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In blow to Lula, Brazil Congress revives controversial environmental bill
Brazil's conservative-led Congress on Thursday reinstated much of a bill that makes it easier for companies to secure environmental…
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120 land and environmental defenders killed or disappeared in Latin America last year, report finds
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least 146 land and environmental defenders were killed or have gone missing around the world in 2024, with more…
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Brazil's Lula vetoes parts of environmental 'devastation bill'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday vetoed some provisions of a bill that would have made it easier for companies to…
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Brazil's congress passes bill to overhaul environmental regulations
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A bill to overhaul environmental regulations in Brazil was passed by the country's lower house Thursday, drawing…
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Supreme Court sharply limits environmental impact statements in victory for developers
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply limited the reach of environmental impact statements in a victory for developers. The…
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Trump is cutting the nation's environmental programs. Here are the health risks to Americans
The Trump administration’s slash-and-burn approach to federal programs has delivered a considerable hit to the nation’s environment, but…
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'Inbox from hell': Environmental groups outraged after EPA says polluters can email for exemptions
Environmental groups were outraged this week after the Environmental Protection Agency, acting under orders from President Trump, invited…
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Three Key Themes in Trump’s Environmental Moves So Far
“The idea that U.S. chemical regulation is so advanced that it hinders and slows down U.S. competitivity is preposterous,” said David…
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Trump Must Put an End to Biden’s Environmental Injustice
Nobody did this to you, environmental activists. You did it to yourselves. Source link
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Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to ease rebuilding in wildfire zones
Landmark California environmental laws will be suspended for wildfire victims seeking to rebuild their homes and businesses, according to…
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Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Russian officials warned of severe environmental damage Wednesday as thousands of people came out to clean up tons of fuel oil that…
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Supreme Court may sharply limit environmental impact statements that block energy development
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court may be about to sharply limit the reach of so-called environmental impact statements, which gauge potential…
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Ukraine estimates environmental damage of 1,000 days of war at $71 bn
The war in Ukraine has left tens of thousands of people dead, destroyed homes and created millions of refugees, but it has also caused…
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Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
LONDON (AP) — Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster were taking their case for compensation to a UK court on Monday, almost…
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EV battery production tainted by charges of environmental damage
Proponents of hybrid and electric cars say they are a greener alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles. But the industry's supply chains…