Energy
Biden pushes electric vehicle chargers as energy costs spike
President Joe Biden is highlighting billions of dollars in his giant bipartisan infrastructure deal to pay for the installation of electric vehicle chargers across the country, an investment he says will go a long way to curbing planet-warming carbon emissions while creating good-paying jobs.
Bill Gates’ $4 bln high-tech nuclear reactor set for Wyoming coal site
An advanced nuclear power venture founded by billionaire Bill Gates said on Tuesday it has chosen a town in Wyoming as the site to build a $4 billion demonstration plant that will get half its funding from the U.S. government.
Environment
Gov. DeSantis recommending the state invest nearly a billion dollars in the environment
Gov. Ron DeSantis is upping the ante when it comes to our environment. On Tuesday, he stopped in Collier County and recommended nearly a billion dollars be spent on protecting the environment.
UN, other agencies aim to standardise measurement of environmental impacts
Major multilateral organisations will launch a new initiative next week aimed at developing a system of standards for companies, investors and financial institutions to measure their impact on global sustainability.
Health
Maryland monkeypox case confirmed: health officials
A Maryland resident who recently returned from Nigeria has been diagnosed with the virus monkeypox, according to state health officials.
2nd group of states challenges health worker vaccine mandate
The latest suit, dated Monday, was filed in Louisiana on behalf of 12 states and comes less than a week after another lawsuit challenging the rule was filed in Missouri by a coalition of 10 states.
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