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politics17 days ago

Greens Embrace MAHA Allies, Reframing RFK Jr.'s Environmental Push

Major environmental groups that publicly denounced RFK Jr. are quietly partnering with his Make America Healthy Again movement to push pesticide and public-health reforms, blending green policy expertise with a coalition that includes vaccine skeptics and conservative activists. The budding alliance could yield state-level pesticide wins but risks alienating traditional Democratic supporters and complicating the environmental movement’s science-driven stance.

via Politico|
#environmental-policy#glyphosate#maha
House cancels bid to weaken Endangered Species Act amid drilling concerns
environment1 month ago

House cancels bid to weaken Endangered Species Act amid drilling concerns

Republicans pushed to codify Trump-era weakenings of the Endangered Species Act, but a House vote on the ESA Amendments Act was abruptly canceled amid concerns in tourism‑dependent districts; critics say the bill would undermine habitat protections and hinder species recovery, while pointing to a Gulf of Mexico drilling exemption as evidence of politics over science and warning it could imperil ecotourism economies like Florida’s even if a future administration reverses some actions.

via Ars Technica|
#defenders-of-wildlife#endangered-species-act#environment
EPA proposes looser coal-ash rules, sparking groundwater concerns
environment1 month ago

EPA proposes looser coal-ash rules, sparking groundwater concerns

The EPA proposed weakening cleanup rules for coal ash disposal, including easing groundwater monitoring, allowing exemptions to national standards, and expanding the reuse of coal ash, moves critics say could leave toxins like mercury and lead in groundwater. The plan would roll back some Biden-era protections that required site-wide cleanup and stricter controls, prompting opposition from environmental groups despite industry calls for flexible, site-specific approaches and potential cost savings.

via PBS|
#coal-ash#environment#environmental-policy
Washington’s Climate Claims Overstated by Significant Margin
environment4 months ago

Washington’s Climate Claims Overstated by Significant Margin

Washington state officials admitted to overstating the climate benefits of their carbon permit auctions, with revised estimates showing the projects will only reduce about 300,000 metric tons of pollution, far less than initially claimed, due to data errors and misreporting. The correction highlights concerns over the credibility of the state's climate initiatives and the potential diversion of funds to non-climate priorities.

via KUOW|
#auction-fraud#carbon-emissions#climate-change
Europe Reverses Plan to Ban Combustion Engine Cars
world5 months ago

Europe Reverses Plan to Ban Combustion Engine Cars

The European Union has scaled back its plan to ban the sale of new combustion engine cars by 2035, now allowing 10% of new cars to be hybrids or internal combustion engines, due to pressure from car manufacturers. This move is seen as a setback for EU climate goals, which aim for carbon neutrality by 2050, and reflects industry concerns over energy costs and competition. The decision has raised environmental concerns, as it may slow progress in reducing vehicle emissions.

via CNN|
#auto-industry#climate-change#electric-vehicles
Trump's Shutdown Cuts Halt $18 Billion in Federal and Climate Funding
politics7 months ago

Trump's Shutdown Cuts Halt $18 Billion in Federal and Climate Funding

The Trump administration announced the cancellation of $8 billion in climate-related projects across 16 states amid a government shutdown, with all affected states voting for Kamala Harris in 2024 and most led by Democratic governors, while also pausing $18 billion in New York City infrastructure projects to review for unconstitutional practices.

via CBS News|
#climate-projects#environmental-policy#federal-funding
London Launches Major Cleanup to Remove Wet Wipe Island from Thames
environment9 months ago

London Launches Major Cleanup to Remove Wet Wipe Island from Thames

London has begun a historic cleanup of 'Wet Wipe Island' in the Thames River, removing approximately 180 tons of flushed bathroom debris using heavy machinery, marking the UK's first large-scale mechanical removal of wet wipes from a river. This effort follows years of volunteer-led efforts and scientific research highlighting the environmental damage caused by wet wipes, which are contributing to microplastic pollution and harming aquatic life. The cleanup is part of broader policy measures, including a planned ban on plastic-containing wet wipes by 2026, aimed at reducing sewer blockages and improving water quality.

via ABC News|
#environment#environmental-policy#london
Global Push for Plastics Treaty to Combat Pollution Crisis
world9 months ago

Global Push for Plastics Treaty to Combat Pollution Crisis

The US has sent letters to countries urging rejection of a UN plastic treaty that would limit plastic production and additives, positioning itself in opposition to over 100 countries and aiming to prevent binding caps on plastic manufacturing, reflecting its broader stance to prioritize industry interests over environmental measures in global negotiations.

via Reuters|
#environmental-policy#global-negotiations#plastic-pollution