Wednesday, April 10, 2024

New rule forces U.S. chemical plants to reduce cancer-causing emissions

An silhouette of a chemical plant as seen from afar and framed by tree branches. The sun is setting through the trees, making the sky appear green-yellow.

A new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is forcing 218 chemical plants across the county to reduce their emissions of toxic pollutants likely to cause cancer.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/chemical-plants-us-environmental-protection-agency-cancer-emissions-1.7168436?cmp=rss

Palestinians mark sombre first Eid since outbreak of war in Gaza

Dozens of people kneel with heads on the floor in a religious ceremony in an urban setting.

Millions of Muslims around the world are observing Eid, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, with festivities, feasts and family gatherings. But few in Gaza can take solace from this special time for Muslims.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/gaza-eid-al-fitr-1.7169075?cmp=rss