Environment

Deforestation in the Amazon on the rise again

Amazon deforestation increased 29 percent from the numbers released for last year, according to data released by the Brazilian government on November 30. Brazil is losing control over the destruction of its forests because of poor policy decisions and...

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EPA and Union Pacific Railroad Reach Settlement on Clean Water Act Violations for Herington Railyard in Herington, Kan.

EPA Region 7 has reached a proposed administrative settlement with Union Pacific Railroad Company to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) at its Herington Railyard in Herington, Kan. As part of the settlement, the company has agreed to pay...

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Robust Technical Analysis Supports Leaving Carbon Pollution Standards for Cars and Light Trucks in Place Through 2025, EPA Administrator Finds

Based on extensive technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on November 30, Administrator Gina McCarthy today...

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Global initiative calls for urgent action against invasive alien species

A new global initiative to reduce the impacts of invasive alien species – the Honolulu Challenge - has been launched by 33 organizations and institutions, on November 29. The launch follows a call for urgent action on invasive alien species made by...

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