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[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Ignoring his own scientists and public health advocates, Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler refused today to tighten federal standards for soot emitted from auto tailpipes and smokestacks that causes serious respiratory harm. The decision comes on the heels of the first nationwide study by a team of …

[ad_1] In times of crisis, many people feel the desire to help their communities. But the current stay-at-home orders prevent taking action. Right now, unless you are an essential worker, the most helpful thing to do is stand down. Still, everyday heroes are finding social distancing-approved ways to be of …

[ad_1] The head of Orsted, the world’s largest offshore wind farm developer’s Asia-Pacific unit, has said the company is concerned the coronavirus may delay auctions for offshore projects as it prepares to enter the market. “The pandemic will not influence investment decisions and general confidence in offshore wind, but it …

[ad_1] Protecting our wildlife across Africa is no longer what it used to be. Dedicated individuals across the marine and terrestrial sectors work tirelessly to keep our heritage safe. During this global pandemic, let us not forget about our rangers. As lockdowns are implemented across the world, rangers are being …

[ad_1] People can see the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas from Punjab after pollution levels dropped due to the coronavirus lockdown. Locals say that it’s the first time in 30 years that the mountain peaks have been visible nearly 125 miles away. Namo namo ji shankara ???????????? @guardian @saviour_of_green . …

[ad_1] Because of staff shortages, UK councils are not cutting roadside verges which is already boosting wildflower numbers and could be a ‘silver lining’ to the coronavirus crisis, says the charity Plantlife. The UK has 238,000 hectares of road verges and for many wildflowers, these roadside mini-meadows are their main …

[ad_1] A spring lockdown is a great time to do some simple and clever home spring greening. There’s likely to be more time to cook, clean, learn and teach new skills – and pick through precious plastic, glass and paper recycling for discarded treasure to reuse around the home. Here …

[ad_1] KIEV/MOSCOW (Reuters) ― A huge forest fire in Ukraine that has been raging for more than a week is now just one kilometer (0.6 miles) from the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant and poses a radiation risk, Greenpeace Russia warned on Monday, citing satellite images. Ukraine’s Emergency Situations Service …

[ad_1] A year from now, how will the battle to slow global warming look in a post-coronavirus world? That’s a question being asked a lot these days by policy experts and activists, and it’s one with huge implications. Some hope it will bring out the best in us and our …

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