Category: EPA

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Town Becomes Starbase, Elects Bobby Peden as Mayor

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Town Becomes Starbase, Elects Bobby Peden as Mayor. What began as a nickname has now become official: the small community surrounding Elon Musk’s SpaceX facility in southern Texas has voted to rename itself Starbase. On Saturday, 212 of the nearly 300 eligible residents voted in favor of the change, while just six […]

U.S. Judge Deals Major Blow to EPA’s Efforts to Cut Climate Grants Amid Controversy

U.S. Judge Deals Major Blow to EPA’s Efforts to Cut Climate Grants Amid Controversy. In a dramatic legal showdown, a U.S. judge has temporarily halted the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) efforts to claw back millions in climate funding—just as the agency was preparing to cancel a crucial $13.97 million in grants to environmental nonprofits. This […]

Toyota’s subsidiary, Hino, has reached an agreement to resolve the emissions fraud lawsuit.

Toyota’s subsidiary, Hino, has reached an agreement to resolve the emissions fraud lawsuit. Hino manipulated emissions testing data to secure authorization for the importation and sale of over 110,000 diesel engines in the United States, the majority of which were fitted in heavy-duty trucks manufactured by Hino, as reported by the US Environmental Protection Agency […]

Chloronitramide Anion: New Chemical Byproduct in Tap Water Raises Health Concerns

Chloronitramide Anion: New Chemical Byproduct in Tap Water Raises Health Concerns. A recent study has revealed that a previously unrecognized chemical byproduct, chloronitramide anion, is present in tap water across the United States. This substance is a byproduct of chloramine, a chemical used to treat water and eliminate viruses and bacteria. While its potential dangers […]