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London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Accidental survivors in dense forests' on show

An exhibition celebrates 800 years since the first environmental laws, featuring paintings of ancient trees from Britain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Brazil passes devastation bill' that drastically weakens environmental law

The new law widely referred to as the devastation bill passed in congress in the early hours of Thursday by 267 votes to 116, despite opposition from more than 350 organisations and social movements.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

First Nations call for Ontario minister to resign over clean drinking water bill | CBC News

First Nations in Ontario demand resignation of Environment Minister Todd McCarthy for opposing clean drinking water rights legislation.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Latest line: A good week for Buffy Wicks, a bad week for Floyd Mitchell

Buffy Wicks' bill eases environmental reviews for infill housing to boost supply and reduce costs.
#california
fromKqed
1 month ago
California

Central Valley Grocery Store Lends Helping Hand To Immigrant Community | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
California

Central Valley Grocery Store Lends Helping Hand To Immigrant Community | KQED

Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

California bill would restore wetlands protections in wake of Supreme Court ruling

California lawmakers propose legislation to restore protections for streams and wetlands in response to a Supreme Court ruling.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Sen. Ben Allen Moves to Protect California's Freshwater - Streetsblog California

California is taking charge of freshwater protection due to shifting federal regulations.
#pfas
France politics
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

France's parliament votes to ban some uses of 'forever chemicals'

France is taking legislative action to ban PFAS by 2026, reflecting growing concerns over the health impacts of these 'forever chemicals.'
France politics
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

France's parliament votes to ban some uses of 'forever chemicals'

France is taking legislative action to ban PFAS by 2026, reflecting growing concerns over the health impacts of these 'forever chemicals.'
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French Senate adopts bill to regulate fast fashion

French Senate passed a bill targeting fast fashion brands like Shein to combat environmental issues and overconsumption.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

11 States Are Eyeing Laws to Make Fossil Fuel Industry Pay for Climate Crisis

"As climate disasters strain state budgets, a growing number of lawmakers want fossil fuel companies to pay for damages caused by their greenhouse gas emissions."
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: Florida Senator Passes Out While Speaking at Press Conference

I've gotta sit down because I am not feeling well. Immediately after finishing her sentence, Garcia slumped over and fell to her side.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Labour's great nature sellout is the worst attack on England's ecosystems I've seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot

The government's planning and infrastructure bill erases decades of environmental protections, allowing developers to destroy habitats as long as they pay a nature restoration levy.
UK politics
fromWest Side Rag
3 months ago

Earth Day on the UWS: Local Climate Legislation That Could Make an Impact

Waskow emphasized that she felt empowered meeting with lawmakers, stating, 'You felt like you were really doing something, that you were able to potentially influence people and get things to change by showing that you cared enough to show up.'
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

'The Bottle Bill Is Just the Beginning': How Canners Can Make a Cleaner, Better City

The Bigger Better Bottle Bill aims to modernize New York's recycling efforts by doubling the refundable deposit on beverage containers and expanding the types of drinks covered.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

John J. LaFalce, Democrat Congressman Who Fought for Consumers, Dies at 85

John J. LaFalce, a former congressman known for his strong consumer protection and environmental laws, passed away at 85 from kidney failure. He served 14 terms.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

J. Bennett Johnston, Who Shaped U.S. Energy Policy, Dies at 92

J. Bennett Johnston Jr. played a critical role in shaping U.S. energy policies, particularly in nuclear power and oil drilling, during his Senate career.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The path forward is clear': how Trump taking office has turbocharged' climate accountability efforts

Trump's re-election has significantly boosted climate accountability efforts, inspiring laws that hold polluters financially responsible for climate damages.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill

The UK climate and nature bill faces opposition from Labour, jeopardizing its legal binding status on climate targets.
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