Tag: Environmental impact assessment
Army Corps Fast-Tracks Line 5 Pipeline Review Amid Trump Order
So, get this - the Army Corps of Engineers is speeding up the permit review process for a new section of an oil and gas pipeline that's going to run through protected wetlands on...
Don’t Ignore ‘Scope 3’ Emissions: Corporate Climate Action at Risk
In 2024, the Earth faced a record-breaking surge in carbon emissions, surpassing 41 billion tonnes of CO2. This alarming increase stems from a variety of industries, each contributing to the planet's warming through the...
London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone Expansion Reduces Air Pollution
In London, the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has been a game-changer in the fight against air pollution. Recent data from City Hall, reviewed by independent air quality experts, reveals that the ULEZ has significantly...
Dominion Approved for LNG Storage Facility in Virginia
Dominion Energy, Virginia's largest utility company, has recently received approval from state regulators to construct a liquified natural gas (LNG) storage facility for two of its gas-fired power stations in the Southside region of...
Legal Challenge Against EPA for Road with Radioactive Waste in Florida
Legal Challenge Against EPA for Road with Radioactive Waste in FloridaIn a recent turn of events, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing a legal challenge for its approval of a contentious plan...
Bureau of Land Management Streamlines Review for Oil Lease Sale
President Donald Trump's administration recently initiated an oil and gas lease sale on federal land in New Mexico, marking a significant shift in energy production policy. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the...
Trump Order Fast-Tracks Projects Harming Wetlands, Environmental Groups Warn
President Donald Trump's recent executive order, "Declaring a National Energy Emergency," has sparked controversy among environmental groups due to its potential impacts on critical wetlands and waterways. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is...
Preserving Peatland and Mangroves Cuts Southeast Asia Emissions by Half
Preserving Peatland and Mangroves Decreases Emissions in Southeast AsiaA recent study has uncovered a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the fight against climate change. Scientists have determined that the preservation and restoration of peat...
Railroad Commission Approves Increased Waste Disposal in East Texas
The Texas Railroad Commission recently made a controversial decision to approve a permit for increased waste disposal in East Texas, specifically in the small town of Paxton. Despite the technical staff's recommendation to deny...
Railroad Commission Greenlights Increased Waste Disposal in East Texas
Railroad Commission Approves Controversial Waste Disposal Permit in East TexasAfter extensive deliberations, the technical staff of the Texas Railroad Commission recommended denying a permit to dispose of oilfield waste in Paxton, a small town...
