Tag #Environmental Regulations

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Northern Pulp's $2.5 Billion Mill Proposal Hinges on May Financing Deadline

Northern Pulp proposes a $2.5-billion mill near Liverpool, Nova Scotia, contingent upon securing financing by early May; failure would trigger asset sales, impacting the province's economy and environment, following the 2020 closure of its Pictou County mill due to environmental violations.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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EU Omnibus Bill Alters Corporate Sustainability Reporting

The EU's omnibus bill, released February 26th, significantly alters corporate sustainability reporting by raising thresholds for mandatory reporting, delaying obligations, and simplifying standards, sparking controversy over potential setbacks in ecological and human rights progress.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Supreme Court Curbs EPA Authority on Sewage Discharge

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the EPA overstepped its authority with vague limits on San Francisco's sewage discharge into the Pacific Ocean, potentially impacting nationwide water quality regulations and setting a precedent for future environmental cases.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Trump Declares National Energy Emergency, Reversing Climate Policies

President Trump declared a national energy emergency on his first day in office, aiming to accelerate fossil fuel development by weakening environmental reviews and increasing oil and gas lease sales, reversing Biden-era policies promoting renewable energy; this move faces Democratic opposition and ...

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Climate Action
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EU Eases Green Transition with €6 Billion Cost Reduction Package

The European Commission unveiled a package of measures to ease the green transition, reducing administrative costs by €6 billion, simplifying environmental regulations for businesses, and introducing tax cuts to boost the economy while maintaining long-term decarbonization goals.

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Climate Action
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Woodside Faces Delays, Raising Australian Energy Crisis Fears

Woodside's six-year-old application to extend its North West Shelf gas operations until 2070 faces further delays, causing frustration and raising concerns about a looming energy crisis in Victoria and NSW due to declining Bass Strait gas production and a slower-than-expected shift to electric alter...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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ILT Recommended Steel Slag as Waste, Advice Rejected

The Netherlands' Inspectorate for the Environment and Transport (ILT) recommended classifying steel slag as waste two years ago due to environmental and health concerns, but this advice was not implemented due to legal challenges and a large, timely sale of steel slag to the Baltic states.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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German Coastal Crab Fishery Suffers Worst Year Ever in 2024

German coastal crab fishing experienced its worst year in 2024, with catches plummeting by 44% to 1,057 tons, causing a 41% revenue drop to €25 million despite higher prices. This is the sixth consecutive year of below-average catches, threatening the existence of many fisheries and highlighting the...

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Life Below Water
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Supreme Court Curbs EPA's Sewage Discharge Regulations

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the EPA overstepped its authority with vague sewage discharge limits for San Francisco, potentially impacting nationwide water quality regulations and creating an unusual alliance between the city and polluters.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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EU Lobbying Spending Hits €343 Million, Raising Transparency Concerns

Analysis reveals that the 162 largest EU companies and trade associations spent €343 million on lobbying in 2024-2025—a 13% increase—with polluting industries showing significant growth. This highlights the need for stricter regulations and greater transparency.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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North Macedonia Seeks EU Approval for Waste Imports Amid Stricter Regulations

North Macedonia is among 24 countries seeking EU approval to import non-hazardous waste, facing stricter EU regulations starting in 2027 that will largely ban such imports to non-OECD countries unless environmental standards are met; this includes a complete ban on plastic waste exports from 2026 to...

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Trump Administration's Data Purge Hinders Environmental Justice Efforts

The Trump administration removed several key federal environmental data tools, including EJScreen and CEJST, hindering efforts to address environmental injustices and potentially impacting polluting corporations like Elon Musk's xAI and SpaceX. Several websites, including those containing the CDC's ...

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Clean Water and Sanitation

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