The Biden administration proposed Wednesday some of the most ambitious vehicle pollution limits in the world, following similar actions by many U.S. states. The pending rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is designed to ensure that all-electric cars make up as many as 2 out of every 3 new passenger vehicles sold in the United States by 2032.
Legislation to phase out the use of single-use plastic polystyrene foam food ware starting in 2024 advanced out of the Illinois House Thursday afternoon on an 67-43 vote.
New proposal would create first national limits on dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
Bloomington-based State Farm finalized a $182 million Illinois car insurance rate hike on Friday, adding $58 to the average customers’ annual bill. Combined with $388 million in State Farm rate hikes in 2022, car insurance rates for Illinois State Farm customers have gone up by more than half a billion dollars in less than one year.
Legislation to phase out the use of single-use plastic polystyrene foam foodware starting in 2024 passed out of the House Energy and Environment Committee Tuesday afternoon on an 18-8 vote.
Federal government requiring Norfolk Southern to pay for cleanup; new rail safety rules coming
Much of the proposed $1.5 billion rate hike is for a spike in ComEd profits, exactly as Illinois PIRG warned.
The time has come to hold Peoples Gas and its failing pipe replacement program accountable.
Major manufacturer to discontinue use of hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ by end of 2025
Fast food giant sets targets for responsible antibiotic use in its global beef supply chain
