Environment

Commission revises EU decision-making rules in move to avoid blame

On February 14, the European Commission presented a proposal to revise the decision-making rules under the so-called “comitology” procedure that is used, among other things, for approvals of products such as pesticides and GMOs.

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EPA, U.S. Department of Justice and State of Alaska settle with City of Palmer for wastewater violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Justice and the State of Alaska have announced a settlement with the City of Palmer, Alaska, which addresses Clean Water Act violations at the city-owned and operated wastewater...

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Northeast Denver initiative resolves alleged violations of lead-safe home renovation requirements

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on February 14, announced settlements with two Denver-area contractors as part of an ongoing initiative to protect residents of northeast Denver communities from toxic lead paint hazards during home...

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Make food systems climate resilient now or future production will be compromised – UN warns

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Members of an Indian farmers group measure local groundwater levels at an observation well.

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