A new bill in California would require warning labels placed on all gas stoves starting next year, alerting consumers to any associated health risks. If passed, AB 2513, introduced by Democratic Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin, would mandate these labels be placed on gas stoves starting at the beginning of 2025. Those who support the legislation believe it … Read more
Commercial truck drivers have joined the long list of opponents who’ve filed lawsuits to block the controversial first-in-nation congestion toll to enter parts of Manhattan. The Trucking Association of New York (TANY) slammed the congestion pricing program as unconstitutional and a “scheme for which there is no prior precedent in this country” in a suit … Read more
Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the US equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. The agency made its announcement after the Japanese automaker issued a warning on Wednesday telling vehicle owners not to drive certain … Read more
A longstanding emissions reduction program may lead to a 50-cent increase in gasoline prices within two years in California, according to a little-known state air quality regulator report. In September, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the state’s primary environmental regulator, reported gas prices will rise next year by about 50 cents a gallon and every year thereafter to … Read more
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced less-stringent automobile emissions standards after appeals from the auto industry as sales of electric vehicles hit a speed bump. Officials still hailed the new rules as the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles — though they relax initial tailpipe limits proposed last year by … Read more
Despite a lethargic 2023, office leasing got its mojo back in the fourth quarter when the year’s largest deals were completed. Law firms led the action with blockbuster leases inked after Labor Day. Davis Polk renewed and expanded its lease to 630,000 square feet at RXR’s 450 Lexington Ave. Paul Weiss will relocate from 1285 … Read more
Business is typically booming at theme parks over the summer. This year, the weather has consistently put a damper on operations. As a result, it’s driving down traffic at popular theme parks around the country. Unfortunately, with Tropical Storm Hilary bringing heavy rain and the possibility of significant flooding to California and Nevada, these theme park operators … Read more
Flames burn during the McKinney Fire in the Klamath National Forest on July 31, 2022. David Mcnew | AFP | Getty Images The area burned from wildfires in California’s northern and central forests increased fivefold from 1971 to 2021, an increase driven largely by human-caused climate change, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the … Read more
BMW put a “do not drive” alert on 90,000 sedans and SUVs on Friday, notifying owners that the vehicles have potentially dangerous Takata airbags. Owners of BMW vehicles built between 2000 and 2006 have been told to park their cars “immediately and contact BMW for more information,” as stated on the National Highway Traffic Safety … Read more
Smoke hangs over the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images California and other Western states are experiencing dirtier air quality due to worsening heat, drought and wildfires, and communities of color are disproportionately exposed to pollution, according to a report published … Read more