Global environmental concerns intensify as regulatory debates, climate-driven coastal erosion, and resource management conflicts dominate headlines.
Key Points
The US Environmental Protection Agency has faced scrutiny for quietly backtracking on previous claims that the country had fully phased out certain toxic PFAS compounds.
Workers facing extreme heat in the US are increasingly adopting labor organizing strategies that target the reputations of major brands to secure safety protections.
The California town of San Clemente is grappling with rapid coastal erosion, sparking a difficult debate about the future of homes and local economies as rising sea levels persist.
Arizona and Nevada are formally challenging proposed federal water restrictions that threaten to significantly reduce their shares of the Colorado River.
An environmental watchdog report revealed a two-year lobbying effort by US corporations aimed at weakening and delaying the European Union’s landmark deforestation regulations.
A new economic study suggests that UK investment in home insulation and heat pumps would generate 50,000 jobs, far outpacing the 1,100 jobs projected by new oilfield developments.
Climate change is threatening the integrity of world-famous surfing breaks, creating long-term risks for local tourist economies that depend on specific coastal conditions.
Data centers are launching new public relations initiatives, including youth-oriented educational tours, to combat public backlash regarding their environmental and resource impact.