Day: June 14, 2023

House passes bipartisan bill to turn off Biden’s gas stove rules

by
House passes bipartisan bill to turn off Biden’s gas stove rules

The House of Representatives passed a second bill Wednesday aimed at blocking the Biden administration’s proposed rules curtailing the use of gas stoves. The Save Our Gas Stoves Act, which bars the Energy Department from setting more stringent efficiency requirements for the devices, passed 249-181 — with 29 Democrats joining 220 Republicans in voting yea. … Read more

Satellite images show Canada wildfire smoke, ‘unhealthy’ air quality arriving in Upper Midwest

by
Satellite images show Canada wildfire smoke, ‘unhealthy’ air quality arriving in Upper Midwest

Spacecraft images show the massive smoke from wildfires in Canada as it descends into the northern U.S. and, along with it, poor air quality. Canada continues to have one of its worst wildfire seasons, with more than 400 fires sending smoke throughout Canada and into the U.S., creating air quality concerns. Last week, New York City faced its worst Air Quality Index rating on record when … Read more