Environment

Desert Locust outbreak in Yemen leaves surrounding countries potentially at risk

Juvenile desert locust hoppers.

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EPA Settles with Boise Ski Park Developer Over Asbestos Violation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Gateway Parks LLC on April 11, a ski and snowboard park owner and developer based in Boise, Idaho, will pay a $10,000 penalty to settle a claim of a violation of federal asbestos regulations...

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Westminster, Mass. Company Settles with EPA for Claims of Clean Water Violations

A Massachusetts resins manufacturer has agreed to pay a $38,860 penalty to settle claims by the US Environmental Protection Agency that it violated federal clean water laws.

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World Bank Group Unveils New Climate Action Plan

The World Bank Group Thursday announced plans to help developing countries add 30 gigawatts of renewable energy – enough to power 150 million homes – to the world’s energy capacity, bring early warning systems to 100 million people and develop climate...

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