary-engined range extender version may have made more sense for plug-in hybrid buyers.

InsideEVs

New EPA rule to slash cancer-causing emissions from sterilization facilities

Laredo residents who live near a sterilization plant say the new federal limits on the pollutant will improve air quality and reduce their city’s high cancer risk.

The Texas Tribune

Fine after 10.9kg of coal spilled into harbour 'without anyone noticing'

Port Waratah Coal Services fined $15,000 following coal spill.

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The Guardian - UK

Spanish congress passes amnesty law for Catalan separatists

Passing of bill will come as relief for PM Pedro Sánchez, who has gambled his political future on the concession

The Texas Tribune

Neglected and exposed: Toxic air lingers in a Texas Latino community, revealing failures in state’s air monitoring system

Public data from a network of state air monitors around the Houston Ship Channel is hard to interpret and is often inadequate, leaving Latino-majority neighborhoods like Cloverleaf unaware of whether the air they breathe is safe.

The Canberra Times

Friable asbestos found in ACT mulch as govt promises remediation

The ACT will remove mulch confirmed to have asbestos contamination.

The Guardian - AU

NSW to double penalties for worst environmental crimes in wake of asbestos crisis

Planned overhaul of Environment Protection Authority’s powers to be biggest since it began in 1991, government says

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WEKU

Oil and gas companies emit more climate-warming methane than EPA reports

Oil and gas drillers are releasing more climate-warming methane than the government estimates, a new study shows.

InsideEVs

The Most Affordable 2024 EVs With At Least 300 Miles Of EPA Range

Some buyers are interested in electric cars, but they require at least 300 miles of range. Today, we will check out the most affordable EVs with 300 or more miles of range.

The Guardian - UK

‘Deeply sceptical and worried’: Wada wary of Russia’s anti-doping practices

The World Anti-Doping Agency says it remains “deeply sceptical and worried” about Russia’s anti-doping practices as some of its athletes prepare to compete as neutrals at this year’s Olympics

The Guardian - US

Legal action could end use of toxic sewage sludge on US crops as fertilizer

Intent to sue federal regulators charges they have failed to address dangerous levels of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ known to be in sludge

InsideEVs

The Audi Q4 E-Tron Just Got More Power And Range

Audi announced a mid-way refresh of the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron models. They are marked as "55" and replace the "50" versions.

InsideEVs

2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Intro: Powering Through Winter With Superb Range

My BMW iX xDrive50 is one of the most visually controversial yet rewarding electric SUVs on the market today. Let's see how it stands up in long-term testing.

The Guardian - UK

Palace dismay as attempt to dispel Princess of Wales rumours misfires

Latest release of a DIY photo was meant to offer reassurance but instead proved manna for conspiracy theorists

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