Environment

'Several' Killed in Philippines Earthquake

A strong earthquake in the northern Philippines Monday left several people dead, trapping others in buildings and damaging the capital's secondary airport.

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IMF Executive Board Approves US$118.2 Million Rapid Credit Facility Assistance to the Republic of Mozambique in the Wake of Cyclone Idai

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved emergency financial assistance to the Republic of Mozambique under the Rapid Credit facility (RCF). The Board’s decision enables the disbursement of SDR85.2 million (about US$...

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EPA, DOJ, and State of Colorado reach agreement with HighPoint Operating Corporation to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations and reduce air pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Colorado, on April 19, announced a settlement with Denver-based HighPoint Operating Corporation resolving alleged Clean Air Act violations.

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Settlement Reached with Honeywell International Inc. and International Paper Co. for Cleanup of Contaminated Soils and Sediments at North Carolina Superfund Site

On April 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a settlement with Honeywell International Inc. and International Paper Co. for cleanup of contaminated soils and sediments at the LCP-Holtrachem plant...

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