Marathon Petroleum, U.S. reach agreement on refinery pollution
Marathon Petroleum Corp will spend about $334.6 million to cut pollution at refineries in five states and pay a $326,500 civil penalty, the U.S. Justice Department and Environmental Protection...
In boost to Paris climate pact, India says it aims to join this year
India has agreed to work toward joining the Paris Agreement on climate change this year, India and the United States said on Tuesday, giving a jolt of momentum to the international fight to curb...
Global standard to measure food waste aims to put more on plates
A new global standard for measuring food loss and waste will help countries and companies step up efforts to store, transport and consume food more efficiently, its backers said on Monday. Around...
Cleanup underway after Oregon train carrying oil derailed
Most of the cars from a Union Pacific train carrying crude oil that derailed and burst into flames in Oregon on Friday have been removed and the remaining oil will be hauled away on flatbed trucks,...
World Environment Day… Will all the crimes against wildlife stop??
On the world environment day 2016, what can we do? We know that wildlife is getting destroyed, forests are getting burned, for the sake of urbanization, animals are getting killed for the sake of...
Honduras gang violence uproots thousands a month: U.N.
Gang violence is forcing thousands of Hondurans to leave their homes every month to seek safety in other neighborhoods and provinces of the Central American nation, a problem that is invisible but...
Green MEP steps up pressure on La Linea sewage problem
A Green MEP has pressed the European Commission to take “specific action” against Spain to address pollution from La Linea that is impact water quality at Western Beach. Molly Scott Cato, who...
Cameroonian Women Stew Onions With ‘Pot In A Bag’ To Fight Pollution
Can a “pot in a bag” help fight climate change? Some Cameroonian housewives who think so are using the clever new fad to stew up their tasty rice and tomatoes. The fireless cooker, which...
