California moves to phase-out diesel-powered trucks, cut locomotive pollution
By David Shepardson (Reuters) – California regulators on Friday approved new rules requiring all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold in the state in 2036 be zero-emission, a day after the California Air…
As ‘skyglow’ grows, study documents glaring global light pollution
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Light pollution caused by the incessant nighttime glow of electric lights appears to be intensifying, according to research using observations from tens of thousands of people…
Biden’s EPA Prepares To Clamp Down On Industry With New Soot Pollution Limits
Biden’s EPA Prepares To Clamp Down On Industry With New Soot Pollution Limits Jack McEvoy on January 6, 2023 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday proposed a new rule that will…
Bayer, Oregon finalize $698 million PCB pollution settlement
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – Bayer AG has finalized a $698 million settlement with the U.S. state of Oregon to resolve claims that it polluted the environment with chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls,…
St. Croix refinery cannot restart without new permit, air pollution tech -EPA
By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) -U.S. regulators will require a new Clean Air Act permit for a troubled oil refinery in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which could cost its owners hundreds of millions…
Tankship Commercial Manager Convicted of Violation for Air Pollution Company Will Pay a Criminal Fine of $250,000
St. Croix, USVI – U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced that Ionian Management Inc. (IONIAN M), a New York-based company that commercially manages three vessels, including the M/T Ocean Princess, was sentenced…
Lowly wax worm’s saliva may boost fight against plastic pollution
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two substances in the saliva of wax worms – moth larvae that eat wax made by bees to build honeycombs – readily break down a common…
US EPA chief views pollution in Puerto Rico, vows to fight for change
By Valerie Volcovici GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico – The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pledged to combat environmental injustice in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico during a tour of some…
Ugandan researchers develop low cost sensors to track air pollution
KAMPALA – Ugandan researchers have developed low-cost air quality monitoring sensors that work in extreme conditions and will allow Uganda to switch from expensive imported monitors in its bid to tackle rising…
Analysis-Big Oil’s plastic boom threatens U.N.’s ‘historic’ pollution pact
By John Geddie and Joe Brock NAIROBI – When the United Nations agreed a landmark deal to create the world’s first ever global plastic pollution treaty this week, every party was quick…
Factbox-A global treaty to curb plastic pollution
– More than 100 United Nations member states will convene this month to draw up a blueprint for the first-ever global agreement to tackle plastic pollution. The U.N. says it could be…
Coca-Cola, criticized for plastic pollution, pledges 25% reusable packaging
By Hilary Russ NEW YORK – The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday said it will aim for 25% of its packaging globally to be reusable by 2030, a move hailed by environmental groups…
Beijing 2022 eases COVID curbs for Games; China warns on pollution
BEIJING -Organisers of next month’s Beijing Winter Olympics slightly eased the strict COVID-19 requirements for participants, a move that means fewer athletes are likely to be tripped up by positive tests, although…
World’s Largest Plastic Producers Ask UN For Global Treaty To Curb Plastic Pollution
A coalition of the world’s largest producers and users of plastic led by Coca Cola and PepsiCo urged the United Nations to create a legally binding treaty addressing plastic pollution. The more…
An amazing before and after of how coronavirus has lowered pollution levels in northeastern U.S.
The coronavirus, which has been keeping Americans indoors for the past few weeks has also been keeping planes out of the sky, cars off the road, factories closed and in general, people…
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