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Fines after fast food franchises dump oils in drains

Franchises of three of Australia's three major fast food chains have been fined after their staff were caught red-handed dumping oil into stormwater drains.

AAP · Aug 19, 2024

The fight for iron sands: the bitter battle to protect New Zealand’s sea-floor riches

Government’s push to fast-track projects in NZ stirs fears deep-sea mining off Taranaki, long opposed by the community, could go ahead

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024

Australia’s nature is in deep crisis. These 3 easy steps would give our new environment laws teeth

The Albanese government’s environmental reforms are likely to feature prominently on federal parliament’s agenda this week. A Senate inquiry into the long-awaited reforms is due to deliver its findings on Monday. Meanwhile, the Coalition is reportedly preparing to oppose the changes, potentially forcing Labor into negotiations with the Greens.

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2024

Dangerous factory fires remain a burning issue

A spate of dangerous industrial fires has residents raising the alarm that environmental authorities and government aren't doing enough to prevent them.

AAP · Aug 16, 2024

Lucid Air Grand Touring Highway Range Test: Nothing Beats This

Lucid's 516-mile EV sedan is a champion at long-distance driving. In fact, it's the undefeated champion of the moment.

InsideEVs · Aug 15, 2024

Water crisis in Mississippi capital developed during failures in oversight, watchdog says

A watchdog group says “layers of inadequate oversight and enforcement” by state and federal agencies contributed to a water crisis in Mississippi’s capital city

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024

I just drove Toyota's first EV for a week — here's my pros and cons

As Toyota's only all-electric vehicle, the 2024 Toyota bZ4X limited is big on style, but short on range. I test drove it for a week to uncover what's good and bad with this crossover SUV.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 15, 2024

Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says

As climate change fuels the intensity and frequency of wildfires, it's also driving up the health risks for farmworkers who often have no choice but to continue working amid dangerous levels of smoke

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024

Liquefied natural gas pollution linked to 60 premature US deaths a year – report

LNG exports responsible for $957m in total annual US health costs, says new Greenpeace and Sierra Club report

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2024

SpaceX refutes reports that its Starship launch pad system polluted Texas waters

SpaceX has strongly refuted a media report claiming the company violated environmental regulations by releasing pollutants related to Starship launches in South Texas.

Space · Aug 14, 2024