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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 days ago

Remembering Vic Atiyeh, Oregon's governor in a time of transition * Oregon ArtsWatch

Vic Atiyeh combined business experience and two decades in the legislature to shape Oregon's land-use policy, environmental agenda, and crisis leadership as governor.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Mathew Frith obituary

Mathew Frith championed urban nature, pioneered citizen science, protected wildlife sites, expanded public green-space access, and shaped national urban conservation policy.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

How did Lula da Silva cut Amazon deforestation in half?

Deforestation in the Amazon fell 50% year-on-year, but sustained action is required to achieve the 2030 pledge to end Amazon deforestation.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

The fight over science funding: Congress vs. the OMB

Current government views science as an ideological enemy, reducing funding and support for research and education.
#climate-change
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Environment secretary will take direct oversight of major infrastructure projects to stop delays UK politics live

Environment secretary Steve Reed has initiated direct oversight of major infrastructure projects to prevent delays by environmental issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Rachel Reeves to strip back' environmental rules to boost infrastructure

Rachel Reeves is preparing to strip back environmental protections to accelerate infrastructure building and boost the economy, facing backlash from wildlife advocates.
Europe politics
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Hawaii proposes cutting cruise ships at its ports by 50%

"HDOT's Energy Security Plan is a call to action. Together, we can create a transportation system that is cleaner and safer while fulfilling its purpose to connect our communities. The strategies outlined in this plan will help us build out the system for our future generations."
Environment
#plastics-treaty
#epa
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The electric cars the government will give you a grant to buy

The government is expanding a scheme to encourage electric car adoption, providing grants and increasing eligible models.
#plastic-pollution
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Environment

A treaty to end plastic pollution is still out of reach - that's not necessarily a bad thing

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

The Guardian view on the collapse of environmental talks: petrostates blocked a global plastics deal, but we must not despair | Editorial

fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Environment

A treaty to end plastic pollution is still out of reach - that's not necessarily a bad thing

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

The Guardian view on the collapse of environmental talks: petrostates blocked a global plastics deal, but we must not despair | Editorial

Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

The Falepili Union, Climate Change, and Self-Determination

Australia and Tuvalu signed a treaty allowing climate migration for 280 Tuvaluans annually.
#fossil-fuels
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Elias: Playing fireman, Trump has actually increased California's fire risk

Many politicians love to play fireman, often visiting disaster scenes and advising real firefighters on how they can do things better. No politico does this more than President Trump, who frequently advises California governors they need to rake the forests to prevent fires.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The Trump administration seeks to eliminate or privatize the Energy Star program

The EPA estimates the Energy Star program has saved Americans over $500 billion in energy costs since it was established in 1992.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's space order risks environmental disaster while rewarding Musk and Bezos, experts say

An executive order from Trump seeks to exempt space launches from environmental reviews, possibly leading to severe ecological consequences.
#california
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

State officials say federal cuts threaten California's environment

Federal budget cuts and staff reductions threaten California's environment and efforts against climate change.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Did Gov. Gavin Newsom go too far with CEQA reform?

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed immediate reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act, aiming to alleviate housing development obstacles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Brazil's president signs environmental devastation bill' but vetoes key articles

Brazil's president vetoed key provisions of a controversial environmental bill, preserving the country's licensing system amid concerns over deforestation.
Environment
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Why Donald Trump's environmental data purge is so much worse this time

Federal environmental data changes have increased significantly during Trump's second term, leading to concerns over disinformation and lack of transparency.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour is about to shred its green credentials over Heathrow's third runway | Letters

The Labour party risks alienating environmental supporters and local communities with its backing of Heathrow's third runway.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Far more environmental data is being deleted in Trump's second term than before

The current Trump administration has made 70% more changes to government environmental websites during its first 100 days than the first Trump administration did.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

National Academies to fast-track a new climate assessment

It is critical that federal policymaking is informed by the best available scientific evidence. Decades of climate research have yielded expanded understanding of how greenhouse gases affect the climate.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

We've begun oil spill response training': Patagonia prepares for the largest crude oil export port in Argentina

The Valdes Peninsula's rich ecosystem is under threat from oil infrastructure developments and environmental policy dismantling in Argentina.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California EV drivers could lose their carpool lane privileges in September

California's Clean Air Vehicle Decal program may end on September 30 without Congressional extension.
#pesticides
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

The Trump team sets double standard on migratory bird rules - High Country News

The Trump administration allows industrial sectors to kill migratory birds while targeting wind energy for stricter regulations.
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NY state killed this NYC gas pipeline in 2020. Why is it being exhumed?

The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, proposed by energy giant Williams, would bury about 17 miles of 26-inch-diameter, natural gas pipelines 4 feet under the ocean floor near Staten Island and the Rockaways, with around 10 miles of additional pipeline in New Jersey. According to Williams, the new infrastructure will move enough fracked gas from Pennsylvania to serve more than 2 million New York City homes.
New York City
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Letters: Rolling back Roadless Rule threatens our forests, communities

The rollback of the Roadless Rule will jeopardize 60 million acres of protected national forest, increasing wildfire risk and threatening public resources.
fromrichmondside.org
3 weeks ago

Future of Richmond bridge's commuter bike path hangs in the balance

Since the pilot's start in 2019, there have been 413,889 bike trips and 60,003 pedestrian crossings on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, showing significant use.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Can a global treaty solve the plastics crisis? DW 08/05/2025

At the Geneva negotiations, 170 countries aim to finalize a global treaty to significantly curb plastic production, focusing on the entire lifecycle of plastic, from design to disposal.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Cities Matter More Than Ever After Trump Officially Denies Climate Change - Streetsblog USA

Rescinding the endangerment finding will lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions and weakened environmental protections.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Biodiversity Net Gain? Most of us haven't heard of it, apparently

Biodiversity Net Gain mandates that new developments in England improve the natural environment, which is largely unknown to the public.
Artificial intelligence
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Communities Near Data Centers Struggle Now. Trump's AI Plan Will Make It Worse.

The Trump administration's AI plan accelerates data center development while bypassing environmental assessments, raising concerns among environmental advocates.
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Alumni Spotlight: Bridging Science, Policy and Strategy for Climate Action

Tiffany Wu integrates diverse experiences in corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors to advance climate action initiatives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump effort to ditch greenhouse gas finding ignores clearcut' science, expert says

The Trump administration's proposed rule aims to rescind the endangerment finding, undermining the government's legal authority to limit greenhouse gases essential for addressing the climate crisis.
US politics
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

New York State allocates additional $200 million for electric school buses and charging infrastructure - Sustainable Bus

New York State is allocating an additional $200 million to expand its electric school bus program, aimed at increasing the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
Alternative transportation
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

House resolution seeks to stop plan to shoot nearly half a million owls

Rep. Troy E. Nehls introduced a resolution to halt a plan to kill 450,000 barred owls over three decades, aimed at protecting threatened spotted owls.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

From abandoned Queens hospital to affordable housing, despite federal funding cuts

Fox said his company, Foxy Development, is moving forward with the project after scrapping some of the most ambitious environmental goals and obtaining new state funding to replace some of the lost EPA money.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump administration axes plans to kill invasive owls in Mendocino, Sonoma counties

Trump's administration unexpectedly cancels grants for barred owl culling, creating divisions among wildlife advocates.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump wants to "eliminate or expedite" environmental rules for rocket launches

The Trump administration is considering policy changes to reduce environmental protections for commercial rocket launches.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Like something you see in a movie': Trump cuts stir fears of more pipeline ruptures

A carbon dioxide pipeline rupture in Satartia, Mississippi caused widespread panic and evacuation due to a lethal gas leak.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Water bills will 'never again' jump as high, claims minister

Households will not face substantial increases in water bills again, as outlined in reform recommendations.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

As Trump Pushes To Expand Offshore Drilling, These Counties Stand In Opposition

Offshore drilling in the U.S. divides public opinion, with increased urgency as legislation to reverse bans is considered.
#water-regulation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Labour minister says he is not at all surprised' by Reform's lead in the polls

Steve Reed expressed that the consistent lead of Reform UK over Labour in the polls reflects public disenchantment with politics and unmet promises over the past 14 years.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Labour vows to make Britain's rivers cleanest on record by halving sewage pollution

The Independent is committed to delivering unbiased journalism and ensuring accessibility without paywalls.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Waste incinerator back in plans for Miami-Dade. Here are 5 takeaways

Miami-Dade plans to construct a new waste incinerator after the previous one burned down, with the location still undetermined.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A plan to shoot 450,000 owls - to save a different owl - could be in jeopardy

"Supporters of the approach believe the cull is necessary to avert disastrous consequences for the spotted owls. But the coalition argues the effort is too expensive, unworkable and inhumane."
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

'He really turned the tide': Oyster people cheer La. Gov. canceling $3 billion project funded by Deepwater Horizon settlement

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.
Environment
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The Feds Just Let Carmakers Off The Hook For Years Of Fuel Economy Fines

Car manufacturers won't face penalties for missing fuel economy targets since 2022 due to changes in regulations under the Trump administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tax on AI and crypto could fund climate action, says former Paris accords envoy

Taxing artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies can generate funds to combat climate change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Von der Leyen calls for new EU taxes on big firms in 2tn budget proposal

Ursula von der Leyen proposed new EU taxes on large companies, tobacco, and electronic waste as part of a 2tn budget aimed at addressing Europe's challenges.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency pledge

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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Republicans complain to Canada over wildfire smoke despite supporting planet-heating bill

A group of Republican lawmakers expressed concern over Canadian wildfire smoke negatively impacting summer outdoor activities for Americans, urging Canada to take action for cleaner air.
Miscellaneous
#electric-vehicles
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

What 'Make America Beautiful Again' Means for National Parks

"We hope this departure from Trump's anti-public lands agenda becomes the norm and isn't just a PR ploy to distract voters from the backlash some Republicans received after spending months trying to sell off these same public lands to the highest bidder."
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ed Miliband to tell MPs who reject net zero policies they are betraying future generations

Politicians rejecting net zero policies are betraying future generations according to Ed Miliband's forthcoming climate address.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Mega solar farms built on England's best farmland, CPRE warns

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.
Agriculture
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Heatwaves leave London's trees under extreme stress

Harrow Council warns against sitting under trees due to increased branch falls linked to heatwaves.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Why one California union sided with YIMBYs and developers on housing

California's new housing law exempts urban developments from environmental reviews, largely due to the influence of the California Conference of Carpenters.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump EPA Honcho Comes to Defense of Americans With Questions' About Chemtrails

Lee Zeldin vowed to provide transparency about geoengineering and contrails, ending years of vilification for those asking questions.
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