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Walmart sued for allegedly dumping hazardous waste in California

Walmart sued for allegedly dumping hazardous waste in California

Investigators said inspections of trash compactors from Walmart stores over the last six years found dozens of items classified as either hazardous waste or customer records with personal information.
by Jonathan Franklin

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State environmental regulators stand by PolyMet air permit

State environmental regulators stand by PolyMet air permit

State regulators have reaffirmed a key permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's new analysis comes after a lawsuit alleged that the agency failed to consider information suggesting that PolyMet planned to build a larger project than was outlined in the permit.
by Dan Kraker

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Biden boosts fuel-economy standards to fight climate change

Biden boosts fuel-economy standards to fight climate change

In a major step to fight climate change, President Joe Biden’s administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
by The Associated Press

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What losing Build Back Better means for climate change

What losing Build Back Better means for climate change

Climate scientists warn that emissions need to fall quickly. Those cuts will be even tougher with the Build Back Better legislation shelved for the foreseeable future.
by Lauren Sommer

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Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

The announcement by the West Virginia Democrat likely dooms the $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation, which — without any support from Republicans — needs backing from every Senate Democrat in order to pass through the 50-50 chamber.
by Arnie Seipel

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The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan

The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan

The White House has outlined a plan to install more electric vehicle chargers nationwide — a step experts say is vital to reducing America's carbon footprint and improving the accessibility and practicality of nontraditional vehicles.
by Alana Wise

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New legal battle over predator killing in Nevada wilderness

New legal battle over predator killing in Nevada wilderness

Conservationists are suing three federal agencies over an environmental review the government says satisfies requirements to resume killing wildlife in federally protected wilderness areas in Nevada.
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