Pollution

Oil Companies Downplayed Extent Of Spills In Gulf Of Mexico: Investigation

"Mongabay Latam and Data Crítica examined and compared official data of oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico, including satellite images by scientists studying oil spills and evidence compiled by fishing communities. Their analysis found that most oil spills are not reported."

Source: Mongabay, 04/29/2025

"China Says Trump’s Order on Seabed Mining Violates International Law"

"China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that an executive order President Trump signed a day earlier to accelerate the permitting process for seabed mining in international waters “violates international law and harms the overall interests of the international community.”

Source: NYTimes, 04/28/2025

"OSHA Office Closure in ‘Cancer Alley’ Raises Fears About Risks to Workers"

"On the morning of March 20, Mathew Roberts was working at a chemical plant on the outskirts of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when he was involved in an accident with a forklift. Unresponsive and in critical condition, the father of two and Iraq War veteran known for his big laugh and warm smile was taken from the Nutrien nitrogen plant to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries."

Source: Capital & Main, 04/25/2025

"Child Health Experts With Diversity Roles Will Be Fired or Reassigned"

"The Environmental Protection Agency has informed employees who are experts in children’s health that they will be fired or reassigned because their job descriptions include work on environmental justice or diversity, equity and inclusion, an agency spokeswoman has confirmed."

Source: NYTimes, 04/25/2025

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