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Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Amid Deadlock on Production Limits

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Amid Deadlock on Production Limits

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Amid Deadlock on Production Limits Negotiations for a landmark global treaty to combat plastic pollution have concluded in Geneva without a breakthrough, as nations remain deeply divided over whether to cap plastic production. The talks, which were expected to finalize a new draft treaty on Thursday, ultimately adjourned late into the night with no revised text and a clear lack of consensus, leaving many delegates stunned. The critical point of contention revolves around limiting the…

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Florida FWC Approves Controversial Black Bear Hunt Set for December 2025

Florida FWC Approves Controversial Black Bear Hunt Set for December 2025

Florida FWC Approves Controversial Black Bear Hunt Set for December 2025 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has officially approved the state’s first black bear hunt in a decade, slated to begin this December. The decision, which comes despite significant opposition from numerous conservation and animal welfare organizations, greenlights a 23-day hunting season. This move has reignited intense debate across Florida regarding wildlife management practices, balancing population control with ethical conservation concerns. Proponents within the FWC emphasize the…

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EPA Under Fire: 139 Employees Placed on Leave Amid ‘Dissent’ Over Trump Administration Policies

EPA Under Fire: 139 Employees Placed on Leave Amid ‘Dissent’ Over Trump Administration Policies

EPA Under Fire: 139 Employees Placed on Leave Amid ‘Dissent’ Over Trump Administration Policies The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has placed 139 employees on administrative leave after they signed a “declaration of dissent” against the agency’s current policies. The EPA alleges the employees are “unlawfully undermining” the Trump administration’s agenda. In a letter made public earlier this week, the employees asserted that the agency is failing to uphold its core mission of protecting human health and the environment. This public…

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California Lawmakers Pass Sweeping CEQA Reforms to Fast-Track Infrastructure and Housing

California Lawmakers Pass Sweeping CEQA Reforms to Fast-Track Infrastructure and Housing

California Lawmakers Pass Sweeping CEQA Reforms to Fast-Track Infrastructure and Housing California state lawmakers have passed a significant trailer budget bill that will exempt key construction projects from the stringent California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), aiming to accelerate crucial infrastructure and housing development across the state. The legislation, which passed on Monday, June 30, 2025, marks a major shift in the state’s approach to development. The newly approved exemptions will apply to a range of projects, including vital water system…

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