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2024-06-28
Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old Chevron decision
BY MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday upended a 40-year-old decision that made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety and consumer protections, delivering a far-reaching and potentially lucrative victory to business interests. The court’s six conservative justices overturned the 1984 decision colloquially known as Chevron, long a -
2024-06-27
First meeting of the Commercial Aviation Work Group set for July 11 in Tumwater: Attendees may also join meeting online
June 27, 2024 Christina Crea, WSDOT Aviation Communications Manager, 360-810-0902 OLYMPIA – The Commercial Aviation Work Group—created by the Legislature last year—will host its first public meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Capital Event Center in Tumwater. The group will evaluate the long-range commercial aviation and transportation needs of the state, including alternatives for additional aviation -
Port commissioners, keep leaning into a greener future
By The Seattle Times editorial board Thanks to the Seattle Port Commission’s leadership, every cruise ship that docks in Elliott Bay must power down their smoke-billowing engines and plug into shoreside electricity by 2027. The new requirement is no idle decree. The tens of millions of dollars the port spent to bring terminal berths the voltage necessary -
2024-06-24FAA fight may net Sea-Tac new Delta flight to Congress’ favorite airport
By Paige Cornwell Seattle Times staff reporter Seattle passengers may reap the benefits of a monthslong congressional fight over adding more flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside Washington, D.C. Delta announced this month that it will seek federal approval for the coveted flight slot. The proposal has support from the Port of Seattle, -
2024-06-23
FORBES MONEY MARKETS Is Europe’s 2050 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Quota Unsustainable?
Europe's airlines have been queuing up to buy sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). However, the European industry will most likely fail in meeting the EU's 2050 quota target, because the target itself is not very realistic, according to the boss of the company operating one of Europe's largest airports. -
What’s up with electric aviation?
What’s up with electric aviation? Jun 19, 2024 Volts 1000s of subscribers A newsletter, podcast, & community focused on the technology, politics, and policy of decarbonization. In your inbox once or twice a week. In this episode, CEO Kyle Clark of BETA Technologies walks us through the details of how to design, build, and operate -
2024-06-14
Speaking of Psychology: How noise pollution harms our health, with Arline Bronzaft, PhD
From roaring leaf blowers to screeching trains, the world is full of unwelcome noise—and researchers have found that noisy environments can take a real toll on people’s mental and physical health. Arline Bronzaft, PhD, talks about how noise affects health and well-being, how it can harm kids’ learning, why it’s not just a problem in -
2024-06-12The Brink: Airplane Noise May Be Bad for Your Health
Researchers find that exposure to aircraft noise is tied to a higher body mass index, which can increase risk of heart attack and stroke June 4, 2024 2 Jillian McKoy As you jet off on vacation this summer, spare a thought for those living under your flight path. The noise of your plane whisking you -
2024-06-12
WA carbon auction demand drops, prices remain lower
By Conrad Swanson and Isabella Breda Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, Jim and Birte Falconer, Mike and Becky Hughes, University of Washington and Walker Family Foundation, and its fiscal sponsor -
Part 150 Noise Study Workshop (3)!
Attend a workshop where the Port of Seattle will answer questions about this important study. The Part 150 program determines the noise boundary around the airport and opportunities for noise mitigation such as sound insulation. Saturday 10:00AM-12:00PM Glacier Middle School <a style="font-weight: inherit;" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2450+S+142nd+St,+SeaTac,+WA+98168/@47.4771754,-122.2999698,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54904313e187ced5:0x2d39413c9853420e!8m2!3d47.4771754!4d-122.2999698!16s%2Fg%2F11cpgcgnql?entry=ttu">2450 S 142nd St., SeaTac, WA 98168</a>