Air Pollution
Monday, December 2, 2024
Wayne State study links head, neck cancers to air pollution
Exposure to air pollution is a growing concern for public health and a breakthrough study from Wayne State University is shedding new light on its lin…
New KY air monitoring project to address health effects of air pollution
A new air monitoring project aims to study the health effects of air pollution in west Louisville's Rubbertown neighborhood. More than two decades …
EPA grants to fund IL port energy projects
Illinois, like many states, continues to seek innovative solutions for cleaner air. The Biden administration recently selected the Illinois …
Grid operator's $14 billion in costs mean higher bills for WV residents
Major electric grid operator PJM Interconnection estimates it'll cost more than $14 billion to provide electricity for 2025-2026, up from $2.2 …
From Ohio to Azerbaijan: How COP29 could shape local farming
By Dawn Attride for Sentient.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration …
NYC congestion pricing revived with some alterations
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has revived congestion pricing after a five-month pause. The program's biggest change is a $9 toll, down from $15 but by 2…
Report: MD leads nation in greenhouse gas reduction
New research finds Maryland leading the nation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental Protection Agency data show between 2005 and 2022…
Hoosier green goals at crossroads amid federal shifts
Indiana environmental advocates are facing uncertainties following the election. Changes in federal leadership could shift key environmental …
EPA grants $21.9M for MI port upgrades, emission planning
The Environmental Protection Agency is delivering more than $21.9 million to the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, aiming to provide a greener …
PA group fights for global treaty to end plastic pollution
An environmental group in Pennsylvania is among those backing a global plastics treaty set to be finalized by year's end. It is estimated 99% of …
WI makes innovative strides, but lags in EV adoption
Electric vehicles have seen a nationwide uptick, yet Wisconsin lags behind - with EVs making up only about 1% of all cars on the road. …
Creating virtual power plants for resiliency during extreme weather, wildfires
An electric cooperative supplying power to Western Colorado is pioneering energy independence for homes, businesses and farms. They are creating a …