Tag: Environmental impact

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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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Trump accelerates deep-sea mining despite international backlash

Title: Trump Accelerates Deep-Sea Mining Despite International BacklashPresident Donald Trump wants to speed up applications for deep-sea mining to make the United States a leader in the industry. An executive order was issued on...
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Is the Nuclear Renaissance Proposed by the Trump Administration Truly Happening?

In March, there was a thunderous op-ed in Power Magazine by Republican senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee calling for President Donald Trump to make some major institutional changes in the Tennessee...
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Impact of Cutting Clean Energy Incentives on Electric Bills

The Impact of Cutting Clean Energy Incentives on Electric BillsRenewable energy has been a hot topic in the political sphere, with the Trump administration arguing that renewables are driving up energy costs and advocating...
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Global Report: ‘Wiplash’ Climate Effects in Cities – EcoWatch

In a recent global report, researchers have unveiled alarming climate trends affecting major cities worldwide, with many urban centers experiencing drastic shifts between dry and wet conditions. These extreme climate fluctuations, known as "wiplash,"...
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Past Pollution Ignored in Rich Nations’ 1.5C Climate Plans

Wealthy nations' claims that their emissions reduction targets for 2035 are in line with limiting global warming to 1.5C have sparked skepticism among experts concerned about fairness. In recent months, countries such as the...
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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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Indigenous Advocates in Canada: Mining Companies Violate Nature’s Rights

In a world where nature's value is often overlooked, Indigenous advocates in Canada are leading a global campaign for the rights of nature. This movement aims to recognize the inherent worth of nonhuman elements...
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Rollbacks Threaten Environmental Justice Gains: Former EPA Official

Matthew Tejada, a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official, led the charge in the agency's environmental justice initiatives for over a decade. Initially hired by the Obama administration to spearhead environmental justice efforts as...
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Florida Sugar Industry Pollution Disproportionately Impacts Underprivileged Communities

Florida's Sugar Industry Impact on Underprivileged CommunitiesIn the heart of Florida lies a remote area, Belle Glade, where the sugar industry thrives, making the state the top producer of sugarcane in the country. From...