WA to consider changes to allocation of no-cost allowances to certain industries

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Ecology says it is “developing a report to the Legislature about policy options for how certain industrial facilities (emissions-intensive, trade-exposed industries or EITEs) could be...

Cow dung to power cars in India without causing pollution

Uttar Pradesh’s rural economy is set to get a boost as – for the first time – methane will be produced from cow dung on a large scale, producing fuel that can power vehicles over long distances, creating rural jobs and strengthening the green...

Texas A&M researchers apply artificial intelligence to study forecast pollution

Researchers found environmental pollution increases following severe weather events, including heavy rainfall or lightning. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — In the heart of College Station at Texas A&M University, researchers are examining if there is a...

Himachal CM announces Rs 100 crore for disaster relief

Shimla On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced release of an additional Rs 100 crore for disaster-hit families to provide prompt relief, along with the launching of Rs. 3,000...

Trump Administration Moves to Destroy Satellite That Monitors Greenhouse Gases

The Trump Administration’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 would take an axe to NASA science. Two satellite missions on the chopping block have provided climate scientists, oil and gas companies, and farmers with critical atmospheric carbon...

Four days left to square the circle on global plastic pollution treaty

Countries remained at loggerheads Monday over how to tackle plastic pollution, with only four days left to craft a landmark global treaty on reining in the ever-growing scourge. While plastic has transformed modern life, plastic pollution poses an...

EXCLUSIVE - Martin Lines: "We cannot keep demanding more food at lower prices and then acting surprised when pollution increases"

Image: Martin Lines, arable farmer and chief executive at the Nature Friendly Farming Network, said: "All too frequently, small family farms are expected to shoulder the burden while large, powerful businesses carry on unchecked. We need joined-up...

UN Plastic Pollution Talks Face Deadlock

Talks at the United Nations aimed at securing a landmark treaty to combat plastic pollution are falling short of expectations, the negotiations chair has warned in a candid midway update. The meeting, which began on Tuesday, has four days...

Why congestion charging might not lower Auckland's air pollution

Plans for a congestion charge on Auckland drivers might not lower the city's pollution. File photo. Photo: RNZ / Lucy Xia Congestion charges can lower emissions and travel times by putting cordons around the central city and spending the revenue...

Peru: Solar-Powered Fish Farming in Indigenous Communities

The first harvest of Amazonian fish from one of the ponds contributing to the food security of indigenous families, using solar energy. The initiative is expected to be replicated in a second phase, reaching more indigenous communities in two...

Filipino-made engine nozzle developed to help PUV drivers cut fuel costs, emissions

Source: https://www.greentechecobooster.com/ Philippine Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers can now take part in reducing the country’s greenhouse gas emissions while saving on fuel costs by using a patented fuel engine nozzle developed by a...

Iowa residents press for urgent action on farm pollution as water crisis deepens

Hundreds of Iowans gathered in Des Moines to confront mounting evidence that farm runoff is contaminating drinking water and possibly driving the state’s rising cancer rates. Carey Gillam reports for The New Lede. In short: A new Polk...

Constanta Becomes Romania’s Energy Hub

Constanta is becoming the energy hub of Romania and the Black Sea, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan announced. Constanta County is consolidating its position as a regional energy leader through integrated investments in clean energy production and...

Countries are trying to negotiate a groundbreaking international treaty on combating plastic pollution

WinGD: Shipping's Net Zero Future Needs Sharper Signals, Soon

Dominik Scheiter is CEO of WinGD. Image Credit: WinGD The IMO's Net Zero Framework is the first global framework to combine mandatory emissions reduction targets with greenhouse gas (GHG) pricing across an entire industry sector. Setting a compass...

OP-ED: Pa. has chance to reduce pollution and save lives

If you find yourself thinking the weather keeps getting more frightening, you’d be right. The frequency and severity of weather events — heat waves, floods, windstorms, wildfires, droughts, etc.-are getting worse. By now, you’ve probably been...

Trump’s EPA rollback on climate rules may reignite legal battles between states and the federal government

The Trump administration’s move to repeal the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gases could trigger a new wave of lawsuits and state-led climate regulations, echoing past legal fights. Marianne Lavelle reports...

New Jersey BPU expands utility bill credits as electricity rates rise

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities took action to help Garden State ratepayers deal with the rising cost of electricity. The board formally approved $100 utility bill credits announced by Gov. Phil Murphy and other top state Democrats in...

Vietnam’s Catholics lead battle against plastic pollution

Anton Le Van Phuoc, right, and another volunteer collect waste on the beach at Sao Cat Parish in Hue, Vietnam (UCA News) Along the central coast of Vietnam, a peaceful environmental movement is underway, led by local Catholics with dedication and...

What Will We Lose if Oil and Gas Drilling Expands in Arctic?

The Trump administration plans to make unprecedented push to maximize oil and gas drilling in Alaska by leasing ecologically sensitive lands and waters to the highest-bidding fossil fuel company. This new and aggressive drilling would cause...