With environmental and health concerns taking center stage globally, a shift in the "polluter-pays" focus will have far-reaching implications for parents, healthcare professionals, scientists and advocates around the globe.
As the urgency of climate change and health-related issues escalates, a redefined polluter-pays doctrine will prioritize holding corporations and industries accountable for their environmental impact.
Nurses and doctors will have a vital role in advising patients on the implications of pollution on their health, making it essential to stay updated on evolving policies.
Advocates and policymakers must adapt to this changing landscape, aligning their efforts with the emerging environmental and health priorities.
Key quote:
"Global corporate titans had better get ready to pay up."
Federal agencies would be required to do a full accounting of how their decisions affect ecosystems the public depends on under a draft guidance that the White House will release Tuesday.
Environmental concerns are raised anew about potential contamination from Canadian open-pit mines flowing through the waterways into Montana’s lakes, harming fish.
An upcoming project would change the flow of the Mississippi River and its sediment to make up for land the coast is losing due to climate change and sea-level rise.
