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Environment
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Environmentalists warn of a dangerous loophole in state bill meant to regulate metal recyclers

SB 404 would centralize permitting and regulation of California scrap metal recyclers to address hazardous waste, air quality, and fire risks while supporting recycling.
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

How Interior is using environmental laws to suppress renewable energy - High Country News

On July 17, the Interior Department announced that all wind and solar projects would have to undergo "elevated review" from department Secretary Doug Burgum's office. On July 29, Burgum ordered an end to "preferential treatment" for "unreliable, foreign controlled energy sources," specifically wind and solar. The next day, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which sits within the Interior Department, rescinded all designated Wind Energy Areas along the continental shelf.
Environment
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

The rising influence of metal commodities on the economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Industrial metals are strategically vital, driving energy transition, technology, and trade while price volatility, supply constraints, and environmental policies shape macroeconomic outcomes.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Will the MAHA Moms Turn on Trump?

Earlier this month, the wellness entrepreneur Calley Means delivered opening remarks at a symposium called "The Future of Farming: Exploring a Pro-Health, Pro-Farmer Agenda," held in Washington, D.C., at the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank. Means is prominent in Make America Healthy Again, the clean-eating, vaccine-skeptical movement that opposes corruption in the food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries. He is also a top adviser to MAHA's patron saint, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., now the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Lower Thames Crossing to use new environmental scheme

The Lower Thames Crossing is the first major building project to implement a new scheme aimed at reducing environmental red tape and expediting approvals.
Environment
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Patagonia CEO: The EPA is 'endangering' America's businesses on climate

Big Oil influences EPA regulations, allowing unchecked greenhouse gas emissions.
#climate-change
fromKqed
1 month ago
California

Californians Are Worried About Wildfire and Growing Costs of Climate Change | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
California

Californians Are Worried About Wildfire and Growing Costs of Climate Change | KQED

Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's Coal-Friendly EPA Rolls Back Rules Meant to Prevent Water Contamination

Delays in reporting and monitoring extend the timeline for coal ash cleanup efforts.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Douglas Elliman's escrow arm finds itself back in court

The legal drama surrounding William Grasska and his former firm continues with new lawsuits amidst previous allegations of a kickback scheme involving Jason Oppenheim.
LA real estate
#water-pollution
#california
fromKqed
3 months ago
California

Six People Presumed Dead After Private Jet Crashes In San Diego Neighborhood | KQED

fromKqed
3 months ago
California

Six People Presumed Dead After Private Jet Crashes In San Diego Neighborhood | KQED

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Millions of tonnes of toxic sewage sludge spread on UK farmland every year

Despite the apparent benefits of treated sewage sludge as a fertilizer, it poses significant environmental risks due to the presence of 'forever chemicals', microplastics, and toxic waste, which current regulations fail to adequately address.
Environment
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

xAI data center gets air permit to run 15 turbines, but imaging shows 24 on site

xAI secured a permit requiring detailed emission tracking and reporting to mitigate pollution from turbine operations.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Newsom, Democrats reach $321 billion California budget deal

California's budget agreement hinges on Governor Newsom's housing reform proposal.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: The military serves the people, not Donald Trump

The military is dedicated to serving the public and defending democracy, not just acting under presidential influence.
France politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

French Senate backs law to regulate ultra fast fashion

French Senate passed a bill regulating low-cost clothing brands, focusing on environmental impact and targeting platforms like Shein and Temu.
Portland food
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

District Attorney Jones Dickson dismisses scrap metal fire case against recycling company

The Alameda County DA's office dropped a significant case against Radius Recycling due to insufficient evidence after a major fire incident.
#thames-water
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
London politics

Thames Water hit with record 123 million fine by Ofwat after investigations uncover failures and illegal dividends

fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
London politics

Thames Water hit with record 123 million fine by Ofwat after investigations uncover failures and illegal dividends

Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

US DOT Says It's 'Getting America Building' - But Leaves Transit and Safety In Limbo - Streetsblog USA

Recent federal funding releases for transportation projects highlight the challenges and delays under the new administration.
The previous administration's environmental focus has led to stricter funding protocols that may slow progress.
Environment
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
4 months 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.
Environment
fromThe Verge
4 months 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.
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