Environment

Half of plant and animal species at risk from climate change in world’s most important natural places

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Snow leopard (Panthera uncia)

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Court Orders Compliance With Formaldehyde Safety Standards By June 1

Consumers across the country stand to benefit from a federal court order making limits on formaldehyde emissions in manufactured wood products effective by June 1.

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WWF and World Scouting join forces to mobilise young people for a healthy planet

WWF and the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) are deepening their collaboration to drive global awareness and action on nature and the environment, in recognition of the enormous challenges facing our planet and the important role of...

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EPA, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REACH AGREEMENT WITH TWO IDAHO MINING COMPANIES TO SECURE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REMOVE A BARRIER TO NEW MINING OPERATIONS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a settlement with the owner of the Bunker Hill Mine, Placer Mining Company, Inc. (Placer Mining), resolving Placer Mining’s cleanup liability in...

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