Tag #Environmental Regulations

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Toxic Rat Poison Threatens Australia's Endangered Western Quolls

A study found toxic rat poison in 26 of 52 tested Australian marsupial carnivores, including threatened Western Quolls, revealing lethal doses in some. The delayed national regulation of these poisons contrasts with global norms, despite known threats to wildlife.

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Life on Land
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UK Government Faces HS2 "Bat Tunnel" Dilemma

The UK government faces intense criticism over the £100 million HS2 bat tunnel in Buckinghamshire, highlighting a conflict between infrastructure development and environmental regulations; currently, there's no clear solution to prevent similar projects, potentially leading to political and legal ch...

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Climate Action
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Chevron Weighs California Exit, Threatening Fuel Supply

Chevron may cease California oil production, closing two major refineries and potentially increasing gas prices due to stricter environmental regulations and declining gasoline demand, impacting 27 million drivers.

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Climate Action
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Chile's Pro-Investment Agenda Risks Environmental Damage

In Chile, a pro-investment agenda prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection is causing concern among 160 environmental organizations, who warn of weakened safeguards and increased socio-environmental conflicts, jeopardizing biodiversity and potentially harming long-term economic sus...

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Climate Action
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Netherlands Faces Steep Fines for Failing Water Quality Targets

A new European Commission report reveals that the Netherlands is failing to meet its water quality targets, with only 5.2 percent of its waters projected to reach a "good ecological status" by 2027 due to high levels of pollution from industry and agriculture, potentially facing annual fines of up t...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Italian Cities Face Severe Air Pollution Crisis

Legambiente's 'Mal'Aria di città 2025' report reveals Frosinone and Milan as the most polluted Italian cities in 2024, exceeding PM10 limits by 68 days; 71% of Italian cities will violate 2030 PM10 standards, and 45% will violate NO2 standards, necessitating substantial pollution reduction.

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Costa Rica champions multilateralism and sustainable trade amidst global uncertainty

Costa Rican Minister of Commerce Manuel Tovar discussed strengthening trade and investment with the EU, emphasizing multilateralism and sustainable practices; Costa Rica will preside over the 2025 OECD ministerial meeting and the UN Ocean Conference, showcasing its commitment to global cooperation a...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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EPA's New PFAS Standards Face Implementation Challenges Amidst Inconsistent State Regulations and Funding Gaps

The EPA announced new PFAS drinking water standards in April 2024, requiring public water systems to monitor for six PFAS by 2027, impacting an estimated 100 million Americans; however, inconsistent state regulations and funding gaps hinder effective implementation, and new research highlights PFAS ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Minister to Overrule Parliament on Wind Turbine Spacing

Dutch Climate Minister Sophie Hermans wants to temporarily ignore MPs' demands for a legal minimum distance between wind turbines and homes to accelerate the construction of 100 new wind parks by 2030, despite health concerns and legal challenges.

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Climate Action
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Trump's EPA Picks: Industry Lobbyists and Weakened Environmental Protections

Donald Trump's proposed EPA leadership consists largely of former industry lobbyists and executives who have previously worked to weaken environmental regulations, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on public health and the environment.

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Climate Action
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EU Report: Critical State of European Surface Waters

A European Commission report reveals that only 39.5% of EU surface waters are in good ecological condition and 26.8% in good chemical condition in 2021, mainly due to pollution; Germany shows particularly poor results with 99% of its surface waters chemically polluted.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Port Cities Curb Cruise Ship Tourism Amidst Growing Concerns

Multiple port cities, including Juneau, Nice, and others, are limiting or banning cruise ships due to negative impacts on residents and the environment, citing issues like overcrowding, pollution, and traffic.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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