Environment

Slovakia: Activists found innocent for peaceful protest
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Cash-strapped cities in China greenlight toxic land for development despite pollution: data

“Because land transfer fees are such an economic booster for many Chinese cities, the redevelopment of polluted sites is an obvious choice. But the human and environmental health risks are ignored in this process, where cities sell land for...

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EPA Approves Redesignation of the Nassau County 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Standard

On April 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is taking final action to approve the state of Florida’s request to redesignate the Nassau County Area from nonattainment to attainment for the 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (...

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‘Do everything in your power to tackle climate change’ UN chief urges on Mother Earth Day

Marking International Mother Earth Day, the UN on Monday debated how best to build “an equitable and sustainable future” for all, through enhanced education and climate action, on the road to a key international summit on the issue due to take place...

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