May 2024

TL/DR - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new standards for PFAS levels in drinking water, requiring water systems to conduct testing within three years and install treatment systems within five years if contaminants are detected. This could prove costly and challenging for state officials and utilities. PFAS chemicals,…

TL/DR - Sen. Jon Tester has sought clarification on the effects of the EPA's Mercury Air Toxic Standards (MATS) rule on Colstrip 3 & 4 and Montana consumers. Using Xcel Energy's closure of its 680-MW Sherco unit and the subsequent replacement with solar generation and long-duration energy storage as a comparison, the article suggests that…

TL/DR - Leadership at the Harvard-Epworth Church expressed anger and dismay after their location was used for a large-scale pro-Palestine protest termed the "People’s Commencement,” following a walkout at Harvard's graduation. The pastors stated they had not granted permission for it to be used for this purpose, believing they had rented it to a…

TL/DR - Two pedestrians were hit by a car at the intersection of Cherry Street and James Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The victims suffered minor injuries, and the driver remained on the scene to speak with authorities. No arrests have been made in connection to the incident. Two Pedestrians Struck by Car in Grand Rapids Sustain Minor…