WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are scrutinizing how the Biden administration handles new incentives for buying electric veh…
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- While all Americans could benefit from proposed new limits on what’s called PM2.5 air pollution, new research indicates the change has the potential to benefit Black and low-income Americans the most.
New research suggests that inbreeding may be a key reason that the Pacific Northwest’s endangered population of killer whales has failed to recover despite decades of conservation efforts.
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The environmental impact of prostate biopsies is considerable, according to a study recently published in European Urology.
Recent legislation in Washington would bring government overreach into our economy to a whole new level. S.127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager T…
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Global warming is fostering the spread of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria along the northeastern coast of the United States, researchers report.
Recently I attended the 2023 Lincoln City elections candidate forum sponsored by local environmental organizations. This event provided an opp…
I'm distressed to read that Suzanne Geist's mayoral campaign is being bankrolled in part by Sen. Pete Ricketts and friends. Ricketts, et al, c…
If we take bold, coordinated, global action now -- in this decade -- we can limit climate change to a tolerable level. But if we stay on our p…
A group of Lincoln’s retired pediatricians recently went out for coffee. Among the eight there -- Dr. Stacie Bleicher, Dr. Tom Calvert, Dr. Ch…
Thanks are due to those who opposed or voted against the Lincoln Bold high-rise proposal. I was very disappointed in our elected officials who…
Here are some stats you should know when comparing electric vehicles.
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The hit HBO series "The Last of Us" portrays a zombie apocalypse caused by a fungal infection that hijacks human brains.
As “green” cleaning becomes increasingly popular, more and more eco-friendly products are lining the shelves at retailers. Not only are they better for the environment, but cleaning products sans harsh chemicals and fragrances are also safer to use around children and pets, as well as anyone in your household with sensitive skin (or a sensitive sniffer).
Appreciation to our mayor, 10 City Council candidates and over 100 citizens who gathered recently to consider environmental issues and opportu…
President Joe Biden used his first veto on Monday to affirm consumers' right to access environmental, social and governance, or ESG investments through employer-sponsored plans, such as 401(k) plans. Earlier this month, Congress attempted to overturn a Labor Department rule that allows retirement fund managers to consider ESG factors.The House has scheduled a veto override vote for Thursday,...
The story of a Ukrainian student, a former Lincoln coach and a promise kept; dark days for lovers of the white pages; opening day for Husker football spring camp.
Located in Cherry County in the north central part of the state, the Valentine area is loaded with recreational opportunities.
Four months passed before Minnesota regulators announced that radioactive waste leaked from a nuclear power plant.
Many communities on Alaska's North Slope celebrated the project's approval, while some Alaska Natives blasted the decision.
The majority of developing nations are set to miss out on the economic benefits of booming green technologies, slowing progress toward their climate goals and widening the inequality gap between rich and poor countries, a United Nations report warns.
President Joe Biden faces tension as he balances honoring his promises on climate change with meeting the nation's energy needs.