Tag: Environmental impact

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Global Aluminum Producer to Build $4 Billion Smelter in Wind-Rich Oklahoma

The “Hay Capital of the World” might become the clean aluminum capital of America soon. Oklahoma and Emirates Global Aluminum have plans to construct a $4 billion aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, known for...
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Solving America’s Avocado Obsession: Protecting Mexico’s Forests

America's insatiable appetite for avocados has fueled a green gold rush that is now endangering Mexico's forests. The surge in demand for the creamy fruit has led to the rapid expansion of avocado orchards...
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Farmers Sue USDA for Deleting Climate Data

Farmers Allege USDA Deleted Vital Climate Data In a recent turn of events, farmers across the United States have taken legal action against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for allegedly removing crucial web pages...
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Nearly Half of New EU Buses Were Zero-Emission in 2024

The European Union Buses Transition to Zero Emission: A Promising Outlook In the bustling city of Munich, Bavaria, Germany, the streets are abuzz with a new wave of eco-friendly transportation. As of December 18, 2024,...
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Mitsubishi Cancels $1.3B Chemical Plant in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley

Mitsubishi Cancels $1.3B Chemical Plant in Louisiana's Cancer Alley Mitsubishi Chemical Group has decided to cancel its plans for a $1.3 billion chemical plant in the heart of Louisiana's industrial corridor, much to...
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Trump Supports Deep-Sea Mining, Risking Global Conflict

So, like, President Donald Trump made some move on Thursday that could be a game-changer for this Canadian company trying to be the first to mine minerals from the ocean floor. They've been wanting...
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Copper Demand: Pollution and Rights Abuses Concerns

So, like, the world is all about this energy transition thing, right? And apparently, to make electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels, we need a ton of copper. And get this, the global...
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DOJ Drops Environmental Justice Lawsuit Against Chemical Plant in ‘Cancer Alley’

In a small town in Louisiana, the ongoing battle against environmental injustice took a surprising turn when the Department of Justice decided to drop a critical lawsuit against a chemical plant in the area...
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Assessing Climate Risk: Government’s Recent Action and Impact

The United States was hit by nearly 30 billion-dollar storms last year, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's disaster tracking database revealed that these catastrophes are...
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The Real Cost of Denying Climate Change – Inside Climate News

So, like, there's this new memo from the White House, right? It's telling federal agencies to basically ignore the financial impacts of climate change when making decisions about regulations and stuff. Unless, like, the...