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Ohio to fast-track energy at former coal mines and brownfields
By Kathiann M. Kowalski
This story was originally published by Canary Media.
A new law in Ohio will fast-track energy projects in places that are hard to argue with: former coal mines and brownfields.
But how much the legislation benefits clean energy will depend on the final rules for its implementation, which the state is working out now.
Suicide prevention for farmers the focus of upcoming Lucknow workshop
Fifty-nine per cent of farmers meet the classifications for anxiety and 35 per cent meet the classifications for depression.
Paris Climate Protocols Have Limited Global Heating To “Just” 2.6 Degrees C
A new study finds the Paris Climate Accords have helped limit global heating somewhat, but much more needs to be done.
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Accepting US Car Standards Would Risk European Lives, Warn Cities & Civil Society
European cities and civil society groups have warned that accepting lower US car standards will see more dangerous vehicles flood into Europe. EU officials must revisit the hastily agreed trade deal with the US, where the EU stated that it “intends to accept” lower US vehicle standards, say cities — … [continued]
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Ontario still hasn’t acted on advice to toughen rules around lead in drinking water
‘It’s painful to see our authorities not following the evidence when people’s health is at risk.’ Internal documents show experts supported adopting Health Canada’s more stringent guidelines for the toxic chemical back in 2021.