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Dutch Agriculture: 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction Possible Through Innovation

A Wageningen University study commissioned by Dutch provinces reveals that agricultural ammonia emissions can be reduced by almost 50 percent within five years using available and upcoming technologies, mainly in dairy farming, potentially enabling all provinces to meet nitrogen targets, though live...

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Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Confirmation Hearings, Previewing Policy Battles

President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees faced Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, focusing on his domestic and economic agenda; the hearings previewed upcoming battles over taxes, spending, tariffs, and the environment; nominees are expected to be confirmed.

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Zeldin's EPA Nomination Signals Potential Shift Towards Deregulation

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, emphasized balancing environmental protection with economic growth, suggesting a potential shift towards deregulation and aligning with Trump's stated goal of reducing fed...

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Hino Motors to Pay $1.6 Billion in US Emissions Fraud Settlement

Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, will pay $1.6 billion to settle US Justice Department charges of falsifying emissions data from 2010-2019, resulting in the sale of over 110,000 non-compliant diesel engines and excessive air pollution.

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Hino Motors Pleads Guilty to Emissions Fraud, Pays \$1.6 Billion

Hino Motors pleaded guilty to a multi-year conspiracy to evade US and California emissions standards, resulting in a \$1.6 billion settlement that includes fines, engine replacements for ships and trains, funding for cleaner buses and trucks, and a five-year probation barring the import of diesel en...

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RAF Bases: Hotspots of Toxic "Forever Chemical" Pollution

Analysis of Ministry of Defence documents reveals high levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in groundwater near multiple RAF bases in the UK, exceeding safe drinking water levels and raising concerns about potential health risks to personnel and nearby communities.

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Major Corporations Urge EU to Maintain Stringent Sustainability Regulations

Major European companies including Nestlé, Unilever, and Primark, are urging the EU to resist calls for weakening its sustainability regulations, expressing concerns that already committed resources could be wasted by any revision.

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Trump's EPA Nominee to Review, Potentially Reclaim, IRA Climate Funds

President-elect Trump's EPA nominee, Lee Zeldin, committed to reviewing and potentially reclaiming funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) during Senate testimony, citing accountability concerns raised by Senator Ricketts, who noted insufficient oversight funding for the EPA inspector general. ...

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Zeldin's EPA Nomination Signals Potential Regulatory Rollbacks

Lee Zeldin's Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator showcased his commitment to balancing environmental protection with economic growth, aligning with President-elect Trump's plans to reduce regulations and promote fossil fuel development; Zeldin's past votes and statements indicate poten...

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EU Air and Noise Pollution: 250,000 Annual Deaths, Insufficient Measures

A European Court of Auditors report reveals that air and noise pollution in the EU cause 250,000 deaths annually, with insufficient measures in place; while some cities show progress, 10 member states exceed NO2 limits, and noise pollution reduction targets are unlikely to be met.

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California Withdraws Emissions Rule Requests Amid Trump Administration Uncertainty

Facing anticipated pushback from the incoming Trump administration, California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered locomotives and semi-trucks, including a ban on new diesel semi-trucks by 2036 and older locomotives by 2030, leaving the state's c...

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California Stalls Diesel Emission Rules Amid Trump Administration Opposition

California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered semi-trucks and locomotives due to the incoming Trump administration's opposition and the EPA's inaction, delaying the state's efforts to curb pollution and improve air quality.

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