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Spokane joins lawsuit against 'forever' chemical manufacturers
The lawsuit originated in South Carolina and seeks damages for the effects of PFAS contaminants on natural resources and public health. PFAS, or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are commonly used in firefighting foam and manufacturing settings.
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Chemical company Chemours unsure of science in EPA's new standard on forever chemicals
Chemical company Chemours said at first glance, it has “serious concerns with the underlying science used and the process EPA followed.” The company said it fully supported regulation “grounded in the best available science and follows the law.”
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EPA spends $21B, puts drinking water standards on forever chemicals
The EPA said extensive research and science led to the ruling. It considered how PFAS affects public health, conversations and decisions included the water sector and state regulators, and effective implementation was part of the discussion.
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New study finds that CO2 is increasing the rate by which the globe is greening, even under drought
The study found that increased plant growth, called "greening," accelerated in 55.15% of the globe, while browning, which is where plants are decreasing in greening, occurred in only 7.28%.
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Major rainfall prompts flood warnings in Southern California
The adverse weather conditions are reportedly the result of an "atmospheric river," which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) describes as "relatively long, narrow regions in the atmosphere – like rivers in the sky – that transport most of the water vapor outside of the tropics."
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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham unveils 50-year water conservation plan
The governor unveiled a 23-page plan on Tuesday to combat the issue. Among other things, it proposes public education campaigns, infrastructure improvements, updated wastewater treatment plants and watershed restoration.
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State agriculture officials press banks on involvement with climate bloc: 'We hold serious concerns'
Of particular concern to the agricultural officers are what they deemed the "severe consequences for American farmers—including cutting America’s beef and livestock consumption in half."
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Study finds that a ban on plastic grocery bags in New Jersey actually increased plastic consumption
The shift to alternatives to bags made from plastic film resulted in customers using alternative bags, which contain more plastic and produce higher greenhouse gas emissions, the study found.
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Newsom issues emergency proclamation over San Diego-area flooding
Video footage online has shown cars floating along flooded streets with water levels nearing the roofs of some smaller vehicles.
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Freezing temperatures across US have killed 49 people, millions under severe weather alerts
New Jersey, Arkansas and multiple counties in West Virginia have declared a state of emergency due to the severe weather.
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Ban provision in Colorado's plastic bag, Styrofoam container law goes into effect
The law authorizes local governments and counties to enforce violations with a civil penalty of up to $500 for a second violation, and up to $1,000 for a third or subsequent violation. An exception is a local government can’t enforce a violation of a retail establishment within a school.
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Midwest and upper Plains hit with blizzard warnings following Christmas
Eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota are under an ice storm warning.