Most U.S. states have cut environmental budgets and staffing since 2008: study
Most U.S. states have cut funding and staffing at their environmental agencies over the past decade, according to a study by a green advocacy group, raising questions about the Trump administration’s policy to shift more enforcement of federal environm…
GM, LG Chem set $2.3 billion electric vehicle battery venture in Ohio
General Motors Co .and South Korea’s LG Chem said on Thursday they will invest $2.3 billion to set up an electric vehicle battery cell joint venture plant in Ohio, creating one of the world’s largest battery facilities.
New evacuation order for Texas city hit by explosion, chemical fire
Authorities issued a second evacuation order in a week for thousands of residents of a Texas city after air monitors discovered cancer-causing chemicals following an explosion and fire at a petrochemical plant.
U.S. Navy investigates deadly shooting at Pearl Harbor base
The U.S. Navy on Thursday was investigating what prompted a sailor to shoot dead two civilians working at Hawaii’s historic Pearl Harbor military base before turning the gun on himself.
Tennessee to execute man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend by setting her on fire
A Tennessee man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend by setting her on fire in her car almost 30 years ago is scheduled to be executed by electric chair on Thursday.
U.S. Navy sailor shoots dead two, then himself, at Pearl Harbor base
A U.S. Navy sailor shot dead two civilians working at Hawaii’s historic military base of Pearl Harbor on Wednesday and wounded a third before turning his gun on himself, military officials said.
GM, LG Chem to announce EV battery joint venture in Ohio
South Korea’s LG Chem said on Thursday it would invest $916 million in its U.S. subsidiary by 2023 to set up an electric vehicle battery joint venture with General Motors .
U.S. Navy sailor shoots two at Pearl Harbor base, takes own life
A U.S. Navy sailor on Wednesday shot and killed two civilians working at Hawaii’s historic military base of Pearl Harbor, and injured a third, military officials said, before fatally shooting himself.
Exclusive: GM, LG Chem to announce EV battery joint venture in Ohio – sources
General Motors and South Korea’s LG Chem are set to announce on Thursday a 50:50 joint venture in Ohio to make electric vehicle batteries, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Voluntary evacuation issued for city of Port Neches, Texas
A voluntary evacuation was issued on Wednesday for all residents of Port Neches, Texas, due to elevated levels of 1,3-Butadiene, according to a statement provided by a local official.
