Tag: #environment

Barrick Gold and Shandong Gold Invest $400M to Expand Veladero Mine in Argentina

Barrick Gold and Shandong invest $400M in Argentina's Veladero mine under RIGI scheme; economic gains clash with environmental concerns.

#argentina, #goldmining, #investment, #environment

Sunlight-Activated Material Developed to Degrade 'Forever Chemicals' in Water

University of Adelaide scientists create a solar-powered solution to break down PFAS, aiming for safer water and ecosystems.

#science, #environment, #pfas, #innovation

Activists Urge Trump to Oppose House Bill Limiting Pesticide Regulations

MAHA movement calls on Trump to reject bill provisions limiting EPA's authority on PFAS chemicals, warning of political risks.

#trump, #environment, #pesticide, #health, #epa

Deadly Explosions at U.S. Steel Plant in Pennsylvania: Safety Concerns Resurface

Explosions at Clairton Coke Works plant claim lives, raising safety and environmental concerns amid U.S. Steel's recent acquisition.

#explosion, #ussteel, #industry, #safety, #environment

Perito Moreno Glacier's Rapid Decline Signals Widespread Environmental Impact

Argentina's iconic Perito Moreno Glacier is retreating rapidly, highlighting urgent climate change effects.

#climatechange, #glacier, #environment, #argentina

EPA Proposes Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding on Greenhouse Gases

The EPA, under Lee Zeldin, seeks to repeal the 2009 finding that labeled greenhouse gases as a threat, sparking environmental concerns.

#epa, #environment, #climatechange, #regulations

California Enacts Major Reforms to Environmental Quality Act

Gov. Newsom signs laws to expedite housing projects by streamlining CEQA processes, aiming to tackle California's housing crisis.

#california, #ceqa, #housing, #newsom, #environment

Trump Administration Rescinds 2001 Roadless Rule for Federal Forest Lands

U.S. rescinds 2001 Roadless Rule, affecting 59 million acres to boost industrial development and mitigate wildfire risks amid environmental opposition.

#politics, #environment, #wildfires, #trumpadministration

Louisiana Environmental Groups Sue State Over Air Monitoring Law

Environmental groups sue Louisiana over a law they say hinders community air monitoring and stifles free speech.

#louisiana, #environment, #lawsuit, #airmonitoring, #freespeech

Trump's Investment Initiative Aims to Expedite $1 Billion-Plus Projects

President Trump introduces measures to fast-track federal permits for $1bn investments, sparking economic and environmental debates.

#trump, #investment, #economy, #environment, #politics

EPA's Deregulation Sparks Health Concerns Amid Environmental Rollbacks

Trump administration's EPA deregulates 30+ environmental rules, potentially increasing deaths by 30,000 annually, sparking public health fears.

#epa, #trumpadministration, #environment, #publichealth, #deregulation

Trump's Expedited Permit Plan Sparks Environmental Debate

President-elect Trump's plan to fast-track permits for large projects ignites a debate over NEPA impacts and environmental concerns.

#trump, #nepa, #environment, #infrastructure

WMO Report Predicts Accelerated Global Warming and Arctic Amplification

WMO forecasts rising global temperatures, Arctic warming three times faster than global average, stressing need for urgent climate action.

#climatechange, #globalwarming, #arctic, #environment

WMO Report Warns of 80% Chance Global Temperatures Will Exceed 1.5°C By 2029

Global temperatures may temporarily exceed the 1.5°C threshold by 2029, warns WMO, urging urgent climate action.

#climatechange, #globalwarming, #WMO, #environment, #science

U.S. Department of Energy Proposes Major Deregulation to Boost Domestic Production

DOE plans major deregulation to cut oversight, boost domestic energy, potentially saving $11B. Major shifts involved, including appliance regulation cuts.

#energy, #regulation, #doe, #deregulation, #environment