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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on global treaty on plastic pollution

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) session in Geneva, which aimed to deliver a binding global treaty on plastic pollution, ended without agreement. Talks collapsed due to deep divisions between nations and the absence of a clear...

Princia Awarded $15,000 for Light Pollution Research

Student-Led Nonprofit Princia Receives Prestigious Christine Stevens Wildlife Award to Combat the Growing Crisis of Light Pollution VA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Animal Welfare Institute has recognized Princia for...

UN Chief expresses disappointment about failed negotiations on plastic pollution treaty

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed disappointment Friday after negotiations on an international treaty to combat plastic pollution concluded without consensus. "I deeply regret that, despite earnest efforts, negotiations to...

Justice Department Sues California to End Enforcement of Unlawful Emissions Standards for Trucks

Note: View EDCA complaint here. View EDCA motion to intervene memo here. View NDIL complaint here. View NDIL motion to intervene memo here. The Justice Department this week filed two complaints in federal courts against the California Air...

Adipic Acid Market to Reach USD 20 Billion by 2034, Driven by Demand from Automotive and Textile Industries

adipic acid market is set for strong growth, projected to reach USD 10.0 billion in 2024 and nearly double to USD 20.0 billion by 2034 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global adipic acid market is...

UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen on the plastic pollution treaty talks (INC 5.2)

C.R. England Applauds Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger as Milestone for Intermodal Efficiency

Salt Lake City, UT, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C.R. England Inc., one of the nation’s largest refrigerated carriers and a leader in Intermodal logistics, today voiced strong support for the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and...

City of Maumee Commits to Sewer Upgrades in Proposed Water Pollution Settlement

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The city of Maumee has agreed to make long-overdue upgrades to its sewer system to end decades of pollution in the Maumee River, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. “Sewage doesn’t belong in a scenic river,” Yost...

STAX Engineering Builds UK Momentum with £1.1M Government Grant for First European Port Emissions Capture and Control Project

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STAX Engineering is building momentum in the UK market, participating in a consortium that secured £1.1 million (US$1.5 million) in government funding led by carbon capture startup Seabound for...

Number of Mosquitos Surges in Las Vegas

(MENAFN) Although mosquitoes are generally associated with tropical and moist climates, their population has surged dramatically throughout the Las Vegas Valley in recent years. This unexpected rise is linked to several environmental changes that...

Attorney General Bonta Calls on U.S. EPA to Withdraw Harmful Proposed Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board today joined a coalition of 23 states and cities in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to repeal all...

France wants to 'stabilise' wildfire raging in south

(MENAFN) French firefighters are working to contain the country’s largest wildfire this summer, which has killed one person and destroyed thousands of hectares of land and numerous homes in southern France. The blaze began Tuesday in the Aude...

Engine Technology Forum Statement on EPA Announcement Regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and Engines, Vehicles, and Equipment Using Advanced Emissions Controls

Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Engine Technology Forum issued the following statement from Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, on the announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of new guidance on...

Smith Awarded EcoVadis Bronze Medal in 2025

The company’s sustainability practices and improved environmental efficiency have been validated HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors,...

Shareholder Engagement Considerations in Light of Texas v. Blackrock

On Friday, the Court in Texas v. Blackrock issued an opinion largely denying defendants’ motion to dismiss, which allows a coalition of States to proceed with claims that BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard conspired to violate the antitrust...

Designed right, road user charging can modernise how Australians move

One of the reforms set to be discussed at the federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable is road user charging, sometimes referred to as ‘road pricing’. The Treasurer has signalled it as a tax reform priority and the Productivity Commission...

Micro Mobility Market to Attain Massive Market Growth | Urban Transport with Sustainable and Shared Mobility Solutions

Micro Mobility Market has rapidly gained traction as cities around the world grapple with challenges such as traffic congestion, air pollution. NY, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the latest analysis by Market...

Inventory Optimization Market Poised for Significant Growth, Estimate to Hit USD 12.42 Billion by 2032 | Coherent Market Insights

Burlingame, CA, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inventory Optimization Market to Hit USD 5.87 Billion by 2025, Driven by Demand for Operational Efficiency The Global Inventory Optimization Market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.87 Bn in 2025...

Fortuna drills 4.5 g/t Au over 37.4 meters at Kingfisher and 11.2 g/t Au over 5.6 meters at Sunbird, Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to report updated exploration drilling results from the Kingfisher and Sunbird deposits at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire....

Ambulance Vehicles Market Poised for Explosive Growth, Projected to Hit USD 31.43 Billion by 2032 | Coherent Market Insights

Burlingame, CA, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambulance Vehicles Market to Hit USD 22.64 Billion by 2025, Driven by Growing Demand for Emergency Medical Services The Global Ambulance Vehicles Market is estimated to be valued at USD 22.64 Bn in...