Norfolk Southern is the latest railroad offering paid sick time
There has been many quality of life complaints that have arose during contract negations between the railroad unions and companies.
Global trade is being deeply impacted by climate change policy
As more countries and organizations prioritize efforts to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, these efforts are affecting trade in a variety of ways.
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response gets restructuring regarding vaccine stockpiling
The Department of Health and Human Services has a smaller agency within it called the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and it has been responsible for much of the vaccine supplies available to the public in recent years.
Ohio locals enraged over toxic chemical spill into air and water after train derailment
Norfolk Southern’s PR nightmare has only just begun as residents of nearby East Palestine, Ohio raise concerns over wildlife and safety.
Canadian inquiry into Trudeau’s “Freedom Convoy” response concludes
Former judge Paul Rouleau, who led the review, announced that the Prime Minister’s actions met that steep threshold required to enforce the Emergencies Act against Ottawa trucking protestors last year.
Poor communication with the public may be responsible for train incident fury
Local residents near the derailment have been largely left in the dark by the Norfolk Southern railroad, local safety departments, the news, and the government.
European Unions announces truck CO2 emissions cut of 90% by 2040
Trucks are being given a bit more grace by the EU to get with the green energy program, but they’re being held to a standard, nonetheless.
Will our decarbonized future depend solely upon EV transition? Some disagree.
While electric vehicles are a promising technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a decarbonized future, there are several challenges that may prevent the US from solely depending on them.
Ohio train derailment spurs urgent response from AAR over safety issues
February 3rd, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed outside of East Palestine, Ohio resulting in a 38 rail car pile-up with eleven of those cars resulting in hazardous material spilling out.
U.S.-imposed vaccine mandate continues to block unvaccinated truck drivers from crossing the Canada-U.S. border
Despite the formal public health emergency in the U.S. scheduled to end May 11th, the vaccine mandate remains tightly in place at the 49th parallel.
Shein is in hot water with U.S. Senators over cotton sourced from China’s Xinjiang region
The massive retailer is being questioned by Democratic Sens. Bill Cassidy, Elizabeth Warren, and Sheldon Whitehouse in a letter over the company’s involvement with cotton sourced from China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Tesla likely to expand proprietary charging equipment in the U.S. after DOT pressure
The electric vehicle company dominates the market, and CEO Elon Musk has long flirted with the idea of opening up its charging network to competitors but has yet to do so domestically.
The relationship status of China and the United States is “complicated”
China's rapid economic growth and increasing global influence have led to heightened competition with the United States, particularly in areas such as trade, technology, and investment.
FMCSA continues its fight to have unapproved ELDs removed from trucks
Furthering their efforts, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is continuing to press for the removal of electronic logging devices that do not meet their minimum requirements.
Utilities may be able to tap into your idle EV batteries when electricity is low
Vehicle-to-grid charging (V2G) is a new analysis that suggests electric vehicle owners could make the current electrical grid more flexible and reliable.
European Unions risks transatlantic trade war over clean technology laws
The Biden Administration’s $500 billion legislation encouraging new spending in the domestic green energy industries may be the final straw for the EU, which unveiled its Green Deal Industrial plan in response.
Does fighting climate change disrupt free trade?
On the one hand, reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to slowing the pace of climate change and avoiding its worst consequences.
Small business burdens may trigger permanent regulatory reform
When small businesses are significantly impacted by burdensome regulations, they may organize and advocate for change.
The White House to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act
President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton will unite at an event this week to spotlight the famous piece of legislation that guaranteed qualified American workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off.
Cross-border freight transportation involves layers of complexities
Different countries have different regulations regarding cross-border trade, including customs, duties, taxes, and tariffs, which can be challenging to navigate and comply with.