Making fuels from plastics in Newaygo, Michigan, would be controversial – here’s why
A proposed chemical recycling plant in western Michigan may provide a handful of jobs but little environmental benefit.
Sept. 11, 2024 • ~10 min
A proposed chemical recycling plant in western Michigan may provide a handful of jobs but little environmental benefit.
Whether they’re going to cook a fish, have it mounted or just take a photo and then release it, anglers want more than a severed head. But with shark numbers rebounding, they’ve got competition.
By withdrawing its support the government rose to the challenge – but now the real test begins.
Less sleep and later bedtimes are linked to a section of the brain involved in emotion regulation suffering reduced growth, along with weaker connections to other brain areas.
Political ad transparency – who’s paying for ads and whether candidates stand behind them – is well-regulated for TV and radio. Online, not so much.
Bans on water company boss bonuses, but no overhaul of Britain’s creaking (and leaking) water industry.
A widely anticipated Supreme Court ruling will sharply limit federal agencies’ power to interpret the laws that they execute and decide how best to carry them out.
The new level won’t trigger automatic cleanups, but it sets a lower threshold for taking precautions to reduce lead exposure.
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