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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court limited the power of the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants. But its ruling didn't touch the power of the states. That's putting a renewed focus on efforts across the country to limit the reliance on power plants that spew planet-warming emissions into the air. While Democratic states have taken the lead on the most aggressive climate policy in recent years, some Republican-led states are also helping shift the U.S. power grid toward cleaner sources of energy. “This ruling makes clear that the actions of governors and state legislatures are more important than ever before. Thankfully, state authority to curb greenhouse gas emissions has not changed,” Democratic Govs. Jay Inslee of Washington, Kathy Hochul of New York and Gavin Newsom of California said in a statement … [Read more...] about In light of EPA court ruling, new focus on states’ power

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 15 COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than halfway through a tumultuous primary season, voters have rendered verdicts in a number of contests, many of which featured candidates arguing they best represented a continuation of policies favored by former President Donald Trump. While not on the ballot himself, Trump has played a role in several races, with candidates bearing his endorsement meeting a variety of electoral outcomes. There have also been tumbles by several incumbents, some taken out by Trump-backed challengers and others bested by fellow representatives in faceoffs forced by redistricting. Here's what's happened so far in primary races across the country: FALLEN INCUMBENTS Eight incumbents — three Democrats and five Republicans — lost their U.S. House seats already this year after being defeated in their … [Read more...] about Ousters, upsets halfway through 2022 primary election season

Putin's puppet outlines Russia plot to arm hypersonic missiles Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Physicist Dmitry Kolker was taken from his hospital bed and arrested last week on suspicion of state treason. He was alleged to have collaborated with China’s security services, according to Russian state news agency TASS. Related articles Putin under pressure as Kremlin growing 'upset' over sanctions Russia accuses Ukraine of launching 'deliberate cluster strike’ The doctor died on Sunday. Dr Kolker, 54, was in hospital with advanced pancreatic cancer. His condition was such that he was being fed through a tube. The … [Read more...] about Putin orders top Russian scientist to be ‘killed’ in sick revenge attack

Coronavirus: 'Prepare for another surge in winter' says Nabarro Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info " Covid-19 cases have almost doubled this month," said Professor Kinane, adding that it has breached the 200,000 mark according to the ZOE Covid study app. "The Platinum Jubilee weekend and a series of mass-participation social events are likely to have fuelled an increase in Covid-19 infection numbers." Professor Kinane also emphasised that the "higher transmissibility of the BA.4 and BA.5 strains have also played a part in this spike of cases". Related articles 'Cured me': Hay fever sufferers say £4 tablets cure symptoms Jeremy Vine: Host's stark … [Read more...] about Covid: Coronavirus cases have ‘almost doubled’ in weeks – ‘protection is not guaranteed’

Lorraine: Dr Hilary discusses symptoms of Lyme disease Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Up to one in five Lyme disease patients do not respond to antibiotics, stressing the need for alternative treatment. The tick induced illness, which can trigger exhaustion and joint pain, affects as many as 3,000 people in the UK each year. Trending But a new study into the effects of Japanese knotweed suggests reprieve could be on the horizon. A paper published by researchers at the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found between 10 and 20 percent of patients still experience symptoms after treatment. Lyme disease is also … [Read more...] about Lyme disease treatment: Japanese knotweed offers ‘exciting’ hope of treating Lyme disease

Coronavirus symptoms: Loss of taste and smell added to list Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Coronavirus symptoms are listed by the NHS as a new, persistent cough, a fever, and a loss of sense of taste and smell. The World Health Organization’s list is even longer, with aches and pain, diarrhoea, headaches and a rash included. Trending READ MORE Coronavirus warning: Doctors reveal key information about early signs But experts have now warned many of these coronavirus symptoms are similar to Lyme disease - a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks - and the two conditions could be easily confused. Writing for The … [Read more...] about Coronavirus update: Lyme disease symptoms could be mistaken for COVID-19 – signs to spot

Sturgeon grilled on raw sewage in Scottish rivers This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The singer, most widely known for being a vocalist for The Undertones, warned of the increasing risks of water shortages brought about by a burgeoning population and “over-abstraction” of chalk streams. Over abstraction is the process where the amount of water harvested from a river is greater than the amount of rainfall it receives, leading to plummeting water levels in a river. Related articles UK to be EV ‘leader’ as plans for … [Read more...] about London in crisis: 25 million people ‘perilously close’ to ‘running out of drinking water’

Lukashenko says Russia 'must be ready' to use nuclear arsenal Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The news comes as tension mounts over the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine as several key cities fall into Russian control in the east of the country. As global condemnation pours in over the invasion, Russian state media has hit back with continual warnings of nuclear strikes against targets in the West, including London and New York. Related articles Putin nightmare as huge Moscow tower block catches fire Putin orders top Russian scientist to be ‘killed’ in revenge attack Releasing the news, Interfax said: "From July 1, … [Read more...] about Russia on high nuke alert as Putin launches ’round-the-clock’ monitoring at new facility

Green Britain: Geologist explains how geothermal site works Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info UK households are currently reeling from eye-watering energy bills , as the global fossil fuel energy crisis has led to Britons paying up to £3,000 a year by this October. Meanwhile, as Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine continues, the National Grid has warned that it may have no choice but to impose “involuntary” limits on supplies if other emergency measures don’t pay off. In order to boost the UK’s self-reliance on energy, the Government has announced major investments in wind power and nuclear energy , while also greenlighting new oil and gas drilling in the … [Read more...] about Lifeline for millions in Red Wall as goldmine of cheap, reliable and green energy found

Carbon dioxide: Scientists show how to turn it back to coal Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info And Germany is one of the continent’s worst offenders, producing almost 60 per cent more per head. Pro-Brexit think tank Facts4EU highlighted the data, lifted from Oxford University’s Our World in Data and based on the Global Carbon Project. Related articles Susanna Reid forced to step in as furious GMB climate change row erupt Packham joins fight to stop nature haven being turned into theme park The results indicate that even though Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains committed to his pricey net zero project, Britain is still … [Read more...] about EU’s shocking emissions compared to UK exposed as ‘problems set to get worse’