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Massachusetts April 14, 2023

Boston mayor signs city ordinance aimed at discouraging use of fossil fuels in construction of new buildings

A new ordinance aimed at discouraging fossil fuel use in the construction of new buildings has been signed by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.

West Virginia April 6, 2023

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s coal mines fined $2.5M for violating pollution regulations

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s coal mines are accused of violating a settlement meant to prevent pollution. The mines were fined $2.5 million in penalties.

Minnesota March 17, 2023

Minnesota regulators monitor 400,000-gallon radioactive water leak cleanup

Minnesota regulators said that they are monitoring cleanup efforts by utility Xcel Energy following a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from its nuclear power plant.

VIDEO March 10, 2023

Jason Chaffetz: ‘Why do they keep throwing racism at everything?’

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jason Chaffetz and ‘Outnumbered’ co-hosts react to an L.A. Times op-ed arguing that White, affluent residents of the California city are polluting the air in minority areas.

China March 10, 2023

Dust storm, heavy pollution in China's capitol leads to 'hazardous' air quality

The air quality in Beijing is plummeting due to dust storms and heavy pollution. The capital city's air quality index is 1,093, which is a "hazardous" level.

Washington March 8, 2023

WA sells organizations allowances to emit greenhouse gas, auction raises $300M

Washington held its first auction selling allowances to emit greenhouse gas. Businesses, lawmakers, and individuals bought 6.2 million allowances, raising a revenue of $300 million.

Washington February 28, 2023

WA dam owner pleads guilty to a spill that polluted a river with rubber particles

The owner of a Washington dam company pleaded guilty to using old field turf for a construction project. The turf ripped which polluted a river with synthetic material.

California February 22, 2023

California beach town bans the use of balloons beginning 2024

Laguna Beaches' city council voted to ban the use of balloons beginning in 2024. This comes in an effort to cut down pollution and wildfires.

California February 21, 2023

California city council considering balloon ban to protect Laguna Beach coast

The city council of Laguna Beach is considering banning public balloons in an effort to save the coast. Many cities have already limited balloons.

Ohio February 21, 2023

EPA chief, Ohio governor drink tap water near train derailment site after heavy criticism

EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine drank tap water on Tuesday during a visit to a home near the site of the East Palestine train derailment.

World February 21, 2023

International Energy Agency accuses fossil fuel industries of doing too little to curb methane emissions

The IEA believes cutting methane could limit near-term global warming. The agency accused fossil fuel industries off not doing enough to curb methane emissions.