National (U.S.)
Senate Votes To Give FDA Regulatory Power Over Tobacco
With More Transmission Lines, West Could Make Billions Selling Green Energy
"Building more regional infrastructure to distribute electricity in the West could help states more affordably meet their clean energy goals, a new study found. And they could turn hefty profits selling power out of state."
"How Do Neighbors of Solar Farms Really Feel? A New Survey Has Answers"
"For people living within three miles of a large solar farm, positive attitudes about the development outnumber negative ones by about a three-to-one margin, according to a new national survey released this week by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory."
"Senate Approves Migratory Bird Conservation Bill"
"The Senate on Wednesday passed legislation to aid conservation efforts for migratory birds."
"Majority Latino City Endures Years Of Toxic Water In Health ‘Crisis’"
"After repeated violations, the state of New Mexico has stepped in — but problems are a reminder that safe water is not available to all Americans".
Plastics Industry Heats World 4 Times As Much As Air Travel, Report Finds
"Pollution from the plastics industry is a major force behind the heating of the planet, according to a new report from the federal government."
Consumer Reports Finds Unhealthy Pesticide Levels In 20% Of US Produce
"Consumer Reports recently conducted its most comprehensive review of pesticides in 59 US fruits and vegetables. Here the organization shares what it found".
"The U.S. Just Changed How It Manages A Tenth Of Its Land"
"For decades, the federal government has prioritized oil and gas drilling, hardrock mining and livestock grazing on public lands across the country. That could soon change under a far-reaching Interior Department rule that puts conservation, recreation and renewable energy development on equal footing with resource extraction."