
02 September 2025
Exxon and California spar in dueling lawsuits over plastics
The oil giant accused the state’s attorney general and four nonprofit groups of defamation after they sued over recycling claims.

The oil giant accused the state’s attorney general and four nonprofit groups of defamation after they sued over recycling claims.
Emissions of sulfur dioxide increased by 18% in 2025, according to an analysis of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency data by the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental advocacy group.
One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.
“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”
"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”
A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations
“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”
“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.