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Brazil seals $23 billion from mining firms over dam collapse DW 10/25/2024

BHP and Vale will pay $23 billion in damages for the 2015 Mariana dam collapse, addressing accountability and environmental restoration.

A Hawaii man's home fell into the ocean. Now, he's being sued.

Hawaii is suing a homeowner for negligence over debris from a collapsing coastal house, highlighting legal responsibilities for coastal properties.

Desert Racers Demolish Art Carved by Ancient People in Chile

The Atacama Desert's ancient geoglyphs are suffering irreversible damage from off-road racing and vehicle operations, highlighting a need for preservation efforts.

Airway hillocks can withstand injury and protect specialized stem cells

Airway hillocks are barrier structures with regenerative stem cells that resist environmental damage.

Opinion: Sites Reservoir project is a huge boondoggle with harmful effects

Californians expected climate-resilient water projects from Prop 1, but Sites Reservoir mainly benefits wealthy farmers, not general public.

Business - French lawmakers target ultra-fast fashion brands

France's National Assembly debating penalties for fast fashion brands like Shein, Temu, and Primark due to environmental damage.
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall forecasts record sales in 2024 in a Europe facing potential conflict.

Undrinkable Can takes on Coca-Cola in bold art stunt

Anonymous creative collective QSTNMRK? has created the Undrinkable Can as a protest against Coca-Cola, highlighting the alleged environmental and health damages caused by the brand.
The Undrinkable Can features a minimalist design resembling a regular Coke can, but with the Coca-Cola logo replaced by a pair of arms, one of which is making a middle finger gesture. It comes with a display case filled with 39g of sugar, the same amount found in a single can.
Proceeds from the sale of the Undrinkable Can will be used to short Coca-Cola's stock on Nasdaq and support NGO charities fighting against the company's water extraction monopoly in Mexico.

EU supply chain law postponed amid German FDP opposition DW 02/09/2024

The German business-focused FDP is opposing the adoption of a proposed EU law on supply chain due diligence.
The legislation would require companies to assess whether their supply chains use forced labor or cause environmental damage.

A Texas Town's Misery Underscores the Impact of Bitcoin Mines Across the U.S.

Bitcoin mining operations are causing noise pollution and disturbing residents in towns across the U.S.
Critics argue that bitcoin mining consumes excessive amounts of energy and causes environmental damage.
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Puerto Rico Sues Oil Companies for $1 Billion in Climate Damages

Puerto Rico is suing oil and gas companies for at least $1 billion for climate change damages.

Fossil fuel ads work on you too - here's how

Countries should consider banning advertising by fossil fuel industries to combat climate change.

Puerto Rico Sues Oil Companies for $1 Billion in Climate Damages

Puerto Rico is suing oil and gas companies for at least $1 billion for climate change damages.

Fossil fuel ads work on you too - here's how

Countries should consider banning advertising by fossil fuel industries to combat climate change.
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Blood in the EV Supply Chain

The electric vehicle industry is growing rapidly but faces challenges in its supply chain, leading to environmental and social damage.
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