Environment

Groups File Lawsuit Calling For Federal Government Action On Soot Pollution

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Although air quality has improved over the years in Los Angeles, Calif., bad air...

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Olive trees: MEPs demand action to halt spread of killer bacteria

The EU must take effective measures to prevent the spread of Xylella fastidiosa bacteria beyond Italy, where it is severely damaging olive trees, says a resolution passed by Parliament on Wednesday. MEPs welcome EU import restrictions on plants from...

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New evidence shows Chinese, West African governments must rein in rogue fishing fleet

At least 74 fishing vessels owned and operated by four Chinese Distant Water Fishing (DWF) companies have been exposed for fishing illegally in prohibited fishing grounds in West Africa and falsifying their gross tonnage, according to findings from a...

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Claremont, N.H. Auto Dealer Settles with EPA for Oil Spill

Howe Motors Inc., a Claremont, N.H. auto dealer, has agreed to pay a penalty of $17,500 to settle EPA claims regarding a January 2014 oil spill, and inadequacies in Howe’s oil spill prevention plan.

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