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2 days ago
- Health
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As Trump administration eases EPA regulations, Houston could pay a price
Washington — Since President Trump took office in January, his Environmental Protection Agency has been both slashing and reconsidering dozens of rules designed to fight pollution. The White House is also firing many of the EPA staffers who enforce the rules that remain. This week, CBS News visited a Houston neighborhood that's near an NRG Energy coal-fired power plant, the largest in Texas. When CBS News visited the same neighborhood in December, Mr. Trump had just been elected to a second term, promising the energy industry that he would roll back environmental regulations that protect air quality. "I think of pollution as a silent and invisible killer," Dr. Winston Liaw, chair of the Health Systems and Population Health Sciences Department at the University of Houston, told CBS News. Liaw treats patients who run a higher risk of lung disease, asthma and heart attacks due to emissions from oil refineries, chemical plants and coal plants in the Houston area. He explained how the air in Houston can impact human health. "There are these tiny particles, and they're so small that they bypass a lot of our defenses," Liaw said. "And then they start injuring all sorts of tissue in our body." A 2018 study from Rice University found that pollution from the NRG plant contributes to 177 premature deaths per year. In April, the Trump administration gave 68 plants — including the NRG plant in the Rice study — a two-year exemption from complying with federal regulations intended to lower mercury emissions, a powerful toxin that can affect the brain. CBS News analyzed the Trump administration's exemptions and found that nearly 65% of these plants are located within 3 miles of low-income, minority communities. "Bottom line is, who's more at risk are poor people," said Ben Jealous, executive director of the Sierra Club, an environmental advocacy group that has led an effort to try and close almost two-thirds of the nation's coal plants. "When you start increasing production of coal-fired power plants, you're going to kill more people, and you're going to cause more heart attacks, and you're going to cause more asthma attacks," Jealous said. In a statement provided to CBS News, NRG Energy said its "coal units operate in compliance with the current Mercury Air Toxics Standards (MATS) and will operate in compliance with any future MATS requirements." In a separate statement, the Trump administration said Biden-era coal plant regulations "stacked burdensome regulations on top of the longstanding Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, raising the risk of coal-fired plants shutting down – which would eliminate thousands of jobs, strain our electrical grid, and undermine our national security by leaving America vulnerable to electricity shortages." Jealous argues that coal is not a more reliable energy source than renewable energies. "The argument that coal gives you more reliable energy isn't valid," Jealous said. "Solar, wind and batteries gives you the most reliable, the most resilient grid." More importantly, he said, for the people of Houston and across the country, renewable energy means less pollution. January 6 defendant refuses Trump's pardon Sneak peek: Where is Jermain Charlo? Baldwin grills McMahon on unallocated funds for students, schools, approved by Congress
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Nick Jonas Shares the Activity His 3-Year-Old Daughter Malti Is Currently Enjoying, and the 1 She Vetoed
Nick Jonas shares that his daughter Malti is currently interested in karate The "Jealous" singer revealed that his daughter is in nursery school in New York, while he stars in Broadway's Last Five Years The proud dad said he loves the "stability and friendship" his daughter gains from karateNick Jonas' daughter has found an activity that she is interested in. On Thursday, May 15, the Jonas Brothers member, 32, opened up about his 3-year-old daughter Malti Marie's "intense" toddler schedule on Live with Kelly and Mark. Jonas, who shares his daughter with his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas, revealed that Malti has taken an interest in karate, but there's one activity she vetoed. "She's in nursery school here in New York. She's got her little friend group, and it's wild. We also put her in a bunch of classes," he shared. "These toddler schedules are like way more intense than my schedule." "We tried soccer — did not like that," he said, jokingly apologizing to co-host Mark Consuelos. "But karate, she's really taken to karate. It's basically they get in their karate outfits and they just say, 'hi-ya,' and they just do that." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "But she's loving that, and its amazing to just have that sort of stability and friendship and all those things that, I don't know, perhaps, I took for granted in the past," he concluded. The musician and the actress, 42, welcomed their first child together via surrogate on Jan. 15, 2022. She spent her first 100 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), making it home just in time for Mother's Day. Before welcoming their little one, Jonas and Chopra Jonas first embarked on their whirlwind romance in May 2018, announcing their engagement two months later. After tying the knot in December 2018, the pair were outspoken about their desire to start a family. Chopra Jonas previously told Vanity Fair that kids were a "big part" of the future they imagined together. During an interview with Elle, Chopra Jonas told the outlet that Malti has her "wrapped around her finger." "I don't even know how I'll ever discipline her because I just don't have it in me. I was so close to losing her so many times that she can get away with anything, and I just want to see her happy," she said. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The "Jealous" singer also seems to be wrapped around his daughter's finger, after debuting a new hairstyle in Mid-march taken straight from his daughter's closet. On Tuesday, March 18, Jonas shared a selfie on Instagram from what appeared to be his apartment. In the photo, the artist wears his daughter's light blue bow in his hair, which is placed between a fake flower clip and another hair tie. In the background, pink balloons can be seen resting on a table as Jonas looks into the camera. "Girl dad life," he wrote in his caption. Read the original article on People
What's On
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Mochakk is playing a set in Dubai this weekend
The groove is about to get real… If you haven't heard of Mochakk yet, now's the time. The Brazilian DJ and producer (aka Pedro Maia) is bringing his signature tech-house beats to Pacha ICONS at Five Lux JBR this Friday, April 25, and it's set to be a proper party. What's going down Mochakk is not just another DJ. He knows exactly how to keep a room moving. You've heard hits like Jealous , his remixes of Groove Armada's Superstylin , and Diplo's Express Yourself , and you know the kind of energy he brings. The artist's got a connection with the crowd that feels on point, making every set feel like something you don't want to miss. With Gerd Janson and Fabrice joining the lineup, expect a night that'll keep you moving. The sound Expect deep grooves, raw rhythm – driven by pulse, layered with groove. It's a night to move to the beat, and with Mochakk at the helm, you're not going to stop. Ticket details Dancefloor tickets are priced at Dhs150, and Dhs250 with a drink included. Feeling extra? VIP tickets are Dhs500, fully redeemable, and include a complimentary hotel stay. VIP table bookings are also available for those who want to go all in. Also read DJ Sama Abdulhadi is coming to Dubai this April Solomun headlines Pacha ICONS this May: A night you can't miss Why you should be there Mochakk's been making waves in the electronic scene, and his Dubai debut is bound to be something special. If you're down for a night of non-stop dancing, good vibes, and serious tunes, this is the one. Playa Pacha, Five Luxe JBR, The Walk, Friday, April 25. Images: Supplied/Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
