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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French court convicts TotalEnergies over misleading climate claims

A French court on Thursday ruled oil and gas giant TotalEnergies had engaged in "misleading commercial practices" by overstating its climate pledges, in what activists said was the first such ruling worldwide against a major oil company for climate misinformation. The case could set a legal precedent for corporate environmental advertising, which is starting to face tighter regulations in the European Union.
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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

After an oil spill, Trump officials back a Texas firm to expand drilling off California's coast

A 2015 pipeline rupture spilled over 140,000 gallons along Southern California, devastating wildlife and fisheries while companies seek to restart offshore oil production amid lawsuits.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Supermac's boss wants environmentalists to foot legal bill if motorway plaza challenge fails

Pat McDonagh will oppose an environmental group's entitlement to costs protection in a judicial review that threatens opening of a multi-million-euro motorway plaza.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

This Patagonian village has glacier-fed rivers and majestic scenery. The only problem? Sewage

Faulty sewage systems in El Chaltén have discharged untreated waste into glacier-fed Fitz Roy and Las Vueltas rivers, creating persistent pollution and health risks despite legal wins.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
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Good Morning, News: Merkley Calls For US to Cease Aid to Israel, Journalists Fired Over Charlie Kirk, and We Need to Talk About Nepal

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Environment

Good Morning, News: Merkley Calls For US to Cease Aid to Israel, Journalists Fired Over Charlie Kirk, and We Need to Talk About Nepal

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fromAxios
1 month ago

Florida shouldn't have been ordered to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz, appeals court finds

An appeals court reversed a district judge's dismantling order and allowed the Everglades detention facility to remain open while legal challenges continue.
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