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March 10, 2023

Jason Chaffetz: ‘Why do they keep throwing racism at everything?’

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jason Chaffetz and ‘Outnumbered’ co-hosts react to an L.A. Times op-ed arguing that White, affluent residents of the California city are polluting the air in minority areas.

March 10, 2023

Dust storm, heavy pollution in China's capitol leads to 'hazardous' air quality

The air quality in Beijing is plummeting due to dust storms and heavy pollution. The capital city's air quality index is 1,093, which is a "hazardous" level.

March 8, 2023

WA sells organizations allowances to emit greenhouse gas, auction raises $300M

Washington held its first auction selling allowances to emit greenhouse gas. Businesses, lawmakers, and individuals bought 6.2 million allowances, raising a revenue of $300 million.

February 28, 2023

WA dam owner pleads guilty to a spill that polluted a river with rubber particles

The owner of a Washington dam company pleaded guilty to using old field turf for a construction project. The turf ripped which polluted a river with synthetic material.

February 22, 2023

California beach town bans the use of balloons beginning 2024

Laguna Beaches' city council voted to ban the use of balloons beginning in 2024. This comes in an effort to cut down pollution and wildfires.

February 21, 2023

California city council considering balloon ban to protect Laguna Beach coast

The city council of Laguna Beach is considering banning public balloons in an effort to save the coast. Many cities have already limited balloons.

February 21, 2023

EPA chief, Ohio governor drink tap water near train derailment site after heavy criticism

EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine drank tap water on Tuesday during a visit to a home near the site of the East Palestine train derailment.

February 21, 2023

International Energy Agency accuses fossil fuel industries of doing too little to curb methane emissions

The IEA believes cutting methane could limit near-term global warming. The agency accused fossil fuel industries off not doing enough to curb methane emissions.

February 17, 2023

Ohio governor reacts to JD Vance video, confirms creek 'very near' derailment is 'severely contaminated'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday reacted to a video from Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, showing polluted water in a creek near East Palestine, Ohio, where a train derailment spilled toxic chemicals.

February 13, 2023

Suburban Houston shelter-in-place lifted after ammonia gas leak

A shelter-in-place advisory was lifted in Houston after an ammonia gas leak from an overhead refrigeration line. Exposure to ammonia can cause burning of the eyes, nose, and throat.