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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Biden administration rules aimed at curbing mercury and methane emissions, despite legal challenges from Republican-led states and industry groups.

Abbie VanSickle and Adam Liptak report for The New York Times.

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The Supreme Court will soon hear cases that could reshape key environmental laws, including those affecting water permits and agency authority over climate rules.

Pamela King, Niina H. Farah and Lesley Clark report for E&E News.

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The global petrochemical industry is bracing for a significant transformation, as a deep and extended downturn is expected to close many outdated plants, leading to more sustainable operations powered by low-carbon solutions and recycling technologies.

Alexander H. Tullo reports for Chemical & Engineering News.

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During their first Senate debate, Democrat Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick sparred over fracking, clean energy investments and the sale of U.S. Steel, accusing each other of distorting the facts.

Kiley Bense reports for Inside Climate News.

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Richard Thompson, who first identified microplastics, warns that without international agreement on a global treaty, plastic pollution could triple by 2060.

Richard Schiffman reports for Yale Environment 360.

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A recent report shows Canadians may lose more than $18.8 billion due to the government's low toll rates for the Trans Mountain pipeline, with the oil industry reaping the benefits.

Mitch Anderson reports for DeSmog.

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West Virginia activists protesting the Mountain Valley pipeline are being hit with serious criminal and civil charges under a new law that increases penalties for those opposing fossil fuel infrastructure projects.

Nina Lakhani and Hilary Beaumont report for The Guardian.

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A new study shows that AI systems consume significant amounts of water and energy to process even basic tasks, with resource demands expected to grow.

Aynsley O'Neill reports for Living on Earth.

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Tommy Beaudreau, former Deputy Secretary of the Interior, improperly held stock in ExxonMobil and Chevron while participating in a meeting affecting those companies, according to a report by the agency’s internal watchdog.

Maxine Joselow reports for The Washington Post.

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Three environmental groups are suing Montana’s DEQ over its approval of a coal mine expansion that threatens groundwater, sacred Native sites and ranchers' livelihoods.

Darrell Ehrlick reports for Daily Montanan.

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Pennsylvania’s Senate candidates, Bob Casey and Dave McCormick, will debate on Oct. 3, with key questions expected on climate change, energy and fracking.

Kiley Bense reports for Inside Climate News.

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In the aftermath of widespread devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene, the vice-presidential debate saw a sharp divide over climate policy, with Democrat Tim Walz endorsing clean energy expansion while Republican J.D. Vance expressed skepticism about human-caused climate change.

Tik Root reports for Grist.

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Ireland’s powerful agribusiness lobby is stalling efforts to reduce agricultural emissions and meet environmental goals, threatening the country’s water and air quality while pushing a false narrative of sustainability.

Phoebe Cooke and Michaela Herrmann report for DeSmog.

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The Mapuche Confederation of Neuquén has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate environmental risks posed by fracking in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta region.

Katie Surma and Keerti Gopal report for Inside Climate News.

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Britain is closing its final coal-fired power station, marking the end of over 200 years of reliance on coal to power its economy.

William Booth reports for The Washington Post.

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A potential $15 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel has sparked political controversy, leaving pollution and public health concerns in the Mon Valley largely overlooked.

Kiley Bense reports for Inside Climate News.

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More than 20 scientists expressed frustration with the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization for not correcting errors in a livestock emissions report, which two cited academics say underestimates the impact of dietary changes on greenhouse gas reduction.

Arthur Neslen reports for The Guardian.

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Experts warn that bottled water, often marketed as safer than tap, exposes users to harmful chemicals and contributes heavily to plastic pollution.

Tom Howarth reports for Newsweek.

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