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Environmental justice advocates criticize lack of inclusion in plastic treaty negotiations

Environmental justice and Indigenous groups say they were largely excluded from key plastic treaty talks last week in Busan, South Korea, which took place over seven days and ended without a final text.

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A plastics treaty could reshape global pollution but faces major hurdles

Negotiations for a global plastics treaty are progressing slowly, with countries divided over production limits, waste regulation, and scientific access, yet the commitment to further discussions remains a hopeful sign.

Editorial team writes for Nature.

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Senator Whitehouse puts climate change on budget committee’s agenda

For more than a decade, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse gave daily warnings about the mounting threat of climate change. Now he has a powerful new perch.
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Ontario’s coal-free future sparks new energy dilemmas

A decade after Ontario’s landmark coal phase-out cleaned up its skies, the province now faces tough questions about how to ditch natural gas, a significant contributor to climate change.

Fatima Syed reports for The Narwhal.

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Trump administration puts environmental justice funding in jeopardy

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition plans suggest potential cuts to environmental justice programs, threatening gains made under the Biden administration’s Justice40 initiative to combat pollution in vulnerable communities.

Amudalat Ajasa and Anna Phillips report for The Washington Post.

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Concerns grow over potential lead risks in Asheville’s water after hurricane

Two experts urge Asheville residents to conduct widespread testing for lead in drinking water following a treatment suspension caused by Tropical Storm Helene.

John Boyle reports for Asheville Watchdog.

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Banks fuel climate risk with $200 billion for new gas projects

A surge of liquefied natural gas projects could generate emissions rivaling all coal power plants worldwide, raising fears over climate goals.

The Guardian reports.

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North Carolina town takes utility giant to court over climate inaction

A lawsuit by Carrboro accuses Duke Energy of ignoring decades of evidence about climate change, increasing fossil fuel use and harming vulnerable communities.

Ivan Penn and Karen Zraick report for The New York Times.

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Democrats push Biden to allocate climate funds before leaving office

Democratic lawmakers are urging President Biden to speed up the disbursement of Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure funds to safeguard climate programs ahead of the incoming administration.

Zack Budryk reports for The Hill.

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Texas eyes nuclear energy to meet industrial power demands despite local water worries

Texas leaders are reviving uranium mining to fuel nuclear reactors aimed at meeting growing energy needs, but locals fear groundwater contamination from mining and waste disposal.

Dylan Baddour reports for Inside Climate News.

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Tax breaks for LNG terminals leave Gulf Coast communities shortchanged

Gulf Coast communities in Texas and Louisiana lose critical tax revenue due to lucrative agreements granting tax breaks to liquefied natural gas developers, according to a Sierra Club report.

Dylan Baddour reports for Inside Climate News.

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Wetland destruction could raise Michigan flood costs by billions annually

Federal wetland protection rollbacks threaten Michigan with $4.77 billion in annual flood damage as climate change amplifies risks, a report warns.

Kyle Davidson reports for Michigan Advance.

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Big oil shifts donations to Democrats in New Mexico’s state races

Major oil and gas companies increased contributions to Democratic state candidates in New Mexico, reflecting a strategic shift in campaign donations where Democrats control legislative and executive power.

Jerry Redfern reports for Capital & Main.

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