RECENT ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
Eclipse Countdown: Prepping for April’s solar spectacular
On April 8 a total solar eclipse will cross over part of the United States. It happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. If you’re planning on watching this unusual phenomenon, there are some important safety measures to consider.
Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant
Georgia lawmakers have agreed to change a state law so that a private utility can provide water service to homes near Hyundai's upcoming electric vehicle plant without permission from local governments.
Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them
Electric vehicle charging ports are a key part of President Joe Biden’s effort to encourage drivers to move away from gasoline-powered cars and trucks that contribute to global warming, but only four states have them.
Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands
The Biden administration has issued a final rule aimed at limiting methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on federal and tribal lands, its latest action to crack down on emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
It’s Manatee Appreciation Day! Go slow and look below
Manatees face many threats, from habitat loss to watercraft collisions, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission uses March 27 to remind anyone on the water to slow down and look out for manatees while boating in Florida this spring.
California Restaurant Association says Berkeley to halt ban on natural gas piping in new buildings
The city of Berkeley, California, has agreed to halt enforcement of a ban on natural gas piping in new homes and buildings that was successfully opposed in court by the California Restaurant Association.
Pennsylvania county joins other local governments in suing oil industry over climate change
A large suburban Philadelphia county has joined dozens of other local governments around the country in suing the oil industry, asserting that major oil producers systematically deceived the public about their role in accelerating global warming.