“Obviously, it will be a historic artifact of tomorrow so I won’t be consuming it,” said the mayor of Northampton, who became one of the first customers. NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — The Bay State made history Tuesday with the launch of the first recreational marijuana stores on the East Coast — more than two years after […]

Hawaii will receive more than $400,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to curb harmful pollution from diesel vehicles in the state. The $411,578 grant is part of the Diesel Emission Reductions Act, which is administered by the EPA’s West Coast Collaborative. “By promoting clean diesel technologies, we can improve air quality […]

Donald Trump’s administration plans to cut air pollution from heavy-duty trucks, marking one of its first moves to regulate US industry rather than roll back environmental standards. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will start writing a rule to require new trucks produce less nitrogen oxide, which contributes to smog and particulate matter pollution that causes […]

The ocean is full of fish. And garbage. Neither is a new phenomenon, and it isn’t exactly news that the waters off West Hawaii haven’t been exempt from dangerous pollutants. However, state officials, boat captains and residents in the area have all noticed an apparent uptick in marine debris in recent weeks — namely derelict […]

Hawaii residents already paying the nation’s highest rates for electricity soon may see a sharp increase in prices because of international regulations for ships set to go into effect in 2020. That’s the conclusion of Shasha Feharaki, a Honolulu-based energy analyst. The issue: the world’s ships soon will be required to use low-sulfur fuel oil, […]

Majority of ads examined were ‘deceptively promoting atypical patient testimonials.’ Some of the country’s biggest and most prestigious cancer treatment centers are using misleading testimonials that don’t disclose their results aren’t typical, according to a watchdog report. Out of 48 cancer centers, 90 percent used “deceptively promoting atypical patient testimonials,” in television and digital marketing […]

It’s set to be a record-breaking year, with the most people on the move since 2005. A lot of turkey wishbones – and travel records – are set to be broken during the Thanksgiving holiday this year. AAA expects 54.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home over the holiday, a […]

The value of Bitcoin has fallen below $5,000 (£3,889) for the first time since October 2017. The fall brought the total value of all Bitcoin in existence to below $87bn. On Thursday, 15 November, Bitcoin Cash – an offshoot of Bitcoin – split into two different crypto-currencies, which are now in competition with each other. […]

A new report on the potential of heavy industry to combat climate change offers a rare slice of optimism. Sectors like steel, chemicals, cement, aviation and aluminium face a huge challenge in cutting carbon emissions. But a group including representatives from business concludes it is both practical and affordable to get their emissions down to […]

Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has been arrested over claims of financial misconduct, the carmaker has said. Mr Ghosn, a towering figure in the car industry, will be sacked from the Japanese firm after a board meeting on Thursday, its chief executive said. He has been accused of “significant acts of misconduct”, including under-reporting his pay […]