Latest Pollution News
Biden's clean-car rules face a crucial test as appeals court hears Republican-led challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Efforts by the Biden administration to limit pollution from automobile tailpipes — a major source of planet-warming emissions — face a crucial test as a federal appeals court considers legal challenges brought by Republican-led states. The U.S. Court of...
Earth is outside its 'safe operating space for humanity' on most key measurements, study says
Earth is exceeding its “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine key measurements of its health, and two of the remaining three are headed in the wrong direction, a new study said. Earth’s climate, biodiversity, land, freshwater, nutrient pollution and “novel”...
Hawaii health officials warn volcanic smog known as vog has returned during latest eruption
HONOLULU (AP) — The latest eruption of a Hawaii volcano isn't threatening any infrastructure but health officials are warning the public about air-quality hazards from volcanic smog known as vog. Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting Sunday. On...
Groups sue EPA in an effort to strengthen oversight of livestock operations
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A coalition of environmental groups is seeking to force the Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen its regulation of large livestock operations that release pollutants into waterways. Food & Water Watch and a dozen other environmental and...
Environmental Protection Agency delays new ozone pollution standards until after the 2024 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is delaying plans to tighten air quality standards for ground-level ozone — better known as smog — despite a recommendation by a scientific advisory panel to lower air pollution limits to protect public health. The decision...
Africa Climate Summit links 'unfair' debt burden with calls to make continent's green assets pay off
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Climate change is “relentlessly eating away” at Africa’s economic progress and it’s time to have a global conversation about a carbon tax on polluters, Kenya’s president declared Tuesday as the first Africa Climate Summit got underway. “Those who...
Groundwater treatment systems to address 'forever chemicals' planned near Michigan military base
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Groundwater treatment systems will be installed near a military base in northern Michigan to address contamination from high levels of toxic, widely used “forever chemicals,” the U.S. Department of Defense announced Thursday. Two systems will be deployed...
Pollution in Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo threatens life in one of the world's oldest lakes
MARACAIBO, Venezuela (AP) — The fishermen of Lake Maracaibo say they face their worst nightmare everyday as fish stocks decline and pollution degrades the health of this great freshwater lake, one of the oldest — and largest — in the world. Lake Maracaibo, which once was at the...
The EPA is rejecting calls for tougher regulation of big livestock farms. It's promising more study
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration Tuesday rejected pleas to strengthen regulation of large livestock farms that release manure and other pollutants into waterways, promising more study instead. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it had...
Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — When flames swept through western Maui, engulfing the town of Lahaina, residents saw toxic fumes spewing into the air as burning homes, pipes and cars combusted, transforming rubber, metal and plastic into poisonous, particulate matter-filled smoke. Retired...
