EPA

August 18, 2023

China’s Shocking Dominance in EV Battery Recycling: What the U.S. is Doing to Catch Up!

The transport sector stands as one of the most formidable challenges in the quest for decarbonization. Electric vehicles (EVs) present a transformative and sustainable solution, promising reduced air pollution, diminished reliance on

Energy·Pollution·USA

ProPublica Report Suggests Chevron Refinery in Mississippi Poses Health Risks to Nearby Population

As per a report by ProPublica, the EPA approved Chevron Refinery in Mississippi can pose serious health hazards like cancer for the nearby population. The Chevron refinery which was initially setup in 1963, has plans to make fuel from discarded

February 24, 2023

Low Levels Of Air Pollution Fatal For Older People – Research Finds

Health·News

Air pollution is becoming the new normal as air quality stoops slowly and consistently. Lifestyles with a byproduct as air pollution are being adopted

US Government Announces Shocking List of Eligible EVs for Tax Credits up to $7,500

Business·Mobility·USA

The US Treasury Department has declared a list of electric vehicles (EVs) eligible for tax credits, and fewer models made it to the list

Representative Image. Hanged Assorted Shirts. Photo Source: Arnie Chou (Pexels)

Health·News·USA

EPA Bans TCE and PCE, Impacting Industrial Chemical Use Nationwide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enacted a comprehensive ban on two prevalent cancer-causing chemicals – trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) – marking the end of their widespread use in consumer

Karmactive Staff

December 19, 2024

Representative Image. Judge signing on papers. Photo Source: Katrin Bolovtsova (Pexels)

News·Pollution·USA

EPA Fines BCP Ingredients $650K for Ethylene Oxide Leak: Alarms Failed During 7-Hour Clean Air Act Violation

The EPA settlement with BCP Ingredients Inc. in Verona, Missouri addresses violations related to ethylene oxide emissions. BCP Ingredients Inc., a manufacturer of animal feed additives, released ethylene oxide into the community’s

Karmactive Staff

December 4, 2024

News·Politics·USA

Trump Taps Lee Zeldin for EPA Chief, Putting $38 Billion in Climate Funds and $103 Billion in Obligations Under Scrutiny

The selection of Lee Zeldin as Environmental Protection Agency administrator marks another chapter in America’s complex environmental policy history. Having covered environmental regulations since the EPA’s creation in 1970, I’ve observed the

Govind Tekale

November 13, 2024

Pollution·USA

Diesel Drama in California: The Truth About Sinister Diesel’s Emissions Scandal Revealed!

In a significant blow to the diesel aftermarket industry, Sinister Diesel, a prominent California-based truck parts manufacturer, has been slapped with a hefty $1 million fine. The company, officially known as Sinister

Karmactive Staff

August 15, 2023

Nature·News·USA

EPA’s Pilot Project Aims to Safeguard 27 At-Risk Species: Preserving Pollinators and Pesticides Under Scrutiny

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently introduced a series of proposed regulations intended to provide enhanced protection for 27 species that are particularly at risk from the use of pesticides. These

Angelin Mariya Jiji

July 1, 2023

Pollution·USA·Water

EPA Survey Finds Over 9 Million Lead Pipes In The US, Allocates $3 Billion For Replacement

According to an EPA survey, there are 9.2 million lead pipes in the US that need to be replaced to prevent lead contamination in drinking water. Exposure to lead from corroding pipes

Rahul Somvanshi

April 5, 2023

Climate·Sustainability·USA

EPA Announces $27bn Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to Finance Clean Energy Projects

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the creation of a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to finance clean energy projects aimed at reducing pollution and energy costs, particularly in low-income and

Rahul Somvanshi

February 15, 2023

USA

The EPA’s Unique Classification System for Subcompact Cars

Subcompact cars are often associated with being environmentally friendly, simple, and budget-friendly. One of the major advantages of these vehicles is their excellent fuel efficiency, which usually falls in the 30-40 miles

Karmactive Team

January 26, 2023

Energy·USA

U.S. Lithium Industry Set for Massive Growth

In the field of clean energy the United States has been found on the back foot for quite some time. The reason for this backwardness is the abundance of inexpensive oil &

Karmactive Team

January 19, 2023