Environment

Restless, compulsive, unfulfilled - Greenpeace survey offers insights into fashion shoppers feelings

Compulsive fashion shoppers regularly overspend on new clothes in spite of not being able to use them, with post-shopping excitement often turning into guilt after less than a day. This is an international phenomenon that is spreading around the world...

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Potomac Electric Power Co. Settles Hazardous Waste Violations at Washington, D.C. Maintenance Facility

Potomac Electric Power Company has agreed to pay a $54,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its maintenance facility in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on May 8th.

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Grandview petroleum distributor to upgrade 180 storage tank alarm systems for customers as part of agreement with EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with Christensen, Inc., a Grandview, Washington-based petroleum storage and distribution company over their failure to submit important emergency planning information for several years...

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Trump Administration Sued To Protect Overfished Dusky Sharks

On May 4th, Oceana, represented by Earthjustice, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its continued failure to end the overfishing of dusky sharks in U.S. waters and rebuild the depleted population, as required by law. The lawsuit...

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