Inhalers emit as much pollution as 530,000 cars each year, research shows
Inhalers that offer quick relief for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have a surprising downside. Research indicates they could be contributing to climate change, producing emissions equivalent to over 500,000 cars each year. A study published in JAMA reveals that in the past decade, inhalers have released more than 2 million tons […]
GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
General Motors will pay about $146 million in fines to the federal government because 5.9 million older vehicles don’t meet emissions and fuel economy standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement Wednesday that some GM vehicles from model years 2012 to 2018 do not meet federal fuel economy standards. The fine […]
Video Shows Boeing Plane’s Engine Emit Sparks Before Emergency Landing
According to the Malay Mail, the Boeing 738 plane flying from Hyderabad to Kuala Lumpur made an emergency landing due to engine failure. The incident occurred on Thursday, when video footage showed sparks coming from the engines of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH199. (Related article: Another Boeing whistleblower speaks out ahead of CEO’s Senate testimony) Flight […]