Biden EPA cracks down on mercury pollution from power plants

Biden EPA cracks down on mercury pollution from power plants

Michael Regan, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), speaks during an event at the EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said it will strengthen limits on several toxic air pollutants emitted by power plants, including mercury, a … Read more

Most polluted cities and countries in the world, according to IQAir

Most polluted cities and countries in the world, according to IQAir

Commuters make their way along a street amid smoggy and foggy conditions early in the morning in Lahore on January 3, 2023. Arif Ali | AFP | Getty Images About 90% of the global population in 2022 experienced unhealthy air quality, and only six countries met the World Health Organization’s recommendations of safe air pollutant … Read more

Honda issues ‘Do Not Drive’ warning over air bag risks

Honda issues ‘Do Not Drive’ warning over air bag risks

Honda Motor on Friday issued a “Do Not Drive” warning for 8,200 Acura and Honda vehicles with unrepaired Takata air bag inflators in the United States. The urgent warning covers various 2001-2003 Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models and Acura 3.2CL and 3.2TL vehicles with so-called “Alpha” inflators. The National Highway Traffic Safety … Read more

Owners of older Dodge, Chrysler models warned to stop driving after air bag deaths

Owners of older Dodge, Chrysler models warned to stop driving after air bag deaths

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is urging owners of 276,000 older US vehicles to immediately stop driving after three crash deaths tied to faulty Takata air bag inflators were reported in the last seven months. The “Do Not Drive” warning is for owners of previously recalled 2005-2010 Dodge Magnum station wagons, Dodge Challenger coupes, and Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 … Read more

Lululemon faces backlash over using coal plants

Lululemon faces backlash over using coal plants

Nearly 2,000 yoga fanatics called on fitness wear giant Lululemon to phase out the use of coal-powered factories that produce the brand’s popular line of stretch pants and other athletic gear.  The climate campaign launched by Advocacy groups Stand.earth and Actions Speaks Louder demands Lululemon transition fully to sourcing its products from factories powered by … Read more