How bad is Tesla’s hazardous waste problem in California?

Allegations that Tesla mishandled hazardous waste point to a systemic failure at the company’s California facilities. This was no simple accident or one-off event. No less than 25 counties sued Tesla this week for allegedly illegally disposing of hazardous waste. Within a couple days, the Elon Musk-led company agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle … Read more

NASA Needs Ideas to Study Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Apophis

Asteroid 99942 Apophis is fast approaching our home planet for an uncomfortably close encounter in 2029. In order to prepare for the rare event, NASA is calling for ideas for low cost missions to rendezvous with Apophis, but the space agency already has a pair of asteroid probes ready to take on the task. This … Read more

Tesla settles California hazardous waste lawsuit with a $1.5 million fine

Well, that was fast. A settlement has been reached just two days after District Attorneys from 25 California counties filed a lawsuit against Tesla over allegations the automaker repeatedly mishandled hazardous waste at its facilities throughout the state. Tesla has agreed to pay $1.3 million in civil penalties and $200,000 to reimburse the costs of … Read more

Tesla sued for allegedly mishandling hazardous waste in California for years

Tesla has been sued by 25 California counties alleging the automaker has repeatedly mishandled hazardous waste at facilities throughout the state. The lawsuit was filed after months of settlement talks apparently fell apart. The complaint, filed in San Joaquin County Superior Court, states that Tesla improperly labeled and disposed of materials like “lead acid batteries … Read more

Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Company Neuralink Fined for ‘Hazardous Materials’ Violation

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink has been in more trouble with the federal government than previously known. A Reuters report published Friday says that the U.S. Department of Transportation recently fined Neuralink for violating rules governing the movement of hazardous materials. The DOT has since settled the matter, however. Did Elon Musk Regret Buying … Read more

US Surgeon Basic says social media could also be hazardous to teen well being

US Surgeon Basic Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a brand new public advisory warning that “there are ample indicators that social media also can have a profound danger of hurt to the psychological well being and well-being of kids and adolescents.”  Though the report says social media can present advantages to youthful customers and cautions … Read more