The European Commission has adopted new rules to prohibit the sale of microplastics and of a range of products containing microplastics, in a move that is expected to prevent the…
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How Climate Change Could Threaten Future Democracies
by Cody Doyleby Cody DoyleInstability driven by climate change could threaten democracies in the future, even though representative governments are best equipped to provide solutions, experts gathered at an annual conference have argued. The…
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Climate ChangeEnvironmentEnvironmentalGovermentgovernmentHealthPublic HealthWorld News
“Unprecedented” Youth Climate Trial Demands Action From 32 European Governments
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeThe largest climate case ever raised before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) kicked off Wednesday in Strasbourg, France, Reuters reported. It’s an “unprecedented” effort from six young Portuguese…
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BusinessEnvironmentEnvironmentalTechnology
Microsoft’s $200m Carbon Removal Deal Advances Heirloom’s Dac Solution
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterMicrosoft has inked one of the largest carbon dioxide removal (CDR) deals to date with Direct Air Capture (DAC) startup Heirloom, which involves 315,000 metric tons of carbon removal estimated…
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EnvironmentEnvironmentalScienceUnited States
Saturday’s Annular Solar Eclipse: What to Expect in West Central Ohio
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterWhile we know about the total solar eclipse next April, did you know that an annular solar eclipse will happen this Saturday? Meteorologist Conner Prince explains the science and what…
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EnvironmentEnvironmentalIndustryNewsUnited States
Easterseals, Lions Club Partner to Reduce Plastic Waste in Ohio County
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeEasterseals Rehabilitation Center, 1305 National Road, is the newest drop-off location for the Ohio County Virtual Lions Club’s plastic bag recycling campaign. Nate Miller, Easterseals operations manager, said Easterseals is…
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Climate ChangeEnvironmentalGovermentUnited States
Virginia, West Virginia Oppose Biden’s Social Rules for Highways
by Travis Foxby Travis FoxThe neighboring states of Virginia and West Virginia are voicing opposition to a Biden administration rule that would mandate social and environmental regulations on infrastructure projects such as roads and…
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North Pacific Fishery Management Council is Evaluating Additional Management Actions to Minimize Bycatch
by Blake Brooksby Blake BrooksThe North Pacific Fishery Management Council is evaluating additional management actions to minimize the bycatch of western Alaska origin chum salmon bycatch to the extent practicable in the Bering Sea…
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BusinessEnvironmentalGovermentUnited States
New York Fisherman Convicted of Criminal Conspiracy, Obstruction of Justice
A federal jury convicted Montauk, New York, U.S.A.-based fisherman Christopher Winkler of multiple criminal charges on 4 October after the U.S. Department of Justice accused him of overfishing and falsifying…
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EnvironmentalScienceUnited States
N.Y. Students Become Scientists for a Day at Annual Hudson River Event
by Travis Foxby Travis FoxIn an effort to inspire the next generation of environmentalists, thousands of students from 80 schools across New York state transformed into scientists for a day during the 21st annual…
