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Scientists Develop Plastic Substitute That Could Fight Ocean Pollution
SciTechDaily
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July 30, 2025
USC researchers have created a biodegradable, ocean-safe plastic alternative from seashell minerals and citric acid polymers, offering a promising new solution to marine pollution. Credit: Shutterstock USC biomedical engineers have developed a...
New study challenges link between bottom trawling and carbon emissions
Fishing News
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July 30, 2025
In recent years, headlines have painted a grim picture of the impact of bottom trawling and dredging on the ocean’s carbon cycle. Articles in major outlets such as the Guardian and the National Geographic have pointed to alarming findings that...
Time extended to comment on emissions plan
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 30, 2025
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2024 The public is invited to comment on a state plan to curtail vehicle emissions, and has been given extra time to weigh in on the matter. Cars line up on Kinau Street. The public has extra time to comment on a draft state plan...
What EPA’s Plan to Revoke Pollution Classification System Means for US Climate Policy
Outlook India
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July 30, 2025
“In our work so far, many stakeholders have told me that the Obama and Biden EPAs twisted the law, ignored precedent, and warped science to achieve their preferred ends and stick American families with hundreds of billions of dollars in hidden...
US EPA to repeal core of greenhouse gas rules
Gulf Daily News Online
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The US Environmental Protection Agency will rescind the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, as well as tailpipe emission standards for vehicles, removing the legal foundation of greenhouse gas regulations...
Sharjah study shows devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life, says expert
The National News
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The amount of discarded plastic found in dead seabirds in the UAE has been described as "very alarming" by a senior Greenpeace campaigner. Farah Al Hattab, lead plastics campaigner at Greenpeace Mena, said harm to creatures such as seabirds...
The significance of EPA plan to revoke landmark greenhouse gas finding
CBS News
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July 30, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has decided to revoke a key scientific finding it published 16 years ago that six greenhouse gases are a threat to public health and must be regulated under the Clean Air Act. David Schechter breaks down why it...
Gaza Famine and Diplomacy, EPA Emissions Standards, GOP's Epstein Troubles
WNYC - New York
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July 30, 2025
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EPA proposes elimination of greenhouse gas emission rules
WTHR - Indiana
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EPA administrator Lee Zeldin announced a proposal to get rid of regulations that limit the amount of greenhouse gas emissions trucks and cars can produce in the US. INDIANAPOLIS — The Crossroads of America was front and center Tuesday on the...
Trump EPA Wants To Overturn 2009 Endangerment Finding That Controls Carbon Emissions To End '16 Years Of Uncertainty For Automakers'
Benzinga
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The Trump administration's EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency, has announced a proposal to overturn 2009's Endangerment Finding, which forms the basis of key climate action initiatives as well as curbs on carbon emissions. What Happened: U.S....
Ferry Group Urges EU to Align with IMO to Avoid Double Emissions Charges
Ship & Bunker
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July 30, 2025
Interferry warns EU shipping emission rules risk double-charging for ferry operators. Image Credit: Interferry Global ferry industry body Interferry has called on the European Commission to urgently align its regional shipping emission rules with...
EPA proposes revoking scientific finding greenhouse gases endanger public health
WCHS - West Virginia
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. Calling it the biggest...
Are greenhouse gases really dangerous? The EPA is reconsidering
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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July 29, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. The proposed Environmental Protection...
East Midlands airport hit with huge fine for environmental pollution
The Independent
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July 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Trump's EPA targets key health ruling underpinning all US greenhouse gas rules
ETHealthworld.com
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July 30, 2025
Washington: The Trump administration said on Tuesday it will rescind the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, removing the legal foundation for all U.S. greenhouse gas regulations. If finalized, the repeal...
Michigan lawmakers introduce bills to address cumulative pollution impact on communities
WSBT 22 - Indiana
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July 29, 2025
Two elected officials in Michigan held a press conference Tuesday to announce two new bills aimed at protecting the right to breathe clean air. State Senator Stephanie Chang (D- Detroit) and State Representative Donavan McKinney (D- 11th district)...
EPA moves to rescind finding that greenhouse gas emissions pose risk to the public
MetroNews - West Virginia
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July 29, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with repeal of a 2009 scientific finding that greenhouse gases pose a danger to the public. The 2009 standard, called the endangerment finding, has been a declaration that six key...
Environmental activists 'horrified' by Trump administration's announcement on greenhouse gas rules
The Blaze
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July 29, 2025
The Trump administration is getting ready to utterly defang pollution rules stifling energy companies in order to limit greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental activists are "horrified" by the announcement. Environmental Protection Agency...
Moulton College partners with Positive Planet to drive down carbon emissions
Northampton Chronicle & Echo
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July 30, 2025
Moulton College has partnered with Positive Planet to accelerate its environmental sustainability efforts, marking a significant step forward in reducing its carbon impact and driving positive change across the College community. The move will...
EPA to Revoke 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
WebProNews
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July 29, 2025
The Trump administration’s push to dismantle key climate regulations took a dramatic turn this week, with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announcing plans to revoke the agency’s landmark 2009 “endangerment finding.” This...