#environmental-policy

#environmental-policy

The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project had been intended to rebuild upward of 20 square miles of land in southeast Louisiana to combat sea level rise and erosion on the Gulf Coast.

The UK government has dropped a flagship plan to introduce a green taxonomy designed to standardise carbon emissions calculations and prevent greenwashing.

The motion to rescind the climate emergency declaration in Durham has been condemned as a very dark day for the authority. The council has shifted its focus to a County Durham care emergency instead.

Nearly two-thirds of England's largest solar farms have been built on productive agricultural land, with 827 hectares of the most versatile farmland taken out of food production.

President Trump's EPA head Lee Zeldin promised to address Americans' concerns regarding geoengineering and contrails, stating that those who asked questions in good faith were unfairly vilified.

The ban outlaws shotgun pellets containing more than 1% lead, and bullets with more than 3%, phasing restrictions in over three years starting in 2026.

John Dunlap III criticized California's push for zero-emission car and truck rules, highlighting concern over inadequate charging infrastructure and the impacts on trucking, suggesting a lack of dialogue with technology users.

Traffic in New York City's Congestion Relief Zone has decreased significantly, with backups at bridges and tunnels becoming far less common. The city has also generated millions from the $9 per vehicle toll.

Small to midsize urban housing developers are the winners in California's rollback of environmental protections this week. The pair of budget trailer bills that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Monday night exempt housing projects up to 85 feet in height from public review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), so long as they're located in existing neighborhoods.

Some farms in England could be taken entirely out of food production under plans to make more space for nature, as announced by Environment Secretary Steve Reed.

It's an irony that the minerals needed to save the planet may help destroy it. Rare earth elements are at the center of a geopolitical arms race.

Thank you, District 3 voters, for standing up for what's right. Your voices were loud and clear: We will not allow PG&E to buy influence on our City Council.

There's already $2.26 built into the minimum wage which is supposed to go for this exact type of thing: safety equipment, said Joshua Bocian of Grubhub.

"It was celebrated in 1975 as the biggest technology agreement of the century, the enthusiasm was huge on both sides," recalls 73-year-old German-Brazilian sociologist Luiz Ramalho.

"This is a huge step forward for Redbridge. People in Redbridge can enjoy cleaner and healthier air, reducing the risk of respiratory diseases and improving overall quality of life."

We're going to get it done. This historic initiative will lay the foundation for the next generation of prosperity.

The Administration's decision to terminate these commitments echoes the federal government's historic pattern of broken promises to tribes, disrupting fisheries and raising energy costs.

Monique Limón's election as president pro tem of the California Senate signals a significant leadership shift, showcasing her strong support from environmentalists and progressive legislators.