Focus on Environment
Google urged to step up efforts to demonetize climate falsehoods
Groups urge Google to enforce its climate disinformation demonetization policy as ads persist on misleading content despite bans.
Environmentalists sue New York, New Jersey and Delaware over endangered sturgeon
Lawsuits accuse NY, NJ, and Delaware of violating the Endangered Species Act by allowing Atlantic sturgeon to be killed as bycatch.
Nevada lithium mine wins final approval despite potential harm to endangered wildflower
Biden admin approves Nevada lithium mine, key to clean energy push, despite environmentalists' lawsuits over endangered wildflower.
World on track for ‘catastrophic’ 3.1C of global warming this century, UN warns
The world is on track for a “catastrophic” 3.1C of global warming, the UN warns calling for efforts to cut emissions driving climate...
The EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint
EPA sets strict new limits on lead dust in older homes and child-care facilities to protect children from toxic exposure.
Brazil inflation picks up in mid-October with higher electricity costs
Inflation in Brazil rose due to higher electricity costs, driving up consumer prices in Latin America's largest economy.
Dutch environmental agency warns on North Sea wind project delays
Delays in the Netherlands' rollout of offshore wind are already raising greenhouse emissions.
Netherlands to miss 2030 climate goal without further action, adviser says
The Netherlands risks missing its 2030 climate goal unless additional measures to tackle greenhouse emissions are taken.
Montreal climate protesters charged after climbing Jacques Cartier Bridge
Two activists face charges after scaling Montreal's Jacques Cartier Bridge in a climate protest, disrupting traffic.
Brazil launches platform to attract foreign investment for climate and ecological projects
Brazil launched a $10.8B platform at IMF meetings to fund green projects, targeting energy, industry, and nature solutions.
