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France planted Douglas-fir forests; streams later showed up to 10 times more nitrate

In France and Luxembourg, it was found that Douglas-fir plantations are contributing to significant nitrate elevation. Streams flowing from these regions have nitrate levels that are two to ten times above normal. Analysis of the underlying soil points to excessive nitrate generation. Additionally, groundwater underneath these trees presents noticeably increased…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Democratic group lays out environmental, economic roadmap

Members of House Democrats’ Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition and its affiliated nonprofit released a set of policies on Tuesday to serve as a template to address both economic and climate concerns in the next Congress should their party make big midterm gains. The SEEC Institute’s Thriving Economy Project is…

Roll Call · Sep 15

EU Parliament votes to scrap carbon border tax's emergency brake, setting up clash with member states

European Union lawmakers voted to remove a clause allowing suspension of the carbon border levy. This move sets up a disagreement with EU member states who want an emergency brake. The carbon border levy imposes CO2 emissions fees on certain imported goods. Lawmakers propose using collected revenue to compensate industries…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

California loosens first-year climate reporting requirements

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released new guidance on Sept. 2 giving companies additional flexibility as they prepare for the state's first greenhouse gas emissions reporting deadline on Nov. 10.

Ballotpedia · Sep 14

Scientists planted 150,650 koa trees, and endangered birds moved right in

For decades, cattle grazing had transformed thousands of acres at Hawaii’s Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge into pasture. From 1992 to 1996, conservationists planted 150,650 native koa trees across degraded land to rebuild forest habitat for rare Hawaiian birds. More than 20 years later, researchers found native birds increasingly using…

The Times of India · Sep 14

EPA Approves New Vehicle Pollution Limits for Transportation Planning in California’s San Joaquin Valley

Federal regulators have approved new vehicle-emissions limits that transportation planners across California’s San Joaquin Valley will have to consider when evaluating future transportation plans and projects.

Clever Dude · Sep 14

EPA is set to eliminate rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Trump’s EPA set to end regulations on how much pollution coal-fueled power plants can produce — forever

The administration is moving to prevent any attempt to reimpose any limits on emissions under future presidents

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Mining for minerals in the Congo could help save the rainforest, former minister says

IN FOCUS: Lee White – a former minister for the environment in Gabon – tells Nick Ferris why he believes investment from responsible mining companies gives the world’s second largest rainforest a better chance of survival than traditional foreign aid

The Independent UK · Sep 14

‘Carbon fever’ threatens hard-won Indigenous rights in Bolivian Amazon

Leaders in Pando region denounce opaque deals over carbon credits as government and companies rush to monetise Amazon rainforest after 2024 ruling

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14