The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today proposed to strengthen limits on emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from most new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired stationary combustion turbines.* The stated goal is to reduce exposure to dangerous air pollution for nearby communities. The proposal would ensure that new turbines built at power plants or industrial facilities, especially large ones that could operate for decades, would be among the most efficient and lowest-emitting turbines ever built. NOx contributes to harmful health effects, such as asthma and respiratory infections, and reacts with other volatile organic compounds to form ozone (i.e., smog) and fine particulate matter. Children, the elderly, and people with chronic heart, lung, or other cardiopulmonary diseases are most at risk.
“This proposal ensures that new turbines at power plants or industrial facilities will minimize emissions of harmful, smog-forming nitrogen oxides,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Joseph Goffman. “These stronger standards are necessary to better protect nearby communities’ health, and the power sector has already shown that the additional pollution controls can affordably and reliably do the job.” Continue reading
Subaru 2025 Forester Wilderness SUV – $36,415
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Subaru of America today said pricing on the 2025 Forester Wilderness SUV will range from $36,415 to $38,415 with the only option package including destination.* In addition to longer coil springs and shock absorbers, the 2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness adds 17-inch matte-black alloy wheels with All-Terrain Yokohama GEOLANDAR® tires for increased traction on muddy, wet, or snowy roads or trails. A full-size spare is underneath the cargo area.
Every 2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness is powered by a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine with a Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission. The engine, rated at 182 horsepower and 176 lb.-ft. torque, powers all four wheels via Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. A SUBARU STARLINK® 6.5-inch Multimedia system with high-resolution touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto, and Bluetooth® hands-free streaming connectivity is standard. The front center console comes with dual UBS-A input/charge ports. The rear center console is equipped with dual USB-A charge ports for second-row riders. Continue reading →