EPA Issues New Auto Rules Aimed at Boosting Electric Vehicles and Hybrids
New automobile emissions standards announced by Biden administration are ambitious but flexible, aiming to cut planet-warming emissions. Auto industry objects to strict standards citing lower electric vehicle sales growth. [ more ]
Far From Cutting Power Plant Emissions, New EPA Rule May Make Things Worse
The EPA announced new standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, mandating coal plants to install carbon capture technology and new gas plants to enhance efficiency. [ more ]
The EPA's new power plant pollution rule has a big, gassy hole in it
The EPA's finalized rules on greenhouse gas emissions target power plants, but do not yet address gas-fired plants critical for meeting climate commitments. [ more ]
US says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them
Cyberattacks on water utilities are increasing, with 70% of utilities failing cybersecurity standards, urging immediate action to protect drinking water. [ more ]
EPA will step up inspections of water sector cybersecurity
The EPA is increasing security inspections for water utilities due to rising cybersecurity threats, citing non-compliance with security requirements. [ more ]
US officials warn cyberattacks on water systems are increasing
Cyberattacks on water utilities are increasing in frequency and severity, with 70% of inspected utilities violating breach prevention standards. [ more ]
EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water utilities
Water utilities are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, urging immediate protective actions by addressing vulnerabilities and enhancing cybersecurity measures. [ more ]
A new EPA cyberattack alert urges U.S. water systems to upgrade security immediately
Water utilities face increasing cyberattack threats, with 70% failing standards. Urgent action needed to protect against severe impacts like water contamination and supply disruption. [ more ]
2024 Toyota bZ4X EPA Range And Energy Consumption: How Does It Compare To Tesla Model Y?
The EPA listing confirms Toyota bZ4X range ratings, comparing favorably but not surpassing competitors like Tesla Model Y in terms of range and efficiency. [ more ]
TechCrunch Mobility: The wheels are starting to come off the Fisker EV bus | TechCrunch
Biden Administration proposes stricter standards impacting U.S. automakers and introduces gentler regulations for EVs under CAFE standards.
DOE offers petroleum equivalency factor for EVs, while EPA issues tailpipe standards for 2027-2032, giving automakers flexibility in meeting rules. [ more ]
Biden EPA's New Rules for Fossil Fuel-Powered Plants Met With Mixed Response
The EPA announced new rules to limit emissions from existing coal and new gas-powered plants, aiming to reduce pollution and combat climate change. [ more ]
EPA orders Watts metal recycler to prevent water pollution
The EPA ordered a scrap metal recycler in Watts to prevent pollution from reaching local storm drains and a nearby high school.
The scrap yard's stormwater contained copper, iron, zinc, and aluminum above federal standards, prompting the EPA to call for improvements in the facility's stormwater management system. [ more ]
California's air pollution fight just got tougher: New EPA standards raise the bar on soot
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has tightened national standards for fine particulate matter, a form of air pollution linked to lung and heart disease.
The new standard lowers the acceptable limit to 9 micrograms per cubic meter, aiming to prevent thousands of premature deaths and improve the quality of life in disadvantaged communities. [ more ]
Los Angeles smog woes worsen as U.S. EPA threatens to reject local pollution plan
The U.S. EPA is preparing to reject California's plan to curb air pollution in Los Angeles, potentially resulting in economic sanctions and federal oversight.
Despite having strict air pollution rules, Southern California has never complied with federal health standards for ozone.
California air regulators are calling on the federal government to make the majority of the necessary pollution cuts, as some of the largest sources of emissions are federally regulated. [ more ]
Plan to electrify California's school buses gets big boost from the Biden administration
California will receive $88 million in funding to purchase electric school buses, with $19.75 million going to the Los Angeles Unified School District.
The funding comes from the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, part of President Joe Biden's infrastructure law to electrify school buses nationwide. [ more ]
EPA Aims to Combat Climate Change with New Methane Reduction Rules | KQED
The EPA estimates that the new methane emissions rule will capture or prevent enough methane to heat nearly 8 million American homes for a winter.
The rule is expected to have net financial benefits of at least $7.3 billion per year from 2024 to 2038, including cost savings, climate benefits, and health benefits. [ more ]
Biden Administration Unleashes Powerful Regulatory Tool Aimed at Climate
The Biden administration is using a powerful policy tool to crack down on methane leaks and cut greenhouse gas emissions across the entire economy.
New limits on methane aim to reduce climate warming pollution from oil and gas drilling sites, which emit methane that is 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in the short term.
The EPA has included a controversial calculation called the social cost of carbon in the methane rule, which gives the government legal authority to limit emissions from smokestacks and tailpipes across the country. [ more ]