Por: Los Angeles Times Opinion March 20, 2023
Communities near railyards, ports and other freight corridors have long been hit hard by air pollution from dirty, old locomotives. These massive, track-mounted vehicles, which use a diesel generator to power electric motors and move rail cars carrying cargo or passengers, are major polluters, responsible for a growing share of the emissions that increase cancer risk, shorten lives and worsen smog across California. Yet authorities have taken... + full article
CNBC USA Business March 06, 2023
In this articleThis photo taken with a drone shows the continuing cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.Gene J. Puskar APHours after a28-carNorfolk Southern Saturday in Springfield, Ohio... + más
East Palestine derailment: Timeline of key events in toxic train disaster | ABC News
Rail workers sick in wake of toxic Norfolk Southern derailment as safety bill hits Senate floor | New York Daily News
The Advocate USA Opinion February 06, 2023
The oil industry plays a big role in Louisiana’s economy, as does the seafood industry. Both employ thousands of workers and generate billions in economic activity and tax dollars.On several levels, the two industries are intertwined. Recreational fishers know that some of the... + más
Louisiana has 8 of the worst water-polluting refineries in the country, study says | The Advocate
Study of U.S. oil refineries ranks Chevron El Segundo as worst emitter of two water pollutants | Los Angeles Times
Portland Press Herald USA Business January 26, 2023
Most of us probably don’t think about freight trains until we’re stuck in traffic, waiting for one to chug through a railroad crossing as we fidget with our playlists and wish we had flying automobiles, like the Jetsons. Get ready for more fidgeting. Will Hall Freight trains... + más
NFL Week 17 playoff picture and clinching scenarios: Bucs win NFC South; Giants clinch wild card | ESPN
NFL playoff guide: Who’s in, who’s out and what’s the schedule for wild-card weekend? | Orlando Sentinel
The Boston Globe USA Nation December 30, 2022
The MBTA quietly cut Orange Line service by nearly half this week — almost doubling scheduled wait times for trains — without giving any notice to riders.Wait times for Orange Line trains ranged from about 13 to 21 minutes during the morning rush hour on Friday, according to... + más
Amtrak, Metrolink unavailable between O.C. and San Diego County as work begins to stabilize railroad tracks | Los Angeles Times
Brightline trains will travel faster on Treasure Coast than in Palm Beach County | WPTV
Associated Press USA Politics December 28, 2022
DENVER (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating whether Colorado’s regulation of air pollution from industrial facilities discriminates against Hispanic residents and other racial minorities, according to a letter released Wednesday.That’s a level of... + más
Commentary: 12 climate wishes for the 12 days of Christmas | Portland Press Herald
EPA spends $50 million on ‘air monitoring’ for 'marginalized' communities with Biden spending bill funds | Fox News
Associated Press USA Business November 10, 2022
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — The Latest on the United Nations climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt.Environmental groups are complaining of an increase in the number of fossil fuel lobbyists who are registered for this year’s U.N. climate talks in Egypt.Global Witness,... + más
Shaikin: Baseball embracing the 'flukes' and plenty of added revenue this postseason | Los Angeles Times
NFL Week 4: Across the league, teams have hit the ground running this year | The Boston Globe
WPTV USA Life October 05, 2022
JENSEN BEACH, Fla. — Drivers on the Treasure Coast will soon be seeing fast-moving Brightline trains at crossings.The private rail line is the high-speed trains this month at speeds faster than they currently travel in Palm Beach County. The testing will occur in Martin and... + más
South Florida couple gets married on Brightline train | WPTV
Blazing into history: Brightline to test at 110 mph as likely Florida’s fastest train ever | Orlando Sentinel
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