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Environment
"Flaring" is an environmental problem. What will stop oil companies from doing it?
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 24, 2020
It's often cheaper to burn off the natural gas than it is to sell it.
These academics want to lead the way to flying less
by
Emma Jacobs
Jan 1, 2020
Now they want their institutions to lend some support.
Would you miss tiny bottles of shampoo in hotel bathrooms?
by
Nova Safo
Nov 25, 2019
Major hotel brands are promising to get rid of one of the most recognizable elements of the hotel experience: tiny bottles of shampoo.
Trump's visit to Shell plant highlights natural gas challenges
by
Scott Tong
Aug 13, 2019
Pennsylvania's natural gas industry hopes the plant can bring a lifeline to a sector beleaguered by overproduction.
Amid concerns over health, dry cleaners look to "wet" alternative
Jun 7, 2019
In Seattle, grants have been offered to dry cleaning companies who will trade a potentially dangerous chemical for safer alternatives.
Company wins court battle over exploratory oil drilling in Florida Everglades
Mar 20, 2019
After years of legal battles, a Miami-based company won the right to carry out exploratory oil drilling in the Florida Everglades.
For public good, not for profit.
Can a lake have legal rights? Voters in Toledo, Ohio, will decide
by
Adrian Ma
Feb 22, 2019
Ballot measure supporters want to stop pollution in Lake Erie. Opponents say the measure could unleash a torrent of frivolous lawsuits.
Critics say EPA moving too slowly on regulating chemicals found in Teflon
by
Scott Tong
Feb 15, 2019
There’s a family of chemicals inside our bodies that’s linked to birth defects, immune system problems and, possibly, cancer. The chemicals — known by the acronym P.F.A.S. — are contained in Teflon, which is found in everything from microwave popcorn bags to non-stick pans. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency made a plan to regulate […]
United Kingdom council hires its own "garbage queen"
Dec 19, 2018
Brighton is getting creative with its waste disposal methods.