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Environment
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

DOJ drags New York, 3 other states, to court over climate plans conflicting with Trump's energy agenda

DOJ lawsuits against states challenge their climate actions as conflicting with federal energy dominance and regulations.
#pollution
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

U.S. Slaughterhouses Dump Wastewater Containing Blood, Body Parts and Bacteria. The EPA Is Looking to Change That.

The EPA plans to implement new wastewater pollution limits for slaughterhouses and processing plants, addressing harmful environmental impacts.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Environment

Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health

Air quality in the U.S. has improved, yet nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

US Petrochemical Plants Send Millions of Pounds of Pollutants Into Waterways

Weak regulations allow petrochemical companies to significantly pollute water sources, endangering ecosystems and human health.
The rise in plastic production correlates with increased unregulated pollution discharges into waterways.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

U.S. Slaughterhouses Dump Wastewater Containing Blood, Body Parts and Bacteria. The EPA Is Looking to Change That.

The EPA plans to implement new wastewater pollution limits for slaughterhouses and processing plants, addressing harmful environmental impacts.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health

Air quality in the U.S. has improved, yet nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

US Petrochemical Plants Send Millions of Pounds of Pollutants Into Waterways

Weak regulations allow petrochemical companies to significantly pollute water sources, endangering ecosystems and human health.
The rise in plastic production correlates with increased unregulated pollution discharges into waterways.
more#pollution
#toxic-waste
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mexico authorities order factory cleanup after Guardian toxic waste investigation

Mexican regulators uncovered 30,000 tons of hazardous waste improperly stored at a recycling plant following investigative reports.
fromSacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Fishing boat captain accused of polluting ocean with toxic squid ink in California

A fishing boat captain was fined for illegally dumping toxic waste into the ocean, violating environmental regulations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mexico authorities order factory cleanup after Guardian toxic waste investigation

Mexican regulators uncovered 30,000 tons of hazardous waste improperly stored at a recycling plant following investigative reports.
fromSacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Fishing boat captain accused of polluting ocean with toxic squid ink in California

A fishing boat captain was fined for illegally dumping toxic waste into the ocean, violating environmental regulations.
more#toxic-waste
#epa
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules

The Supreme Court ruling limits the E.P.A.'s ability to regulate general water quality standards in offshore pollution cases.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The EPA cracked down on Tesla and SpaceX. Then Elon Musk and DOGE took over.

Musk's influence threatens the EPA's enforcement of environmental laws.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Inside Trump's Renewed Effort to Undo a Major Climate Rule

The Trump administration's actions threaten the endangerment finding vital for regulating greenhouse gases.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules

The Supreme Court ruling limits the E.P.A.'s ability to regulate general water quality standards in offshore pollution cases.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The EPA cracked down on Tesla and SpaceX. Then Elon Musk and DOGE took over.

Musk's influence threatens the EPA's enforcement of environmental laws.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Inside Trump's Renewed Effort to Undo a Major Climate Rule

The Trump administration's actions threaten the endangerment finding vital for regulating greenhouse gases.
more#epa
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago
Germany news

German court bans Lufthansa's alleged 'greenwashing' ads

A German court prohibited Lufthansa from claiming passengers can compensate for carbon emissions, labeling the claims misleading and lacking evidence.
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Hyundai's Wastewater Woes in Georgia

Hyundai's Metaplant in Georgia faces wastewater violations, leading to suspension of discharge.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump Republicans kill a rule that charged Big Oil for methane emissions

Congress repealed a federal fee on methane emissions, reversing part of Biden's climate strategy.
Business
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump withdraws the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, again

Trump's executive order to withdraw from the Paris Agreement undermines global climate efforts, reflecting his consistent prioritization of U.S. interests.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Toyota's commercial truck company will pay $1.6 billion for faking emissions tests

Hino Motors pleads guilty to federal emissions fraud, agreeing to a $1.6 billion penalty as part of a broad regulatory settlement.
fromModern Farmer
3 months ago
Agriculture

Why One Group is Suing the Government Over Malathion, a Dangerous Pesticide - Modern Farmer

Malathion, while commonly used, poses significant risks to endangered species and has faced controversy over its safety and regulatory treatment.
#public-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

British Agencies Criticized Over Sewage in Public Waterways

Regulators failed to enforce laws against sewage discharges, permitting pollution of public waterways.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

British Agencies Criticized Over Sewage in Public Waterways

Regulators failed to enforce laws against sewage discharges, permitting pollution of public waterways.
more#public-health
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

California will provide rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the federal tax credit is removed.
fromPortlandTribune.com
5 months ago
Portland

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.
fromSFGATE
7 months ago
OMG science

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.
fromSFGATE
11 months ago
Cars

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

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