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Oregon regulators cancel Zenith hearings, pausing Portland fuel terminal's permit process

Oregon regulators canceled public hearings for Zenith Energy's fuel terminal, citing the need for more information before permit consideration.

Marathon Oil will pay the largest ever civic penalty for polluting Native American land

The federal government reached a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil for air quality violations in North Dakota, aiming for pollution reduction.

Oregon regulators cancel Zenith hearings, pausing Portland fuel terminal's permit process

Oregon regulators canceled public hearings for Zenith Energy's fuel terminal, citing the need for more information before permit consideration.

Marathon Oil will pay the largest ever civic penalty for polluting Native American land

The federal government reached a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil for air quality violations in North Dakota, aiming for pollution reduction.
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Don't be fooled by Lee Zeldin's moderate past. Trump's EPA pick will rubber-stamp all of his anti-climate goals

Trump's choice of Lee Zeldin for EPA head signals a serious rollback of climate policies with a focus on economic growth over environmental regulations.

Conservative Justices Appear to Side With San Francisco in Water Quality Dispute

The Supreme Court may limit E.P.A. powers over vague water pollution regulations, impacting environmental protection efforts.

GM Fined $145.8 Million Over Excess Emissions

General Motors to pay $145.8 million in fines and forfeit greenhouse gas credits over excess emissions.
Settlement follows EPA and NHTSA probe into 2012-2018 model year vehicles for emitting 10% more than claimed.
GM not required to recall vehicles but forfeits credits to offset emissions, showing accountability in environmental regulation.

First Arrest of a Greenhouse Gas Smuggler Made in U.S.

Smuggling greenhouse gases across the US-Mexico border for profit
First prosecution under the 2020 law aimed at slowing climate change

US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS

The ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals has been overturned by a federal appeals court.
PFAS compounds have been linked to various serious health problems and are difficult to break down in the environment.

Don't be fooled by Lee Zeldin's moderate past. Trump's EPA pick will rubber-stamp all of his anti-climate goals

Trump's choice of Lee Zeldin for EPA head signals a serious rollback of climate policies with a focus on economic growth over environmental regulations.

Conservative Justices Appear to Side With San Francisco in Water Quality Dispute

The Supreme Court may limit E.P.A. powers over vague water pollution regulations, impacting environmental protection efforts.

GM Fined $145.8 Million Over Excess Emissions

General Motors to pay $145.8 million in fines and forfeit greenhouse gas credits over excess emissions.
Settlement follows EPA and NHTSA probe into 2012-2018 model year vehicles for emitting 10% more than claimed.
GM not required to recall vehicles but forfeits credits to offset emissions, showing accountability in environmental regulation.

First Arrest of a Greenhouse Gas Smuggler Made in U.S.

Smuggling greenhouse gases across the US-Mexico border for profit
First prosecution under the 2020 law aimed at slowing climate change

US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS

The ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals has been overturned by a federal appeals court.
PFAS compounds have been linked to various serious health problems and are difficult to break down in the environment.
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#public-health

If you let Google have your data, why not the NHS? | Phillip Inman

Government intrusion into personal lives will increase to manage financing and environmental regulations.

US lawmakers push to exclude lucrative chemicals from official PFAS definition

Lawmakers are attempting to redefine PFAS to exclude certain toxic compounds used in industry to reduce regulatory oversight.

If you let Google have your data, why not the NHS? | Phillip Inman

Government intrusion into personal lives will increase to manage financing and environmental regulations.

US lawmakers push to exclude lucrative chemicals from official PFAS definition

Lawmakers are attempting to redefine PFAS to exclude certain toxic compounds used in industry to reduce regulatory oversight.
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SpaceX is suing the California Coastal Commission for not letting it launch more rockets

California Coastal Commission rejected SpaceX's rocket launch plan for environmental reasons, prompting SpaceX to file a lawsuit against the agency's authority.

Probe launched as it emerges peat extraction continued on Bord na Mona lands after firm ended production

Unauthorized peat extraction activities are being attributed to outside operators, prompting investigations by the EPA.

Former EU environment chief hits out at plans to delay anti-deforestation law

The EU's credibility on climate commitments is compromised by a proposed one-year delay to a critical law combating deforestation.

A Bay Area reservoir's 37 billion-gallon expansion is in sudden peril

The Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion faces significant challenges that threaten California's water supply ambitions, especially in the context of climate change and drought.

Opinion | Erin Brockovich on What We Can Do to Combat Forever Chemicals

PFAS contamination poses serious health risks, necessitating better regulatory measures.

Bay Area Tesla plant emits arsenic and other pollution, suit alleges

Tesla faces new lawsuit over ongoing air pollution concerns at the Fremont plant.

NYC burns pizzerias with new rule cutting smoky pollutants by 75%: 'You're going after pizza?'

NYC approved green plan for pizzerias and bakeries to reduce pollutants by 75%
Businesses can apply for variance if unable to comply with the mandate

Brexit divergence from EU destroying UK's vital environmental protections

1. The UK is falling behind the EU on environmental regulation, weakening legal protections for the environment and human health.
2. There is no government body tracking the divergence between the UK and the EU on environmental regulations.

Opinion: Stop scapegoating CEQA for California's affordable housing crisis

Governor Newsom signed bills eliminating the requirement to disclose public health and environmental impacts of infill housing developments in California.
Lawmakers blaming environmental regulation for affordable housing shortages is misinformed.

EPA Aims to Combat Climate Change with New Methane Reduction Rules | KQED

The EPA estimates that the new methane emissions rule will capture or prevent enough methane to heat nearly 8 million American homes for a winter.
The rule is expected to have net financial benefits of at least $7.3 billion per year from 2024 to 2038, including cost savings, climate benefits, and health benefits.
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