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climate-change
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

10 Big Biden Environmental Rules, and What They Mean

The Biden administration is finalizing key environmental regulations to combat climate change and protect against toxic chemicals, following through on campaign promises. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Opinion | What Donald Trump Would Do for $1 Billion

Former President Trump reportedly sought $1 billion from oil executives for White House return, promising to reverse environmental policies and promote fossil fuel extraction. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

New Biden Climate Rules Could Shutter Remaining American Coal Plants

The Biden administration finalized regulations forcing coal-fired power plants to drastically reduce pollution by 2039, transitioning to cleaner energy sources. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Environment

EPA proposes a fee aimed at reducing climate-warming methane emissions

The Biden administration has proposed a new rule that would require oil and natural gas companies to pay a fee for excessive methane emissions.
The fee is intended to incentivize the adoption of best practices that reduce methane emissions and combat climate change. [ more ]
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france
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

French lawmakers vote to slow down fast fashion with penalties

France is the first country to legislate against ultra fast fashion, targeting Chinese mass producers.
Measures include a ban on advertising cheapest textiles, an environmental charge on low-cost items, and requiring fast fashion producers to inform consumers of environmental impacts. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
France politics

France pushing for EU law change as farmers target Paris DW 01/29/2024

Farmers in France are protesting and blocking major highways, demanding government concessions and changes at the EU level.
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to push for changes to EU legislation in response to farmers' grievances. [ more ]
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european-union
www.france24.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Police arrest more than 60 at farmers' protest on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

66 people arrested at French farmers' protest
Farmers protesting restrictive environmental rules and low incomes [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

EU agrees on stricter air pollution limits DW 02/21/2024

Provisional agreement to reduce air pollution in the EU with the goal of elimination by 2050
New rules include stricter air quality standards, covering access to justice and compensation for pollution damage. [ more ]
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protests
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Europe news

The European countryside shows its strength

Farmers in the European Union are mobilizing and exerting their influence through protests and blockades.
They are protesting against issues such as fuel taxes, excessive environmental regulations, and unfair competition from cheaper imported products. [ more ]
euronews
3 months ago
EU data protection

Angry farmers invade the streets of Brussels

European farmers intensify pressure on EU leaders with cross-border protests
Farmers demand relief from low incomes, rising costs, and environmental regulations [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Hypocritical' European politicians weaken climate policies amid farmer protests

Europe's farmers feel unheard and believe the survival of family farming is in danger.
Protests by farmers have led to concessions from politicians, signaling a growing political backlash against environmental rules. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
France politics

Farmers Block Traffic Near Paris Before Prime Minister's Speech

Angry farmers in France blocked roads around Paris for a second day to protest farming subsidies, environmental regulations, and foreign competition.
About 1,000 protesters with over 500 tractors formed road barricades around Paris, causing traffic disruptions but not completely crippling the city. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
France politics

French farmers block major motorways around Paris as dispute escalates

French farmers are protesting against low pay and burdensome environmental regulations that they say are negatively impacting their livelihoods.
They have blocked major motorways with tractors in a standoff with the government, demanding better subsidies and relaxed regulations.
Farmers across Europe are protesting against falling incomes, red tape, and environmental policies. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US Elections

At a Dinner, Trump Assailed Climate Rules and Asked $1 Billion From Big Oil

Former President Trump urged oil industry executives to donate $1 billion to support his presidential campaign in exchange for rolling back environmental rules. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago
Design

heliotrope architects' cabin lookout opens broadly onto lopez island's pacific shores

Resourceful design in strict environmental regulations resulted in a compact cabin on Lopez Island. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Can you swim naked at the beach in Miami? Smoke, sleep or drink? What the laws say

Local governments in the Miami area have implemented smoking bans at beaches to reduce smoke and litter. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Electric and hybrid vehicles could lose carpool access. What you need to know

California's clean air vehicle program allowing solo drivers to use carpool lanes may end by Sept. 30, 2025.
The program aimed to promote alternative-fuel vehicles and meet environmental goals but faces potential expiration without federal extension. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

EPA orders Watts metal recycler to prevent water pollution

The EPA ordered a scrap metal recycler in Watts to prevent pollution from reaching local storm drains and a nearby high school.
The scrap yard's stormwater contained copper, iron, zinc, and aluminum above federal standards, prompting the EPA to call for improvements in the facility's stormwater management system. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

EU Parliament approves final set of environmental regulations amid far-right threats to revoke green laws

The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) was the last regulation approved by MEPs before the European elections, reflecting the challenge of balancing European competitiveness and green transition. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Why are farmers across Europe protesting? DW 02/26/2024

Farmers across EU protesting against agricultural policies with varied reasons
Calls for less stringent environmental regulations and better competition conditions [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
California

Los Angeles makes progress but earns 25th-straight F in air quality

Despite significant progress, Southern California's Greater Los Angeles retains the title of the smoggiest region in the nation. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
California

California bill would ban all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

California plans to ban all plastic shopping bags in 2026 under a new bill announced in the state Legislature.
The current ban on thin plastic shopping bags has not reduced overall plastic use and has resulted in an increase in plastic waste. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Health

EPA puts limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

EPA sets new drinking water standards to limit PFAS chemicals for the first time.
PFAS chemicals, known as 'forever chemicals,' pose risks to human health and the environment. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Pinole becomes latest Bay Area city to ban new gas stations as movement spreads

Growing movement to ban new gas stations in different regions to combat greenhouse gas emissions.
Pinole City Council's temporary moratorium on new fuel stations as a step towards reducing emissions and promoting electric vehicles. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

It's ethnic discrimination to force NYC pizzerias, matzah-makers to comply with 'green' edict: new bill

Ethnic restaurants exempt from emission reduction laws
Proposed bill aims to preserve culinary traditions [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Raw sewage spills into rivers and seas in England reached record high last year

Raw sewage discharges in England doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year due to storm overflows.
Some water companies released sewage into waterways in dry spells, violating permits. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Science

ExxonMobil is suing investors who want faster climate action

ExxonMobil suing investors pushing for pollution reduction and climate change action
Growing tensions between corporations and activist investors in climate change litigation [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Farmers clash with police in Brussels as EU ministers meet to tackle red tape

Farmers protest in Brussels over EU rules and red tape.
Demonstration fueled by excessive environmental regulations and cheap imports. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Pols want diesel-powered cruise ships, like those idling in Red Hook, to connect to shore power or leave * Brooklyn Paper

Fossil fuel cruise ships in NYC ports may need to use shore power to reduce emissions.
Bill aims to limit access to ports for cruise ships that emit carbon and create traffic issues. [ more ]
Streetsblog
5 months ago
San Francisco

Highway Expansion Project Not Approved by California Transportation Commission - Streetsblog California

A highway widening project failed to receive approval from the California Transportation Commission, which is a warning to highway builders to comply with environmental and climate policies.
Commissioner Joseph Lyou raised questions about the project's impact on congestion and increased vehicle miles traveled. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Environment

EPA aims to slash the oil industry's climate-warming methane pollution

The Biden administration has issued strict new regulations to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
The new regulations aim to reduce methane emissions by nearly 80% and prevent an estimated 58 million tons of methane emissions from 2024 to 2038. [ more ]
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