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Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn’t matter

Ars has reached out to the lead author, Megan Liu, but has not received a response. Liu works for the environmental health advocacy group Toxic-Free Future, which led the study. The study highlighted that flame retardants used in plastic electronics may, in some instances, be recycled into household items. “Companies continue to use toxic flame […]

December 16, 2024 | black plastic, chemosphere, electronic plastic, EPA, flame retardants, Health, plastic, plastic recycling, Science, Toxicology, waste | No comments

Trump’s attack on EVs to be bigger than thought

The incoming Trump administration has even more plans to delay electric vehicle adoption than previously thought. According to Reuters, which has seen transition team documents, the Trump team wants to abolish EV subsidies, claw back federal funding meant for EV charging infrastructure, block EV battery imports on national security grounds, and prevent the federal government […]

December 16, 2024 | Cars, EPA, EV adoption, fuel efficiency, Trump | No comments

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