A Japanese startup employs biotechnology to 'brew' eco-friendly fashion

The models' sleek, monochrome ensembles feature modern silhouettes and brooding facial expressions. They mysteriously move their hands and glower at the camera. There are images of icebergs interspersed throughout.

The campaign that promotes Goldwin and Spiber's products appears...

Contempt-of-court lawyer in $9.5 billion Chevron environmental lawsuit has appeal to the Supreme Court denied.

A disbarred lawyer who won a $9.5 billion judgment against Chevron in an environmental case in Ecuador was jailed for contempt of court on Monday, but the Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal.

Lawyer Steven Donziger got six months behind bars for ignoring a judge's order to han...

Tougher Air Pollution Regulations Are Being Proposed by the EPA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States has recommended, for the first time in a decade, stricter limits on fine soot in the air, which is linked to numerous health problems. Changes to PM 2.5 standards would lower the current limit from 12 micrograms per cubic meter to a r...

At a climate change summit, Japan received the infamous 'fossil' prize.

On Wednesday, an international environmental group bestowed the infamous "fossil" prize on Japan for being the world's largest public financier of oil, gas, and coal projects.

"The Japanese government is making enormous efforts to export false solutions" such as ...

Cities in France are boycotting World Cup events in a show of solidarity with the global movement condemning Qatar for its human rights and environmental abuses

Less than a month remains until the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins in Qatar, and already a number of French cities, including Paris, Lille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, and Marseille, have announced they will be boycotting the tournament and will not be setting up the customary fan zones with giant TV scree...

Environmental groups battle the Bay du Nord oil project in court and before the Norwegian public

In May, several protesters gathered in front of the Equinor offices in Newfoundland and Labrador to voice their opposition to the Bay du Nord oil project's approval.

Even after the federal government approved the Bay du Nord offshore oil project in Newfoundland months ago, environme...

Business groups want Maine DEP to postpone the reporting law for "forever chemicals"

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is being urged by several companies and trade associations to postpone new reporting requirements for products using so-called "forever chemicals." However, the proponent of the new regulation claims that PFAS-using industries had plenty ...

The Uber Files renew interest in the platform workers' directive

The European Commission has been requested to limit the use of chemicals in newborn diapers by NGOs and EU legislators. Nearly all European children are exposed to drugs that are harmful to their health, according to data from the French safety office (ANSES) published in 2019.

Incredib...

EU designates certain nuclear and natural gas as green

EPA disagrees with TVA's plan to build a gas plant to replace a coal plant. In contrast, it is more difficult for natural gas to remain a bridging fuel in the US.

The Tennessee Valley Authority was recently instructed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reevaluate its first ch...

To clean approximately 1,300 hazardous sites, the US reinstated Superfund taxes

Two long-expired excise levies on 42 chemicals and products derived from them are being reinstated by the US government. More than 1300 polluting sites in the US will be decontaminated with the help of the anticipated $14.4 billion (£12 billion) in revenue.

The "Superfund&quo...

This week, you should read about China's transition bonds, as well as other environmental news

As Beijing aspires to achieve carbon neutrality, the country's interbank bond market regulator announced on June 6 that it is rolling out so-called low-carbon transition bonds to assist businesses in becoming more environmentally friendly. According to the National Association of Financial Ma...

New York University Abu Dhabi is establishing research centres to study climate change and artificial intelligence

New specialised sections will study engineering and robotics.

New York University Abu Dhabi has announced four new research centres as part of its ambitious aims to combat climate change and enhance artificial intelligence.

The Research Institute at NYUAD will be the driving f...

The planned asbestos ban by the US EPA is being opposed by the industry

Imports of chrysotile asbestos, which is only used in the Chlor-alkali sector, would be prohibited in the United States under a groundbreaking regulation proposed by the US Environmental Protection Agency on April 5. The regulation would also make it illegal to import asbestos-containing items su...

According to new data, UAE residents and citizens are living more sustainably

83 per cent of UAE residents are aware of their environmental footprint and the influence their purchase decisions have on the earth. 59 per cent of individuals believe that using a sustainable laundry detergent is essential to them, and 25 per cent of UAE residents wash their laundry once a day....

Excessive quantities of harmful chemicals detected in Canadian nail salons

Nail technicians at budget salons are exposed to various chemicals often used as plasticizers and flame retardants, according to a new University of Toronto research conducted in partnership with Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre and the Healthy Nail Salons Network.

The study,...

EPA Streamlining Process for Bringing Biofuels to the Market

On 21st January, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new initiative for streamlining the review of biofuels and chemicals that can play a major role in replacing the higher greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels. 

The EPA has announced the new initiative ...

WHO and EPA Partner for Protecting Public Health

The World Health Organization and the US Environmental Protection Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for five years for the continued collaboration of the two organizations on a wide range of health and environment issues, particularly air and water pollution, children’s healt...

Environmental Issues in Thailand

The world is finally realizing the urgency of protecting the environment. One of the biggest issues in 2021, apart from the pandemic, was the UN Climate Change Conference that took place in Glasgow, Scotland from 31st October to 12th November. Leaders from around the world gathered to discuss new...

Harmful Impacts of Ethylene Oxide

Jennifer Jinot spent 26 years in the US Environmental Protection Agency and assessed the impacts of toxic chemicals on human beings.

She analyzed the effects of exposure to secondhand smoke and waited in frustration for four years before the final risk assessment was published in 1993. ...

Avantor fined 600,000 Dollars for Violating Chemical Restrictions

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States has announced that the alleged violations of reporting chemical requirements by the Avantor Performance Materials LLC have been resolved.

Earlier this week EPA said that the company was forced to pay 600,000 dollars in a civ...