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www.npr.org
1 month ago
OMG science

Coal and new gas power plants will have to meet climate pollution targets

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized rules to limit pollution from power plants, requiring significant emissions reductions to combat climate change. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

In Win for Cancer Alley Residents, EPA Finalizes Rule Targeting Toxic Polluters

The Biden administration is implementing new standards to protect fenceline communities from toxic air pollution in heavily industrialized areas.
The EPA's final rule will reduce over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually, leading to a significant decrease in cancer risks for affected communities. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
7 years ago
US politics

Pruitt tries to soothe worries at EPA

Pruitt focused on respecting agency's regulations and avoiding litigation
Pruitt emphasized a more balanced approach to hiring and environmental protection [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Austin receives $1M from EPA for plans to combat pollution - Austin Monitor

Austin receives $1 million grant from EPA to fund climate action plans for Central Texas.
The city will use the funds to complete climate action plans by specific dates, with the Office of Sustainability managing the funds. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Will storing CO2 in old oil fields slow global warming? First California plan nears approval

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has tentatively approved California Resources Corp.'s proposal to store carbon emissions underground, marking the first approval of this kind in the state.
California Resources Corp. plans to send 1.46 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year into a depleted oil reservoir, collected from nearby industrial sources. The emissions will be compressed and injected more than one mile underground. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
California

18 California children sue EPA over climate change

Eighteen children in California are suing the EPA for allegedly violating their constitutional rights by allowing pollution from fossil fuels.
The lawsuit by the nonprofit Our Children's Trust claims that the EPA's conduct in allowing climate pollution is harming the health and safety of young people. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Law

18 California children are suing the EPA over climate change

Eighteen California children are suing the EPA for failing to protect them from climate change.
The lawsuit highlights the current impacts of climate change on the plaintiffs, such as wildfires and extreme heat. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Environment

Curbing powerful methane emissions is a major focus at the COP28 climate summit

Stemming methane emissions, particularly from the oil industry, is a major focus at COP28.
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced final rules to cut methane from oil and gas operations, estimating a reduction of 58 million tons of emissions from 2024 to 2038.
COP28 is prioritizing efforts to reduce methane emissions, including the mobilization of over $1 billion in grants to help countries cut methane. [ more ]
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