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fromGothamist
6 hours ago

From abandoned Queens hospital to affordable housing, despite federal funding cuts

Fox said his company, Foxy Development, is moving forward with the project after scrapping some of the most ambitious environmental goals and obtaining new state funding to replace some of the lost EPA money.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 hours ago

Trump administration axes plans to kill invasive owls in Mendocino, Sonoma counties

"It's basically a completely unprecedented massacre of birds of prey," Pacelle said. But the move by Trump officials dismayed other wildlife advocates, who said the jarring plan is nonetheless necessary to save the spotted owl.
Public health
#plastic-pollution
#trump-administration
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Popular Cycling Roads and Trails Threatened by Trump's Public Lands Sell-off - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Popular Cycling Roads and Trails Threatened by Trump's Public Lands Sell-off - Streetsblog USA

#climate-change
#public-health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Water bills will 'never again' jump as high, claims minister

Households will "never again" face huge rises in water bills, the environment secretary has claimed, following a report into reforming the "broken" industry.
UK news
#water-regulation
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm

Under President Trump's leadership, EPA has taken a close look at our operations to ensure the agency is better equipped than ever to deliver on our core mission of protecting human health and the environment while powering the great American comeback.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Labour minister says he is not at all surprised' by Reform's lead in the polls

Steve Reed expressed that the consistent lead of Reform UK over Labour in the polls reflects public disenchantment with politics and unmet promises over the past 14 years.
UK news
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Waste incinerator back in plans for Miami-Dade. Here are 5 takeaways

Miami-Dade's largest waste incinerator burned down in February 2023 in Doral, prompting county commissioners to agree on building a new facility without deciding its location.
Miami
#wildlife-management
fromFortune
5 days ago

'He really turned the tide': Oyster people cheer La. Gov. canceling $3 billion project funded by Deepwater Horizon settlement

The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project had been intended to rebuild upward of 20 square miles of land in southeast Louisiana to combat sea level rise and erosion on the Gulf Coast.
Environment
#fossil-fuels
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Government ditches plan to stop businesses 'greenwashing' by scrapping green taxonomy

The UK government has dropped a flagship plan to introduce a green taxonomy designed to standardise carbon emissions calculations and prevent greenwashing.
EU data protection
#agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency pledge

The motion to rescind the climate emergency declaration in Durham has been condemned as a very dark day for the authority. The council has shifted its focus to a County Durham care emergency instead.
UK politics
#electric-vehicles
#public-lands
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Good Morning, News: Another Elected Official Arrested by the Feds, Growing Risk of US Involvement in Iran War, and Oregon's Public Lands Are at Risk (and on Fire)

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Good Morning, News: Another Elected Official Arrested by the Feds, Growing Risk of US Involvement in Iran War, and Oregon's Public Lands Are at Risk (and on Fire)

#climate-crisis
#housing-reform
#california
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump EPA Honcho Comes to Defense of Americans With Questions' About Chemtrails

President Trump's EPA head Lee Zeldin promised to address Americans' concerns regarding geoengineering and contrails, stating that those who asked questions in good faith were unfairly vilified.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lead ammunition to be banned for hunting and shooting in England, Scotland and Wales

The ban outlaws shotgun pellets containing more than 1% lead, and bullets with more than 3%, phasing restrictions in over three years starting in 2026.
Environment
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Cleaning Up Smog Is Suddenly Much Harder. Reined In by Trump, What Will California Do Next? | KQED

John Dunlap III criticized California's push for zero-emission car and truck rules, highlighting concern over inadequate charging infrastructure and the impacts on trucking, suggesting a lack of dialogue with technology users.
California
fromJalopnik
2 weeks ago

NYC Congestion Pricing Is Wildly Successful, So Of Course It's Become A Political Battleground - Jalopnik

Traffic in New York City's Congestion Relief Zone has decreased significantly, with backups at bridges and tunnels becoming far less common. The city has also generated millions from the $9 per vehicle toll.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How a 1.5bn wildlife-boosting' bypass became an environmental disaster

The new 21-mile road between Cambridge and Huntingdon cost £1.5bn and was opened in 2020 to fulfill a familiar political desire: growth.
Environment
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Industry group flails as CEQA adjustments hit California builders unevenly

Small to midsize urban housing developers are the winners in California's rollback of environmental protections this week. The pair of budget trailer bills that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Monday night exempt housing projects up to 85 feet in height from public review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), so long as they're located in existing neighborhoods.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Farms in England could be taken out of food production to boost nature, says Labour

Some farms in England could be taken entirely out of food production under plans to make more space for nature, as announced by Environment Secretary Steve Reed.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Donald Trump's China deal: rare earths pave the green road to militarisation | Editorial

It's an irony that the minerals needed to save the planet may help destroy it. Rare earth elements are at the center of a geopolitical arms race.
Canada news
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Letters: By electing Tordillos, S.J. District 3 rejects corporate influence

Thank you, District 3 voters, for standing up for what's right. Your voices were loud and clear: We will not allow PG&E to buy influence on our City Council.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Council Will Force Apps To Fund Safe E-Bikes for Workers - Streetsblog New York City

New Council bill mandates delivery app companies provide workers with certified e-bikes or subsidize access to e-bike programs.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Controversial German-Brazilian nuclear agreement turns 50 DW 06/27/2025

Germany's nuclear agreement with Brazil marks its 50th anniversary amid ongoing debate and criticism over nuclear energy.
Germany news
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

School Streets scheme hailed as reason for borough's air quality improvement

"This is a huge step forward for Redbridge. People in Redbridge can enjoy cleaner and healthier air, reducing the risk of respiratory diseases and improving overall quality of life."
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Chile targets fast fashion waste with landmark desert cleanup plan

As the sea mist drifts over a high coastal plateau above the city of Iquique in Chile's far north, the breeze rustles plastic bags bursting with second-hand clothing.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

EU rollback on environmental policy is gaining momentum, warn campaigners

The EU's rollback of environmental policies marks a significant shift toward deregulation, alarming campaigners and environmental groups.
Europe politics
#usda
fromAP News
4 weeks ago

New York governor seeks to build the state's first new nuclear power plant in decades

We're going to get it done. This historic initiative will lay the foundation for the next generation of prosperity.
New York Knicks
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Trump quits deal with Northwest tribes to restore salmon - High Country News

The Administration's decision to terminate these commitments echoes the federal government's historic pattern of broken promises to tribes, disrupting fisheries and raising energy costs.
Washington Capitals
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