#environmental-regulation
#environmental-regulation

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

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

fromwww.theguardian.com

Environment

Ministers vow to tackle all forms of water pollution in England and Wales

2 weeks ago

Environment

In Britain, hopes are mounting to finally clean up sewage-polluted waterways

fromwww.theguardian.com

Environment

Ministers vow to tackle all forms of water pollution in England and Wales

2 weeks ago

Environment

In Britain, hopes are mounting to finally clean up sewage-polluted waterways

California

Elias: California energy bill could be Legislature's worst this year

fromKqed

California

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

California

California regulators want to weaken hazardous waste disposal rules

California may relax rules on hazardous waste disposal, allowing contaminated soil into municipal landfills amid regulatory discussions.

fromThe Mercury News

California

Elias: California energy bill could be Legislature's worst this year

fromKqed

California

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

California

California regulators want to weaken hazardous waste disposal rules

California may relax rules on hazardous waste disposal, allowing contaminated soil into municipal landfills amid regulatory discussions.

more#california

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.

Newsom, Democrats reach $321 billion California budget deal

California's budget agreement hinges on Governor Newsom's housing reform proposal.

#water-supply

Artificial intelligence

AI boom means regulator cannot predict future water shortages in England

fromSFGATE

10 months ago

OMG science

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

Artificial intelligence

AI boom means regulator cannot predict future water shortages in England

fromSFGATE

10 months ago

OMG science

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

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

fromwww.independent.co.uk

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.

London politics

Why a bat in the attic could see home improvement costs go through the roof

Bat preservation laws are increasing renovation costs for homeowners due to mandatory surveys and protection measures.

Portland food

fromThe Oaklandside

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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

London politics

The 'era of profiting from failure is over' as Thames Water fined 122.7 million - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London politics

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

London politics

The 'era of profiting from failure is over' as Thames Water fined 122.7 million - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Alternative transportation

London politics

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

more#thames-water

fromStreetsblog

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.

#air-pollution

fromwww.bbc.com

London politics

Council considers ban on garden bonfires

Public health

How Colorado is regulating 5 'air toxics' in vulnerable neighborhoods

Colorado is establishing state-level air toxic health standards to combat air pollution effects in vulnerable communities.

fromwww.bbc.com

London politics

Council considers ban on garden bonfires

Public health

How Colorado is regulating 5 'air toxics' in vulnerable neighborhoods

Colorado is establishing state-level air toxic health standards to combat air pollution effects in vulnerable communities.

more#air-pollution

fromNew York Post

3 months ago

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

The U.S. Justice Department is suing four states for their climate actions, claiming they hinder the federal energy agenda and challenge federal authority.

Environment

3 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.

fromThe Verge

3 months ago

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

The agency's ability to hold polluters accountable is at stake, as Musk's actions threaten the EPA's enforcement capabilities and environmental regulation.

Environment

fromThe Local Germany

German court bans Lufthansa's alleged 'greenwashing' ads

A German court ruled that Lufthansa's claims about compensating for carbon emissions in its advertisements were misleading, saying the airline failed to substantiate its claims.

Germany news

#epa

fromNatural Health News

Alternative medicine

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

Supreme Court rules for San Francisco, limits EPA's power on stormwater discharges

The Supreme Court's conservative majority limits EPA's authority to regulate ocean discharges of polluted storm water, favoring San Francisco's argument.

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

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.

Supreme Court rules for San Francisco, limits EPA's power on stormwater discharges

The Supreme Court's conservative majority limits EPA's authority to regulate ocean discharges of polluted storm water, favoring San Francisco's argument.

Hyundai's Wastewater Woes in Georgia

Hyundai's Metaplant in Georgia faces wastewater violations, leading to suspension of discharge.

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

Op-Ed | When Trump kills congestion pricing, the MTA cannot continue to treat taxi, Uber drivers and passengers as an ATM machine! | amNewYork

Trump administration moves to kill NYC's congestion pricing program, sparking legal action from the MTA.

Supreme Court Rules In Favor of San Francisco In EPA Lawsuit Over Sewer Discharge

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of San Francisco, limiting EPA's authority over overall water quality responsibility.

Supreme Court limits EPA's water discharge rules

The Supreme Court's ruling restricts EPA's authority to impose vague water quality maintenance requirements, limiting regulators' ability to control water pollution.

US news

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.

fromsfist.com

Supreme Court Rules In Favor of San Francisco In EPA Lawsuit Over Sewer Discharge

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of San Francisco, limiting EPA's authority over overall water quality responsibility.

Supreme Court limits EPA's water discharge rules

The Supreme Court's ruling restricts EPA's authority to impose vague water quality maintenance requirements, limiting regulators' ability to control water pollution.

US news

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.

Trump's EPA Moves to Block State Pesticide Labels That Warn of Cancer Risks

Trump's administration is advancing a proposal that limits state warnings on harmful agricultural chemicals.

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.

6 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 politics

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.

6 months ago

Digital life

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

more#climate-policy

fromA Philosopher's Blog

Regulations: For the Birds

Political divisions complicate discussions on environmental regulation and the need for cooperative solutions.

Digital life

California's Push for Electric Trucks Sputters Under Trump

Trump's election undermines California's green energy truck plan, leading to regulatory withdrawal and significant project setbacks.

US news

6 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.

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