Canada's New Greenwashing Law Impacts U.S. Businesses
Canada amended its Competition Act on June 20, 2024, to regulate unsubstantiated environmental claims in marketing, impacting U.S. companies operating in Canada and potentially setting a global precedent.
Canada's New Greenwashing Law Impacts U.S. Businesses
Canada amended its Competition Act on June 20, 2024, to regulate unsubstantiated environmental claims in marketing, impacting U.S. companies operating in Canada and potentially setting a global precedent.
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32% Bias Score
Sydney Mulch Asbestos Case: Developer and Company Face Charges
A property developer and Max Brenner chocolate cafe chain owner, Arnold Vitocco, and his company, VE Resource Recovery, face charges from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for alleged asbestos contamination in mulch used across Sydney, resulting in the closure of numerous parks and publ...
Sydney Mulch Asbestos Case: Developer and Company Face Charges
A property developer and Max Brenner chocolate cafe chain owner, Arnold Vitocco, and his company, VE Resource Recovery, face charges from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for alleged asbestos contamination in mulch used across Sydney, resulting in the closure of numerous parks and publ...
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40% Bias Score
New Rules Target Methane Leaks From Gas Meters
The Biden administration is finalizing rules requiring gas utilities to detect and repair methane leaks, targeting consumer meters as a primary source, impacting climate change and potentially consumer costs; final rules are expected next month.
New Rules Target Methane Leaks From Gas Meters
The Biden administration is finalizing rules requiring gas utilities to detect and repair methane leaks, targeting consumer meters as a primary source, impacting climate change and potentially consumer costs; final rules are expected next month.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Court Invalidates Nitrogen Emission Offsetting, Creating Uncertainty for Businesses
The Dutch Council of State declared "internal saldering" of nitrogen emissions illegal, retroactive to 2020, impacting businesses across sectors and causing uncertainty due to a lack of central permit tracking. The government aims to present a new emissions policy by January 2024.
Dutch Court Invalidates Nitrogen Emission Offsetting, Creating Uncertainty for Businesses
The Dutch Council of State declared "internal saldering" of nitrogen emissions illegal, retroactive to 2020, impacting businesses across sectors and causing uncertainty due to a lack of central permit tracking. The government aims to present a new emissions policy by January 2024.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Court Overturns €700,000 in Fines Against Tata Steel for Coke Emissions
A Haarlem court overturned seven €100,000 fines against Tata Steel for exceeding permitted levels of raw coke emissions from its aging coke ovens, citing insufficiently substantiated decisions by the Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied; the dispute involves differing interpretations of the word "ve...
Dutch Court Overturns €700,000 in Fines Against Tata Steel for Coke Emissions
A Haarlem court overturned seven €100,000 fines against Tata Steel for exceeding permitted levels of raw coke emissions from its aging coke ovens, citing insufficiently substantiated decisions by the Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied; the dispute involves differing interpretations of the word "ve...
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Imposes €0.25 Fee on Single-Use Plastic Food Containers
The Netherlands will impose a standard €0.25 fee on single-use plastic food and beverage containers starting January 1, 2026, aiming to reduce daily plastic waste of 19 million items and increase reusable container usage, as part of the European Single Use Plastics directive.
Netherlands Imposes €0.25 Fee on Single-Use Plastic Food Containers
The Netherlands will impose a standard €0.25 fee on single-use plastic food and beverage containers starting January 1, 2026, aiming to reduce daily plastic waste of 19 million items and increase reusable container usage, as part of the European Single Use Plastics directive.
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44% Bias Score
UK Tightens Rules on Waste Incinerators
The UK government announced stricter regulations for new waste incinerators in England, requiring them to meet stringent criteria such as landfill reduction and carbon capture to address environmental concerns and public opposition; current incineration rates are nearly 50% of household waste.
UK Tightens Rules on Waste Incinerators
The UK government announced stricter regulations for new waste incinerators in England, requiring them to meet stringent criteria such as landfill reduction and carbon capture to address environmental concerns and public opposition; current incineration rates are nearly 50% of household waste.
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52% Bias Score
New Jersey Dealers Oppose Clean Truck Rules, Previewing Nationwide EV Challenges
New Jersey's adoption of California's Advanced Clean Trucks Rules (ACT), mandating 7-11% zero-emission trucks by 2024, faces opposition from dealers citing high costs and insufficient infrastructure, while environmental groups highlight health risks and the urgency of climate action; a committee vot...
New Jersey Dealers Oppose Clean Truck Rules, Previewing Nationwide EV Challenges
New Jersey's adoption of California's Advanced Clean Trucks Rules (ACT), mandating 7-11% zero-emission trucks by 2024, faces opposition from dealers citing high costs and insufficient infrastructure, while environmental groups highlight health risks and the urgency of climate action; a committee vot...
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48% Bias Score
Federal Regulations Mandate Increased Gas Leak Detection and Repair
New federal regulations mandate that gas utilities increase leak detection and repair of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from gas meters, the largest source of such leaks; these rules, stemming from a law passed during President Trump's term, are currently being finalized by the Biden administrati...
Federal Regulations Mandate Increased Gas Leak Detection and Repair
New federal regulations mandate that gas utilities increase leak detection and repair of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from gas meters, the largest source of such leaks; these rules, stemming from a law passed during President Trump's term, are currently being finalized by the Biden administrati...
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40% Bias Score
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Health Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of over 200,000 people found a link between long-term exposure to air pollution, specifically nitrogen dioxide, and increased hospital admissions for mental illnesses, prompting calls for stricter environmental regulations.
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Health Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of over 200,000 people found a link between long-term exposure to air pollution, specifically nitrogen dioxide, and increased hospital admissions for mental illnesses, prompting calls for stricter environmental regulations.
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20% Bias Score
Brazilian Laws Threaten Amazon Soy Moratorium, Risking Increased Deforestation
New laws in Mato Grosso and Rondonia, Brazil, threaten the Amazon soy moratorium by reducing tax incentives for companies adhering to it, potentially increasing deforestation; the 18-year-old agreement, supported by major corporations and environmental groups, has helped reduce deforestation, but th...
Brazilian Laws Threaten Amazon Soy Moratorium, Risking Increased Deforestation
New laws in Mato Grosso and Rondonia, Brazil, threaten the Amazon soy moratorium by reducing tax incentives for companies adhering to it, potentially increasing deforestation; the 18-year-old agreement, supported by major corporations and environmental groups, has helped reduce deforestation, but th...
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52% Bias Score
German Company's €25 Million Investment in Chinese Carbon Offset Project Exposed as Potential Fraud
A German company, Verbio, invested €25 million in a Chinese carbon offset project (BZIA) facilitated by Beijing Carbon, but investigations revealed the project used pre-existing equipment, violating German regulations and potentially constituting fraud; this highlights systemic failures in German au...
German Company's €25 Million Investment in Chinese Carbon Offset Project Exposed as Potential Fraud
A German company, Verbio, invested €25 million in a Chinese carbon offset project (BZIA) facilitated by Beijing Carbon, but investigations revealed the project used pre-existing equipment, violating German regulations and potentially constituting fraud; this highlights systemic failures in German au...
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48% Bias Score