Bayer, Monsanto merger gets green light from the DOJ
A proposed merger between Bayer AG and Monsanto passed a United States regulatory hurdle despite opposition from various food and farm groups.
15 state AGs sue EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt for not enforcing pollution controls
“Over and over again, the Trump administration has put polluters before the health and safety of New Yorkers.”
New UK study proves plastic bag legislation is working
"Great to see less plastic bags in our oceans, but we need the government to put an end to the use of all avoidable single-use plastic by 2025."
Michigan approves Nestlé’s permit to increase water intake
"Sadly, the DEQ chose to give the green light to Nestlé to continue pumping our water..."
A death in Louisiana’s cancer alley reinforces a small town’s fears of industry impacts
Helping the residents of St. James relocate seems more feasible than assuring them that the air they are breathing is clean.
Protesters call out Canadian PM for his ‘betrayal’ over Kinder Morgan
"The commitment to build a pipeline in 2018 when we are in climate crisis is a crime against future generations."
Instead of reshaping domestic waste management, US asks China to lift its scrap waste...
"We hope that the U.S. can reduce and manage hazardous waste and other waste of its own and take up more duties and obligations."
Great Pacific Garbage Patch rapidly growing larger than twice the size of Texas
We must deal with the problem of plastic pollution – before it's too late.
Federal judge rules Pruitt ‘knowingly’ violated Ozone Standards law
"This is a victory for everyone who breathes, and is clear evidence that Scott Pruitt's frequent attempts to delay and obstruct federal clean air safeguards is against the law."
Pipeline leaks 42,000 gallons into Indiana stream
The spill comes as pipelines are under increasing scrutiny in North America.