Environment

Record-breaking weather in 2016 pushes world into ‘truly uncharted territory’– UN agency

A view of icebergs in Ilulissat Icefjord Greenland, where the melting of ice sheets is accelerating.

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EPA Continues Reimbursing Gold King Mine Costs

On March 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided over $90,000 in additional reimbursements to five entities in Colorado and Utah for their costs incurred responding to the August 5, 2015, Gold King Mine release.

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Settlement with Marina will Result in Cleaner Air on Block Island

A marina in Block Island, R.I., has reduced its emissions and taken steps to comply with federal clean air laws following an inspection and follow-up action from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

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World Bank to Help Improve Water Quality in China’s Poyang Lake

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$150 million loan on March 16 to China to help reduce pollution and improve water environment management in the Poyang Lake basin.

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