Environmental panel’s opposition likely won’t slow WA carbon market linkage to CA-Quebec Wednesday, November 22 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Opposition from the Environmental Justice Council to linking Washington state’s carbon market with the joint California-Quebec carbon market likely won’t stop the planned merger.... Read More.
Port of Seattle establishes environmental fund utilizing property tax dollars Thursday, November 16 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Port of Seattle has established an “Environmental Legacy Fund” that will utilize collected property tax dollars for environmental initiatives. ... Read More.
Inslee blasts FERC pipeline expansion ruling despite limited environmental impact Friday, October 20 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee condemned a ruling Thursday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to allow expansion of a natural gas pipeline crossing the... Read More.
Montana’s new law banning climate impact reviews sparks backlash from environmental experts Friday, May 26 by ABC News(HELENA, Mont.) -- The federal government has made a push toward enacting policies addressing climate change in recent years, but state lawmakers in Montana are bucking the trend, recently passing a law curbing climate impact reviews in the state.State Rep. Josh Kassmier last month... Read More.
Paine Field Environmental Cleanup Monday, April 24 by Marcee MaylinApparently, we have a contaminated area of the southeastern portion of Paine Field that has been under investigation since 1993.The Department of Ecology is overseeing the cleanup of the TECT Aerospace Everett TECT Aerospace Cleanup Site on the southeastern portion of Paine Field... Read More.
DOJ sues Norfolk Southern for alleged environmental violations in East Palestine derailment Friday, March 31 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern seeking to hold the railroad company accountable for the derailment last month in East Palestine, Ohio and its toxic aftermath, according to court records.The civil lawsuit on behalf of the EPA seeks... Read More.
‘Cancer Alley’ at center of lawsuit claiming environmental health crisis Thursday, March 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The residents of a Louisiana parish, located in an area that has become known as “Cancer Alley,” filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the local government alleging the petrochemical plants built in the area are tantamount to “environmental racism.”The lawsuit, which... Read More.
How environmental disasters affect ecosystems: Ohio train derailment could affect local ecosystem for years, experts say Tuesday, March 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Scientists will be likely monitoring the ecosystem surrounding the areas affected by a massive chemical spill in Ohio for years to come.The tens of thousands of aquatic life that have died as a result could potentially point to whether ecosystems are... Read More.
Exxon Mobil must face environmental allegations, court rules Tuesday, May 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The highest court in Massachusetts ruled Tuesday the state attorney general can pursue a civil lawsuit that accused Exxon Mobil of misleading investors about its products and their impact on the climate.The unanimous opinion, written by Associate Justice Scott Kafker, rejected... Read More.
Indigenous climate efforts vital to fight against environmental destruction Thursday, April 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- When the oil tanker Exxon Valdez spilled 11 million gallons of oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound, hundreds of thousands of acres of water were threatened.The 1989 spill, considered one of the most devastating environmental disasters in U.S. history, destroyed the... Read More.
Experts predict lasting environmental damage from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, environmental experts and activists are warning of a ripple effect of problems, including long-lasting damage to the war-ravaged country's urban, agricultural and industrial areas.Nearly two months into its invasion, Russia has begun its long-feared offensive... Read More.
Video game companies take steps to tackle environmental issues Tuesday, April 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As the effects of climate change prompt more urgency to cut greenhouse gas emissions around the world and reduce energy use, every industry is facing scrutiny about their impact on the climate and the environment.Video games, media, and entertainment companies, in... Read More.