Environment

U.S. EPA settles with two San Joaquin Valley companies to ensure safe handling of hazardous waste

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the conclusion of separate investigations into the hazardous waste management practices of two companies in the San Joaquin Valley. Collectively, they have agreed to pay $75,200 for their violations...

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NASA's OCO-2 Will Track Our Impact on Airborne Carbon

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Fossil fuel burning and other human activities are the primary source for the rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide....

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Twenty six new properties added to World Heritage List at Doha meeting

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Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape (Turkey)

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Powering up: the energy challenges facing Europe

Securing energy supplies at affordable prices, improving energy efficiency and reducing harmful emissions will be high on the agenda of the European Parliament for the coming months and years. These issues will also be discussed at the Council summit...

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