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politics1 year ago

Senate Rejects Biden's Highway Emissions Regulations

The Senate voted to pass a bill reversing the Biden administration's regulations mandating states to track and set reduction goals for greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles on highways, with bipartisan support and opposition. The regulations, part of President Biden's climate agenda, were criticized for overstepping congressional authority and face potential veto from the White House. This comes after federal courts ruled in favor of a coalition of states and industry groups, striking down the regulations.

"Alabama Enacts Controversial DEI Ban and Auto Emission Limits in Education and Environmental Policies"

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public schools, universities, and state agencies, sparking criticism from Democrats for its unclear language. The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized strict new rules to limit car tailpipe emissions, crucial to President Biden's fight against climate change. Reddit debuts on the New York Stock Exchange today, with its founders hoping to make the site more profitable, but many users are concerned about the corporate shift. Today is the deadline for filling out men's NCAA March Madness tournament brackets, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have fired Shohei Ohtani's interpreter over allegations of illegal gambling.

environment2 years ago

EU and Germany agree on future of combustion engines.

Germany and the European Union have reached an agreement on a regulation that requires new cars to be carbon neutral by 2035, allowing some combustion engines beyond the deadline if they run on e-fuels. The deal means that Germany can formally approve an agreement reached in October that requires new cars to be zero-emissions, a key pillar in the EU's plans to reach climate neutrality by 2050. However, environmental activists have criticized the deal, warning against changes that could distract from progress toward broader use of electric and other zero-emission vehicles.